Abstract Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis. It serves two primary functions which is to absorb light and transfer that light energy into chemical energy. This study assessed the chlorophyll content of Entandrophragma angolense seedlings under different light intensities (25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) and soil textural classes (clay, sandyloam, sandy, loamysand and loamy). The study […]
GROWTH YIELDS AND NUTRIENT STATUS UNDER Pinus carribaea AND Nauclea diderrichii PLANTATION IN OGUN STATE FORESTRY PLANTATION PROJECT AREA J4, IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined the growth yield and the nutrient status of two prominent tree species in Ogun State Forestry Plantation Project Area, Pinus carribaea stands established in 1991, 1992 and 1996 and Nauclea diderrichii in 1974, 1975, and 1976. Growth data and composite soil samples from 2 depths (0-15 and 15-30cm) were collected from […]
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES AMONG GROUNDNUT FARMERS IN SULEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined the climate change adaptation strategies among groundnut farmers in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of groundnut farmers; identify the climate change adaptation strategies adopted by the groundnut farmers, determine the factors influencing climate change adaptation strategies adopted by the […]
TRAINING NEEDS OF FISH FARMERS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Abstract This study examined the training needs of fish farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria with a view to determining the implications on effective management practices. Purposeful and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 120 from three local government areas with the use of structured questionnaire and interview schedule Data collected were analyzed using […]
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STATUS OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN EDO AND OYO STATES, NIGERIA
Abstract Growing population and increasing urbanisation is one of the biggest challenges of the next decade in terms of food production and consumption. The study assessed the status of urban agriculture in six cities by examining the farm characteristics and motivating factors associated with farmers’ involvement in urban agriculture. Multistage sampling technique was used to […]
REVIEW ON EFFECT OF TOPOSEQUENCE ON SOIL PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Abstract Reviewing the effect of toposequence on soil properties are essential for addressing the proper land use and land management. In view of this, it was conducted to review the effect of different topographic position and slope level on the selected physicochemical properties of soils. Four different slope level, such as upper slop, middle slope, […]
PERCEPTION OF PERFORMANCE OF EXTENSION AGENTS’ ACTIVITIES IN YEWA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study assessed arable crop farmers’ perception of extension agents’ activities in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. A total of 150 respondents were randomly selected and interviewed through structured interview schedule. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution tables and percentages were used while chi-square analysis was used to test the […]
DIVERSITY AND STATUS OF FAUNA SPECIES IN THE ZOOS OF SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract The increasing awareness on biodiversity conservation has given rise to the growing need for ex-situ cultivation and in view of the current global biodiversity crisis with limited economic resources to combat it, zoos are becoming a viable option as complementary conservation strategy. Inventory, species diversity, conservation status, and ecological representation of wild animals in […]
FLOWERING, FRUIT PRODUCTION AND YIELD OF Jatropha curcas L. AS INFLUENCED BY ORGANIC AMENDMENTS
Abstract An experiment was conducted at the experimental site of Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Moor Plantation Ibadan (IAR&T) located in South-West region of Nigeria on effects of organic amendments on reproduction and yield of Jatropa curcas. This was to evaluate the capacity to improve reproduction, seed yield and oil yield of Jatropa curcas. […]
SYNERGISTIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN HONEYBEE Apis mellifera L. AND FLOWER COLOUR OF SUNFLOWER IN RESPONSE TO NPK FERTILIZER APPLICATION
Abstract Plant colour contrast as perceived by insect pollinators is important in our understanding of pollination ecology, foraging theory and conservation of plant species. Field experiment was conducted on the interactions between honeybee Apis mellifera L. and flower colour contrast of sunflower as influenced by different levels of NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer application at Forestry Research […]