Aims: Preliminary observations showed that 75 ìM PD98059 had a long-term effect on growth of maize seedlings. To verify and systemically analyze the effects of 75 ìM PD98059 on growth of maize seedlings, we designed and conducted this experiment. Methodology: We recorded and anal...
Aims: This paper examined the role of export in the economic growth process in Nigeria. Study Design: Case Study. Place and Duration of Study: Nigeria. Time series data ranging from 1970 to 2009. Methodology: The study employs unit root testing, co-integration analysis and VAR G...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2013/2386
Aims: Growth and foliar yield responses of waterleaf (Talinum triangulare Jacq) to complementary application of organic and inorganic fertilizers were studied in a Ultisol. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/2599
Fifteen genotypes of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L. R. Br.) were evaluated at Sudan University of Science and Technology, The Demonstration Farm, College of Agricultural Studies, Shambat, during the summer season 2009 and 2010. The present study was conducted to assess the m...
The research was conducted in shade house to investigate the effect of different soil media and phosphorus (P) fertilization in tubes on early growth of the Leucaenaleucocephala. Three growth media sandy medium (only sand), clayey medium (sand and clayey soil ratio; 1:1) and farm...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2012/2228
Aims: To determine whether the exogenous application of glycinebetaine (GB) can ameliorate the effects of water deficit on maize growth and physiological processes. Study Design: Split plot design with water deficit being the main plot factor and GB application being the subplot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajea/2013/1730
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
The hypothesis that supplementation with Spirulina will increase liveweight, growth and body conformation with significant interactions between sire breed and sex was tested using purebred Merino weaners and first-cross weaners from Merino dams sired by Dorset, Black Suffolk and...
A. E. O. Malau-Aduli, E. Nightingale, P. McEvoy, J. U. Eve, A. J. John, A. A. Hobbins, A. A. S. Alamoudi, K. R. Petrie, P. Damen, M. E. French, A. M. Cragie, S. K. Bales, A. Kashani, B. W. B. Holman, J. Vargas-Bravo, S. M. Jones, B.S. Malau-Aduli & P. A. Lane·Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science·2011
The primary objective of this Australian Wool Education Trust funded teaching initiative on inquiry-based learning and research-led teaching approach was to enhance students’ critical thinking and target their learning needs through active participation in hands-on experience wit...