A study was carried out in two villages of Mughunga and Pohama in Singida Rural District, central Tanzania, to assess the economic value of agricultural land for community livelihoods within the context of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). Mark...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/14132
Aims: To evaluate the effect of hot water treatments on shelf life and de-greening of stored Seeni Kesel banana (Musa spp. cv. Seeni Kesel-Pisang Awak, ABB), which is commonly grown in Sri Lanka. Study Design: A randomized complete block design with six replicates was used. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/14011
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of staking and non-staking systems on disease severity, yield and quality attributes of yams. Methodology: High costs and lack of planting materials, labour, staking and inappropriate knowledge on production techniques are ma...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/14713
This work aimed at evaluation of the qualities of water sources in Abakaliki for domestic uses. The water sources used were rain water, borehole water, Ebonyi River and bottled water. The water samples from these sources were taken to laboratory for analysis of SO42-, Cl-, NO3-,...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/12960
This study identified constraints militating against the attainment of household food security among three ethnic groups in North Central Nigeria in 2011. A sample of 340 households was interviewed using structured questionnaires. Factor analysis was used to isolate and name the...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/13758
Furrow irrigation is one the most widely used means of water application to crops in Samaru and environs. Erosion created by furrow irrigation is threatening the sustainability of furrow irrigation in Samaru. The continuous loss of soil rich in plant nutrients depresses the produ...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/12490
Aims: To study the response of Washington navel orange fruits to some natural post harvest treatments under cold storage. Study Design: A randomized complete block design with three replicates was used. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out during two successive...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/12222
Studies on the nineteen morphological characteristics and meristic traits of C. gariepinus collected from those bred by a fish farmer in a fish pond in Emure- Ekiti (controlled population) and those from the wild population in Ogbese river (uncontrolled population), in Ado-Ekiti,...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/11781
The increasing trend of climate change has led to growing concern on its impact on different sectors of the economy particularly on agriculture. Coping with the vulnerability and negative effects of climate change on agriculture requires mitigation at the policy level and adaptat...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/12169
Aims: The study was carried out to determine the causes of degradation and sustainable practices for forest and its resources in Plateau state of Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive survey research design. Place and Duration of Study: Kanke, Langtang, Quan Pan, Shendam, and Wase L...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/12173