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View article: Agro-morphological Growth Response of Acha (FONIO) (Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua [kippist] Stapf.) Exposed to Colchicine: Number of Spikes, Spike Length, Number of Seeds per Spike and Grain Yield
Agro-morphological Growth Response of Acha (FONIO) (Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua [kippist] Stapf.) Exposed to Colchicine: Number of Spikes, Spike Length, Number of Seeds per Spike and Grain Yield Open
This study aimed to investigate the effects of colchicine treatment on the reproductive traits and grain yield of two species of Acha, Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua. Colchicine, a mitotic inhibitor, is known for inducing polyploidy…
View article: Agro-morphological Growth Response of Acha (FONIO) (Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua [Kippist] Stapf.) Exposed to Colchicine: Leaf Length, Leaf Width and Leaf Area Index
Agro-morphological Growth Response of Acha (FONIO) (Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua [Kippist] Stapf.) Exposed to Colchicine: Leaf Length, Leaf Width and Leaf Area Index Open
The present study investigated the effects of colchicine treatment on leaf length, leaf width, and leaf area index (LAI) in two species of Acha (fonio), namely Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua. Colchicine, a potent mitotic inhibitor, …
View article: Agro-morphological Growth Response of Acha (FONIO) (Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua [Kippist] Stapf.) Exposed to Colchicine: Germination, Plant Height and Leaf Number
Agro-morphological Growth Response of Acha (FONIO) (Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua [Kippist] Stapf.) Exposed to Colchicine: Germination, Plant Height and Leaf Number Open
Acha (Fonio) Digitaria sp. is a valuable cereal crop widely cultivated in several African countries. The genetic improvement of Acha through induced mutagenesis has gained attention for enhancing desirable traits. Colchicine, a mitotic inh…
View article: The influence of moisture content migration and sugar concentrations in fungal biodeterioration of stored sweet potato (Ipomoea batata (L) lam) root tubers of Jos and environs
The influence of moisture content migration and sugar concentrations in fungal biodeterioration of stored sweet potato (Ipomoea batata (L) lam) root tubers of Jos and environs Open
Harvested sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) root tuber loss on the Jos Plateau is attributed to fungal biodeteriogens. Five improved cultivars: CIP4400168, Ex-Igbariam, Tanzania, TIS 8164 and TIS 87/0087 were collected, propagated, ha…
View article: Effects of Tin Mine Tailings on the Growth and Development of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Jos, Nigeria
Effects of Tin Mine Tailings on the Growth and Development of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Jos, Nigeria Open
Aims: To study the effects of mine tailings on the growth and yield of two genotypes of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).
Study Design: The experiment was laid in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments, two bloc…
View article: RFLP-Based Gel Electrophoregram of DNA Primers for Acha (Fonio) Characterisation From Nigeria
RFLP-Based Gel Electrophoregram of DNA Primers for Acha (Fonio) Characterisation From Nigeria Open
The evaluation of the molecular diversity of Acha (Digitaria sp.) was carried out using Microsatelite primer combinations specially designed forDigitaria exilis. The amplifiedmicrosatellite fragments were also used in the other species of …