Agriculture

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Impact Of Solid Minerals Mining On Selected Soil And Water Properties In Enyigba, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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...

The Evaluation of Some Production and Reproduction Traits of the Shami Cyprus Goats in Eastern Sudan Kassala State

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...

Mutation Breeding in Maize (Zea mays L.) by Using Different Doses of Gamma Irradiation

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. ...

Effects Of Dietary Vitamin C And Vitamin E On The Performance Of Laying Hens In The Humid Tropics

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...

Economics of Eucalyptus Private Forests Case study: Nertitei and Zalingei – Central Darfur State – Sudan

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...

The Effect of Some Plant Extracts on Mortality of the African bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner),(Lepidoptera:Noctuidae)

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...

In Vitro Morphogenic Performance Of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) As Influenced By Media Variations

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...

Response Of Broiler Chicks Fed On Dietary Garlic Essential Oil As Natural Growth Promoter Alternative To Antibiotics

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...

Some Fisheries Biological Aspects For Two Fish Species In Khashm El. Girba Reservoir

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...

Economic Analysis of Resources Use in Milk Production in Kuku Farms- East Nile- Khartoum- Sudan

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...

The Role of Protection Forests In Land Conservation. Case Study Elain Forest (North Kordofan State)

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...

Antifungal Evaluation of some plants extracts and fungicide against (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. Lycopersici) causal agent wilt of Tomato.

ABSTRAC Fusarium wilt of tomato is considered as one of the most important diseases of the worldwide. The present investigation was undertaken under laboratory of Plant protection Department, College of Agricultural Studies, Sudan University of Science and Technology, to study the effect of aqueous leaves extracts of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Mint, Sweet basil plants and fungicide Revus top on growth of the fungi Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici causal agent of wilt in tomato. Three conc...

Quality Attributes, Minerals and VitaminsContents Of FishPatties

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to assess the effect of fish species and water environment on chemical, physical, mineral, vitamin and organoleptic properties of fish patties Malpetrauselectriccus(A) and Tetradonfahaka(B), which were usedin the study. Samples were collected from three different water environments River Nile, White Nile and Blue Nile. After collected the fresh fish patties were formulated as two groups(A and B) . The chemical analysis showed that, the protein, moisture, ash...

Antifungal Effects Of Jatropha (Jatropha Curcas) Seeds And Argel (Solenostemma Argel Del. Hayne) Leaves Aqueous Extracts On The Growth Of The Fungus (Pestalotiopsis Spp.) In Guava In Vitro.

Abstracts Guava (Psidium guajava) a vitamin C enrich fruit tree is grown abundantly throughout Sudan. In fact, it is an important fruit in many parts of the world where the climate is suitable for its production. The present investigation was undertaken under laboratory conditions of Plant Protection Department, College of Agricultural Studies, Sudan University of Science and Technology to study the effect of different concentration of aqueous extracts of jatropha seeds and argel leaves conce...

Effect Of Adding Different Levels Of Gum-Arabic On Physicochemical, Microbiological And Sensory Characteristics Of Sudanese White Cheese During Storage

ABSTRACT This study was carried out at the laboratory of Dairy Science and Technology Department, College of Animal Production Science and Technology at Sudan University of Science and Technology during the period from September 2014 to January 2015, to determine the effect of different levels of Gum Arabic on the physicochemical characteristics, microbiology quality and sensory properties during storage. Three hundred and fifty liters (350 liters) of standardized milk were used for the prod...


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