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Characterization of Soil and Growth Response of Rice on Different Positions along the Toposequence in Awka, Anambra State

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INTRODUCTION Soils are unrenewable natural resources that vary in their properties and composition spatially across the landscape and vertically down the soil profile (Brady & Weil., 2010., Brubaker et al., 1993). However, soil variation is a function of various factors, including climate, living organisms, parent materials, topography, and time. Within a locality, the topography may …

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Biological response of Anticarsia gemmatalis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to Bacillus thuringiensis berliner var. kurstaki at sublethal concentrations

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INTRODUÇÃO Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] has great social and economic value as one of the largest vegetable oil sources with low cost and high protein content for human and animal consumption [3]. Anticarsia gemmatalis Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a key pest of the soybean crops in Brazil and other American countries, causes extreme defoliation with …

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Studies on biopolymer -Based Nanocomposites reinforced with metallic Nanoparticles

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INTRODUCTION  The size and shape of metallic nanoparticles are the most crucial characteristics that influence their application. The specific uses of metallic nanoparticles depend on their size, shape, and the synthesis method employed. All metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) are particularly appealing due to their unique properties and wide range of applications. It is well established that …

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Risk Assessment and Heavy Metals Accumulation in Organs of Clarias Gariepinus and Heterobranchus Longifilis from Omambala River, Anambra State Nigeria

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INTRODUCTION In the recent times, there has been reports on the risks associated with the consumption of heavy metal-contaminated foods across the globe. This has triggered interest in determining heavy metal levels in the marine environmen1. Attention has also been directed to the determination of heavy metals contamination in public foods especially fish and other …

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Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Potential of Dried and Germinated Sorghum bicolor Seeds

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Introduction Sorghum bicolor, commonly known as ragi/finger millet, is nutritious cereal widely cultivated in semi-arid regions of Asia and Africa. Known for its resilience to harsh environmental conditions, ragi gained attention not only for rich nutritional profile but for its potential healthy benefits and an excellent source of proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals …

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Integrated Nutrient Management for Lentil Cultivation: Improving Soil Fertility, Nutrient Content, and Economic Returns

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Introduction As a plant that pollinates itself most of the time, lentil shows little tendency to spontaneously cross-pollinate. Its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen makes it one of the legume family’ members that enhance soil fertility. Due to their higher proportion of amino acids, lentils are an essential part of our daily diets, helping to …

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Comparative effect of organic fertilizers on the growth performance of maize (Zea mays) plants

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INTRODUCTION Background of the Study: Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most important cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa and an important staple food for more than 1.2 billion. All parts of the crop can be used for food and non-food products. In addition to being consumed directly by humans often in the form of masa, …

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Farmers’ Perceptions of Pest and Disease Control Methods in South-South Nigeria

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INTRODUCTION In the 1960s, agriculture accounted for about 64% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but in recent times, its contribution has averaged around 25% [1]. The agricultural sector is crucial in Nigeria, providing food, raw materials, and foreign exchange, and 70% of the population relies heavily on it for their livelihood [2, 3]. Vegetables, …

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Studies on replacement rate, Productive herd life, longevity,selective value and their components in different Indian and crossbred cattle-A review                                           

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 Introduction The relative contribution of female offspring to the subsequent generation is related to lifetime calf production and is an individual’s selective value. Planning, running, and assessing breeding programs and maximizing dairy farms’ profitability require knowledge of selective values and their constituent parts. For the genetic advancement of the animals, knowledge of gene diversity in replacement rate, …

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Ethno-botanical Verification and Phytochemical Profile of Ethanolic leaves Extract of Two Medicinal Plants (Phragmenthera capitata and Lantana camara) used in Nigeria using GC- MS Technique

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The knowledge of plants‘ chemical constituents is key to the discovery of novel therapeutic values, hence the need for studies on plant phyto–chemical constituents cannot be over emphasized. All over Nigeria and the world beyond, medicinal plant use in folk medicine keeps increasing by the day even as Infectious diseases contribute significantly to high mortality …

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