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ABSTRACT The study examined the economics  of rice production  and marketing  in  Uzo- Uwani Local Government Area.  Using multi-stage random sampling technique, a total  of 120  rice producers  and marketers  were  randomly  selected.    The relevant  data  for  the  study  were  collected   through   a   set  of  structured questionnaire  administered to the selected respondents.   The study described the systems of rice production and marketing in the study area, compared the socio-economic   characteristics   ...

Abstract This study  generally  assessed  the traditional  watershed  management  system  in southeast, Nigeria. Specifically, it analysed the status of watersheds in southeast, Nigeria,  described  farm  practices  in the watersheds,  identified  stakeholders  in traditional  watershed  management  system,  their  role   effectiveness,  examined traditional       watershed       management       rules      and      regulations,      ascertained economic/livelihood   activities   of  watershed   dwellers  and  determine   factors militating     against     watershed     management    in     the     southeast.     Three rivers/watersheds (Asu, Mamu and Imo) were purposively ...

ABSTRACT This  study was  conducted  in  2012  at  the  University  of  Nigeria,  Nsukka  Teaching  and Research  Farm (UNN),  and  Ekwegbe,  both in Nsukka  agricultural  zone;  to  evaluate  the effectiveness of four selected methods of quantifying erosion effect on soil productivity at Nsukka, southeastern Nigeria. The four methods were (1)  desurfacing technique (DT), (2) Neill’s (1983) productivity index, (3) modified  productivity index (MPI) and (4) Riquier’s productivity index (RI). Soils were ...

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the nutrient and phytochemical composition of fresh, sun and shade dried okra, bitter, scent, G. latifolium and roselle  leaves.  The vegetables  were purchased  from two markets.  Okra, bitter, scent  and G.latifolium leaves were purchased from Nsukka and roselle leaves were bought from Jos market. All the vegetables were washed, weighed and divided into two equal parts. Each part was sun, or ...

ABSTRACT This research work examined the economics of processed cassava products and marketing in Kogi East of Kogi State, Nigeria. Among other objectives the study sorts to: identify and describe different processing/marketing channels of selected the value added chain in cassava processing, and describe the constraints’ seriousness in cassava processing/marketing in the study area. A multistage purposive and random sampling technique was used to select 120 cassava processors/marketers who provided ...

ABSTRACT Studies were carried out at the Department of Crop science, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) to evaluate botanicals control of diseases associated with growth and germination of Moringa seeds. Five accessions of Moringa seeds collected from Imo, Enugu, Kogi, Plateau and Kaduna states of Nigeria were used. The following experiments were carried out: seed viability test, isolation of fungal pathogens, determination of phytochemicals, in vitro control of the pathogens ...

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at assessing the iron, zinc and anthropometric  indices of  pre-school children aged 2 – 5 years in Ozubulu. A total of two hundred and forty  (240) preschool children were randomly selected. Questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, biochemical analysis and 3–day weighed food intake were used for data collection. Two hundred and forty (240) questionnaires were distributed to mothers and caregivers of the selected children. Out of the ...

ABSTRACT The study was designed to have both survey and biochemical  components.  Three  communities were  selected  randomly  from twelve  communities  in Obio-Akpor  local  government  area.  The sample  size was calculated  using the maternal  mortality  ratio  for  pregnant  women  in Nigeria which  was  30%.  Two  hundred  pregnant  women  were  purposively  selected  from  health  care centers, public and private clinics providing ante-natal care and from traditional birth attendants and local delivery homes. ...

Abstract The study assessed farm labour groups in Igala and Ebira ethnic groups of Kogi State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the characteristics of farmers’ labour groups in the two ethnic groups; ascertained the perceived benefits of farmers’ labour group; found out  farmers’  level  of  awareness  and  use  of  farm  labour  laws;  determined  group potentials for farmer-to-farmer extension; assessed the effectiveness of farmers’ labour groups in carrying out farm and ...

Abstract The study assessed farm labour groups in Igala and Ebira ethnic groups of Kogi State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the characteristics of farmers’ labour groups in the two ethnic groups; ascertained the perceived benefits of farmers’ labour group; found out  farmers’  level  of  awareness  and  use  of  farm  labour  laws;  determined  group potentials for farmer-to-farmer extension; assessed the effectiveness of farmers’ labour groups in carrying out farm and ...

ABSTRACT Field experiment was conducted at Department of Crop Science Teaching and Research Farm, University of Nigeria, Nsukka to evaluate selected Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) tri-hybrid genotypes obtained from the of Crop Science Research and Teaching Farm. The field experiment was set using randomized complete block design (RCBD) with two replications. Twenty two (22) tomato genotypes of which twenty one (21) were tri hybrid and one (1) ISREALI variety were ...

ABSTRACT Three experiments were conducted in the Department of Crop Science Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to evaluate three accessions of Moringa oleifera Lam as influenced by three poultry manure rates. The objectives of the research were to: evaluate four nursery media on seedling emergence; and determine the effects of three poultry manure rates on growth and yield of Moringa oleifera in pot and field experiments. Three accessions ...

ABSTRACT The study assessed the trend, structure, composition, determinants and effectiveness of Federal Government agricultural expenditure policies and the implications of these policies from 1960- 98.The study covered the Nigerian nation and used federal level time series data to achieve the set down objectives. The primary analytical method consisted of descriptive analysis, appropriate pictorial diagrams, line and pie charts. Stationarity, co – integration /error correction model (ecm) and granger causality ...

ABSTRACT Six hundred seeds extracted from nine pods of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) were sown in the field in 2004 and 2005 to determine the juvenile morphological markers for maleness. The results showed a significant difference (P < 0.05) between the male and female fluted pumpkin with respect to days to tendril emergence. The mean number of days to tendril emergence for the males was 19 (in 2004) ...

Abstract This work evaluated the nutrient and antinutrient content and nutritive value of a lesser- known  high  yielding  crop  (aerial  yam)  and  well-known  high  yielding  legume  cowpea. Aerial yam and cowpea used in this work were obtained from a family farm in Ovoko, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, Enugu state, Nigeria. Four kilogrammes of both foods were harvested. Aerial yam was cleaned, washed, allowed to dry, and divided into three ...

ABSTRACT The study determined  the nutrient composition  of wild and cultivated  edible mushrooms,  and explored their use of cultivated Pleurotus tuber-regium in food-to-food fortification. Wild edible mushrooms   (Pleurotus   tuber-regium,   Pholiota   mutabilis,   Pleurotus   ostreatus,   Corprinus disseminates,   and  Peziza  badioconfusa   Korf)  were  collected   from   different   parts  of  the University  of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) residential  quarters  and identified  in the Department  of Botany, UNN. Cultivated Pleurotus tuber-regium was collected from the Department of ...

ABSTRACT This study was designed to assess iodine and nutritional status of primary school children in a rural community, Okpuje, using recommended quantifiable indicators. A total of 395 school children, 6-12 years (204 males and 191 females) were selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on socioeconomic status (name, age, class, sex, parents occupation and household size). Dietary information was obtained using  24hour  dietary ...

ABSTRACT Ginger (Zingiber  officinale  Rose) is a perennial  herb that grows from  underground rhizomes. The demand for fresh and dry ginger and its essential oil in the world market is high. Ginger is propagated vegetatively using underground rhizomes. Most farmers use planting materials saved from previous harvest. These materials could have been sold for cash. Contingent on this, many farmers are reluctant to use healthy succulent rhizomes  for planting.  These ...

ABSTRACT Field and greenhouse experiments were conducted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 2011, to examine the effects of lime, poultry manure and NPK 15-15-15 on the soil nutrient content and yield of maize.  The experiment was first carried out in the greenhouse and later evaluated in the field. The experimental  designs used were 6 x 4  factorial in completely randomized   design   (CRD)   and  randomized   complete   block   design   (RCBD)  ...

ABSTRACT Cassava mosaic disease caused by begomoviruses is the most widespread disease of cassava in Africa.  Simple sequence repeat (SSR) genetic analysis of an F1 population of cassava was carried out to identify new sources of CMD resistance. Genomic DNA extracted from parents and progeny was amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). PCR amplifications were run on polyacrylamide and agarose gels. SSR marker technology was used to identify markers linked ...