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Efficacy of Candidate Herbicides for Post- Emergence Weed Control in Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.)

O. A. Aluko · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Post emergence application of herbicides reduced weed growth, enhanced kenaf agronomic traits and fibre yield. A study was conducted to determine the efficacy of some herbicide formulations for post emergence weed control in kenaf at Ibadan (0.7.38N; 003.84E- Derived savanna agro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i330085

Influence of Phosphorus forms on Growth and Yield of Cowpea, Kales and Amaranth Vegetable Species

Fidelis W. Githua, Winnie Ntinyari, Nicholas K. Korir & Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Maximum production potential of leafy vegetable is limited by phosphorous (P) deficiency in the soils. This is due to the high cost of the phosphate fertilizer and the fixed form of the available phosphorous in the soil. There is therefore, need for farmers to use alternative and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i330084

Camel Feed Characterization of Ethiopian Somali Region Rangelands through Traditional Knowledge

Aklilu Bajigo Madalcho, Bosenu Abera Tadesse, Kefyalew Gebeyew & Gebremedhin Gebresilassie · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

The study was conducted in five administrative zones of the Ethiopian Somali Regional State, with the objectives of characterizing the major camel browse and grazed plant species and their seasonal availability in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas. A semi-structured questionnaire,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i330083

Constraints to Non-timber Forest Products Supply in Ago-Owu Forest Reserve of Osun State, Nigeria

A. F. Aderounmu & A. A. Adejumo · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are products or services other than timber that is produced in a forest and of course, are indispensable parts of the livelihood strategy of the forest’s adjoining communities. Their economic potentials necessitated the need for research to be c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i330082

Control of Ralstonia solanacearum on Selected Solaneceous Crops in Greenhouse by Selected Soil Amendments

E. K. Kago, Z. M. Kinyua, J. M. Maingi & P. O. Okemo · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to establish the effect of selected soil amendments on Ralstonia solanacearum isolates in greenhouse on selected solaneceous crops. Study Design:  The study was laid out as randomized complete block design (RCBD) in split pot arrangement for two se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i230081

Growth and Extracellular Enzyme Activity Responses of a Multi-enzymic Strain of Serratia sp. in a Simulated Diesel-contaminated System

Atim Asitok, Sylvester Antai & Maurice Ekpenyong · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Aim: The present study was aimed at elucidating the alternative metabolic preferences of Serratia sp. strain DW2 that permitted its survival in a diesel-contaminated environment. Study Design: We adopted a 4 x 4 x 3 completely randomized design of a full-factorial experiment for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i230080

Diallel Analysis of Sweet Potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] Genotypes for Combined Beta Carotene and Dry Matter Content in Southern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

M. S. Afolabi, O. B. Bello, G. O. Agbowuro, C. O. Aremu & M. O. Akoroda · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Roots of orange-fleshed sweet potato varieties currently available in Nigeria contain high quantities of β-carotene or pro-vitamin A but have high moisture content. These varieties have been found to be a cheap and crucially important remedy for vitamin A deficiency. The cream or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i230079

Biometrical Evaluation of Morphological Traits in Family Cucurbitaceae in Lafia, Nigeria

Macauley Asim Ittah & Emmanuel H. Kwon-Ndung · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Biometrical evaluation is a valuable tool for the study of biosystematics of plant taxa. This study assessed morphological variation and phenetic relationship in the Cucurbitaceae species in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Plant specimens were collected by simple random sampling...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i230078

Growth Status and Parasitic Fauna of Clarias gariepinus Collected from Ogbese River and Owena River, South-West Nigeria

A. O. Abidemi-Iromini & R. A. Adelegan · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Aims: To determine condition status and identify parasitic fauna in intestine, gills and skins of Clarias gariepinus collected from two natural waters: Ogbese River (River A) (Longitude 5°26'E' and Latitude 6°43'N), and Owena River (River B) (Longitude 5.03E and Latitude 7.03N) i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i230077

Correlation Study on Growth and Yield Components of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties Grown under Integrated Weed Management in Sudan Savanna of Nigeria

A. A. Ajala, A. Muhammad, A. I. Yakubu, M. Adamu & Y. A. Busari · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Weeds are the most prominent of all rice biotic stresses across all the ecologies in terms of yield reduction and increased cost of production. Weed control is therefore one of the most important and suggestive practices for potential rice production. Based on the above, field tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i130075

Small-scale Farming, Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: The Enabling Role of Agricultural Technology Adoption

Ojo Olusayo, Ogunniyi Adebayo, Salman K. Kayode, Kehinde Olagunju, Iwinlade Ayodeji & Adeyemi A. Ogundipe · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Existing literature affirms the importance of agricultural technology adoption on productivity, income and livelihood outcomes. Evidences subsist on the adoption of improved cassava varieties (ICVs) in Nigeria but little is known about its impact among the farmers. We used data f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i130074

Salicylic Acid Phytohormone Decreased the Toxicity Damage of Exogenous Lead Absorption in Seedlings of an Oilseed Plant, Brassica napus L. Grown in Hydroponic Conditions

Mahdi Khozaei & Shiva Boroumand Jazi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Oilseed plant, Brassica napus L. seedlings grown in hydroponic condition with different concentrations of Pb were treated with salicylic acid (SA) to investigate the role of exogenous salicylic acid in alleviating lead toxicity on biochemical and physiological activities of the p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i130073

Effects of Tin Mine Tailings on the Growth and Development of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Jos, Nigeria

A. D. Ali, S. Habila, N. C. Isiwu, K. J. Osaji & D. D. Nyam · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

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 blocks and each block was replicated three tim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i130071

Comparative Analysis of Determination Methods of Glyphosate Degradation by Trichoderma asperellum Strain JK-28: A Multivariate Statistical Approach

Atim Asitok & Maurice Ekpenyong · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Aims: This study aimed at demonstrating the ability of a mold species, isolated from a rice farm agricultural soil, chronically treated with glyphosate herbicide, to degrade glyphosate and to compare different evaluation methods of biodegradation. Study Design: A completely rando...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v19i130070

Socio-economic Factors Influencing Utilization of Forest Resources at Odoba Forest Reserve, Benue State, Nigeria

S. A. Shomkegh, P. U. Ancha & P. Onuche · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Forest resource utilization poses a challenge to the balance between fragile ecosystems and impoverished populations. As population increases, the demand for forest resources and the resultant degradation are expected to increase. This study investigated the factors influencing u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2019/v18i430068