Editorial Board Members of the AKSU Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Editor-in-Chief I:

Prof Umoren E. Umoren

Professor of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition Department of Animal Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Tel:+2348082826754

Editor-in-Chief II:

Dr Edna A. Akpan

Associate Professor of Crop Production/Entomology Department of Crop Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Tel:+2348023150560

Editorial Advisory Board:

Prof. Akaneren Idem Essien

Professor of Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition Department of Animal Science University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria [email protected]

Prof T. Eshiet (Emeritus)

Professor of Pedology and Soil Survey Department of Crop Science School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology. Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Tel: +2348032359078

Prof. Jarlath U. Umoh

Professor Veterinary Science Department of Animal Science Akwa Ibom State University Obio Akpa Campus Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Tel: +2347083875236

Prof Ndowa S. Lale

Professor of Entomology Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria Email: [email protected] Tel: +2348037450801

Prof Okon Ansa

Professor of Plant Pathology Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University Email: [email protected] Tel: +2348022909109

Prof Trenchard Okon Ibia

Professor of Soil Chemistry/Fertilizer Technology Department of Soil Science Faculty of Agriculture University of Uyo Email: [email protected] Tel:+2348037783991

Prof Godfrey Akpan Iwo

Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Calabar Email:[email protected], [email protected] Tel: +2348032118218

Prof Otobong Benjamin Iren

Professor of Soil Fertility Department of Soil Science Faculty of Agriculture University of Calabar Email: [email protected]

Prof. Iyiola-Tunji Adetunji Oroye

Professor of Animal Genetics Agricultural Development Consultant/ Animal Geneticist and Bio-technologist Livestock and Fisheries Department, NAERLS, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, P.M.B. 1067, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Email:[email protected]; [email protected] Tel:+2347034234136

Prof. Isongesit P. Solomon

Professor of Animal Physiology Department of Animal Science University of Uyo, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Tel:+2347034700008

Prof Augustine Ugar Ogogo

Professor Forest Wildlife Department of Forestry and Wildlife University of Calabar Email: [email protected]

Prof Ini Akpabio

Professor Environmental and Development Extension Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Facultry of Agricultur University of Uyo, Nigeria Email: [email protected]

Prof Mfon T. Udo

Professor of Fisheries and Hydrobiology Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Email: [email protected]

Prof Eyo E. Ambrose

Professor of Gear Technology Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Nigeria Email: [email protected]

Prof Micheal Dike

Professor Forest Ecology Department of Forestry and Environmental Management Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria Tel: 08064349125

Prof. Idiong C. Idiong

Professor Production Economics and Farm Management. Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Calabar, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Tel: +2348035960629

Dr Jemimah T. Ekanem

Associate Professor Rural Sociology and Rural Development Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University [email protected]

Dr Comfort Essien

Associate Professor Animal Nutrition Department of Animal Science Akwa Ibom State University Email: [email protected]

Dr Rosemary Essien

Senior Lecturer- Crop Entomology Department of Crop Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria [email protected]

Dr Sunday Sam

Associate Professor Department of Botany Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria Tel: +2348028706841

Dr Patrick Udounang

Senior Lecturer-Agronomy Department of Crop Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria Email: [email protected]

Dr Aniekan Otoh

Senior Lecturer-Aquaculture Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Tel:+2349026458911

Dr Okon Udoh

Soil Fertility Department of Soil Science Faculty of Agriculture Akwa Ibom State University

Dr Okon J Ekwere

Senior Lecturer- Crop Physiology Department of Crop Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria [email protected]

Dr Ofonime R Akata

Senior Lecturer-Agronomy Department of Crop Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria [email protected]

Dr Christina Ijah

Senior Lecturer-Soil Chemistry Department of Soil Science Faculty of Agriculture Akwa Ibom State University Email: [email protected] Tel: +2348066190698

Dr Jane Frances Enyong

Weed Scientist Department of Crop Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria Email: [email protected]

Dr Fidel Akpaninyang

Crop Physiologist Department of Crop Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria Email:[email protected]

Managing Editors:

Dr Arit O. Efretuei (Chief Managing Editor)

Crop Physiologist Department of Crop Science Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria Email: [email protected]

Dr Essien Antia-obong

Editor Agricultural Economics and Extension Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria Email: [email protected]

Dr Florence Umoh

Soil Chemistry/Mineralogy Editor Soil Science Department of Soil Science Akwa Ibom State University Akwa Ibom State Nigeria Email: florenceumoh @aksu.edu.ng

Dr Idorenyin M. Sam

Editor Animal Science Department of Animal Science Akwa Ibom State University Email: [email protected]

Dr John Ukpatu

Editor Fisheries and Aquaculture Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Email: [email protected]