BIOLOGY PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 101. EFFECTS OF OCEAN WATER AS AN IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENT

  » Abstract The objective: My project objective was to determine the tolerance of different salinity levels from diluted ocean water on rice seedlings growth. Methods/Materials Purified drinking water, ocean water samples,M 201 Oryza sativa (rice seeds). Dilute the ocean water samples by 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 with the purified drinking water. Then use these samples to irrigate the rice seedlings twice a ...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  140 engagements | 

• 102. CONSERVING AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION WATER

  » Abstract The objective: The objective of this experiment is to determine whether the growth rate of the plants will be affected negatively by an increase in transpiration rate due to high winds. I believe that the plants with low or zero wind will have better growth rate than plants with high wind. The water consumption of the high wind plants will be larger compared to the low or zero wind plants...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  132 engagements | 

• 103. DOES A MOUSE RELY MORE ON HIS SPATIAL MEMORY OR VISION

  » Abstract The objective: The purpose of this project is to find out if mice rely more on spatial memory or sight; also to learn the affect of reflective objects on mice performance in a maze. Methods/Materials I put a mouse in a maze with solid wood walls, then removed the wood walls and replaced certain oncoming walls with mirrors. Testing Mice For First Run: Mice were conditioned in different maz...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  94 engagements | 

• 104. CLONING

  » Abstract The objective: The goal of this project is to determine whether or not cloning through fragmentation of a plant is possible. Using the data that we have obtained from the project, we are able to assume that the clones that we have created from the parent plant are indeed a clone, with the same genotypic makeup of the parent. This is because there was not any other plant around in the vici...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  196 engagements | 

• 105. CATTAILS IN THE WATER

  » Abstract The objective: How to minimize the number of cattails in a cattail clogged marsh / oxbow lake so that an endangered species may be introduced . Methods/Materials The materials used are as follows: a meter stick, some garden shears, plastic marking tape, a camera, paper, a pencil, and a clipboard. The method used can be summarized in eight simple steps. 1) Pick out three clumps of cattails...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  82 engagements | 

• 106. SALT: FRIEND OR FOE

  » Abstract The objective:There are many countries in the world that suffer from infertile or salty soil. This can drastically affect the citizens ability to grow food crops. The basis for this project was to determine if plants would die when a saline solution slightly less than the oceans was watered into the soil. If they did, at what level of salinity would the plants cease to grow and die. Depen...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  84 engagements | 

• 107. COMPARING VARYING LEVELS OF OXYGEN AERATION IN INCREASING PLANT PRODUCTION

  » Abstract The objective: The objective of my project is to determine if the amount of aeration has any effect on plant production. Methods/Materials I am using a stone that will aerate the water with various amounts of time. I am using vermiculite as a growing medium in five different containers. I built screened boxes to hold the vermiculite medium to set inside the container. In four of the conta...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  79 engagements | 

• 108. FUN WITH PHOSPHORUS

  » Abstract The objective:My goal was to see if the amount of phosphorus in fertilizer affected plant growth. I was interested in this area because I love plants and gardening. I knew from the beginning that I would do something with plants and when my teacher suggested phosphorus I knew that that would be perfect. Methods/Materials To do this project take 20 red cups and put 1 cup of soil in each cu...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  83 engagements | 

• 109. INVESTIGATING SEED TOLERANCE FOR FREEZING TEMPERATURES

  » The objective: To investigate seed tolerance for freezing by measuring the germination rate after being frozen for various intervals. I predict seeds frozen will have germination rates lower than non frozen seeds, and seeds frozen longest will have lowest germination rates. Methods/Materials Ralphs16oz bag of Lima beans, Garbanzo beans, Small Red beans, Blackeye peas, and Black Beans, Jolly Time 3...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  94 engagements | 

• 110. MEASURING HUMAN HORSEPOWER

  » The objective: The purpose of this project was to measure the amount of horsepower an average human could generate. I measured the amount they could sustain, and also the greatest they could generate. Methods/Materials To do this experiment I timed seven people walking and running up a set of stairs. Then I used their weight, time and the height of the staircase to calculate their horspeower. Resu...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  75 engagements | 

• 111. REPRODUCTION IN MAMMALS USING MAN AS A CASE STUDY IN UHUNMWONDE LOCAL GOVERNMEN...

  » ABSTRACT This study examined reproduction in mammals using man as a case study. In the study, some of the main features of reproduction in man are explored. After considering some of the various aspects of reproduction in man and the challenges faced, we move to consider in particular, pregnancy and childbirth. To this effect, a questionnaire was designed that addressed issues relating to pregnanc...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  375 engagements | 

• 112. WAYS OF ERADICATING COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN OVIA NO...

  » ABSTRACT This project work was designed to find out the communicable diseases among primary school pupils in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. Communicable diseases are very common among primary pupils. Communicable diseases could be contacted and have effects in primary school pupils, which may include deformity and poor academic performance. Immunization can be used to control the spread of com...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  233 engagements | 

• 113. USES OF COCONUT PALM PRODUCTION: A CASE STUDY OF AGBAZILO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

  » ABSTRACT Agbazilo Local Government Area which is made up of many villages and towns have their headquarters at Ubiaja. This area is rich in coconut palm (cocos nucifera) this project therefore, reveals some of the economic uses of coconut palm products and how they can be made locally or industrially. In the work, it could be seen how coconut could be used for preparing some useful products. These...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  243 engagements | 

• 114. TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE: A CASE STUDY OF EGOR L...

  » ABSTRACT This project give a summary of the entire research study which was designed to find out the way and the way forward in the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted disease in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. This study include respondents in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, civil servants, traders, which were reviewed were the mode of transmission, factors predisp...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  44 engagements | 

• 115. THE EFFECT OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG CHILDREN IN BENIN

  » ABSTRACT This project work was designed to find out the effect of communicable diseases among children in Benin City poor. Communicable diseases are very common among poor resident. Communicable diseases could be contacted and have effects in primary school pupils, which may include deformity and poor academic performance. Immunization can be used to control the spread of communicable diseases amo...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  432 engagements | 

• 116. THE PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AMONG CHILDREN IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STA...

  » ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria among children in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Research questions were formulated using the questionnaire as research instrument. One hundred and fifty respondents were used as sample study to determine the prevalence of malaria in the area. Result showed that lack of awareness and poverty leads to the spread of...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  197 engagements | 

• 117. THE INCIDENCE OF CHOLERA AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN BENIN CITY

  » ABSTRACT This research work was designed to examine and analyze the incidence of cholera among children in Benin City. Seven (7) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred and fifty (150) respondents in order to gather data for the research. Results showed that poor environmental sanitation leads to cholera outbreak, washing of hands before eating help t...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  167 engagements | 

• 118. COMPONENT OF YIELD OF OKRA PLANT (ABELMESCUS ESCULENTUS) A CASE STUDY IN OVIA SO...

  » ABSTRACT The components of yield of okra fruits in terms of fruit length, weight, number seeds, number grooves and weight in Udoh and Okada markets in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State investigated. The average length of okra fruits in location A and B in Udoh market were 5.62cm and 6.8cm while the average length of okra fruits in location A and B in Okada Market were 11.02cm and ...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  203 engagements | 

• 119. THE USE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION IN MANAGEMENT OF STAFF IN AN ORGANIZATION (A C...

  » ABSTRACT The aim of this project work is to educate people and the staff of the institution of continuing Education on the use of Accounting Information in management of staff in an organization in Benin City using I. C. E as the case study. The study found out that the most important thing which a manager needs for decision making is information’s, and this gives the true and fair view of t...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  202 engagements | 

• 120. THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DIARRHOEA AMONG CHILDREN IN BENIN CITY

  » ABSTRACT This project took a look on the causes and effects of diarrhea among children in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The research was carried out alone with other academic working in the school. The method used to collect data is questionnaire method, oral interview among NCE graduates in Ovia North East. Results showed that effect of diarrhea leads to fever among children...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  281 engagements |