Factors influencing the use of traditional healing among farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Gbolagade B. Adesiji* and Sola E. Komolafe Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria Download PDF Full-text Abstract: Traditional healing is a common practice among low and middle income in Nigeria. The study examines the factors influencing the use of traditional healing among farmers in Kwara State, […]

Physical, Chemical and Performance Evaluation of Different Commercial Brands of Layers, Broilers Starter and Finisher Feeds.

Johnson O. Oyedeji*1, Titilayo C. Olupitan1, Helen I. Ajayi1, James I. Imouokhome1, Olujumoke O. Sonuyi1 And O. Iyede1  1 Department of Animal Science and Animal Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Download Full-text PDF Abstract: In completely randomized design that comprised two studies, physical, chemical and performance evaluations were […]

Evaluation of water deficiency at the post anthesis and source limitation during grain filling on grain yield, yield formation, some morphological and phonological traits and gas exchange bread wheat cultivar

Majid Abdoli1*, Mohsen Saeidi2 1Young Researchers and Elite Club, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran 2Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Campus of Agriculture and Natural Recourse, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran Download PDf Full-text Abstract: This paper attempts to determine the effect of post-anthesis water deficiency at the early and late grain growth periods separately and also […]

Metallothionein (MT): a good biomarker in marine sentinel species like sea bream (Sparus aurata)

Rigers Bakiu1*, Gianfranco Santovito2, Anila Hoda1, Julian Shehu1, Silvia Durmishaj3, Paola Irato2, Ester Piccinni2 1 Department of Animal Production, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 2 Department of Biology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy 3 Faculty of Farmacy, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full-text Abstract: This review presents an overview of the significance of […]

Interaction of benzylaminopurine (bap) and indol butiric acid (iba) on root induction in Olea europea L.

Adhurim Lazaj1, Petrit Rama2, Bari Hodaj2,Edlira Kukali2  1Centre of Agricultural Technology Transfer (ATTC), Vlore  2Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full-text Abstract: Olive, var. “Kokërr Madhi I Beratit”is an important table variety for Albania. Also this is one of the major difficulties with respect to vegetative propagation from leafy stem cuttings. Leafy stem cuttings of […]

The role of agricultural education institutions in knowledge transfer on agriculture entrepreneurship.

 Mimoza Koka  Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania. Download PDF Full-text Abstract: An economy in transition presumes the process of conversion from a planned economy in a trade economy, thus the diminution of the government’s influence in the trade and substitution with trade units. The process of development of enterprises and the training of entrepreneurs are important elements […]

Socio-economic impacts of sand and gravel mining activities in Nsugbe, Anambra state, Nigeria.

 Onwuka, S.U.*, Duluora J.O. and Amaechi, I.E 1Department of Environmental Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: This work studied the socio-economic impacts of sand and gravel mining activities in Nsugbe, Anambra State Nigeria. The work is hinged on the concept of sustainable development. Questionnaire was randomly administered to […]

Impact of herbicides upon the dynamic of the organic carbon in soils

A Zouaoui1, R Cheloufi2, H Messaadia3 Institut des sc. Vétérinaires et des sc. Agronomiques, univ. Batna. Algérie Institut des sciences de la nature et de la vie, univ. d’El Tarf. Algérie. Institut des sc. Vétérinaires et des sc. Agronomiques, univ. Batna. Algérie Download PDF Full-text Abstract: The study focuses on the effect of two herbicides H1 […]

Assessment of weed species composition and species diversity in some fruit orchards

Patience Olorunmaiye1*, Stephen Taiwo2, Olawale Alamu2, Kehinde Egberongbe2 And Paul Adeoye2. 1Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 2National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) Ibadan, Nigeria. Download PDF Full-text Abstract: Fruits are often perennial crops and therefore can be invaded by weeds at many different times of the year because of […]

Oestrus synchronization using two intravaginal progestagens (FGA and CIDR) for eCG-estrus induction in indigenous Red Sokoto goats during the cold dry season.

Bobwealth Oakina Omontese1*, Peter Ibrahim Rekwot2, Iyorhemba Utim Ate1, Joseph Sankey Rwuaan1 And Hussaina Joan Makun3 1Department of Theriogenology and Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 2Animal Reproduction Research Programme, National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 3Small Ruminant Research Programme, National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, […]