Improving Biomass Yield and Root Production in Sweetpotato using Vine Cuttings from Different Plant Sections
Fidel E. Ben, Patrick I. Udounang, Arit O. Efretuei, Okon J. Ekwere, Joyce F. Effiong
Crop/Plant Science
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Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) is a versatile and underutilized crop with significant potential for food security and economic development. An experiment was conducted in the early planting season of 2022 to investigate the effects of different vegetative cuttings on the growth and yield of sweetp... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Assessment of Socio-economic Factors Influencing Financial Inclusion among Small Holder Cassava Farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria
Raphael B. Kpaama, Dumka N. Benson
Agric Economics and Extension
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Despite all the efforts made to financially include small holder farmers in Nigeria in order to boost their productivity, financial inclusion among small holder cassava farmers in the study areas still remains poor with low productivity and low income. This was what motivated the conduct of this ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Comparative Assessment of Occupational Hazards among Fish Processors Using Improved and Traditional Methods in Ogun State, Nigeria
Olalekan J. Olaoye, Wahab G. Ojebiyi, Francisca.O.A. George, Funmilola F. Oyebanji, Abiodun A. Adeola, Misturat T. Abdulsemiu, Akeem O. Adeniji, Maria O. Monsuru, Peter Onkpe
Agric Economics and Extension
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Protecting the health and well-being of fish processors is essential for enhancing the safety and efficiency of fish processing methods. This study comparatively assessed the occupational hazards associated with fish processing using improved and traditional methods in Ogun State, Nigeria. A cros... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Influence of Wood Ash Concentration on Coastal Plain Soil, Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in a Humid Tropical Zone of South Eastern Nigeria
Samuel L. Okon, Abraham E. Sunday, Florence O. Umoh, Okon J. Ekwere
Soil Science
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A pot experiment was conducted at the Screen house of the Department of Soil Science, Akwa Ibom State University in 2023 to determine the wood ash effects on the production of tomato. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCDB) and replicated three times. Ten (10) kg ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Growth Performance and Apparent Nutrient Digestibility of Broiler Chicken Fed Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Seed Meal Diets
Unwana A. Ukpanah, Usen I. Michael, Ofoninyene O. Usoro, Etimbuk J. Ekanem
Animal Science
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Soya bean meal which is the major plant protein source for most livestock diets is very costly because of its high demand by man. Sesame seed meal is less expensive and contains protein this is rich in methionine, cysteine and tryptophan and could be a good replacement for soya bean in broiler di... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Sensory Evaluation of Croaker Fish Exposed to Solar and Traditional Drying Methods
Blessing E. Edet, Promise J. Etim, Akaninyene U. Udo, Inemesit E. Ekop, Enobong O. Umoh
Agric Economics and Extension
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The study aimed to compare the sensory properties of croaker fish (Pseudotolithus typus) dried using a traditional roadside dryer and a solar-powered dryer. A panel of ten experts, including laboratory technologists and fish processors, used a 9-point hedonic scale to evaluate the products for ta... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Resource Use Efficiency and Profitability of Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas L.) Production in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria
Innocent Iroegbu, Dumka N. Benson, Iboh A. Okidim
Agric Economics and Extension
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This study examined the resource use efficiency and profitability of potato production in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Sweetpotato is one of the crops pivotal to overcoming food insecurity in sub-Saharan African countries including Nigeria. However, despite the numerous b... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effect of Replacing Maize with Sugar Industry Solid Wastes on the Performance and Economics of Production of Pullet Chicks
Alu, S. Emmanuel, Alhassan, I. Danlami, Ari, M. Maikano, Adua, M. Mango, Musa, S. Ibrahim, Salau, E. Suleiman, Yakubu, Abdulmojeed, Umar, H. Suleiman, Oduh, I. Onyeniyoma
Animal Science
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The cost of indispensable grains which function as the major energy source in livestock feeding has compelled many poultry farms to close down. This development has given rise to increasing search for substitute feed components that would replace the staple grains in the diets without automatical... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Assessment of Social Media Usage by Extension Workers in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria
Sunday A. Onwuaroh, Anna T. Sabe, Audu I. Chiroma, Libnah A.Tata, Simon G. Dodo
Agric Economics and Extension
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Effective social media communication relies on using the most appropriate channel for information dissemination. However, many extension workers and agricultural stakeholders often overlook the importance of selecting the right social media platforms for their communication needs. This research e... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Outcome of Poultry Manure Rates and Planting Space on Yield, Incidence and Severity of Fusarium Necrotic Leaf Spot on Roselle Plants (Hibiscus Sabdariffa L)
Christian C. Iwuagwu, Chinaza B. Okafor
Crop/Plant Science
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Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is an annual plant that belongs to the family Malvaceae. It is a plant with a rich history of cultivation and utilization in traditional cuisines and medicinal practices. A field experiment was conducted to study the outcomes of different poultry manure rates and ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Efficacy of Herbicides and Cassava Varieties on Weed Flora, Density, Biomass and Yield of Cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) in Akwa Ibom State, Southeastern Nigeria
Jane-Frances K. Enyong, Solomon P. Akpan
Crop/Plant Science
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A field experiment was conducted at the Akwa Ibom State University Teaching and Research Farm, Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State in the 2021 and 2022 cropping seasons, to evaluate the efficacy of herbicides and cassava varieties on weed flora, density, biomass and yield of cassava (Manihot es... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Growth Indices and Blood Profile of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Processed Earth Ball (Icacina manni) Meal Based Diets
Metiabasi D. Udo, Justina I. Jeremiah, Akaninyene F. Udo, Glory D. Eyoh, Loveday S. Okon
Animal Science
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Performance and blood profile of West African Dwarf goats placed on processed Icacina manni meals were investigated in an eight-week feeding trial. A total of 16 West African Dwarf goats aged 6-8 months were assigned to four dietary treatments. Animals on treatment one (T1) were placed on a diet ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effect of Sire on Reproductive and Growth Performance of Japanese Quails
Sunday M. Ufaruna, Dauda Gambo, Ibrahim S. Musa
Animal Science
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This study aimed to evaluate sire impacts on the reproductive and growth performance of Japanese quails. Thirty-six (36) matured Japanese quails comprising 30 hens, and 6 cocks were used as the base population of the study. The birds were assigned to 6 pens at a mating ratio of 5:1, with each rep... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
