Aims: There is need to supply birds with the nutrients required in order to maintain normal growth and reproduction. The escalating cost of dietary protein ingredients necessitates the search for alternatives in poultry production. The inclusion of crayfish waste (CW) and poultry...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1786
Two field experiments were conducted to find a simple tillage method to introduce centro (Centrosema pubescens Benth.) and calopo (Calopogonium mucunoides Desv.) on native grasslands and to find out the effects of the tillage and legume phase on the growth of subsequent corn plan...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1660
Very few studies have been conducted to develop new quality protein maize (QPM) varieties adapted to various agro-ecological conditions in Africa. Such QPM varieties with high grain yield, genes for resistance to local disease and pests would contribute to increased grain product...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1626
Aims: To determine the relationship between microbial abundance and enzyme activities of rhizosphere soil from different resistant eggplant cultivars and resistance of eggplant to Verticillium wilt. Study Design: The changes of microbial and enzymatic activities of the rhizospher...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1380
Aim: To investigate the performance of some improved sweet potato varieties obtained from the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Nigeria, for root yield and other yield components. Study Design: Field experiment. Place and Duration of Study: Teaching and Re...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1347
M. N. Bemji, A. A. Ogunjimi, A. J. Ode, S. R. Okediji, A. T. Akinwunmi, T. O. Sanyaolu, B. S. Salawudeen, B. A. Kelani, A. O. Ogunsola, M. O. Agunbiade, A. S. Adenaike & A. I. Ogundiyi·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2012
The West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep reared extensively by small holder farmers in South Western Nigeria has not been selected based on preference for coat colour, which varies considerably but without adequate information on the current distribution. The prevalence of different co...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1544
Aims: Morphological evaluation of seeds and growing plants used for certification for purity and variety distinctness in Nigeria is time consuming and expensive. This experiment set to evaluate the usefulness of SSR markers to determine genetic purity of commercial hybrids and th...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1579
Two rice varieties, NERICA L19 (weed competitive) and ROK10 (high yielding) were subjected to two pre-emergence (RiceForce and ButaForce) and two post-emergence (Stam and RiceForce) with different active ingredients and rates of application during the wet seasons of 2009 and 2010...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1611
This study was carried out to investigate the effect of the mycorrhizae; Glomus mosseae and Trichoderma harzianum; singly and in combination on the level of phytohormones (auxin, gibberrelin and abscisic acid) of soybean (Glycine max L. Merr) planted in sterilized and unsterilize...
Aims: This study investigated the attitude and intention of experts in Agriculture Organization of Fars and Khuzestan Provinces towards the usage of variable rate irrigation technology. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: In Agricultural Organization...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1267