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, […]

Abstract Boiled water pre-sowing treatment regime for improvement of germination, survival and early growth performance of Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev. Seeds.The study was conducted in Savannah Forestry Research nursery at Bomo, Zaria.  Matured seeds of F. albida were harvested, dried and cleaned, each treatment replicate, one hundred (100) F. albida seeds were immersed in […]

Abstract Deforestation in Ghana over some decades now has undoubtedly destabilized the socio-economic and socio-cultural importance of the forests for a large number of rural people especially, forest fringe communities who directly depend on the resource to support their livelihood. The assessment identifies activities such as; agricultural expansion, unsustainable wood harvesting, population and development pressures, […]

Abstract The decomposition of plant litter is one of the most crucial source of nutrients in forest ecosystems. Acacia senegal, a nitrogen fixing tree with potential to improve poor soil is planted in semi-arid zone of Nigeria for the production of Gum Arabic. However, there is dearth of information on litterfall, litter decomposition and mineralisation […]

Abstract The study provided an updated checklist of tree species found within Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Umuahia premises. A total of 103 taxa belonging to 89 genera and 32 families were identified and documented. The family Fabaceae is the most diverse with 17 species. It was closely followed by the families: Sterculiaceae (8), Meliaceae […]

Abstract Woody tree components of the agricultural landscape play diverse roles in the improvement of agricultural productivity, maintenance of the agro ecosystem stability and improvement of livelihood of the dwellers of the rural communities. An understanding of the diversity of woody tree species on agricultural landscapes is crucial to the landscape approach to woody tree […]

Abstract The study assessed the adoption of early maturing maize varieties among farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. Purposive sampling procedure and simple random sample were used to select the wards and sample size of 99 respondents. A well-structured questionnaire with interview section was used to obtain data from the respondents. Both […]

Abstract Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis. It serves two primary functions which is to absorb light and transfer that light energy into chemical energy. This study assessed the chlorophyll content of Entandrophragma angolense seedlings under different light intensities (25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) and soil textural classes (clay, sandyloam, sandy, loamysand and loamy). The study […]

Abstract This study examined the growth yield and the nutrient status of two prominent tree species in Ogun State Forestry Plantation Project Area, Pinus carribaea stands established in 1991, 1992 and 1996 and Nauclea diderrichii in 1974, 1975, and 1976. Growth data and composite soil samples from 2 depths (0-15 and 15-30cm) were collected from […]

Abstract An experiment was conducted at the experimental site of Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Moor Plantation Ibadan (IAR&T) located in South-West region of Nigeria on effects of organic amendments on reproduction and yield of Jatropa curcas. This was to evaluate the capacity to improve reproduction, seed yield and oil yield of Jatropa curcas. […]