CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES INFLUENCING SURFACE WATER QUALITY ALONG MOLO RIVER ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM, KENYA

Abstract Surface water is progressively subjected to stress as a result of anthropogenic activities. Systematic observation and characterization of anthropogenic activities along Molo River was done in 2014 to evaluate their effects on surface water quality. Portable GPS receiver was used to identify geographic locations of 23 sites purposively selected; based on their relative positions […]

APPLICATION OF VON BERTALANFFY GROWTH MODEL IN THE PRELIMINARY STUDIES OF GROWTH PARAMETERS OF SOME TROPICAL TREE SPECIES

  Abstract This preliminary studies of growth parameters of four tropical tree species: Prosopis africana, Terminalis glaucescence, Pterocarpus erinaceus and Anogeisus leiocarpusis unique in the use of von Bertalanffy Growth Model (VBGM). This research is aimed at pioneering the use of VBGM in studying growth parameters and population dynamics of trees.Each tree species was sampled […]

EVALUATION OF REMEDIAL OPTION’S EFFECTIVENESS OF LEAD CONTAMINATED SITE IN BAGEGA COMMUNITY, ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study evaluates the remedial option’s effectiveness of lead contaminated site in Bagega community, Zamfara state. Samples of soil and water were collected from residential compounds (BRC), residential garden (BRG), village common area (BVC), processing areas (BPA), farmland areas (BFA), wells (BWE), boreholes (BBH) and ponds (BPO)water at the same locations before and after […]

YOUTH ACCESS TO AND USE OF RESOURCES IN VEGETABLE FARMING IN KAKAMEGA TOWN, KENYA

Abstract This paper investigates the level of access to and use of farming resources by youth engaging in vegetable production in Kakamega Town, Kenya. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and interviews from youth vegetable farmers and key resource persons. Results reveal that youth obtained land through negotiation, inheriting, borrowing, hiring and buying. Water used […]

ASSESSMENT OF THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF ITAPAJI RESERVOIR, ITAPAJI, SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA

Abstract Itapaji Reservoir serves for municipal water use, artisanal fishing, agricultural uses, and domestic activities. This study was carried out to investigate physico-chemical parameters of the reservoir to provide information for its sustainable management. Surface water samples were collected monthly from April, 2013 to March, 2015 at five purposively selected stations along the reservoir. Water […]

AN ANALYSIS OF ADHERENCE TO PRECAUTIONS IN HERBICIDE APPLICATION FOR WEED CONTROL IN SELECTED CITIES OF SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Abstract Unplanned urbanization and development have created spaces for weeds which cause several problems, making streets and built areas unattractive. The use of herbicides in controlling weeds in these areas has become the vogue in recent times. This is done without considering the attendant health effects on human and the environment. This study analyzed precautionary […]

ASSESSMENT OF PHENOTYPIC TRAITS OF Archachatina marginata marginata SNAILS IN THE DERIVED SAVANNAH ZONE OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Snails are fascinating creatures that fairly easy to keep and require little attention. In Nigeria, snails constitute important component of the food of the numerous rural dwellers and served in classed restaurants and at special fairs. In this study, the phenotypic traits of Archachatina marginata marginata were assessed. A total of 93 snails were […]

COMPOSITION AND DIVERSITY OF MACROINVERTEBRATES OF A TROPICAL RESERVOIR, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA

Abstract Benthic macroinvertebrates of Dandaru Reservoir were sampled at five stations monthly from April 2015 to March 2016 using van Veen grab (for open water biotope) and modified  kick sampling method(for bankroot biotope).  A total of 20 macroinvertebrates taxa comprising of 7,945 individuals were recorded in the reservoir during the period of study. Gastropods (76.4%) […]