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View article: Reaction of Bambara groundnut (<i>Vigna substerranean</i>L.) as affected by Intra-row spacing and weed interference in North Central, Nigeria
Reaction of Bambara groundnut (<i>Vigna substerranean</i>L.) as affected by Intra-row spacing and weed interference in North Central, Nigeria Open
The experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State to examine the reaction of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterannean L.) as affected by Intra-row spacing and weed inte…
View article: Integration of weed control strategies on the management of chicken weed (<i>Portulaca quadrifida</i> L.) in onion (<i>Allium cepa</i> L.) as affected by plant population at Sudan Savanna, Nigeria
Integration of weed control strategies on the management of chicken weed (<i>Portulaca quadrifida</i> L.) in onion (<i>Allium cepa</i> L.) as affected by plant population at Sudan Savanna, Nigeria Open
During the dry seasons of 2017/2018 and 2018/2019, an experiment was conducted in a farmer's field in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria, to assess the effectiveness of integrating plant population and control approaches in managing chicken weed (Portu…
View article: Correlation matrix on weed parameters, growth and yield attributes of onion (<i>Allium cepa </i>) under Sudan savanna agro-ecological zone of Nigeria
Correlation matrix on weed parameters, growth and yield attributes of onion (<i>Allium cepa </i>) under Sudan savanna agro-ecological zone of Nigeria Open
Controlling weed development during the onion crop cycle is essential to obtain high yields and marketable produce. Field experiments were conducted in a farmer ׳s field at Birnin Kebbi during the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 dry seasons to ass…
View article: Comparative Profitability and Technical Efficiency of Small-Scale Rice Farmers with and without Access to Improved Production Technology in North Central Nigeria
Comparative Profitability and Technical Efficiency of Small-Scale Rice Farmers with and without Access to Improved Production Technology in North Central Nigeria Open
This study evaluated comparative profitability and technical efficiency of small-scale rice farmers with and without access to improved production technology in North Central Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was adopted for this st…
View article: Adoption of Improved Rice Processing Technologies: A case of Small-scale Processor Groups under IFAD-Value Chain Development Program in Niger State, Nigeria
Adoption of Improved Rice Processing Technologies: A case of Small-scale Processor Groups under IFAD-Value Chain Development Program in Niger State, Nigeria Open
The study assessed the adoption of improved rice processing technologies focused on small-scale rice processors groups under IFAD- Value chain development program in Niger State. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used for selection of 1…
View article: Citrus Mineral Nutrition and Health Benefits: A Review
Citrus Mineral Nutrition and Health Benefits: A Review Open
Citrus fruit is one of the most important fruits all over the world. Citrus fruits are essential sources of food and energy and play a critical role in supplementing healthy diets. They contain vitamins A, E, and B (thiamine, riboflavin, a…
View article: Citrus Research - Horticultural and Human Health Aspects
Citrus Research - Horticultural and Human Health Aspects Open
This book highlights advances in citrus production, focusing on horticultural and human health aspects. In contrast to most publications on citrus, this book discusses both citrus production and the effects of citrus on human health. It is…
View article: Phytoremediation of Lead and Chromium using Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Contaminated Soils of IBB University, Lapai, Nigeria
Phytoremediation of Lead and Chromium using Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Contaminated Soils of IBB University, Lapai, Nigeria Open
Heavy metals are known to have adverse effect on ecosystem and human health when ingested beyondtolerant limit as such phytoremediation utilizes plants to remediate metal polluted areas. The objectives of this study is to evaluate the pote…
View article: Response of onion (Allium cepa L.) to plant population and weed control methods in a chicken weed (Portulaca quadrifida L.) infested field In Sudan Savanna, Nigeria
Response of onion (Allium cepa L.) to plant population and weed control methods in a chicken weed (Portulaca quadrifida L.) infested field In Sudan Savanna, Nigeria Open
Chicken weed is a significant weed in India and it occurs under onion cultivated field at Birnin Kebbi in the Sudan Savannah, Nigeria. On-farm experiment was conducted at Birnin Kebbi during the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 dry season to evalua…
View article: Effect of neem fertilizer rates and weed control methods on the growth and yield of soybeans (Glycine max (L.) merrill) in north Central Nigeria
Effect of neem fertilizer rates and weed control methods on the growth and yield of soybeans (Glycine max (L.) merrill) in north Central Nigeria Open
Two field experiments were conducted at the Research Farm of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State during the 2018 and 2019 rainy seasons to determine the effect of neem fertilizer rates and weed control methods on …
View article: Establishment and Early Regeneration of Stem Cuttings from Chicken Weed (<I>Portulaca quadrifida</I> L.) as Influenced by Soil Types
Establishment and Early Regeneration of Stem Cuttings from Chicken Weed (<i>Portulaca quadrifida</i> L.) as Influenced by Soil Types Open
Differences in the ability of soil are a requirement for early regeneration of a plant. It was a pot experiment carried out at Sokoto in the Sudano Sahelian agro-ecological Zone of Nigeria. The objective was to investigate the regenerative…
View article: Isolation and Identification of Bacteria Associated with Pre and Post Processing of Groundnut Cake in Sokoto State, North-Western Nigeria
Isolation and Identification of Bacteria Associated with Pre and Post Processing of Groundnut Cake in Sokoto State, North-Western Nigeria Open
This study was conducted to assess the bacterial contamination between the groundnut cakes and paste obtained from Rural areas (Bodinga, kware) and that obtained within the metropolis at Urban areas (Arkilla and ‘Yargoriba) of Sokoto metro…
View article: Influence of inorganic fertilizer and spacing on growth and yield of two maize cultivars under <i>Striga hermonthica</i> infestation
Influence of inorganic fertilizer and spacing on growth and yield of two maize cultivars under <i>Striga hermonthica</i> infestation Open
Field experiment was conducted during the 2013 rainy season at Lapai and Mokwa in the Southern Guinea savanna of Nigeria, to evaluate the reactions of maize cultivars to nitrogen and intra-row spacing in a Striga hermonthica infested field…
View article: Effectiveness of Extension Delivery Techniques for Rice Production Technologies Among Farmers in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria
Effectiveness of Extension Delivery Techniques for Rice Production Technologies Among Farmers in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria Open
The study was conducted to evaluate effectiveness of extension delivery techniques in dissemination of rice production technologies in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger state. A probability sampling method involving random sampling of 1…
View article: Profitability of striga tolerant maize variety (SAMMAZ 17) amongst smallholder farmers in Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
Profitability of striga tolerant maize variety (SAMMAZ 17) amongst smallholder farmers in Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria Open
The study was conducted in Lapai, Niger State, North central Nigeria to determine the profitability of improved maize variety (SAMMAZ 17) in cooperative farmer's fields.Demonstration plots were cited in three cooperative farms where the im…