Abstract Increasing incidences of farmer-herder incessant clashes in Nigeria have attendant consequences on population migration, hunger, and health challenges in human settlements (known as Internally Displaced People’s (IDP) Camps). As a result, the number of children displaced from school and maternal mortality rates soared between 2016 and 2018. Although the focus of this research project […]
COMPARATIVE STUDY of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq) R. Br.ex G. Don and Azardirachta indica A. Juss ROOT SYSTEM OF THE PLANTING STOCKS THROUGH POTTING AND SEEDBED
Abstract The study was conducted to compare the growth response of Parkia biglobosa and Azardirachta indica root system of the planting stocks through potting and seed bed. Seeds were sown in polythene pots of length (18cm) and diameter (14cm); filled with a mixture of top soil and sand at the ratio of 2:1 for pot […]
ASSESSMENT OF CLOVES, Eugenia aromatic (Baill.) AS AN ENTOMOCIDE AGAINST THE BEAN BRUCHID BEETLE, Callosobrucus maculatus (Fabricius) AND THE MAIZE WEEVIL, Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky)
Abstract The potency of the medicinal plant, Eugenia aromatica as a biocide against storage insect pests of cowpea and maize was assessed in the laboratory. Different treatment doses 0.0g (Control), 0.5g, 1.0g, 1.5g and 2.0g of E. aromatica were applied on maize seeds infested with Sitophilus zeamais and cowpea seeds infested with Callosobruchus maculatus. The […]
COST-RETURNS STRUCTURE AND TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF PIG PRODUCTION IN IJEBU DIVISION OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The quantity of animal products in Nigeria shows a serious shortage of animal protein intake while production of pig meat has been slowed down by many constraints. This study examined the profitability and technical efficiency of pig production. Purposive sampling technique was used to select and interview 107 respondents through structured questionnaire. Data were […]
DETERMINANTS OF EXTENSION WORKERS’ PERCEPTION OF TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY THROUGH CYBER-EXTENSION MODE IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Covid-19 pandemic introduced a paradigm shift in extension service delivery different from conventional methods, which are inadequate to cater for the needs of farmers during a pandemic. Therefore, this study examined the determinants of perception of extension workers on technology delivery through cyber extension mode. A well-structured interview schedule was used to select 208 […]
COASTAL WATER POLLUTION: A CASE STUDY OF FOUR COASTAL TOWNS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Globally, coastal areas are under stress due to increasing human population, industrial activities and indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastes. Some of these wastes are toxic and persist and could consequently compromise the integrity of the aquatic ecosystem. However, this study was carried out to evaluate the effects of water pollution in four coastal towns […]
PETROLEUM POLLUTION AND WATER QUALITY IN THE PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED AT EFFURUN ROUNDABOUT, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study assesses the levels of petroleum pollution and its impact on the aquatic ecosystem around Effurun roundabout in Delta State, Nigeria. The distribution of n-alkanes and polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) in surface water contaminated with crude oil and their implications for environmental and human health were analyzed. Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) was determined using […]
EFFECTS OF LEAF LITTERS OF NITROGEN-FIXING TREES AND WATERING REGIMES ON THE EARLY GROWTH OF Citrus tangelo J. W SEEDLINGS
Abstract There is shortage of characterized facts on the influence of plant-located fertilizer on the growth of Citrus tangelo.Research was carried out on the effects of leaf litters of selected nitrogen-fixing trees and watering regimes on the early growth of Citrus tangelo. The experiment selected a 6×5 factorial duplicated five times and laid out in […]
REVIEW ON THE ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OPTIONS FOR TREES AND FOREST RESOURCES: WITHIN AND AROUND MAGO NATIONAL PARK, SOUTHERN REGION OF ETHIOPIA
Abstract Forests play an essential role as source and sink in global carbon cycle. Development and other human induced activities have led to degradation of forest land, and ultimately, it results in loss of biodiversity and increases concentration of CO2 in atmospheres. Therefore, there is urgent need to estimate regional and national level carbon stock […]
PRIVATE FORESTRY ESTABLISHMENTS IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW
Abstract This paper reviews the Nigerian private forestry development which has much potential to advance eco-friendliness, economic expansion, and sustainable development. This is an emerging concept in Nigeria and is yet to be fully established as in other countries. However, demand for wood products is a continuous growth in Nigeria which has led to a […]