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 […]

INFLUENCE OF NATURAL GROWTH REGULATORS ON THE GROWTH OF DIFFERENT CULM SIZES OF Bambusa vulgaris (SCHRAD.) J. C WEND

Abstract Exploitation of bamboo for numerous uses keeps on increasing and there have been observation of low percentage survival from culm cuttings propagation. This study therefore investigated effects of Natural Growth Regulators (NGRs) on the growth of different culm sizes of Bambusa vulgaris with aim to enhancing survival and growth of the species with the […]

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON WATER AVAILABILITY IN UPPER BERNAM RIVER BASIN USING DOWNSCALED GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE MODEL DATA WITH SWAT MODEL

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, […]