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International Journal of Botany

Year: 2014 | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 37-41
DOI: 10.3923/ijb.2014.37.41
Determination of Proximate Composition of Various Parts of Two Dracaena Specie
Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Rachael U. Ugwu, C.U. Okeke, Chinelo A. Ezeabara, Nneka F. Okeke, Ebele E. Akachukwu and Bibian O. Aziagba

Abstract: Proximate analysis was carried out on the leaves, stems, roots and fruits of Dracaena arborea (Link) and Dracaena mannii (Bak) commonly found in south eastern Nigeria, to determine their nutritional values with regards to protein, carbohydrate, moisture, ash contents, crude fibre and crude fat contents using standard methods. All the parts of the two species were found to contain nutrient compositions in varying levels. Carbohydrate, protein, moisture and crude fat contents were highest in the leaves while crude fibre and ash contents were highest in the root and stem of the two species when compared to other parts, respectively. These indicated that these parts of the two species contained appreciable amount of nutrients which could be included in diets to supplement our daily nutrient needs and animal feed.

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Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Rachael U. Ugwu, C.U. Okeke, Chinelo A. Ezeabara, Nneka F. Okeke, Ebele E. Akachukwu and Bibian O. Aziagba, 2014. Determination of Proximate Composition of Various Parts of Two Dracaena Specie. International Journal of Botany, 10: 37-41.

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