Abstract Lake Hawassa is currently impinged by the various human activities in its watershed. This could create favourable conditions for the invasive macrophytes like water hyacinth attacking Lake Tana and Koka. Hence, identification of the impacts of pollution on the macrophytes species diversity, distribution and coverage is very important. In doing so, rapid bioassessment method […]
VEGETATION AND WETLAND RESOURCES MAPPING IN KUJE AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT), ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract The study assessed the loss of vegetation and wetland resources in Kuje Area Council (KAC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), due to increasing population which put much pressure on the resources for agricultural and other developmental purposes. It is aimed at detailed mapping of the vegetal cover and wetland characteristics of KAC. This was pursued […]
EFFECT OF AQUATIC WEED AND STAGES OF RICE DEVELOPMENT: MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS ON AVIFAUNA
Abstract Damage by birds occurs where there is economic loss as a result of wildbird activity. There are however generalizations that presence of birds at farms are negative to crop production. This study assessed the influence of weed and rice developmental stages management on wildbirds in aquatic habitats at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. […]
EFFECTS OF MAGNETIC SALINE WATER APPLICATION FOR IMPROVING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum) SEEDLINGS
Abstract Among the main environmental problems in arid and semi arid regions is the shortage of freshwater. To overcome this problem, lower quality-water, such as saline groundwater, is widely used. The use of saline water after magnetization could be a solution of the problem of water scarcity. This study examines the effects of water magnetic […]
PLANT DIVERSITY ON MOUNTAIN SITE; A CASE STUDY OF IDANRE HILL, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract An investigation of the plant diversity of Idanre Hill was carried out using quadrant sampling technique and an extensive assessment of plant species found along different gradients namely, mountain top, midpoint and foothill. Quadrat size of 10m2 was randomly placed in 10 points on each elevation, followed by qualitative and quantitative vegetation description. Life […]
ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES AND INSECT DISTRIBUTION IN FLOODED AGRARARIAN COMMUNITIES
Abstract This study was carried out in three Local Government Areas in Plateau State, Nigeria located within the Shimankar River Basin. It investigated the impact of some anthropogenic activities on agricultural production and evaluates insect species distribution in the study area, an important agrarian community in Southern part of Plateau State, Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered […]
CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES INFLUENCING SURFACE WATER QUALITY ALONG MOLO RIVER ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM, KENYA
Abstract Surface water is progressively subjected to stress as a result of anthropogenic activities. Systematic observation and characterization of anthropogenic activities along Molo River was done in 2014 to evaluate their effects on surface water quality. Portable GPS receiver was used to identify geographic locations of 23 sites purposively selected; based on their relative positions […]
ASSESSMENT OF PHENOTYPIC TRAITS OF Archachatina marginata marginata SNAILS IN THE DERIVED SAVANNAH ZONE OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Snails are fascinating creatures that fairly easy to keep and require little attention. In Nigeria, snails constitute important component of the food of the numerous rural dwellers and served in classed restaurants and at special fairs. In this study, the phenotypic traits of Archachatina marginata marginata were assessed. A total of 93 snails were […]
ASSESSMENT OF PHENOTYPIC TRAITS OF Archachatina marginata suturalis SNAILS IN THE DERIVED SAVANNAH ZONE OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Snails are crawling exo-skeleton invertebrate animals. African snails can live for ten years but generally live in 3 – 7years in captivity. In this study the phenotypic traits of Archachatina marginata suturalis was assessed. A total of 163 snails were purchased at three main markets each Local Government Area of the derived Savannah Zone […]
INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING IN SOME LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The indoor air quality of four Local Government Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria (Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Surulere, and Apapa) were monitored in this study. Six sample locations in each of the selected Local Government Areas were assessed for Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10), Temperature, Relative Humidity, Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), Noise level, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Volatile […]