ABSTRACT Forest, which is a major source of resources in Nigeria, is currently facing accelerated degradation and depletion. The growing demand for ecosystem services from forests has led to over-exploitation of the resources, resulting in the extinction of some valuable species. This has continued to impact negatively on the capacity of the forests to mitigate climate change, conserve biodiversity, safeguard wildlife, and protect land and watershed. Approaches to forest management in Nigeri...
Abstract The study was designed to analyze the marketing of banana and plantain in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of banana and plantain marketers; identify the marketing channels for the crops, examine the structure of the marketing system for both crops, estimate their marketing margins at both wholesale and retail levels, estimate the rate of price transmission and market integration among banana and plantain markets, and identify...
ABSTRACT These studies on evaluation of cassava cultivars and intercropping with legumes as an integrated nematode control strategy in cassava production were carried out as 15 greenhouse/microplot and field experiments. Of the 200 cultivars screened for resistance to Meloidogyne spp., only 76 survived and from this lot only 3 lines 77/227, TMS30572 and 73/222, showed any resistance while 7 others namely NR8082, 75.668, 73/238 (Egbenegbe), 73/295, 73/118, 75740(Panya), 82/00661 and 73295B we...
ABSTRACT The study identified strategies for ensuring food security in Taraba State. Specifically, the study was designed to identify the determinants of food security; examine the production patterns of food by farmers, identify the factors responsible for food insecurity: and determine the strategies of ensuring food security. The study was carried out in Taraba State of Nigeria in the year 2011. The population of the study comprises all heads of households in Taraba State. A multi stage s...
ABSTRACT Indiscriminate and uncontrolled mining activities give rise to significant negative environmental impacts such as pollution of water bodies and farm lands, thus leading to decrease in soil fertility and soil quality as well as land degradation and changes in landscape. Therefore, this research was conducted to evaluate the impact of solid minerals mining at the Enyigba Lead-Zinc mining district in Abakaliki L.G.A of Ebonyi State and to document the present state of soil physico-chem...
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the performance of the Shami Cyprus goats in intensive system in Kassala State Eastern Sudan in the animal production farm of the Ministry of Agriculture, and Animal Resources, the study included the performance of the Shami Cyprus of the following (milk yield, lactation period, milk composition (Fat, Protein, Lactose, Ash and total solid) and to determine the performance on kids( the average birth weight, sex birth weight in winter and summer , twins bi...
Abstract This experiments of this Research were conducted to study effect of the gamma irradiation doses on four genotypes of maize (Zea mays L.) (Var-113, Hudiba-1, Hudiba-2 mug45). The maize genotypes were subjected to four doses (50, 100, 150 and 200GY) of gamma irradiation including control. One laboratory and two field experiments were conducted. The laboratory experiment was conducted to study the germination percentage, shoot, root and shoot to root ratios of the germinated seedling. ...
ABSTRACT This study which lasted for 52 weeks investigated the effects of dietary Vitamin C (Lascorbic acid) and Vitamin E (dl- alpha tocopheryl acetate) on the performance of laying hens in the humid tropics. A total of 240 twenty-four week old Golden Neslink pullets were randomly selected from a flock of 550 birds and randomly divided into sixteen treatments of 15 pullets. The birds were initially vent examined to ensure that they were at point of lay before commencing the study. Each...
ABSTRACT Economic of Eucalyptus Private Forests Case Study of Nertitei and Zalingei Localities In Central Darfur State This study was conducted during the period 2015 - 2017 in Nertitei and Zalingei localities purposely, because most of the Eucalyptus private forests of the central Darfur state found in those two localities. The overall objective is to study the economic aspects of Eucalyptus private forests while the specific objectives were include: measuring the costs, production, retu...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted at the laboratory of Entomology, Plant Protection Directorate, Kosti Station, to evaluate the effect of hexane and ethanol organic extracts of Sakran, Datura innoxia, Usher, Calotropis procera leaves and Malathion 57% EC on mortality of the African bollworm Helicoverpa armigera. Four concentrations (4%,8%,12%and 16%) of each extract were prepared and tested against the second larval instar. The results showed that all tested concentrations gave significantly...
ABSTRACT Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rose) is a perennial herb that grows from underground rhizomes. The demand for fresh and dry ginger and its essential oil in the world market is high. Ginger is propagated vegetatively using underground rhizomes. Most farmers use planting materials saved from previous harvest. These materials could have been sold for cash. Contingent on this, many farmers are reluctant to use healthy succulent rhizomes for planting. These are rather sold thereby resul...
AbSTRACT This experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of broiler chicks fed on graded levels of garlic essential oil as natural growth promoter alternative to antibiotic. Experimental parameters covered growth performance, carcass dressing percentage, subjective meat quality and economical appraisal. The experimental design used was the complete randomized design (CRD). A total number of (140), 7 day-old, 100gm initial weight unsexed Ross 308 strain of broiler chicks were ran...
Abstract The data used in This study was collected from Khashum El Girba during the period (November 2016 to December 2017) to show the variation in the total landings for major fish species, to estimate the length - weight relationships O. niloticus and L. niloticus with the condition factor and to indicate the spawning seasons of O. niloticus and L. niloticus depending on the (b) values from the length - weight Relationships . The Total landings during study period show the highest landing...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to analyze the resources use in dairy production inKuku farms and specifically to determine the main factors affecting technical inefficiency, to assess the optimum feeding combination and to identify the socio-economic factors that affect the level of efficiency of Farmers. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study purposes. Primary data were collected from a survey conducted in 2016/2017, through a random sampling technique using a...
Abstract This Study was conducted at Elain forest which is characterized by good soil in year ( 2017).Theobjectiveof this study was in toenhancethe forestprotectionand soil conservation. Research methods used for collection data through a questionnaireanditalso included official and unofficial meetings. Secondary data were collected from reports,previousstudies, andinternet. The questionnaire included 26 questions and was distributed to forty respondents. The official meeting was with the dir...