Root tuber of Tacca leontopetaloides L. (kunze) for food and nutritional
security
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria.
Biography:
I am currently working on several areas of Applied Microbiology which include Bio-fertilizer production, use of earthworm casts for food crop production and for bio remediation of soil contaminated with engine oil and kerosene. screening of common herbs growing in Jos North Local Government of Plateau State, Nigeria for antimicrobial, antioxidant and hypoglycemic activity, biodiversity of macro fungi growing in the wild in University of Jos, Bauchi Road Campus and environs, etc
Subjects of specialization: Tacca leontopetaloides, Phytochemical composition, Root tuber, Proximate composition, Anti-nutritional