The study examined farmers’ awareness and utilization of cocoa production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study described the socio economic characteristics of the respondents, ascertained the levels of awareness and utilization of cocoa production technolog...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i1030610
The application of agrochemicals in agroforestry systems in general and cocoa-based agroforestry systems in particular is unprecedented as agroforestry systems are considered as environmentally benign, agro-ecological and sustainable agricultural systems. It was within this conte...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i1030611
Soil fertility decline has pushed farmers across the world to resort to chemical fertilizers in order to improve soil fertility and enhance crop yields. In agroforestry systems, the application of chemical fertilizers is a call for concern considering that agroforestry systems ar...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i1030612
Tree diversity and abundance within an agroforestry system plays a crucial role in the provision of different ecosystem services. It was within this framework that this study sought to examine the contribution of tree diversity and abundance to soil fertility in cocoa-based agrof...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i1030613
Aims: To assess the extent and pattern of genetic diversity in major qualitative and quantitative traits of tef accessions based on collection altitudes, and administrative regions and zones. Study Design: Randomized complete Block Design with three replications. Place and Durati...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i1030614
The study aimed to investigate the lethal range and suitable concentration of Neem leaf extract for prophylaxis use in early life stage of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) by discovering safe dosage, capable of ensuring improved fry survival in the presence of virulent microb...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i930607
The increasing demand for the “Miracle Tree”, Annona muricata, also known as Sour sop has led to the need for increased production. However, the importance of appropriate growing media for the propagation of this seedling cannot be over emphasized. This experiment was conducted i...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i930606
Due to escalating cost of imported fertilizers, there is renewed interest in the use of local nutrient resources in managing soil fertility in Kenya. The effect of integrated use of urea and Calliandra or maize stover on maize yields, financial benefits was assessed in a field ex...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i930604
Soybean is an important leguminous and oilseed crop of India and extensively grown all over Madhya Pradesh due to its wide adaptability to agro-climatic conditions. However a continuous decline in soybean productivity has been observed and nutrient imbalance is one of the importa...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i930605
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the interaction effect of nitrogen and phosphorus on curd yield and seed production of cauliflower. Study Design: The experiment was laid out at a randomized complete block design with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: Research...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i930603