The Okapi (Okapi johnstoni) is a mammal that inhabits the dense Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the national symbol of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the only known living relative to the giraffe. Unlike its ancestors of the savanna, the Okapi does not have long neck due to its adaptions of their environment. The Okapi’s coat consists of a dark brown to auburn color over body and zebra like stripes covering the fore and hind legs. Like the giraffe, the Okapi
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. RESEARCH BACKGROUND Okra , Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench is a economically well-known vegetable grown in tropical and sub-tropical countries of the world. Okra has relatively large area under cultivation in Africa and Asia with immense socioeconomic potential ( Kumar et.al.,2010). In Malaysia, there is a need to cultivate okra seed on a large scale to meet the growing demand of vegetable in the market (Singh et al., 2014). In 2013, the total world area under cultivation
and increases chances of gastroenteritis, migraines, and arrhythmias and sleep disturbances. Luckily there are alternative sources for coffee production. Our country the Philippines is indeed blessed with natural resources and wild diversity. Abelmoschus esculentus also known as okra and Mentha piperita also known as pepper mint are abundant in our country. Okra has many health benefits, it is is well known as an herbal treatment for diabetes. Peppermint is commonly used in the kitchen to add flavoring
Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly known as okra or “lady’s fingers”, is a flowering plant usually available on gardens which is popular for its taste and numerous health benefits. Individuals who live in the United States, United Kingdom, and also the Philippines, call it okra, while with the pronunciations of the name varies in several countries such as Nigeria and Caribbean English of okro. There is absolutely no specific place that research studies can give regarding the origin of okra. Yet