Apricot is a deciduous perennial tree, which classified within to the Rosacea family, sensitive to climatic factors, and its production has an economic role for many countries of the world, including Palestine. Mean annual temperatures and precipitation were analyzed, using data...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i430134
The study investigated tree species composition, diversity and abundance in the Guinea savanna ecosystem, Taraba State, Nigeria. Three transects with a distance of 500 m apart were used for the study. Four sample plots of 25 m x 25 m size were laid in alternate positions along ea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i430133
This study investigated the contribution of African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (AILVs) to the welfare of smallholder farmers in Kisii County. AILVs have recently been attracting research attention not only in terms of their inherent nutrition quality and healing properties but a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i330132
Aims: Acquiring suitable land for agricultural purposes is a challenge for most prospective farmers in South-West, Nigeria. This makes them acquire lands in government-owned forest reserves with special contractual agreements. Therefore, we evaluate farmers’ preferences for selec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i330131
The objective of the study is to contribute to the promotion of NTFPs (Bitter kola, Njangsang and palm wine) by assessing their contribution to the income of marketers in the Mifi division. The study was carried out in the Mifi division in the West Region of Cameroon between Janu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i330130
The proximity to forest reserves has been considered one of the major factors affecting the spatial distribution of timber based industries. This study assesses the spatial distribution of forest reserves and sawmills in Ibadan and Ibarapa divisions, Oyo State, Nigeria. Existing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i330129
Aim: To characterization of the diameter distribution and prediction of Weibull parameters of a plantation-grown Eucalyptus species. Study design: Stratified sampling method was adopted, in which the plantation was stratified into four age series. Place and duration of study: Afa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i330128
Aims: To evaluate the technical efficiency (TE) in selected agricultural sub-sectors and to propose possible policy interventions to the government with the aim of reducing the poverty of farmers in the developing world. Study design: A meta-analysis based on empirical studies co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i230127
The Floristic inventory of the swamp forest at Atan Ukwok was carried out using the Systematic and Transect Sampling Methods where the line transect was the main path of the forest and Sampling units were chosen along the path at a distance of 14m × 14m and 6 sampling plots were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i230126
Chimi Djomo Cédric, Barnabas Neba Nfornkah, Gadinga Walter Forje, Awazi Nyong Princely, Kaam Réné, Nguefack Arnold Jovis, Tatang Maurice, Atoupka Abdel Malik, Zambou Gansonkeng Jessica Cyntia, Tabue Mbobda Roger Bruno, Inimbock Sorel Léocadie & Zapfack Louis·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2021
Introduction: Today, bamboo is a resource frequently used by local people for their wellbeing and rural development in poor localities. Aims: This study aimed at identifying the ecosystem services offered by bamboo to the local population for their wellbeing. Duration and Place o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2021/v7i230125