Title Page iCertification iiDedication iiiAcknowledgement ivTable of Content vi

Abstract ix

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Objectives of the Study 4
1.3 Statement of Problem 4
1.4 Significance of the Study 5

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW 6

2.1 Description of Soursop 6
2.2 Taxonomic Classification 8
2.3 Origin and Distribution 9
2.4 Required Climate for Growth 12
2.5 Pests and Diseases 14
2.6 Harvesting of Soursops 17
2.7 Uses of Soursop 18

2.8 Nutritional and Medicinal Values of Soursop 22

Chapter THREE

MATERIALS AND METHODS 27

3.1 Materials 27
3.1.1 Reagents 27
3.1.2 Apparatus/Instrument 28
3.2 Sampling Methods 28
3.2.1 Sample Collection 28
3.2.2 Sampling Preparation 29
3.3 Procedure 29
3.3.1 Proximate Analysis of Soursop 29

3.3.2 Qualitative Phytochemical Determination 37

CHAPTER FOURPRESENTATION OF RESULTS

4.1 Proximate Analysis of Soursop 42

Chapter FIVE

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 44

5.1 Discussion 44
5.2 Conclusion 46

5.3 Recommendations 46

References 47.