Abstract Culture and heritage sites have increasingly gained global attention thereby adding to the rise in recognition of world tourism. This study aimed to investigate the travel characteristics and pull motivations of visitors to Idanre Hills, Ondo State, Nigeria. One hundred and twenty copies of structured questionnaire were randomly administered to visitors at the site. […]
STAND STRUCTURE OF THE NATURAL FOREST OF ONIGAMBARI FOREST RESERVE
Abstract The stand structure of Onigambari forest reserve was evaluated to understand the intricate value of the natural forest in February 2021. Four 50 by 50 m transect line was laid systematically within the natural forest. One hundred and twelve tree stands were found within the study site. The following species recorded the highest diameter […]
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCESSIBILITY TO SECONDARY MORTGAGE FINANCE IN NIGERIA
Abstract The study examines the factors influence the level of access of the private developers to fund in the secondary P market for housing developers in the country. The primary objectives of the study include assessing the criteria of accessing loan, identifying the prominent influencing factors and their level of significance. The study sampled the […]
POVERTY AND WELFARE STATUS OF URBAN FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined poverty and welfare status of urban farming households in Kaduna state. Multistage sampling procedure was used to collect data from 272 randomly selected urban households using structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Foster, Greer and Thorbecke poverty (FGT) index, Gini Coefficients and Tobit regression model. The results show […]
EFFECTS OF NATURAL GROWTH HORMONES ON THE VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION OF Treculia africana A. Trecul.
Abstract Phytohormones have been found to be a reliable growth enhancer. This study therefore investigated the potentials of natural plant hormones on the rooting and survival ability of the species. The cuttings of T. africana were set in sixteen germination trays containing sterilized river with 3 replicates. The experiment had fifteen treatments and one control […]
HUNTING, TRADING AND UTILIZATION OF PANGOLIN (Phataginus spp.) IN NIGERIA
Abstract Pangolins populations are threatened due to indiscriminate exploitation and incessant destruction of their habitats. They have been ranked as the most trafficked mammals in the world. This study investigates the extent of exploitation of Pangolin in North Central and Southern parts of Nigeria. A structure questionnaire was administered to bush meat marketers and hunters […]
FIRE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES IN AND AROUND KANJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK (BORGU SECTOR) NIGERIA
Abstract Traditionally, fire has been used as a management tool to control vegetation structure and composition. Habitat management does not only include planting of a few trees and other crops, manipulating all necessary life forms round the year; but introducing control burning is a key to habitat management. Increase in the incidence of uncontrolled wildfires […]
FALL ARMYWORM, Spodoptera frugiperda OUTBREAK IN NIGERIA: IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT ON MAIZE FIELDS – A REVIEW
Abstract The recent invasion of fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) on maize in Africa has threatened food security in Nigeria and across African region. The arrival of fall armyworm in Nigeria since 2016 has significantly affected maize production and caused severe economic losses to farmers in the country. The spread of FAW in Nigeria cut […]
BUTTERFLY FAUNA OF TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE, CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract Butterfly fauna assessment was carried out in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve of Chandrapur district, central India. The field investigations carried out in 2019-2020 revealed 66 species of butterfly fauna from five families. The Nymphalidae was the richest family (n=25, 38%) followed by Lycaenidae (n=15, 23%), Pieridae (n=11, 17%), Papilionidae (n=8, 12%) and Hesperiidae […]
ASSESSMENT OF FRUIT YIELD LOSS IN CUCUMBER DUE TO LEAF FEEDING BY Epilachna chrysomelina FABRICIUS (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE)
Abstract Fruit yield loss in cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.) to leaf feedingby Epilachna chrysomelina Fabricius (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) at six population densities (0, 1-,2-,3-,4- and 5-pairs per cage) was studied in screen house and field experiments. Increased beetle density, resulted into a significant reduction (P < 0.05) in the number of fruit, fruit length, fruit width and […]