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Domestication of Wild Fruit Trees in Communities of Mayo-Belwa LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria

M. R. Umar & F. D. Nyako · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

The study was carried out to assess the domestication of wild fruit trees in communities of Mayo-Belwa LGA of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Seven wards within the LGA (Tola, Mayo-Fareng, Binyeri, Gangfada, Gorobi, Gangwaso and Nasarawo Jereng) were selected for Agroforestry. 14 farms f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i230103

Adoption of Agroforestry Practices by Arable Farmers in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

O. N. Oladele, U. U. Emeghara, B. F. Ishola, J. T. Ayodele, T. A. Awobona & O. Olukotun · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

The study examined the level of adoption of agroforestry practices among arable farmers in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Data was collected from 100 randomly selected farmers with the use of structured questionnaire. The questionnaire focused on socio-econ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i230102

Wheat Variety Improvement for Climate Resilience

Ramesh Raj Puri, Santosh Tripathi, Rudra Bhattarai, Sangharash Raj Dangi & DEEPAK PANDEY · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

High temperature stress unfavorably affects plant growth and reduces grain yield (GY). This study was conducted with an aim to identify the terminal heat tolerance of one hundred and two wheat genotypes with three checks. They were sown under normal (non-stress) and late (stress)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i230101

Trees Mensuration in Forestry and Wildlife Nursery Plantation University of Maiduguri Campus, Borno State, Nigeria

M. R. Umar · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

A study was conducted at the premises of Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife Nursery Plantation University of Maiduguri situated in Sahel Savannah ecological zone of Nigeria. The area is hot and dry for a greater part of the year. The vegetation is typically Sahel Savan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i230100

Effects of Seed Size on the Germination and Early Growth of African Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.)

J. I. Amonum, F. Sumaduniya & T. O. Amusa · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

The effects of seed size on the germination and early growth of A. digitata were assessed. Seeds were sourced locally within the University of Ilorin Campus. One hundred viable seeds were selected from each of the size classes. The seed weight, length, breadth, and width were mea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i230099

Effect of Variegated Forest Soil Amendments on the Germination and Early Growth of Irvingia gabonensis (O Rorke, Baill)

A. E. Egwunatum, D. E. Dolor & C. J. Ofobike · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

This study evaluated the early germination and growth variables of Irvingia gabonensis under organically primed and thermally amended soil media. Six media were prepared from Gmelina plantation topsoil by amendment with poultry waste (T2), river sand (T3) and combusted forest flo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i130098

Seed and Seedling Response of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O’Rorke) Baill. to Lengths of Storage at Room Temperature and Pretreatments

Olufunke O. Olayode · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

Aims: This study was carried out to evaluate the response of seeds and seedlings of Irvingia gabonensis to different lengths of storage at room temperature and pretreatments. Study Design:  Randomized Complete Block Design was used. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i130097

Relationship between Leaf and Fibre Characteristics of Agave sisalana

Ighoyivwi Onakpoma, Abiodun Oluwafemi Oluwadare, Nkolika Benedeth Ndulue & Timothy Adeyinka Amusan · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

With decrease in wood from the forest, non-wood fibres have attracted interest in the production of pulp and paper products in recent times due to their short growth cycles, moderate irrigation and fertilizer requirements as well as their low lignin content. The use of these plan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i130096

Assessment of Forestry Extension Service Delivery among Rural Farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria

S. K. Vihi, S. Daudu & I. Anonguku · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

This study assessed forestry extension service delivery among forest farm communities in Plateau State, Nigeria with the aim to identify the forestry extension services available to rural farmers; examine the level of farmers’ satisfaction with forestry extension service delivery...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i130095

From Inorganic to Organic: Initiatives from the Local Government of Malvar, Philippines

Juvy G. Mojares & Philip D. Geneta · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

Aim: This paper aimed to discuss the development efforts of the Municipality of Malvar towards the achievement of its vision to be Organic Capital of Batangas. Methodology: It made use of secondary data from Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office and Municipal Agricul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i130094

Assessment of Forestry Laws Compliance among Farmers in Rural Forest Communities of Plateau State, Nigeria

S. K. Vihi, B. Jesse, A. A. Dalla & Y. Sadiku · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

The study assessed compliance with forestry laws among rural farmers in rural forest communities of Plateau State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of this study were to; describe the socio-economic characteristics of the rural forest farm families in the study area, examine the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i430093

Demonstration of Maize-Nougcake Concentrate Based Sheep Fattening in Horro District, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Berhanu Soboka, Effa Wolteji & Bayisa Gedefa · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

This activity was conducted in Horro district of western Oromia, Ethiopia with the objective of popularizing proven sheep fattening technology. The study sites were Leku and Gitilo kebeles where community based sheep breeding project is underway. The rams to be fattened were weig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i430092

Influence of Pre-sowing Treatments on the Germination of Prosopis africana (Guill. and Perr.) Taub. Seeds

Onyekachi Chukwu, Anselm E. Egwunatum, Maryprecious A. Udekwe & Jacinta U. Ezenwenyi · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

Aims: The application of pre-sowing treatment has greatly improved the germination of seeds of tree species used in afforestation programmes all over the world. This study aimed to determine the effect of different pre-sowing treatments on the germination of Prosopis africana see...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i430091

Diversity and Volume Assessment of Tree Species in the Tropical Forest at Obanla, Akure, Nigeria

O. T. Olawoyin, A. S. Akinbowale, O. G. Olugbadieye & F. E. Adesuyi · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

This study focused on the assessment of tree species diversity and abundance at The Federal University of Technology, Akure Tropical Forest Obanla. The research was carried out from May, 2019 to September, 2019. Complete enumeration sampling was adopted for the data collection an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i430090

Impact of Climate Change on Arable Crops among Farmers in Akko Local Government, Gombe State, Nigeria

I. S. Odeleye, N. G. Nzohulato, M. A. Muhamman, O. O. Akpama, N. K. Dedan & O. B. Kuye · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2020

The study was conducted on the impact of climate change on arable crops production among farmers in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling method was adopted selecting one hundred and fifty respondents. Both primary and secondary data were colle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i430089