O. J. Uche

Improving Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas) – a Bio-fuel and Multipurpose Crop Production in Sub-Saharan Africa through Appropriate Nursery Media

O. J. Uche, J. O. Adinde, U. J. Anieke & O. G. Nwankwo · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2022

Physic nut (Jatropha curcas) is a bio-fuel and multipurpose crop that can be used to produce biodiesel, biogas and latex. The toxic substances – curcin and diterpenoids in raw Jatropha leaves and seeds can scare grazing animals away and this suggests the possibility of using the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2022/v9i430157

Effects of Landscape Slope Position, Urban Refuse Compost and Sewage Sludge on Soil Properties and Cassava Yield in South Eastern Nigeria

R. A. Ezema, M. E. Obi, C. L. A. Asadu, T. E. Omeje, R. S. Agu, O. J. Uche, Okoro Alex & O. N. Udegbunam · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2017

Understanding the effects of landscape slope position and organic waste residues on soil properties and cassava yield is a critical component of site-specific management. A field study was conducted in an Ultisol at Nsukka, southeastern Nigeria to investigate the effects of lands...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2017/32356