The effect of traditional shade-drying method on the seed germination and vigour of two varieties of tomato was investigated. The experiment was conducted at the seed testing laboratory of The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan, Nigeria in J...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2018/39727
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an important oil-crop, however, its seeds deteriorate rapidly after harvest from the field. The objective of this study was to assess the germination and vigour of sesame seeds from different storage environments at different periods. The experiment...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2018/39686
Olosunde Adam, Ojo Abisoye, Uthman Tolani, Olasoji Julius, Oluwadare Ayooluwa & Aliyu Taiwo·Asian Journal of Biology·2018
Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important fruit vegetable belonging to the family Solanaceae. The demand for this crop as a vegetable has increased especially in the urban centres, however, availability of quality seeds for sustainable production to meet the high demand has bec...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39791
A storage experiment was conducted at the seed testing laboratory of the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan, Nigeria to examine the effect of packaging materials and storage periods on seed germination of cowpea. Seeds of two improved variet...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2018/39516
Solanum constitutes the largest and most complex genera of the Solanaceae family, many of which are economically important. However, seed germination of the majority of the cultivated species of general Solanum is a major constraint to its production. The objective of this study...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2018/39149
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is an important crop grown mainly for its pods which are used either fresh, canned or dried and ground as powder. It is a good source of vitamins A, B, C and also rich in protein, minerals and iodine. However, conservation of okra seed for long term...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2017/38518
Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) is a very important leafy vegetable especially in Nigeria however, availability of quality seeds for sustainable production to meet the high demand has become a big challenge. This study was carried out to investigate the influence of storage env...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/38439