ABSTRACT The indigenous guinea fowl plays a vital role in the agricultural industry as both its meat and eggs are healthy, tasty and serve as an important protein source for consumers. However, genetic progress on this bird has been partially hindered by the absence of polymorphic markers, especially microsatellites. Therefore, this study developed for the first time original microsatellite markers for this economically important species. The 454 sequencing technique (next-generation sequenc...
ABSTRACT The unavailability of adequate empirical data necessitated this study of analysis of rural farmers‟ use of improved cocoyam production practices in South-South, Nigeria with coverage States such as Cross River, Delta and Edo. The study described the socio-economic characteristics of rural farmers, identified the improved cocoyam production practices and determined the extent of rural farmers‟ use of improved cocoyam production practices among others. A total of 411 contact cocoya...
ABSTRACT A research was conducted from June 2008 to May 2009 with the main objectives to identify suitable hot pepper lines to be used in breeding for superior fruit yield and yield associated components based on their combining abilities, determine heterosis in the Fi generation, estimate heritability of various traits and correlation between yield and its associated characters. Eight (8) hot pepper lines were analysed in a line x tester fashion comprising six (6) lines and two (2) testers. ...
ABSTRACT This study assesses the profit efficiency of layer production in the Brong Ahafo and Greater Accra Regions of Ghana. The study specifically used farm level data to estimate the level of productivity of various inputs, profit efficiency levels, identify determinants of profit efficiency and further identified and ranked major constraints to layer production using Henry Garrett’s ranking technique. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to collect cross-sectional data from 300 lay...
ABSTRACT The main objective of this study is to assess the causes of labour migration, low food crop production and remittance linkages on the livelihood of rural households in the Kpando District. The researcher used survey design to elicit information from 202 heads of non-migrants’ households within the study area. The households used for the study were selected by cluster sampling and information was elicited from them through personal interview and a structured questionnaire. Data for ...
ABSTRACT Several studies have revealed that towards the east of Accra, there is no lymphatic filariasis (LF) but it occurs to the west of Accra. Anopheles melas is known to be an efficient vector of LF and it occurs along the coastal part of Ghana, especially in estuarine areas. The present study therefore aimed at seeking explanation to why this different patterns of LF distribution occur along coastal Ghana. The hypothesis was that the eastern An. melas populations could be different from t...
ABSTRACT The study is aimed at assessing the effect of processing techniques on physical attribute, storage and nutritional composition of wild mushroom (Termitomyces spp) and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) at the Nutrition Laboratory of Noguchi Memorial Institute, Legon. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on farmer’s methods of harvesting, managing and reducing postharvest losses of wild mushrooms. The questionnaire was pre-tested on 50 participants that were...
ABSTRACT The increased need for energy self-sufficiency has caused an extensive search for various sources of energy (especially, oil and gas) in the marine environment. Globally, the magnitude of impacts of the activities on the marine environment is increasing over the years and most felt on the seafloor. The study of seafloor (benthic) organisms therefore, are vital determinants of impacts on the seafloor. This thesis sought to determine the community structure of nearshore and offshore be...
ABSTRACT A study on the use of bovine colostrum as an alternative source of immunoglobulin for lambs was carried out at the University of Ghana’s Agricultural Research Centre — Legon. The study involved a total o f fifty-six lambs. Thirty-three of them were bottle-fed with frozen bovine colostrum that was thawed whilst the remaining (twenty-three) were allowed to suckle their dams and served as the control. The mean serum immunoglobulin concentrations for the two groups of lambs were meas...
ABSTRACT Six extra-early QPM inbred lines from IITA were investigated using a partial diallel cross design. The objectives were to assess the hybrids and their parents for their agronomic performance. The six parents along with their hybrids (15) were evaluated using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications per site in four locations. Genetic correlations, general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) effects as well as mid-parent heterosis were...
ABSTRACT A field experiment was carried out at the Federal University of Technology Teaching and Research Farm, Owerri, to ascertain the responses of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) to poultry manure and NPK fertilizers during the 2013 cropping season. The experiment was laid out as a 3x3 factorial in Randomized Complete Block Design replicated three times. The treatments were: poultry manure rates of 0, 5 and 10 ton/ha while N.P.K. rates were 0,200 and 400 kg/ha. Data on various growth and y...
ABSTRACT The mapping of areas in Awka South L.G.A according to their susceptibility to gully erosion was carried out using GIS, with the aid of data derived from satellite imageries, Global Positioning System (GPS), Shutter Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM), as well as direct field work. The sites established were Amawbia, Umuawulu, Isiagu, Okpuno, Awka, Nibo, Ifite- Awka. The integration of Geographic Information System (GIS) with Global Position System (GPS), ArcGIS 10.2, Digital ...
Abstract The study was an evaluation of microfinance bank lending to agriculture in Imo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to (i) to analyse the institutional features of the microfinance banks in the study area (ii) analyses the socioeconomic characteristics of the loan beneficiaries, (iii) determine the amount of credit supplied by microfinance banks to farmers and their repayment performance, (iv) determine the factors influencing credit supply by microfinance banks...
The importance of wildlife, especially the vertebrates for game, tourism and medicinal use cannot be over emphasized. Nature reserves are also known to influence the ecosystem of its location. However, rapid increase in land use for agriculture and other physical developments are gradually reducing wildlife habitation including the Alabata area nature reserve of Abeokuta. Inventory of these resources in relation to their habitat parameters would inform their better management. Assessment...
Reproductive inefficiency is a major challenge in rabbit production. Leaf meals such as Moringa oleifera rich in phytochemicals have been used to enhance reproductive performance in cattle and catfish. Information on the use of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal (MoLM) to enhance reproductive efficiency in rabbits and its effect on organs has not been adequately documented. Therefore, the reproductive response of rabbits to supplemental MoLM was assessed. In a 24-week trial, sixty rabbits were ...