Agriculture

Agriculture Research Papers/Topics

RESISTANCE OF THREE NIGERIAN HARDWOODS TO DECAY CAUSED BY BROWN AND WHITE ROT BASIDIOMYCETES

ABSTRACT Assessment of resistance of untreated and n-hexane extract wood blocks of Afzelia africana, Nesogordonia papaverifera and Tectona grandis to decay caused by Fomes lignosus, Lentinus lepideus and Gloephyllum trabeum using percent weight loss was carried out.

PROCESSING, UTILIZATION AND CHALLENGES OF AFRICAN LOCUST BEAN (Parkia biglobasa, Jacque Benth) IN ARIGIDI AKOKO ONDO STATE

ABSTRACT The study examined the processing, utilization and challenges of African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobasa) in Arigidi Akoko Ondo state.

PRESENCE OF HYDROCARBONS AND IIEAVY METALS IN SOME FISH SPECIES IN THE CROSS RIVER, NIGERIA,

ABSTRACT The study was undertaken to determine the total hydrocarbos (THC) and heavy metal contents of fish (finfish and shellfish) in the Cross River Nigeria.

PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTITUITIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF LAGOS METROPOLITAN FOREST

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to provide overview information for the development of a long term plan for Lagos Metropolitan Forest.

Potentials of Sawmill wood waste for pulp and paper production

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the suitability of sawmill wood wastes as potential raw materials for the production of pulp and paper in Nigeria.

NUTRITIVE POTENTIAL OF SWEET POTATOES PEEL MEAL AND REPLACEMENT VALUE FOR MAIZE DIETS OF AFRICAN CATFISH

ABSTRACT The study evaluated the potential of sweet potato meal as a replacement for maize at a varying inclusion levels in the diet of advanced fry of Clarias gariepinus.

Nursery Management of Clarias gariepinus: Utilization of sweet potatoes for food and Nutrition security

The nursery management of Clarias gariepinus is expensive and usually accompained by high mortality.

Mycelial growth inhibition of basidiomyceteous fungi by extracts of Anacardium occidentale Linn, Bridelia Ferruginea Benth and Ficcus sur Forsskal

ABSTRACT Aqueous extracts of the leaves barks and roots of Anacardium occidentale Linn, Bridelia Ferruginea Benth and Ficcus sur Forsskal were bioassayed at full concentration for their antifungal potentials by determining their inhibitory effects on the mycelial growth of Rigidiporous lignosus and coriolopsis occidentalis.

Municipal tree management in a Nigerian University

ABSTRACT There is a growing recognition that municipal trees improve the quality of life in many ways through the provision of both goods and services.

Influence of Extension Education on Household Adoption of Forestry Conservation Practices in South Eastern Nigeria

ABSTRACT Extension education programmes were observed to have positive impacts on different sectors of the economy in developed societies.

IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE AND NO 1 TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS OF THE CROSS RIVER RAINFOREST, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The cross river rainforest is a tropical rainforest located in Cross River State,Nigeria.

Assessment of Toxicological Impact of Light Crude Oil on Clarias Gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Fingerlings

ABSTRACT Oil spillage is of critical concern in Nigeria because of the problems of pollution and associated disturbances. it is therefore necessary to study the effects of oil pollution on fish using clarias gariepinus, a widely cultured fish species in the tropics.

Evaluation of African Catfish Clarias gariepinus Responses to Graded Level of Zinc Practical Diet

ABSTRACT Fisheries and aquaculture contribute significantly to food security and livelihood; fish and fish products are projected as being among the most widely traded food.

CONTRIBUTIONS OF TRADE IN SHEA BUTTER PRODUCTS TO THE RURAL ECONOMY IN SAKI OYO STATE NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Involvement of rural people in forest-based activities can support private sector entrepreneurial development especially in communities that are endowed with forest resources.

PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION CHANNELS (AIC) IN MARKETING OF POULTRY EGGS IN IJEBU NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

ABSTRACT The productivity of the poultry industry like any other industry is hinged on adequate dissemination of information through appropriate channels. This study assessed the perceived effectiveness of agricultural information channels in marketing of poultry eggs in Ijebu North East local government area of Ogun state. Fifty four randomly selected poultry farmers and an equal number of purposively selected marketers were administered with questionnaires. Data on socioeconomic characteris...


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