THE In Vitro INHIBITION OF Macrophomina AND Lasiodiplodia SPECIES USING THREE MEDICINAL PLANT EXTRACTS

Abstract This study was, undertaken to investigate the in vitro anti-fungal activities of ethanol extracts of three medicinal plants (Azadirachta indica, Chromolaena odorata and Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides) against Macrophomina phaseolina and Lasiodiplodia theobromae isolated from Jatropha curcas. Antifungal bioassays using pour plate method were carried out by using leaf extracts of 10, 20, 30, 40 and […]

ASSESSMENT OF CROP-RAIDING ALONG THE BUFFER ZONE OF OBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA

Abstract The Conservation and sustainable use of a natural protected area require concerted efforts of conservation managers and the local communities. Crop raiding is a major problem confronting conservationists and communities around the park area. This paper examines crop damage by mammals and birds, the farmers’ experiences on crop losses along the park boundary. Data […]