Abstract This study examined the effects of rural-urban interaction on livelihood status of rural households in selected Local Government Areas of Osun State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select a total of three hundred and two (302) respondents for the study. Using interview schedule, relevant data were collected from respondents on socio-economic characteristics, […]
EVALUATION OF SOME SOIL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AT IGUZAMA COMMUNITY LAND, OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study was carried out to evaluate some soil physical properties at Iguzama community land in Ovia North East local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. Core and routine samples were collected from existing Profiles in an already mapped 115.5 hectares land representatives of the various soil types present in the study area. Standard […]
VARIABILITY OF METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND LOCATIONS ON SEED YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS FROM WHOLE TUBERS AND MINISETTS
Abstract The research evaluated the effects of using whole tubers versus minisetts of various sizes to produce seed yams in four different locations namely, Ila-Orangun, Ilesa, Ilorin and Omu Aran in Nigeria. Three different sizes of whole and minisetts tuber (50 g, 100 g and 150 g) were used to determine how rainfall variability affect […]
PRECIPITATION AND ALTITUDE EFFECTS ON GROUNDWATER IRON AND MANGANESE DISTRIBUTION IN CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract To ascertain the precipitation and altitude effects on groundwater iron and manganese distribution in Chandrapur district, central India 36 groundwater sampling locations by stratified sampling methodology were identified. Water sampling was carried out by grab sampling methodology and heavy metals concentrations were analyzed by acid digestion method with the help of ICP-OES. The results […]
GEOSPATIAL ECOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION OF CRYPTOGAMIC FLORA IN SWAMP FOREST RIPARIAN VEGETATION IN PARTS OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Cryptogamic pteridophytes are primitive group of ferns sensitive to environmental disturbance; they serve as indicators and monitoring agent to the environment. This study was aimed at assessing their distribution using GIS techniques in parts of swamp vegetation of Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN); with the objective of establishing the spatial distribution of the […]
SURVIVAL RATE OF ROOT PRUNED WILDLINGS AND COPPICE SHOOTS GROWTH IN STUMPED Garcinia kola (Heckel) SAPLINGS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Study of survival rate of root pruned wildlings and coppice shoots growth in Garcinia(G.) kola was conducted in FRIN. G. kola wildings were collected under 28-year-old plantation, and classified into six treatments, namely: two leaves (T1), four leaves (T2), six leaves (T3) eight leaves (T4), wildlings with branch (T5) and untreated wildlings (control) (T6. […]
ANALYSIS OF URBAN DECAY IN THE CORE RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF OTA, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract The core areas of ancient cities across the globe are known for their historical and cultural significance. Urban decay is one of the key challenges. This study assessed urban decay in the core residential areas of Ota, a rapidly expanding, medium-sized city adjoining Lagos in southwest Nigeria. The study focused on four core residential […]
MELISSOPALYNOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF HONEY TO DETECT MELLIFEROUS PLANT SPECIES VISITED BY Apismellifera adansonii latereille (West African Honeybee) IN GUINEA SAVANNA ZONE OF NIGERIA
Abstract Honey collection is a long aged traditional activity throughout most parts of Africa. Melissopalynological analysis is widely used to verify geobotanical origin of honeys. Although continuous destruction of forest and different vegetation as a result of incessant demand for land is affecting the population of honey bee, pollination, honey yield, and loss of gene […]
ASSESSMENT OF INJURIES IN SAWMILLS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Sawmill workers in Nigeria are exposed to many workplace hazards and avoidable injury problems. In many countries, Noise, dust, injuries and exposure to chemicals are still features of many sawmills. The occupational safety and health image of most sawmills are not impressive. Noise, dust, injuries, exposure to chemicals and high labour turnover are still […]
FARMERS’ PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON POULTRY PRODUCTION IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined farmers’ perceived effects of climate change on poultry production in Osun State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select one hundred and fifty poultry farmers as sample for this study. Data were collected with the aid of structured interview schedule. Frequencies means and percentages, and ranking were used to analyze […]