Abstract Many studies indicate that climate change impacts on water availability and extreme events will be on both global and local scales. The humid tropical basin of Upper Bernam River, Malaysia is taken as case study to evaluate the impact of climate change on water availability on local scale by using Downscaled Global Climate Change […]
ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTIVITY OF RICE FARMERS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
Abstract Analysis of productivity of rice farmers in North-Central Nigeria was carried out with the use of secondary data collected from 1992 to 2016 from data banks and Federal Ministry of Agriculture Nigeria. Malmquist Total Factor Productivity Index (MTFPI) using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), was used to empirically analyse efficiency change, technical progress and total […]
EFFECT OF DEPTHS OF TILLAGE ON SELECTED MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS, YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF YELLOW MAIZE (Zea mays) HYBRIDS
Abstract Ploughing and sowing depths may not only be responsible for good emergence of seed but could also be responsible for stronger stalk and stem girth, it is therefore necessary to investigate effect of depths of tillage on some yield and yield components of yellow maize (Zea mays) hybrids. The land was divided into eighteen […]
PERCEIVED EFFECT OF FOREST ENCROACHMENT AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN THE FOREST AREAS OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study assessed the perceived effect of forest encroachment among rural households in Ondo State. Data were obtained using an interview guide from one hundred and twenty randomly selected rural households from Okitipupa and Odigbo Local Government Areas of Ondo State. The data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that 63.3% […]
PERCEIVED BENEFITS OF LITERACY AMONG AGED WOMEN IN IFE CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
Abstract The study investigated perceived benefits of literacy among aged women in Ife Central Local Government Area, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were sourced and used for the study. Concept of literacy was used to anchor the study. Cross-sectional survey technique using purposive sampling method was adopted. Eight grandmothers aged between 65 and 85 […]
SEED GERMINATION AND EARLY GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF Casuarina equisetifolia L. IN DIFFERENT SOWING MEDIA
Abstract Poor germination and inadequate silvicultural information are important factors militating against regeneration of Casuarina equisetifolia L. This study investigated effects of different sowing media on its germination and early growth. Fifty viable seeds were sown into each germination tray filled with four sowing media (Topsoil, sawdust, clay soil and river sand as treatment A, […]
EFFECTS OF BOILED WATER ON GERMINATION POTENTIAL AND EARLY GROWTH OF Faidherbia albida. (Del.) A. Chev. SEEDS IN KADUNA NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH AGROLOGICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA
Abstract Boiled water pre-sowing treatment regime for improvement of germination, survival and early growth performance of Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev. Seeds.The study was conducted in Savannah Forestry Research nursery at Bomo, Zaria. Matured seeds of F. albida were harvested, dried and cleaned, each treatment replicate, one hundred (100) F. albida seeds were immersed in […]
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF URBAN GROWTH ON FOREST COVER OF GUGA FOREST RESERVE, GIWA – KADUNA (1986-2019)
Abstract Several factors are responsible for urban growth. Increasing urban employment opportunities is one of the factors. Rural- urban migration coupled with natural increase in population caused by improved living standard, are major causes of rapid growth of cities and towns. Rural poverty, search for better living standards, environmental degradation (deforestation and desertification), inadequate and […]
IRON AND MANGANESE OCCURRENCE AND DISTRIBUTION IN GROUNDWATER SOURCE DEPTHS IN CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract To assess groundwater iron and manganese occurrence and distribution from the study area 36 sampling locations were identified from the Chandrapur district, central India. The grab sampling method was adopted for groundwater sampling. Heavy metals concentration for iron and manganese were estimated by ICP-OES. Groundwater sources are divided into six levels and heavy metals […]
HOUSING CONDITIONS AND PREVALENCE OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES IN LOW SOCIOECONOMIC DISTRICTS IN PHASE TWO OF FEDERAL CAPITAL CITY, ABUJA
Abstract This paper examined housing conditions and the prevalence of respiratory diseases in three low socioeconomic districts in Abuja. Primary data were acquired through the Multi-Stage sampling technique from three districts namely Mabushi, Utako and Gudu in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The first stage involved the selection of 270 housing units. The second stage […]