Research Articleshttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/1782024-03-29T07:54:15Z2024-03-29T07:54:15ZAntimicrobial wound healing properties of indigenous medicinal plants of Lesotho and the pharmacist's role in minor wound careHlokoane, OKSello, Mhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/16832023-12-07T08:46:35Z2021-01-01T00:00:00ZAntimicrobial wound healing properties of indigenous medicinal plants of Lesotho and the pharmacist's role in minor wound care
Hlokoane, OK; Sello, M
Lesotho has a rich supply of indigenous medicinal plant resources. More than a dozen Lesotho medicinal plants have been used to treat
minor wound infections among Basotho for over 100 years. The aim is to provide scientific validation of their antimicrobial activities against
microorganisms relevant to the skin. The anti-infective activities of plants are thought to be due to the presence of active phytochemicals
in parts of the plants, especially phenolic compounds, anthraquinones, glycosides, and alkaloids. Although there is limited research that
establishes the structure-activity relationship of those phytochemicals, there are reports that attributed the phytochemical constituents with
the antimicrobial effects through a variety of mechanisms ranging from inhibition of cytoplasmic membrane function, inhibition of energy
metabolism to inhibition of bacterial nucleic acid synthesis. The role of the pharmacist is to provide medical information on these compounds
to promote the safe use of herbal products and in combination with conventional medicines.
OK Hlokoane https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3165-7227
M Sello https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2025-6156
2021-01-01T00:00:00ZOpportunities for University-community engagement in Roma Valley, Lesothohttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/14302023-01-24T13:03:09Z2019-01-07T00:00:00ZOpportunities for University-community engagement in Roma Valley, Lesotho
The study explored the opportunities for university-community engagement in Roma Valley, Lesotho. The specific objectives were to: describe the outreach needs of Roma Valley community that could be addressed by the Faculty of Agriculture, assess the capacity of the Faculty of Agriculture to provide outreach services to Roma Valley and the willingness of Roma
Valley community to engage with the Faculty of
Agriculture. The study
surveyed 30 experts from four departments of the Faculty of Agriculture and
46household heads from five villages of Roma Valley. An interview schedule was used for collect data which were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer programme version 20.0. The findings revealed that respondents recognized the outreach role of the Faculty of Agriculture in providing training to Roma Community members on a wide
range of topics and subject areas and that the F
culty of Agriculture has
enormous capacity to provide outreach services. Community members require extension support on a wide range of issues and have great desire
to engage with the Faculty of Agriculture in outreach activities. It is
concluded that opportunities exist for university-c
Roma Valley.
mmunity engagement in
2019-01-07T00:00:00ZNutritional Zinc Status of Free-Living Elderly Farmers in Abanla Village, Oyo State, NigeriaAbiola Akintunde1, Ganiyat Akintundehttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/14292023-01-24T13:03:09Z2019-01-07T00:00:00ZNutritional Zinc Status of Free-Living Elderly Farmers in Abanla Village, Oyo State, Nigeria
Abiola Akintunde1, Ganiyat Akintunde
One hundred and twenty elderly farmers aged 60-100 years living in Abanla village of Idi-Ayunre Local Government area
of Oyo State, Nigeria, were assessed for dietary and urinary Zinc excretion. Dietary zinc intakes were measured from meals
consumed over a two day period. The dietary zinc intake of the elderly male and female farmers was similar(P>0.05).The mean daily
zinc intake of 12.46+/-1.45mg for males and 11.82+/-2.61mg for females appeared marginally adequate compared to the
recommended dietary allowance (RDA). The respondents may be deficient in zinc because there was lack of or low intake of rich
sources of zinc such as beef, egg, and oyster. The diet of the elderly people were also predominantly of plant origin. However, the
urinary zinc excretion was within acceptable ranges. The males excreted significantly more (P<0.05) urinary zinc than the females
(3.01+/-2.21g/8 hours and 2.00 +/-1.40 g/8 hours respectively). No correlation existed between age and urinary zinc excretion
(r=0.029, n=90). Nutrition education should be promoted throughout life especially during adolescent period when food habits are
being formed. Regular medical check-up should also be encouraged so that early detection and correction of infirmities would
reduce age onset or pathological conditions.
2019-01-07T00:00:00ZGrowth Patterns and Condition Factors of Some Freshwater Fish Species in Lake Erelu, Southwestern NigeriaKareem, O.K. 1, Olanrewaju, A.N.2, Jenyo-Oni A.1, Osho E.F. 1 and Akintunde M.Ahttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/14282023-01-24T13:03:09Z2015-07-01T00:00:00ZGrowth Patterns and Condition Factors of Some Freshwater Fish Species in Lake Erelu, Southwestern Nigeria
Kareem, O.K. 1, Olanrewaju, A.N.2, Jenyo-Oni A.1, Osho E.F. 1 and Akintunde M.A
Studies on length-weight relationship of fish provide valuable information on standing stock biomass for
comparative growth studies. Information on growth patterns also remains an important tool for proper
exploitation and management of population of fish species. The length-weight relationship (LWR) and
condition factors of four dominant fish species in Erelu Lake, Oyo, Nigeria were therefore investigated. A
total of 2663 specimens were caught between July, 2013 and March, 2015 using various mesh sizes of
gillnets. Weights were taken to the nearest gram and length measured to the nearest centimeter using
tabletop weighing balance and wooden measuring board, respectively. The sampled population was
male dominated except for Raimas senegalensis. Total length was least in R. senegalensis (14.27±1.92)
and highest in Sarotherodon galilaeus (18.30±1.92), while the least weight (51.26±29.53g) and the
highest weight (85.60±42.99g) were obtained in R. Senegalensis and Oreochromis niloticus,
respectively. The lowest growth coefficient (b) value (1.024) was obtained for O. niloticus while the
highest (2.697) was recorded for R. senegalensis. This result indicates that all the investigated fish
exhibited negative allometric growth. The mean condition factors (K) of the fish species ranged between
1.241±0.43 in S. galilaeus to 1.709±0.39 in O. niloticus. The condition factors fell within the range
recommended for fresh water fish species in the tropics hence, Erelu Lake is suitable for the sustainable
production of all the four fish species investigated. Therefore, the environmental condition of the lake
should be maintained.
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