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, […]

Heterosis and combining ability for seed yield and its components in Brassica juncea L.

Frasat Saeed*1, Muhammad Hammad Nadeem Tahir2, Shehzad Ahmad Kang2, Muhammad Riaz1, Jehanzeb Farooq*1 And Madeeha Saeed3 1 Cotton Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad 2 Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 3 Institute of Horticulture Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Download PDF Full-text Abstract: The heterosis and combining ability of six Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) […]

Early selection of kabuli chickpea genotypes (Cicer arietinum L.) tolerant to osmotic water stress

Kamel Ben Mbarek1*  Mohsen Boubaker2 1Department of Horticultural Systems Engeneering, High Agronomic Institute of Chott-Mariem, IRESA-University of Sousse,  Tunisia 2Department of Horticulture, High Agronomic Institute of Chott-Mariem, IRESA-University of Sousse,  Tunisia Download PDF Full text Abstract: Eight ” kabuli ” chickpea genotypes Beja1, Amdoun1, Nayer, Kasseb, Bochra, FLP96-114C, FLP88-42C and Chetoui were germinated, in two in vitro culture media, particularly, agar […]

Clinicopathological findings in dogs naturally infected dogs with Babesia

Egon Andoni*, Dhimitër Rapti, Rezart Postoli, Elenica Dimco, Jeta Abeshi Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full-text Abstract:The aim of the study was to describe the clinicopathological findings in dogs naturally infected with Babesia. During the period of February 2011-February 2012 twenty-nine cases of Babesia Caniswere diagnosed in the clinic of Small […]

Land Information System (LIS) as a tool for the regional sustainable development in the southern part of Albania

Shpëtim Tafaj1, Ylli Piro2, Fatbardh Sallaku2 1. Agricultural Technology Transfer Center of Fushe Kruja 2. Agricultural University of Tirana, Department of AgroEnvironmental and Ecology, Tirana Download PDF full text Abstract: Creation of the Land Information System integrated in the Geographical Information System (GIS) is the main objective of this article in assisting local Government for the […]

Dynamics of graft formation in fruit trees: a review

Gk Mahunu1*, M Osei-Kwarteng1, A. K. Quainoo2 1*Department of Horticulture Faculty of Agriculture, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Northern Regionof Ghana. 2Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Northern Regionof Ghana Download PDF Full-text Abstract: This review paper comprehensively discussedthe dynamics of graft union formation in fruit trees. Histological studies confirmed graft union […]

Evaluation of nitrates in albanian wines

Ariola Morina, Renata Kongoli Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Kodër Kamëz, Tirane, Albania Download PDF Full-text Abstract:Nitrates are important compounds in nature but not desirable if they are present in wine at increased amount. The high level of nitrate is attributed to the use of nitrogen fertilizers in the vineyards. Method […]