This study analyzed the nutritive composition of Chrysophyllum albidum Linn. It was necessitated by the need towards creating awareness that this species can provide nutrient supplements for the larger percentage of the population in the rural and peri-urban communities. Chrysophyllum albidum locally called "Udara" is one of the 80 species of Chrysophyllum Linn, a pan-tropical genus. Market Survey was done to collect data from three major markets in Rivers State known for assorted fruits business. Eight to ten of morphologically differing types were characterized and further identified into types. Nine fruit types were morphologically identified and comprehensively analyzed in

The study was aimed at evaluating the effects of four selected organic manures on the early seedling morphology of Irvingia wombolu. The experiment was undertaken in Asaba located in the tropical rainforest zone of Nigeria (60 0 12´ N and longitude 60 0 45´ E). The study consisted of four organic manure treatments, namely: Tithonia alone, Tithonia + pig manure, Tithonia + cow manure, Tithonia + poultry manure and control with no manure application. The five treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates. At 15 days after sowing (DAS) percentage of germinated seeds ranged from 95.45% (control) to 95.73 % (Tithonia + poultry manure). A mix of Tithonia + pig manure, Tithonia + cow manure and Tithonia + poultry manure increased seedling height by 3.9, 9.7 and 11.5 % respectively compared to Tithonia alone. The highest leaf number (9.03) and LAI (2.90) were observed in Tithonia + poultry manure. Stem volume of seedlings increased significantly (P<0.05) over the control with application of organic manures. Stem volume was found to be significantly (P<0.01) correlated with plant height (r = 0.988), stem diameter (r = 0.980) and leaf area (r = 0.976). The study recommends the use of Tithonia + poultry manure mixture for better performance of Irvingia seedlings.