Dryland ecosystems are highly susceptible to water and wind erosion due to the lack of vegetation on the soil surface. Plant and residue cover act as a protective shield, slowing down runoff and allowing water to infiltrate. The right crop selection, considering rainfall intensit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104520
The paper examines the acidity of precipitation in three major ecosystems in Western and Central Africa, using data from 413 rainfall samples in the dry savanna of Banizoumbou, Niger; 1,056 samples in the wet savanna of Lamto, Ivory Coast; and 578 samples in the equatorial forest...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104516
Aims: Cocoa-based agroforestry systems in the Man region of Côte d'Ivoire are essential for balancing agricultural productivity and environmental preservation. This study assessed these systems regarding plant biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration. Study Design and M...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104517
Employing Remote sensing (RS) and geographic information system (GIS) for the morphometric parameters analysis are discovered to be tremendous usefulness in the prioritization of watersheds for soil, water conservation and natural resource management at micro watershed level. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104518
The stationary mud hive, designed as a non-transportable alternative to the BIS wooden hives, adheres to the same frame dimensions. A site with direct sunlight is chosen, and the hive is built using a mud mixture, iron planks, and standard Indian bricks (7.5 × 3.54 × 3.54 inches)...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104519
Global warming has a global impact on the water cycle and in particular on precipitation. This work is devoted to the analysis of the variability of extreme rainfall in the economic capital of Benin. For this purpose, the 58-year daily rainfall data collected at the Meteo Benin s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104515
The present study assessment of plant community structure, carbon stock and CO2 sequestration of char (Buchanania lanzan) dominant forest sites in Central India during 2020-22. The forest vegetation was analysed using 20 quadrats (each 10 x 10 m in size for tree layers, 5 x 5 m i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104514
Weeds are noxious plants that cause major problems for crop cultivation by interfering with crop growth and development. Due to weed infestation, about 50% of crop yields are reduced. In fact, weed causes more damage than pests and diseases in crop production. In modern agricultu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104513
The Niger River is essential to the livelihoods of those in Bamako and its neighboring areas, providing vital resources for drinking water, agriculture, livestock, industry, and fishing. Given its significance across these sectors, there is a pressing need to establish an effecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104509
Background: Groundnut is a crucial oilseed crop cultivated year-round, with seed dormancy controlled by genetic and environmental factors. Preventing pre-harvest sprouting is essential, as it is a common issue. To study the effect of deficit irrigation management and foliar appli...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104510