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A 7x 9 factorial experiment iii randomized complete block design with three replications was used to study the effect of time (January July, 2005) on the mineral contents (%) leaves...
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A survey was conducted to determine the features and dominant soil, plant and macro-organisms that could se'e as ecological indicators of some selected areas with c1iffernt...
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Various strategies are being adopted to raise agricultural growth and increase food security as well as empower farmers in agricultural activities. This study appraised the...
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The Potassium chemistry of soils obtained from. two locations (Ajata Ibeku and Amakama in Abia State, Nigeria) of contrasting parent materials were studied in the laboratory. Potassium...
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Though the concept of age grade has a long history in the lgbo society, it has not been extensively studied as to appraise all its impact towards the rural development of the society....
ABSTRACT This study investigated the adoption of \Tetiver grass (Vertiveria Zizanioides) as soil conservation practice by Farmers in Aguata Agricultural Zone of Anambra State. The main objective...
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Phytochemical composition and inhibitory effects of buchholzia coriaceae on effects of buchholsia Coriceae as compared to other botanicals (Piper guincese and pepper) on maize...
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The study investigated the participation level of women in the National Special Programme for Food Security (NSPFS) in Abia State. Two Agricultural zones (Aba and Umuahia) were...
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A bi-weekly study to determine the environmental and watershed degradation factors influencing Afara and Umudere rivers were carried out between June to November 2002 A 6 X 4...
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Studies were conducted at Enugu, South East Nigeria, on the effects of four levels of biosolids (0.0, 10, 20, and 30 ton ha 1) on three degraded soil samples collected from Amaiyi —...
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This study investigated the existing traditional Agroforestry systems used by farmers in Ebonyi State to increase food production. The study covered fifteen extension service blocks of the...
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This study examined the adoption of fisheries technology by t farmers in Imo State. A total of 82 farmers who engaged in fishery production were randomly selected from the three...
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Field experiments were conducted at two sites in Umudike, Umuahia, to compare the effects of different animal manures on soil physical properties, growth and yield of maize. The animal...
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A field study was conducted on an Ultisol at the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike in year 2000 to determine the effects of' manure (poultry manure) at 0, 10, 20 and 30 tons...
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Cassava has been identified as an important staple food crop, which often play a critical role in alleviating famine. Nigeria had undergone a fairly long period of cassava improvement of...
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This study was designed to examine gender and resource use efficiency in rice production systems in Abia State of Nigeria. Rice has grown in importance as a major component of Nigerian...
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This research was designed to make contributions towards solving the problem of cannibalism in Heterobranchus ion gifihis. Female brood stock of Heterobranchus Ion gifihis with initial...
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The roles of sesquioxidcs and organic matter on the aggregation of 40 soil samples from various parts of the south-eastern Nigeria was investigated. Soil samples included soils that have...
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The effect of single or combined inocula of the fungi Pleurotus ostreatus var Florida (P0), P. Tuber-regium (Pt) and the nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Nem) on growth. nodulation, galling...
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Three varieties of water yam (Dioscorea alata) namely "Mbalaigum," "Umb 80" and "Ikogiri" were processed into flour. The samples were dried using sundrying, oven drying and foam-mat drying...
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A cross sectional study was conducted in five major markets in Owerri metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria to determine the energy expenditure of 300 market women aged 18 - 50years. Energy...
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Matured tubers from two cassava varieties NR8212 and Nwangbisi were fermented for 0 — 7 days respectively before processing into gari and fufti. Physcochemical analyses of the products...
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This study was carried out to determine the glycemic index (GI) of four varieties of rice namely- FARO 44, FARO 51, FARO 52 and NERICA 1. To determine the glycemic index (GI), fixed...
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The study investigated the adoption of chorkor smoker kiln (improved fish processing) technology by fish processors in rural communities of Akwa Ibom State. The major objective was to...
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The study was carried out to assess the nutritional status of hypertensive patients in Government hospitals and Mission hospitals in Anambra state of Nigeria. Anthropometric...