Procedures in Phytochemical Screenings: Plants,Phytochemicals,Proximate analysis,Indigofera astragalina,Nutritive/Antinutritive compositions,Metabolites

The authors recognize the on-going search for cheaper sources of nutrients and medicinal agents from less known or unknown wild edible plants.The authors also felt the nerves of numerous researchers seeking experimental steps in phytochemical screenings.The book " Procedures in Phytochemical Screening" was designed to unveil procedures for the following; • To determine the proximate composition of leaves, • To determine the energy value of leaves, • To determine the minerals and vitamin C contents of leaves, • To determine the amino acids composition • To identify the antinutritional factors and • To identify phytochemicals present in the leaves. Emphasis was placed on experimental phytochemical Screenings. In the author’s opinion, the procedures highlighted in this book will be of great assistance to researchers in Sciences, Agriculture,Pharmaceuticals, Medical and their likes to carry out similar work.