Aim: This study seeks to observed the daily activity patterns of dog faced baboon (Papio anubis) in Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil Zoo and Kano Zoological Garden. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out daily between 6:00am to 6:00pm from December 2016 t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v4i130054
Tree planting on degraded lands play a key role in forest rehabilitation processes through afforestation and/or reforestation. Moisture harvesting structures (MHSs) has significant impact on seedling survivals at degraded lands. The objectives of this study were to investigate th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v4i130053
Forest measurements, especially in natural forests are cumbersome and complex. 100% enumeration is costly and inefficient. This study sought to find out reliable, efficient and cost-effective sampling schemes for use in tropical rain forest (TRF), moist montane forest (MMF) and d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v4i130051
The study appraised the socio-economic contributions of selected Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) to the people in Oban Hills Group Forest Reserve, Nigeria. The research was carried out from November, 2014 to January, 2015. Data were collected through the administration of stru...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v4i130049
Indiscriminate charcoal productions, timber harvesting, demand for farmlands and overgrazing have aggravatedland degradation process in the tropical regions. At each point of this cycle, species are lost and biodiversity is obtainable only in the National Parks, Game reserves, Fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v4i130050
This study examines the effect of soil management investment on cassava production in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State (Nigeria) using cross-sectional data. Data were collected with the use of a structured questionnaire from eighty eight (88) respondents; four villages were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i430047
The study sought to determine the profitability and constraints to watermelon marketing in Bauchi metropolis of Bauchi State and a sample of 75 marketers were randomly selected from the markets and streets in the metropolis. Data were collected with the aid of structured question...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i430046
Aim: The study estimated the technical, allocative and economic efficiency indices and further examined the factors influencing technical efficiency for the sampled Grasscutter farms in Osun State. Study Design: The study made use of only primary data obtained from sampled Grassc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i430045
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. is a fruit species from the Sahelian and Sudano-sahelian zones, highly appreciated by the population. It provides a source of income for the rural population and its various parts are used for human and animal food, handicrafts and traditional medic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i430044
This study aimed to determine the influence of potassium (K) fertilization on the vegetative growth, flowering and fruit development of 13-year old ‘Magallanes’ pummelo [Citrus maxima (Burm. Ex Rumph.) Merr.] trees. The experiment was conducted at South Davao Corporation (SODACO)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i430043
This study was carried out to examine deforestation and rural household income with a view to ensuring conservation. A multistage sampling procedure with a 3-stage design was used for this study. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from 120 respondents in Odeda local cou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i330042
In Sri Lanka excessive use of pesticides in paddy and vegetable farming has caused much concern in terms of its impact on the environment and humans. A study was done in Eastern Sri Lanka to find out vegetable farmer’s awareness of hazard levels of pesticides, perception of pesti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i330041
Forest and non-forest products are becoming scarce in Nigeria due to insatiable want of the resources by the people. The performance of public sector forest plantation development in Nigeria has fallen short of expectation of various stakeholders, hence, the need for investment i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i330040
The experiment was conducted in Federal College of Forestry demonstration farm Jos, Plateau State to determine the growth and yield components groundnut as affected by phosphorous fertilizer application on the Jos plateau. The experimental design used was a randomized complete bl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i330039
Nguyen Toan Thang, Vu Tien Lam, Dang Van Thuyet, Phung Dinh Trung, Pham Dinh Sam, Tran Hoang Quy, Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Ly Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Huu Thinh, Nguyen Van Tuan, Dao Trung Duc, Dang Thi Hai Ha, Duong Quang Trung, Ho Trung Luong, Nguyen Thi Hoai Anh, Mai Thi Linh & Tran Van Do·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2019
Net primary production (NPP) is an important index for understanding carbon cycling in forest ecosystems. In this study, aboveground NPP at Acacia mangium plantation was estimated basing on allometry for aboveground biomass increment (ΔM) and litter trap technique for litterfall...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i330038