Anyanele Wisdom Chibuzo, Izundu Alexander Ikechukwu, Ezenwata Ifeoma Sussan, Ezeabara Chinelo Anthonia, Anyanele Ijeoma Sylvalyn, Mbaukwu Onyinye Ann, Egbe Patricia Amaka & Nwaogaranya Uche Patrick·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2024
Ageratum conyzoides is an annual herbaceous plant of American origin with a pantropical distribution. It belongs to the Asteraceae family. It owns a reputed history of indigenous remedial uses, including as a wound dressing, an antimicrobial, and mouthwash as well as in treatment...
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Tree biomass and volume estimation based on allometric equations is a widely used non-destructive technique for estimating biomass, sequestered carbon, and volume worldwide. Non-linear models for the biomass and volume of individual trees in Nigeria's Cross River State's Agoi-Iba...
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In Sierra Leone, existing cultural norms are believed to limit gender mainstreaming in sustainable forest management. This study investigated women’s involvement in decision making regarding forest governance and management in five communities within Kori Chiefdom Southern Sierra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4344
The southern Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia faces significant agricultural challenges, including soil erosion and water scarcity. To address these issues, bench terraces (BTs) have been introduced as a soil and water conservation measure. These terraces aim to enhance agricul...
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Ethiopia is recognized as one of the most severely affected regions by soil erosion globally, posing significant threats to its national economy. This study investigates soil loss estimation and community awareness within the framework of integrated watershed management in the La...
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This study investigated the effects of irrigation schedules and nitrogen fertilizer application rates on the growth and productivity of cabbage in Damaturu, Yobe State. Using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in a 3x5 factorial arrangement with three replications, we test...
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Aims: This study aims to evaluate the application of eco-farming practices to support the sustainability of Arabica coffee farming in the drylands of Sembalun, East Lombok Regency. Specifically, it aims to: (1) assess the effectiveness of eco-farming in creating a sustainable agr...
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This study compared the effects of feeding broiler chickens, maiwa and pearl millet as dietary energy sources. The effectiveness, performance, and carcass features of broiler chickens given varying amounts of maiwa and pearl millet as dietary energy sources were evaluated in a fe...
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Avenue trees, ornamental plants and shrubs are capable of removing a significant amount of air pollutants from the atmosphere and hence should be considered an integral part of any sustainable plan intended at improving air qualityIncreasing the amount of vegetation also function...
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Tricholoma matsutake (S. Ito & Imai) Singer is most expensive edible mushroom, naturally grown dispersed in temperate oak pine forested areas in Bhutan. It is ectomycorrhizal fungi with high ecological and economic value requiring an important ecological niche and symbiotic t...
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