In late December, 2019, patients diagnosed with viral pneumonia due to an unidentified microbial agent were reported in Wuhan, China. A novel coronavirus was subsequently identified as the causative pathogen, provisionally named 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). As at November...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530375
The success of any selection process is greatly enhanced by using appropriate selection indices. The knowledge of the relationship among various traits affecting grain yield is imperative to arrive at potentially effective selection index. The study was carried out to unveil the...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v33i330125
Aims: To identify the nematodes profile (species) and determine their population density ravaging elite plantain cultivars in southern Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a survey of 318 plantain accessions planted in-situ and maintained in farmers’ fields within the study area....
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2017/25889
Aims: To show that phylogenetic and bioinformatics study could be very crucial to the survival and adaptation of elite plantain species that are threatened by rapid changes in environment, urbanization, genetic erosion and climate in the rain forest ecology of Nigeria. Study Desi...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2017/28482
Aims: To determine and identify the organoleptic and horticultural characteristics of elite plantains cultivars that can be explored and exploited for value addition in plantain for increased income and food security in the rain forest ecology of Nigeria. Study Design: The study...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26420
Aims: To assess the phenological variability that can help farmers identify Jackfruits and create awareness on the nutritional values of the underutilized tropical Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus in Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a survey and assessment of Jackfruits gro...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/23189
The adaptability to the rain forest ecology and resistance to the Telfaria Mosaic Virus (TeMV) of seven (7) hybrid lines and a local cultivar of Telfaria occidentalis were evaluated in Esierebom, Calabar and Uyo in 2014 and 2015 vegetable growing seasons. Hybrid lines of T. occid...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/22798
Aims: To determine the time interval between fruit formation and lignification (hardening of fruits) and phonological traits in three short, early maturing and three tall, late maturing genotypes of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L Moench) grown in southern Nigeria. Study Design: T...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/23514
Aim: To determine the phosphorus relationships in mangrove swamp with particular reference to Al and Mn contents in acid sulphate soils. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Mbiabet in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Methodology: Soi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/25676
Field experiments were conducted in late 2013 and 2014 cowpea cropping seasons in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. Umudike, to assess the efficacy of leaf extracts of Gmelina arborea, Chromoleana odorata and Anacardium occidentale in the control of anthracnose disease of...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/22797
The role of apicultural education as a catalyst for reducing rural poverty among bee farmers was investigated in Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The survey research design was used in achieving this. To adequately and appropriately execute the project, some...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i1130550
The research study was carried out to determine the poverty status and their determinants among crop and fish farmers in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was adopted to select crop farmers and fish farmers’ households in the st...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i330203
The study was carried out to determine marketing margins in the marketing of garri in Cross River Central Agricultural Zone, Nigeria. The study employed primary data which were obtained directly from garri marketers and analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics and marketin...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i530165
This study aimed at determining the educational requirement of Beekeepers in mitigating Climate Change Effects on bee honey production in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. The survey research design was used in achieving this. To adequately and appropria...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v33i330123
This paper analyzes the dissociation behavior of children from pregnancy to birth and resultant sub-normality using genetic counseling in an attempt to mainstream children with birth disabilities and the challenges of the genetic counselor. Genetic counseling is a process of comm...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i630511
The research was carried out to identify the possible constraints and development of strategic policies in expanding and improving cassava production and processing amongst cassava value chain actors in Cross River State, Nigeria. Data generated from the research the 150 cassava...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v33i530133