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Vol 40, No 1-2 (2009)

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Articles

Demand function and elasticities for seed yam in northern Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
G.N Asumugha, M.E Njoku, BC Okoye, OC Aniedu, M.C Ogbonna, K.I Nwosu

Determinants of African cat fish (Clarias gariepinus) farmers in Obio/Akpor Local Govt. Area of Rivers State of Nigeria.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
M.E Onu, H.C Unaeze

Factors influencing cassava - pulp fermentation period for gari processing among cassava processors in southeastern Nigeria.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
K.C Ekwe, T Madu, M.H Tokula, A.G Ironkwe, B.O Okoro

A translog stochastic frontier analysis of plot size and cost inefficiencyamong smallholder cassava farmers in south-east agro-ecological zone of Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
H.N Anyaegbunam, B.C Okoye, G.N Asumugha, T Madu

Piggerywaste management and profitability of pig farming in Imo State Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
J.E Ewuziem, A.C Nwosu, E.C.C Amaechi, A.O Aniebo, P.O Anyaegbu

Gender roles in agricultural production in the Seychelles	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
U.N Uzokwe

Gender inequalities in technical efficiency among small-holder cassava farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
A.G Ironkwe, G.N Asumugha, K.C Ekwe, A.C Okoye

Effects of feeding varying levels of rice milling waste on the performance, nutrient retention and production economy of growing local turkeys.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
G.N Nwoche, G.S Ojewola, A.H Akinmutimi

Performance and cost implication of finisher turkeys fed varying levels of rice millingwaste	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
G.N Nwoche, G.S Ojewola, A.H Akinmutimi

Productivity of cocoyam/ cowpea intercropas influenced by cowpea growth habit	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
D.A Okpara, G Nwofia, G Chukwuekezie, T Ojikpong

Reaction of cowpeavarieties to Alectra vogelli (benth.) in northern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
I.E Magani, S.T.O Lagoke, A.M Emechebe

Effect of sett-size on the yield of two yam (Dioscorea sp.) varieties grown in the dry- and rainy-seasons	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
N Igwilo

On-farm evaluation of the performance of new yam minisett sizes for increased adoption	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
A Udealor, T.O Ezulike

Field evaluation of eight cultivars of Dioscorea for possible resistance to yam beetle damage in Oshimili Area of Delta State, Nigeria.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
F.O Tobih, P.G Eruotor, L.U Okonmah, E.O Egho

Effect of root-knot-nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) on growth and (Solenostemon rotundifolius Poir)	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
J.A Anyalewechi, C.C Ononuju, A.J Okwujiako

Effect of propagule size and intra-row spacing on the growth and yield of sweetpotato in a humid agro-ecological zone	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
J.C Njoku, C.O Muoneke, P.I Okocha, F Ekeleme

Survey of production, utilization and proximate composition of some minor rootand tuber crops in Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
A.O Olojede, A.O Akinpelu, T.Y Dalyop, D Lenka, P Iluebbey, A.G.O Dixon

Influence of toposequence position on stem growth, branching habit and root yield of cassava in inland valley ecology	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
M Lahai, I Ekanayake

Evaluation of the planting schedule of soyabean/cassava intercrop systems for optimum yields in the guinea savanna of Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
I.A Yusuf, E.A Aiyelari, HT Eniola, E.O Oyekanmi

Influence of two glomus species on the fertilizer efficiency of sokoto phosphate rock in soybean production and the residual soil	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
O.A Babalola, M.O Atayese, I.B Akintade

Growthand yield response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea l.) to plant densities and phosphorus on an ultisol in southeastern Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
J Shiyam

Evaluation of factors driving the adoption of yam minisett technology by farmers in Abia State, Nigeria.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
H.N Anyaegbunam, C.I Eze, M.C Ogbonnaya, D.S Korieocha

Congruency between role perception and role performance of agricultural extension agents in Delta State, Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
P.C Ajieh

A comparative study of gender roles in indigenous processing and marketing of yam and cassava in central Benue State, Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
M.O Agada, E Okoroafor

Economic study of socioeconomic characteristics and resource use in maize production among farmers in Nigeria.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
S.I Audu, J.O Otitolaiye, S.O Adejoh

Haematology of weaner pigs fed enzyme supplemented palm kernel cake (PKC).	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
R.A Oluwafemi, O.J Akpodiete

Socio-economic factors influencing foreign rice consumption in Ikwuano and Umuahia north local governmentareas of Abia State.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
S Onwuka, C Ekwe, A.C Nwosu

Performance and carcass characteristics of broilers fed diets containing graded levels of palm oil supplemented with Vitamin E	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
CT Ezeokeke, HO Obikoanu, BU Eluma, PA Ogbogu

The potential use of white star apple seeds (Chrysophyllum albidum) and physic nut (Jatropha curcas) as feed ingredients for rats	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
F.N Madubuike, C.O Okereke

Fertility status and management of USSE OFFOT inland valley soils for increased cassava yields Inakwa-Ibom State, Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
D.S Korieocha, I.N Onyekwere, T.O Ibia

Effect of moisture stress and low phosphorus on yield of some soybean genotypes	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
M.N Ishaq, R Ranajit, H Tefera

Predictive assessment of leaf and shoot yields in Bungu (Ceratotheca sesamoides Endl.) and black sesame (Sesamoides radiatum l.)	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
F Fasakin, J.A Olofintoye

Effect of rhizome storage duration on the varietal growth, yield and yellow leaf spot disease incidence of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in a humid tropical rainforest of south eastern Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
E.N Nwaogu, J.C Okonkwo, U.J Ukpabi

Nematicidal influence of P.tuberreguim and neem extract on the incidence of root-knot nematode on hausa potato (Solenostemon rotundifolius Poir).	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
J.A Anyalewechi, C.C Ononuju, A.I Okwujiako

Effect of organic mulch materials on maize performance and weed growth in the derived savanna of south eastern Nigeria.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
B.A Essien, J.B Essien, J.C Nwite, K.A Eke, U.M Anaele, J.U Ogbu

Factors influencing yam minisett technology adoption by farmers in Enugu state Nigeria	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
A.G Ironkwe, R.P.A Unamma, A.C Nwosu, O Elemuche

Characteristics and management of soils of Aakamkpa area, Cross River State Nigeria for increased cocoyam yields	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
I.N Onyekwere, G.O Chukwu, A.O Ano

Adaptability of four cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) cultivars in swampy inland valley ecology	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
M Lahai, I Ekanayake

Toxicity of some biopesticides to Sitophilus zeamais motschulsky on maize in storage	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
O.I Mbah, M.N Okorie

Impact of technological change on output of potato production in Plateau State, Nigeria.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
O.C Aniedu, C.E Onyenweaku

Effect of different split applications of npk fertilizer on growthand yield of maize, and economic returns.	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
T.O Fabunmi

Does gender affect the quality of soil and vegetable amaranth under Peri-urban of Osun state, Nigeria?	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
M Idowu

Development of a multi-purpose dryer	EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
C.H Kadurumba, S.E Tolubanwo, C Kadurumba