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Effect of mulching practice as soil moisture conservation for tomato(Lycopersicon esculentumMill.) production under supplemental irrigation in Yabello district of Borana zone, Ethiopia

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Introduction Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is a vegetal of countless economic overgrownworldwide and is commercially cultivated on all over continents (Biswas et al., 2015). Tomato is an essential element in the diet of the world population as it has high levels of lycopene and minerals, resulting in benefits to human health(Hashmi et al., 2015). Yet, …

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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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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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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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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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Ecological Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination of Tympanotonus fuscatus in Iko River Basin

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Introduction The mangrove periwinkle, scientifically known as Tympanotonusfuscatus, is a critical component of estuarine ecosystems. These small gastropod mollusks play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by participating in nutrient cycling and serving as a food source for various organisms. However, the contamination of T.fuscatus by heavy metals poses a significant threat to both …

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The Impact of Environmental Awareness on Personal Carbon Footprint Values of Biology Department Students, Faculty of Science, El-Mergib University, Al-Khums, Libya

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Introduction The term carbon footprint was first introduced to the scientific community by William Reese and Matthias Wackernagel in the nineties of the twentieth century. However, it became prevalent during the campaign carried out by the B&B Company between 2005 and 2007. As in fingerprint and genetic footprint, each person has a carbon footprint, which …

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