African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Full Length Research Paper

Phytochemical and proximate composition of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruit from Nsukka, Nigeria

Uzuazokaro Mark-Maria Agatemor
  • Uzuazokaro Mark-Maria Agatemor
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo
  • Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Chioma Assumpta Anosike
  • Chioma Assumpta Anosike
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 January 2018
  •  Accepted: 15 August 2018
  •  Published: 19 September 2018

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