Forestry and Environmental Management

Studies Of Plantain Based Ethno-Agroforestry In The Rainforest Ecosystem Of Southeastern Nigeria: Meregini, Apollos Obioha A.

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The ethno-agroforestry practiced by fanners who grow plantain {Musa AAB, false horn) in rainforest ecosystems after clearing and burning of high forest vegetation in the Biase and Akamkpa...

168 pages (35095 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Woody plant species colonizing abandoned farmlands of different serai stages in South-eastern Nigeria:- Anyanwu, Patrick E.

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 Woody plant species colonizing abandoned farmlands of different serai stages in the south-eastern Nigerian rainforest ecozone were studied between 1st September, 2005 and 30th...

130 pages (20146 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Environmental Impact of Some Wood Waste Damps in Akwa Ibom State Nigeria:- Ndibukke, Etim Edet O.

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Wood wastes dump sites in three timber markets in Akwa Ibom State; Itam timber market Itu, Utu Edem Usung timber market Ikot Ekpene and Abak timber market were chosen based on the amount...

123 pages (27051 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Woody Plant Species Colonizing Abandoned Farmlands Of Different Seral Stages In South-Eastern Nigeria:- Anyanwu, Patrick E.

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Woody plant species colonizing abandoned farmlands of different serai stages in the south-eastern Nigerian rainforest ecozone were studied between 1st September, 2005 and 30th August,...

130 pages (20146 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Comparative Study Of Proximate, Phytochemical And Mineral Composition Of Pennisetum Purpureum, Pterocarpus Mildbraedii And Pterocarpus Soyauxii:- Okoli, Udochukwu P.

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The research of the comparative study of proximate, phytochemical and mineral composition of Pennisetum purpureum, Pterocarpus mildbraedii and Pterocarpus soyauxii were carried out at...

60 pages (10471 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Evaluation of the aqueous leaf extracts from Spondias motnbin and Azadirachta indica as biopesticides on Phytolyma lata:- Ogbonna, Onyekachi A.

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Studies were conducted on the effects of aqueous leaf extracts ofSpondias mombin and Azadirachta indica leaves as biopesticides on Phytolyma lata. The study was carried out between March...

107 pages (22569 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Evaluation of the extracts from Jatropha curcas (L.) and Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) as biopesticides on Alstonia boonei (De Wild) attacked by Anobium punctatum (De Geer):- Leria, Joy L.

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 Studies were conducted on the efficacy of ethanolic and water extracts as well as the ashes ofthe plant parts ofJatropha curcas (L.) and Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) for the control...

82 pages (18266 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Evaluation Of Some Wood Pulp Properties’ Of Plnus Caribaea (Morelet) Grown In Oluwa Forest Reserve In Ondo State, Nigeria:- Udoakpan, Ubong Ime

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The study examined some wood pulp properties of Pinus caribaeafmorelet) grown in Oluwa forest reserve ( a world bank assisted pulpwood project) in Ondo State, Western Nigeria. The study...

129 pages (30228 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Assessment Of The Floristic, Nutritional And Antinuttritional Properties Of Honeybees Pollen From Southern Nigeria And Effects On Microbial Activities;- Odimba, Victoria O.

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 The study examined the floristic and chemical compositions of honeybee pollens collected from two geographical locations in southern Nigeria and their effects on microbial...

94 pages (16228 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Evaluation Of Physical Characteristic Of Some Plant Species Useful In Controlling Gully Erosion In Abia State: A Case Study Of Ohafia Local Government Area:-Ngele, Iroha E

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Evaluation of plant species useful in soil erosion control in two selected gully sites at Paradise Akanu in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, was studied from March through...

58 pages (9745 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

"Distribution and fractionation of copper in soil of a cocoa plantation treated with Bordeaux mixture

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Soil samples were taken from a cocoa plantation treated with Bordeaux mixture at Ajata Bende to evaluate various copper forms. Copper forms extracted were total, available, water soluble,...

102 pages (19216 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Effect Of Oil Spillage On Soil Microorganisms And Some Economic Crops

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The effects of oil spillage which occurred at Umuagu, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State on June, 2002 on soil microorganisms and some economic plant species were studied....

120 pages (26955 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect Of Pruning Height On The Rate Of Tillering Of Vetiver Grass, Vetiveria Zizanioides L. Nash In Umudike.

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An experiment was laid out at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, to determine the effect ofpruning height on the rate of tillering of Vetiver grass (Vetiveria...

36 pages (5362 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Seed Germination And Seedling Growth Of Three Tropical Tree Species

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Seed germination rates, types and early seedling growth rates of some tropical plant species were studied at Umudike, Nigeria. A reconnaissance survey was carried out to know the location...

72 pages (15932 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Effect Of Industrial Pollution On Early Growth Performance Of Some Economic Plant Species (A Case Study Of Sunshine Battery Industrial Site In Essien Udim L.G.A Of Akwa Ibom State)

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This study has examined the effect of industrial pollution on soil, the physico-chemical and heavy metal properties of the soil and on early growth performance of some economic plant...

160 pages (37522 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Improvement Of Seed Germination And Ecological Features Associated With The Growth Of Synsepalum dulcificum (Miracle Berry)

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Miracle Berry is an evergreen tropical shrub which modifies sour food to produce a sweet taste. Its piopagation is however, hindered by seed losing viability after some days of harvest and...

58 pages (9745 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Determination Of Wood Species Utilized In Selected Sawmills, Waste Volumes And Preference For Domestic Energy In Abia State, Nigeria


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Waste generation is a concomitant aspect of living; it cannot be banished but can only be managed. Wood Species utilized in selected sawmills, volume of wood wastes and its preference for...

189 pages (44640 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Assessment Of Nutrient Contribution And Cassava/Maize Yields In 3 and 4-Year Old Triplochiton scleroxylon (K. Schum.) Based Agroforestry Systems In Abia State, Nigeria

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Agroforestry tree species perform differently in terms of nutrient contributions, promotion of crops yields, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation and ecological services....

289 pages (76870 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Germination And Early Seedling Growth Of Triplochiton Sclerox Ylon, Entandrophragma Angolense, Khaya Ivorensis, Lovoa Trichilioides And Dacryodes Edulis At Umudike, Nigeria

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A total of 60 fruits of Entandrophragma angolense, Triplochiton scleroxylon, Khaya ivorensis, Lovoa trichilioides and Dacryodes edulis were collected at Bende Forest Reserve and their...

Projects · 1 year ago

Comparative Study Of Proximate, Phytochemical, Nutritive And Medicinal Values Of Rauwolfia vomitoria, Spondias mombin, and Azadirachta indica from the Nigerian Rainforest

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 The leaves, bark and roots of Rauwolfia vomitoria, Spondias mombin and Azadirachta indica were obtained from Umuobiala Isuikwuato, Local Government Area of Abia State Nigeria. Their...

94 pages (18966 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Germination And Early Seedling Growth Of Triplochiton Scleroxylon, Entandrophragma Angolense, Khaya Ivorensis, Lovoa Trichilioides And Dacryodes Edulis At Umudike, Nigeria

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 A total of 60 fruits of Entandrophragma angolense, Triplochiton scleroxylon, Khaya ivorensis, Lovoa trichilioides and Dacryodes edulis were collected at Bende Forest Reserve and...

56 pages (9180 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Flora, Soil Stability Status And Human Interference In Selected Ravines In Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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The study was conducted in Uyo sets of ravines which cover the total land area of 560.009ha, located in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It involved the identification of...

245 pages (52913 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Comparison Of Urban Forestry Practices In Uyo, Ikot Ekpene And Eket Local Government Areas, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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The competition in the development of the nation led to the major concern on the urban serenity. Urban forestry as one of the practices in the different States has also increased....

Projects · 1 year ago

Effects Of Seasonal Changes On The Distributionand Abundance Of Insect Fauna In Three Habitat Types In Umudike Area, Abia State, Nigeria

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The study was conducted to investigate the effect of seasonal changes on distribution and abundance of insects in three habitat types in Umudike Area, of Abia State, Nigeria.  The...

16 pages (19217 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

The Effects Of Irrigating With Waste Water From Fish Culture On Soil Characteristics And Growth Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) Hook, f.

 

Waste water from fish production system is increasingly being used for arable crop production particularly in areas with shortage of water supply with some benefits and also some risks on the...

81 pages (16996 words) · Theses · 1 year ago
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