Maman Laouali Adamou Ibrahim, Oumarou Zango, Maman Maârouhi Inoussa, Abdoulaye Rafiou, Oumar Hissein Abba-Mahmoud, Nathalie Chabrillange, Frédérique Aberlenc-Bertossi & Yacoubou Bakasso·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2020
Phoeniciculture, or date palm cultivation plays a major socio-economic and ecological role. However, few studies have quantified the drivers of date palm cultivation and its socio-economic and environmental benefits in West African Sahel. Therefore, this study assessed the effect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i330088
Termites contribute significantly to most of world's ecosystems. They are of great importance in recycling woody and other plant materials and their tunnelling efforts help to aerate the soil. The present study was done to evaluate the efficacy of insecticides against the termite...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i330087
This research was carried out to determine the effect of some pregermination treatments on the seeds of Acacia auriculiformis as it affects growth. The treatments involve the effect of sulphuric acid (concentration and time), mechanical scarification (at different sides), and hot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i330086
Egyptian mimosa or Acacia nilotica or Vachellia nilotica is a leguminous and complex species tree of great socio-economic and ecological significance in the world. It is called as Bagaruwa in Hausa and is a great source of livelihood. A. nilotica is an agroforestry and urban fore...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i330085
Aims: The study aims at finding out the perceived economic, environmental and socio-cultural impacts of ecotourism by residents who live near the Ratargul freshwater swamp forest. Study Design: The study is qualitative and empirical which focuses on the residents’ attitudes towar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i330083
Aims: The study explored the role of Komolchari Village Common Forest (VCF) of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh in the development of the socio-economic condition of the local communities and their perceptions about VCF conservation and management. Study Design: The research is...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i230082
Plant breeding program depends on its ability to provide farmers with genotypes with guaranteed superior performance (phenotype) in terms of yield and/or quality across a range of environmental conditions. To achieve this aim, it is necessary to have an understanding of the model...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i230081
Okeke Rufina Obioma, Suleiman Ibrahim Onotu, Omotugba Stephen Kayode, Ibikunle Kehinde Yemiola, Idris Abdullahi, Louis Ugwu, Adeniyi Adebayo Kunle & Oludayo Michael Akinsola·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2020
Nonlinear functions of body weight at different age intervals were used to estimate the growth pattern in New Zealand White and California rabbits. Gompertz and Logistic functions of 3 and 4 parameters were fitted to Age-weight data matrix. Age-weight records of New Zealand White...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i230080
Non-Timber Forest Products are important sources of income that can supplement farming and/or other activities to the rural dwellers. In spite of this, its potential to improve the standard of living and generate income to rural dwellers has not been known in Awka-North Local Gov...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i230079
The study examined the perception of forest stakeholders on the ban on logging in Cross River State, Nigeria. The research was carried out from October, 2014 to January, 2015. Data was collected through the administration of structured questionnaire to 351 respondents that were r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i230078
Species diversity and forest regeneration potentiality in Buruku Forest Reserve was assessed. Four (4) plots (A–D) of 60 m x 60 m were laid in each plot. Point centred quadrant method of sampling was used. Transect were selected on pure random basis where data were collected on...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i130077
This study was aimed at evaluating on-station performance of indigenous breeds of cattle for milk yield and body conformation traits. The data for the study came from four hundred and fifty (450) genotypes (Bunaji, Friesian X Bunaji and Gudali) of cattle reared on-station from 19...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i130076
Evaluation of preferred tree species for fuelwood consumption in selected local overnment area of Katsina State was studied. Random sampling techniques was used to administer thirty (30) questionnaire in each of the four (4) selected local government areas to make a total of one...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i130075
This study evaluated the relationship between selected physicochemical properties and microbial populations of the soil of Bagale Forest Reserve, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Five plots of 20 x 20 m were laid. Soil samples were collected from five differ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i130074
The study is based on intensive survey of relevant literature which reviews the present status, threats, conservation initiatives and major legislation related to conservation of forest ecosystems and plant diversity. The three natural forests (Hill, Sal and mangrove forest) are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i130073