Abstract Plant growth and development is influenced by environmental conditions such as light intensity, which refers to the total amount of light that plants receive and degree of brightness that plant is exposed for photosynthesis process and also soil texture control mineralization by influencing aeration moisture status. This study investigates seedling growth performance of Khaya […]
GREENHOUSE EVALUATION OF Mansonia altissima ACHEV. SEEDLINGS AS AFFECTED BY MYCORRHIZA, FERTILIZER AND WATERING REGIME
Abstract A greenhouse investigation was conducted to determine the effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza, N. P. K fertilizer and moisture supply on Mansonia altissima seedlings. The experiment was 3x3x3 factorial experiment in completely randomized design with each of factor has 3 levels and was replicated 5 times. Application of arbscular mycorriza does not have significant effect […]
GENDER ANALYSIS OF ACCESS AND USE OF INFORMATION FOR MANAGING CLIMATE RISK BY AGRO-FORESTRY FARMERS IN OYO STATE NIGERIA
Abstract Accessibility and use of relevant information by farmers will improve the capacity of farmers to manage the risks associated with climate change and variability. The aim of this study is to assess the role of gender in information accessibility and use by agroforestry farmers in Oyo state, Nigeria. The study was conducted in 2018 […]
THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS (CBOS) IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION: EXPERIENCE FROM ONDO, NIGERIA
Abstract Poverty is pronounced when the basic necessities of life (which include adequate income, education, good health, security, sense of dignity and a certain level of freedom) are absent. The study examined the role of Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in poverty alleviation in Ondo city, Ondo State, Nigeria, with the view of providing guidelines for […]
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF MAIZE FARMERS IN KANO STATE OF NIGERIA USING A DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS APPROACH
Abstract This study determined technical efficiency among maize farmers in Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy nine maize farmers were sampled using a three stage sampling procedure. Primary data was used with the aid of structured questionnaire. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics and Data Envelopment Analysis […]
ASSESSMENT OF RAINFALL VARIABILITY IN SOME SELECTED STATIONS IN NORTH EASTERN, NIGERIA
Abstract Rainfall has been widely studied in terms of distribution over space, time and trends including onset and cessation. In any regional study of agricultural production rainfall is therefore of fundamental importance. This is very useful for decision making in issues of food security and other sectors affected by rainfall. This study seeks to assess […]
A SURVEY OF BUTTERFLY FAUNA IN THE SACRED GROVE OF UMUAJA FOREST, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract Sacred groves in Africa have been widely adopted as an important strategy to assuage the loss of biodiversity. This has led to the protection of sacred groves (which are virgin forest with rich diversity) for their cultural, religious beliefs and taboos. This study represents the first butterfly survey of the Umuaja sacred grove and […]
EFFICIENCY OF RENTAL HOUSING IN MITIGATING HOUSING CHALLENGES IN GHANA: THE CASE OF OLD-TAFO SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES IN KUMASI TOWNSHIP
Abstract This paper presents regulatory framework for relevant authorities in promoting the efficiency and effective operation of rental housing. Rental accommodation has been acknowledged as an alternative method to addressing housing predicament in developing countries. The study was carried out on semi-detached houses in Kumasi, Ghana. A mixed method cross-sectional approach was used to gather […]
STATUS AND TRENDS OF EUCALYPTUS EXPANSION AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION IN MEKET DISTRICT, NORTH WELLO ZONE, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Eucalyptus is one of the exotic and multipurpose tree grown in Ethiopia. This paper aims to assess the spatiotemporal expansion of eucalyptus trees in Meket district, north-central Ethiopia. Multistage sampling techniques reaching from farmer’s perception to remote sensing data processing were employed. Household heads survey of 192 farmers, key informant interviews, and focus group […]
VISITORS AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF REGULATORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS IN MINIMIZING RECREATION IMPACT AT IKOGOSI WARM WATER SPRING IN EKITI STATE
Abstract This paper examined the visitors’ awareness and perception of the role of regulatory and site management actions put in place at Ikogosi Warm water spring in Ekiti State to minimize recreation impacts. Sixty- six well-structured questionnaires were administered to randomly selected visitors. The demographic characteristics, visitation patterns, satisfaction as well as awareness and perception […]