aijas: A Pathfinder

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Each Distant Reader study carrel is composed of many individual items. Each item is bibliographically described with author, title, date, summary, and keyword values. Below is a list of the items' most signficant keywords as well as lists of the items themselves. Purpusing the content of this pathfinder provides the student, researcher, or scholar with one way to get their heads around the scope of the carrel. The keywords include:

Farmers; Area; Production; Cost; Respondents; Level; Food; Marketing; Growth; Rice; Weight; Genotypes; Cocopeat; Studies; Leaf; Total; Agriculture; Africana; Cycle

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• Benefits of Agro Forestry Land Use in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria by Obiajulu, Ugwuoke Chukwuchebe ; Patience, Opata Ifeyinwa ; Nneoma, Ihedioha Nice ; Otum , Ume Chukwuma (2018) - The broad aim of the study was to analyze agro forestry land use practices of Nsukka farmers, assess the benefits, and draw up lessons and recommendations for sustainable agro forestry development in community- based forestry projects by describing the socioeconomic characteristics of farmers, determining the type of agro forestry practiced in the area, identifying the reasons for farmers’ participation in agro forestry practices, identifying the constraints to sustainable agro forestry in the area and the measures for tackling the constraints and determining the benefits of agro forestry to participating farmers and their communities at large. The broad aim of the study is to analyze agro forestry land use practices of Nsukka farmers, assess the benefits, and draw up lessons and recommendations for sustainable agro forestry development in community-based forestry projects. Keywords: agro; area; education; farmers; forestry; income; land; nsukka; respondents; study; table
• Vegetable Production Efficiency of Smallholders’ Farmer in West Shewa Zone of Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia by Dassa, Aman Rikitu ; Lemu, Bezabih Emana ; Mohammad, Jema Haji ; Dadi, Ketema Bekele (2019) - Abstract This study tried to identify factors affecting vegetable production efficiency using cross-sectional data obtained from 385 randomly and proportionally sampled households from three districts of West Shewa zone, Ethiopia. This study was undertaken to determine the problem faced by the farmers in vegetable production, compare the severity of the problems faced by the vegetable producers, determine some selected characteristics of the farmers and explore the relationship of the selected characteristics of the farmers with problem faced in vegetable production efficiency. Keywords: access; average; data; efficiency; ethiopia; farm; farmers; households; land; level; percent; production; result; study; vegetable; vegetable production
• Yam Farmers’ Adaptation Practices towards Climate Change Disaster in Cross River State, Nigeria by Elijah, Samuel Tom; Osuafor, Ogonna Olive ; Edeh, Ogochukwu Cecilia (2020) - Age happens to be a significant determinant of the practice of climate change adaptation as its t-value is - 2.17 (since its absolute value is greater than two). This is not surprising as the effects of climate change has worsened in the last two decades and some of these farmers had been farming without such measures of adaptation, therefore agriculture related organizations should take up the responsibility to sensitize older farmers on the need for climate change adaptation to them and the world at large. Keywords: adaptation; change; change adaptation; climate; climate change; crop; farmers; journal; nigeria; practices; state; strategies; study; yam
• The Role of Extension Officers in Delivering Agricultural Services to the Small-Scale Farmers, Gezira State, Sudan by Ali, Adam Elradi M. ; Hamad, Mohammed Adam. A.; Abdallh, Mohamed Atta Ali ; Elagab, Mutasim Ali M. (2020) - Distribution of correlation test to measure the relationship between extension officers and ASCs links with the partners and the link with farmers: The relationship with farmers Extension officers Link with research Link with university Link with imported companies Link with center services nature of the relationship with farmers Correlation .534** -.106 . The findings indicated that the high percentages (47%) of extension officers their experiences between 11 to 15 years and 33% had no training courses. Keywords: correlation; extension officers; farmers; information; link; partners; research; services; sig; source
• ENHANCEMENT OF YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ADVISORY SERVICES THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING: A SOLUTION TO UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA by Samuel, Sharon Damilola (2021) - One of the initiatives taken by the Federal Government of http://www.acseusa.org/journal/index.php/aijas https://www.acseusa.org/journal/index.php/aijas American International Journal of Agricultural Studies Vol. 5, No. 1; 2021 23 Nigeria to curb youth unemployment and its accordant undesirable outcomes is the inclusion of entrepreneurship studies in the curriculum of tertiary institutions (Olorundare & Kayode, 2014; Ogunmodede et al., 2020) a strategy which aims to promote a shift from the conventional formal government provision of employment towards entrepreneurship (Adeyanju et al., 2021). The aim of this innovation is to curb the effect of youth unemployment by creating job opportunities for the unemployed youths. Keywords: agriculture; building; capacity; development; extension; farmers; nigeria; training; unemployment; youth
• DETERMINANTS OF OUTPUT OF CASSAVA (MANIHOT SPECIES) PRODUCTION IN ABUJA, NIGERIA by Alabi , Olugbenga Omotayo ; Safugha , Godbless Friday (2022) - Evaluate factors influencing or affecting output of cassava production, and  Determine the constraints faced by cassava farmers in the study area. The estimated gross margin (GM) and net farm income (NFI) of cassava production per hectare were 1,464, 162.72 Naira and 1, 453, 752.49 Naira respectively. Keywords: cassava; cassava production; cost; farm; farmers; input; nigeria; output; producers; production
• GENDER DIFFERENTIALS AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF PEPPER (CAPSICUM SPECIES) PRODUCTION, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA by Alabi, Olugbenga Omotayo ; Anekwe , Chinwe Edith (2023) - Gender differentials in average costs and returns in pepper production revealed that gross margin were 137, 556.51 Naira per hectare for male pepper farmers, higher than that at 109,711.77 Naira per hectare for female pepper farmers respectively. The gross margin was higher per hectare basis for male pepper farmers at 137, 556.51 Naira than female pepper farmers at 109, 711.77 Naira. Keywords: farmers; female; gender; input; male; nigeria; pepper; pepper farmers; pepper production; production; return; scale
• RICE FARMER'S USING MOBILE IN MARKETING OPERATIONS: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY IN THE SPECIFIC REGION OF BANGLADESH by Shila , Farjana Akter ; Anny , Sauda Afrin ; Dewan , Bisakha (2023) - It can be concluded that the adoption of mobile phones facilitates marketing activities and all potential consequences for rice farmers. The potential for mobile phones to promote market transparency and efficiency in the agricultural sector has been at the forefront of discussions about the intersection of agriculture and information technology. Keywords: bangladesh; farmers; income; information; journal; market; marketing; mobile; phone; rice; study; use
• ANALYSIS OF SESAME PRODUCTION AMONG INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS FARMERS IN YAGBA EAST, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA by Ajibade , Yetunde Eunice ; Opaluwa , Haruna Ibrahim ; Adio , Matthew Olufemi ; Gbadamosi , Abayomi Oluwaseun; Abdullahi , Sefiaat (2023) - The evidence of these is revealed in the land area cultivated by indigenous sesame farmers (11.02ha) and non-indigenous sesame farmers (23.26ha), which was also significant at 1%. Table 1 shows that the majority (75.0%) of indigenous and 71.67% of non-indigenous sesame farmers were male in the study area. Keywords: area; cost; farmers; indigenous; journal; nigeria; production; results; sesame; sesame farmers; study; total
• CAN CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECT INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES?: EVIDENCE FROM FARMERS IN ENUGU STATE NIGERIA by Nwangwu , Kelvin Nnaemeka ; Ume , Chukwuma ; Onah , Ogochukwu Gabriella ; Chiemela, Chinedum Jachima; Omeje , Emmanuel Ejiofor (2024) - Effects of climate change on income generating activities of farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. The need to analyze the changes that the effect of climate change brings on the income-generating activities of farmers in Enugu state necessitated this study. Keywords: activities; change; climate; climate change; farmers; farming; generating; income; nigeria; respondents; study
• ASSESSMENT OF THE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF FARMERS' COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA by Onah , Ogochukwu Gabriella ; Ume , Chukwuma Otum ; Nwangwu , Kelvin Nnaemeka; Omeje, Emmanuel Ejiofor ; Oranu , Chizoba Obianuju (2024) - Openness means cooperative members must ensure transparency in all establishments and operational practices. Consequently, Holmén argued that an evaluation of cooperative performance should start with discussing what cooperatives can and cannot do. Keywords: access; cooperative; factors; farmers; international; journal; level; making; members; membership; nigeria; participation; performance; societies; society; study
• MITIGATING POSTHARVEST LOSSES IN CUCUMBER PRODUCTION: X-RAYING THE CAUSES, DRIVERS, AND COPING MECHANISMS AMONG SMALLHOLDERS by Ukwuaba , Ikenna Charles ; Ndigwe , Oluchi Mary ; Igweh , Angela Chidimma ; Omeje , Ejiofor Emmanuel ; Ukwuaba , Ifeyinwa Cynthia (2024) - There is thus a need to understand the underlying causes and factors influencing postharvest losses among farmers to reduce postharvest losses. The study examined the primary and secondary causes of postharvest losses, the extent of postharvest losses, the drivers, and the mitigation strategies. Keywords: causes; cucumber; et al; farmers; food; journal; losses; market; nigeria; postharvest; postharvest losses; production; respondents; studies; study
• Effectiveness Analysis of Agricultural Protection Policy on Food Supply, Export and Farmer-Welfare in Nigeria: Generalized Method of Moment Approach by Omeje, Emmanuel Ejiofor ; Arene, Chukwuemeka John ; Okpukpara, Benjamin Chiedozie (2018) - Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of agricultural protection policy and other macroeconomic variables on food supply, agricultural export, and farmers welfare in Nigeria, from 1980-2016 with a special interest in their relationship with the political economy. http://www.acseusa.org/journal/index.php/aijas mailto:ejiofor.omeje@unn.edu.ng mailto:cjarene@yahoo.com www.acseusa.org/journal/index.php/aijas American International Journal of Agricultural Studies Vol. 1, No. 1; 2018 39 In economic and political terms, agricultural protection policies are not new in Africa. Keywords: agricultural; economic; economy; export; farmers; food; government; international; journal; level; nigeria; policy; price; protection; sector; studies; study; supply; trade; variables; vol; welfare
• Agglomeration Economies among Animal and Crop Producers in Nigeria: A Panacea for Diversification and Sustainable Economic Growth in South Eastern Nigeria by E, Omeje Emmanuel ; G, Onah Ogochuchukwu ; N, Chiemela Peter; H, Agbo Nneka (2018) - The specific objectives of the study were to: (i) describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents; (ii) ascertain the perception of the farmers on diversification and other benefits from agglomeration locations in the region, and (iii) ascertain the challenges militating against diversification and economic growth as benefits from agglomeration clusters. Abstract This paper investigates agglomeration economies among Farmers in cluster areas of South Eastern Nigeria as a tool for economic emancipation with a special interest in diversification and growth. Keywords: agglomeration; benefits; diversification; economic; economies; farmers; growth; respondents

• Rainfall Variation: Implication on Cocoa Yield in Ondo State, Nigeria by Emmanuel, DADA (2018) - Linear regression statistical analysis was used to predict cocoa yield with certain amount of rainfall with the correlation coefficient ‘r’ value of 0.97 which implies that rainfall changes go a long way to determine the same variation trend in the cocoa yield. A little millimeter of rainfall above or below the required range of rain for cocoa plantation greatly affects cocoa yield. Keywords: area; climate; cocoa; international; nigeria; ondo; plantation; rainfall; state; variation; yield
• SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF PADDY RICE PRICE VARIABILITY IN DASS AND TAFAWA BALEWA LGAS OF BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA by Musa, Andarawus ; Sani, R.M. ; Bulus, Godiya (2021) - Where; T-cal = calculated value of t-distribution X1 = mean of rice prices for rural markets. X2 = mean of rice prices for the urban markets. Keywords: area; information; journal; marketing; markets; paddy; price; study; variability; variation
• PERFORMANCE OF TELFAIRIA OCCIDENTALIS LEAF GROWN IN UREA HYDROPONIC SOLUTION by Akonye , Love Akaja ; Okonwu , Kalu ; Agogbua , Josephine Udunma (2022) - Internode (cm) of T. occidentalis leaves in different Urea growth medium Treatment Duration Mean 3 WAP 4 WAP 5 WAP Control 4.40 ± 1.444a 4.50 ± 2.380a 4.58 ± 0.419a 4.4917a M25U 3.08 ± 0.435b 3.15 ± 0.465ab 3.58 ± M150U 8.00 ± 1.633a 8.00 ± 1.633ab 8.25 ± 1.258bc 8.0833ab Mean 7.3929 ± 1.5477b 8.1429 ± 1.7152ab 8.7500 ± 1.8584a LSD(P=0.05) 2.2058 2.3140 2.1941 1.1475 Mean ± Standard deviation; Means with the same letter in a column are not significantly different; WAP = weeks after planting. Keywords: area; control; growth; growth media; leaf; leaves; m25u; m50u; medium; occidentalis; urea; wap
• ANALYSIS OF CASSAVA TUBER MARKETING IN RURAL AND URBAN MARKETS IN EDO SOUTH AGRO-ECOLOGICAL ZONE, EDO STATE, NIGERIA by Osakue , Magdalene Iredia ; Emokaro , Christopher Osamudiamen; Ossai , Chukwunalu Okolie (2023) - This perishable nature of cassava leads to substantial qualitative and quantitative losses and in a bid to sell their products as quickly as possible to avoid deterioration and losses due to transportation difficulty and inadequate storage materials, cassava tuber marketers tend to sell their products locally and at reduced prices to encourage purchasing which leads to reduced profit margin. Describe the socio-economic characteristics of cassava tuber marketers in Rural and Urban markets in the study area  Keywords: area; cassava; cassava tuber; cost; journal; marketers; marketing; markets; nigeria; study; table; tuber
• DIFFERENTIALS IN PROFITABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF COWPEA MARKETING IN RURAL, SEMI- URBAN AND URBAN MARKETS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA by Anthony , Luka ; Ebukiba , Elizabeth Samuel ; Alabuja , Funso Omolayo ; Chigozie , Ahanotu Kenedy ; Aluwong , Jeremiah Samuel (2023) - The mean price of the cowpea in Naira/50kg at the various market under study were rural market price N20,909.64, semi-urban market price was N21,439.65 and urban market price was found to be N22,954.96 on average basis. About 10.1% of the sampled marketers were operating in rural markets 33.1%were operating in semi-urban market and 56.8% marketers operates in the urban markets. Keywords: area; cost; cowpea; cowpea marketers; efficiency; et al; journal; levels; marketers; marketing; markets; nigeria; price; rural; state; study

• REPLACEMENT VALUE OF MAIZE WITH OTHER CEREALS ON PERFORMANCE AND COST BENEFIT OF BROILER CHICKENS by Egbewande, Olufemi Olubunmi ; Alemede, Iyabo Comfort ; Afolabi, Maroof Mohammed (2021) - The economic parameter obtained in this study compares favorably with the result obtained by Gebeyew et al. (2015) who reported in a similar study that sorghum was more profitable in replacement for maize in broiler diet. It is however safe to conclude that millet and sorghum can completely replace yellow maize in broiler diets without adverse effects. Keywords: broiler; cost; diet; feed; maize; millet; production; sorghum; treatment; weight
• Problems and Holistic Solutions for Agricultural Businesses in Chiang Mai by Udomthanasarnsakul, Pakorn ; Cholprasertsuk, Tidarat ; Chalermwan, Panomporn (2019) - Research Methodology 5.1 Scope of the Study This study contains the scope in two perspectives which are 5.1.1 Demand Perspective would concentrate on agricultural industry problems in Chiang Mai 5.1.2 Supply perspective would concentrate on solving process and integrating process from other governmental departments- relating to develop and supporting, academic institutions, community in Chiang Mai 5.2 Population 5.2.1 On demand side, population are agricultural entrepreneurs in Chiang Mai and civil society which are Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Industry 5.2.2 Academic can set up policy partly so policy can be put to use and match with industry problems 2.Academic institution should be parted in project budgeting 3.Academic institution should take part and support personnel who be knowledgeable in agricultural industry 2. Keywords: demand; industry; labor; lack; policy; problems; production; study; thailand

• GENDER DIFFEENTIALS IN FARM LEVEL EFFICIENCY IN RICE PRODUCTION AMONG SMALLHOLDER RICE FARMERS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA by Anthony , Luka ; Ukaoha , Christiana Amarachi (2025) - The technical inefficiency component revealed that out of eleven (11) variables that was included in the inefficiency model, eight (8) variables were statistically significant in influencing technical efficiency for male smallholder rice farmers, while seven (7) variables were statistically significant for female smallholder rice farmers, the pooled data show that eight (8) variables were statistically significant in influencing technical efficiency of rice production. The coefficient of the cost of inorganic fertilizer for male smallholder rice farmers was (0.2221), for female smallholder rice farmers was (0.1336) and for pooled sample data was (0.1584). Keywords: access; cost; data; efficiency; female; increase; influence; level; male; result; rice farmers; rice production; sample; smallholder farmers; smallholder rice; study; total; unit

• UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF HOME GARDENS IN HOUSEHOLD FOOD SUPPLY IN TIMES OF SHOCKS AND UNCERTAINTY: EVIDENCE FROM COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IN NIGERIA by Oranu , Chizoba Obianuju ; Adeosun , Kehinde Paul ; Umeonuora , Tochukwu Georgina ; Nwakwudo , Kenechukwu (2025) - Additionally, its relevance increases during periods of food shocks, with some households establishing home food gardens mainly to address food crises (Katz, 2020; Music et al., 2022). For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted household food supply, increasing the uptake of home garden food among households (Montefrio, 2020). Keywords: covid-19; food; food supply; gardening; gardens; home; home garden; household; household food; lockdown; percent; respondents; security; supply

• An Assessment of Compliance with Disclosure Requirements of IAS 41 (Agriculture) By Listed Agricultural Firms in Nigeria by Ibrahim , Nura ; Kurfi, Shafi’u Abubakar (2019) - Al-Shammari (2011) evaluated the extent of compliance with disclosure requirements of international financial reporting standards (IFRSs) by 168 companies listed on the Kuwaiti Stock Exchange in 2008 using a self- disclosure compliance index and multivariate regression analysis to test the relationship between the level of disclosure compliance with IFRSs and nine company characteristics. The study concludes that, Nigerian banking industry complied (semi-strongly) with the requirements of IFRS-framework Siyambola, Zaharadden & Adegboye (2014) examined the extent of disclosure compliance with SAS 3 and IAS 16 by companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the years (2002-2011). Keywords: accounting; compliance; disclosure; disclosure requirements; firms; ias; international; level; nigeria; plc; requirements; standards; study

• Food Habit and Dietary Intake of Garment Workers in Semi-Urban Area of Bangladesh by Chowdhury, Afroza (2019) - : afroza_muna@yahoo.com Abstract The study was conducted to assess the food habit and dietary pattern of garment workers who work at semi-urban area of Dhaka and Gazipur. Research Objectives The specific objectives of the study were ▪ To assess the socio-economic status and budget for food of garment workers in Bangladesh; and, ▪ To investigate the food habit and dietary intake of garment workers. Keywords: average; food; garment; percent; rice; workers
• Critical Perspective on Agribusiness Supply Chain Management (ASCM) in Developing Nations: What are the Policy and Institutional Lessons for Developing Economies? by O, Ume Chukwuma; N, Ihedioha Nice ; I, Opata Patience; U, Obiajulu Chukwuchebe (2018) - As noted by Adeosun, (2016), one of the critical risk structures in agribusiness supply chain arises from negative state policies, hence the need to establish supply chain alternatives that will resist such negative state policies. Are there benefit in for Africa in terms of integrating ICT development and 3PLs in agribusiness supply chain framework? Keywords: agribusiness; ascm; chain; development; firms; food; integration; journal; management; studies; supply; supply chain

• Strategies for Agricultural Produce Exports by Nigerian Firms by Uzoma , Ifediora Chuka ; Clement, Nwankwo ; Ifeoma, Ifediora Raluchukwu (2019) - 2.3 Empirical Reviews Quite some studies have been done on export marketing strategies. Blending this ultimate meaning into the context of this current study, strategy for agricultural produce exports or export strategy for agricultural products – merely refers to the systematic plan of action for taking agricultural produce from one country to international markets. Keywords: adaptation; agricultural; export; exporting; firms; international; journal; marketing; performance; strategies; strategy

• GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND LIPID PROFILE OF ARCHACHATINA MARGINATA (GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL) FED VARYING LEVELS OF RIPE EGGPLANT FRUITS BASED DIETS by Umezinwa , Kenechi Celestina ; Aniekwe , Chioma Jane ; Ndofor , Foleng Harriet (2024) - Snail diet commonly includes lime supplementation, which is crucial for shell development. Ani et al. (2013) reported that decreasing the crude protein level of snail diets to less than 18% crude protein would significantly reduce their growth performance, while Nyameasem and Borketey-La (2014) concluded that juvenile snails fed broiler starter (19.7% CP) perform best compared to others fed with unripe pawpaw fruits and other forms of formulated diets. Keywords: archachatina; cholesterol; density; diets; eggplant; eggplant fruits; fed; feed; fruits; growth; journal; levels; lipid; lipoprotein; marginata; performance; shell; snails; weight
• INFLUENCE OF HUMIC ACID ON YIELD AND YIELD ATTRIBUTING CHARACTERS OF RIDGE GOURD by Bordolui , Sanjoy Kumar ; Mandal , Gouranga Sundar (2024) - Humic acid can enhance a variety of physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil, including texture, structure, water-holding capacity, cation exchange capacity, pH, soil carbon, enzymes, nitrogen cycling, and nutrient availability. This study emphasizes the significance of humic acid for crop growth, plant hormone production, nutrient uptake and assimilation, Yield, and protein synthesis. Keywords: acid; growth; ha-1; humic; picking; plant; ridge; yield
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Agriculture Implication into Emerging Country Change and Socio-Economic Development by Douansouvanh , Vilaikham ; Qijun, Liu; Kombate, Bienmali (2019) - As the results shown in table 2 & 3 confirmed that the two variables (FDI job creation and FDI Taxes Payment) are statically significant and have a strong influence on FID agriculture development and FDI poverty alleviation, a process analysis were carried out to check the direct and indirect effect of the two variables of FDI job creation (M1) and FDI Taxes Payment (M2) used as intervening factors of FDI agriculture development (ID) on FDI poverty alleviation (DV). The results shown that FDI implication in agriculture development through FDI job creation, FDI taxes payment have a strong impact on poverty alleviation but with weak effect at long-term, however, FDI transfer of knowledge and technology have a weak impact on poverty alleviation though with greater significance at long term. Keywords: agriculture; alleviation; capital; countries; country; development; effect; fdi; growth; investment; journal; poverty; technology; transfer

• Social Dynamics of Gender Role in Rice Value Chain and Decision Making in Rural Bangladesh by Chowdhury, Afroza (2019) - 3.2 Property Rights and Role of Women in The Farm Households In Mymensingh, respondents mentioned that although women entitle for fathers’ property as ratio 2:1= boy: girl and mothers’ property as ratio 1:1; however, most women obtained a lump sum amount of lands and/or gave up major part of their entitlement on fathers’ property in order to maintain the kin relationship with their brother. On the other hand, FGD members noted that tribal women had good knowledge on cropping season, crop varieties and crop management as there was no difference in the participation of tribal male and female in the rice and non-rice cropping in Bandarban. Keywords: farm; male; rice; villages; women
• Level of Sensitization on the Gains of Inclusion Dairy Cattle in Paddy Grazing and Formulated Feeds to End Herders-Farmers Conflict in Northern Nigeria by Oyeleke , Oyediran Wasiu ; Motunrayo , Omoare Ayodeji ; Adebisi, Osinowo Oluremi ; Claver , Ogbonna Chinna ; Olufemi, Onabajo Adebisi ; A., Elabor Abdul Rasheed ; Godwin, Ameh (2020) - Subjecting cattle to formulated feeds and grazing on rice forage is an alternative measure and could help to overcome these continuous killings and maiming of rural dwellers in the northern part of the country. Apart from the fact that grazing cattle on rice forage would reduce farmers-herders conflicts, it has a lot of economic (high milk) and environmental benefits (recycle of animal droppings on the paddy fields for optimal plant growth). Keywords: cattle; dairy; fulani; grazing; nigeria; paddy; practices; rice; state

• EFFECT OF GROWING SUBSTRATE ON YIELD OF RADISH IN NIGERIA UNDER RAINFED AND HAND WATERING CONDITIONS by Okolie, Ossai C. ; Akpeji, Stephanie Clara ; Olorode, E. Martha ; Samson, Ogbole ; Azeez, S. Oye (2021) - However, despite being successfully cultivated using the hydroponics system with cocopeat substrate in Nigeria, the adaption to the soil type is an important factor to consider. The effects of genotypes, substrates and watering methods and their interactions on the growth and yield of radish Source of variation Plant height (cm) Number of leaves Leaf area (cm2) TW(g) LW(g) Week2 Week4 Week2 Week4 Week2 Week4 Gen 37.14** 22.63** 0.58ns 1.36* 0.78ns 0.71ns 762.84** 189.07ns Subs 1.40ns 0.16ns 0.03ns 0.03ns Keywords: cocopeat; leaf; nigeria; radish; watering; week2; weight
• RESPONSE OF DIFFERENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN RICE GENOTYPES DURING STORAGE by Bordolui, Sanjoy Kumar ; Kumar , Nagapuri Sachin ; Murmu, Kanu (2021) - Among the containers with seed moisture content aluminum foil packet with seed moisture content, 8% is the best storage http://www.acseusa.org/journal/index.php/aijas mailto:kanumurmu@gmail.com https://www.acseusa.org/journal/index.php/aijas American International Journal of Agricultural Studies Vol. 4, No. 1; 2021 22 container for rice among the other containers as up to one-year storage vigor index was observed highest in that conditions. Earthen pot with seed moisture content 10%- T1, cloth bag with seed moisture content 10%- T2, aluminum foil packet with seed moisture content 10%- T3, aluminum foil packet with seed moisture content 8%- T4, and polythene packet with seed moisture content 10%- T5. Keywords: genotypes; length; moisture content; packet; seed moisture; weight

• OCCURRENCE AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGAL ROTS IN TOMATO (LYCOPERSICUM ESCULENTUM MILL) FRUIT by Akpeji, Stephanie Clara ; Okolie, Ossai C. ; Samson, Ogbole (2021) - Hence, due to the serious food safety risk posed by the consumption of pathogenic contaminated tomato fruits coupled with the economic damages, it is then important to identify and isolate the fungal microorganisms associated with tomato spoilage while using a controlled hydroponics system. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Tomato fruits have high nutritional qualities, but their spoilage by fungi results in loss of economic resources as well as food poisoning. Keywords: american; days; fruits; genotypes; international; journal; marzano; number; roma; san; tomato
• RESPONSE OF CHINA ASTER (CALLISTEPHUS CHINENSIS L.) GENOTYPES TOWARDS FOLIAR APPLICATION OF GA3 by Biswas , Sudipta ; Bordolui , Sanjoy Kumar ; Sadhukhan , Raghunath (2021) - Variation in seed production potential of China aster genotypes in the New Alluvial Zone of West Bengal. The area under flower production is increasing year after year but farmers are not getting quality seeds in adequate quantity as very few farmers are taking up seed production because flower seeds loose their viability earlier than crop seeds. Keywords: = arka; ga3; genotypes
• HYDROPONICS PRODUCTION OF CUCUMBER AS SOIL FARMING ALTERNATIVE IN NIGERIA by Ossai , Chukwunalu Okolie ; Akpeji , Stephanie Clara ; Alama , Ifeakachukwu Sunday ; Emuh , Fidelis Nduka (2022) - The number of leaves of Calypso genotype at 2 weeks old (4.75±0.21) was not significantly higher than Poinset (4.38±0.21), but they were both significantly higher than the Murano (3.25±0.21), while at 4 weeks old, the number of leaves of the Calypso (9.50±0.38) was significantly higher than both Murano and Poinset genotypes. Evaluation of cucumber genotypes for yield and quality traits. Keywords: calypso; cocopeat; cucumber; genotypes; hydroponics; nigeria; number; week

• EFFECT OF SUBSTRATE TYPES ON THE SURVIVAL OF TOMATO VINE CUTTING TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA by Okolie, Ossai C. ; Nduka, Emuh F. ; Samson, Ogbole ; Akpeji, Stephanie Clara ; Balogun, Morufat O. (2021) - CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Reports on tomato vine cutting in Nigeria have been limited to the use of cocopeat substrate. The cocopeat substrate has been reported as a good source of nursing cut tomato vines (Ossai et al., 2020). Keywords: cocopeat; days; number; substrate; survival; tomato; vine
• HYDROPONICS SYSTEM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SOIL FARMING OF WATERMELON IN NIGERIA by Ossai, C. O. ; Ojobor, S. A.; Akpeji, S. C.; Oroghe, O. E.; Ogbole, S. (2021) - However, due to the constraints in land accessibility coupled to the farmers-herders clashes for limited land resources, it is important to shift the focus from extensification (cultivating large expanse of land) to intensification (the use of small land area with more inputs) to boost watermelon production (Peter, 2018). CONCLUSION The findings of this study had shown that in domesticating exotic watermelon varieties, it is importance to consider the environmental stability of the variety, as though the DB variety had better growth performance, it was the CS variety that produced bigger fruits which is the economic yield of the plant in Nigeria. Keywords: cocopeat; fruits; journal; number; soil; watermelon

• CONCEPT OF SEED DETERIORATION: REASON, FACTORS, CHANGES DURING DETERIORATION AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO OVERCOME SEED DEGRADATION by Choudhury , Anish ; Bordolui , Sanjoy Kumar (2023) - Our main aims were to express the methods for testing seed deterioration, factors influencing seed aging, stages of seed deterioration, changes associated with seed deterioration, Practical approaches to overcome seed deterioration, and the role of reactive oxygen species during seed aging. However, the primary objectives of this review are to know (1) methods for testing seed deterioration, (2) factors influencing seed aging; (3) stages of seed deterioration, (4) changes associated with seed deterioration; (5) the roles of reactive oxygen species during seed aging and (6) practical approaches to overcome seed deterioration The quality of seed can be determined by several factors during the product phase in the field before harvesting, during harvesting, threshing, drying, cleaning, grading, packaging, storehouse, transport, and sowing. Keywords: aging; bordolui; cell; changes; damage; deterioration; dna; et al; factors; germination; journal; lipid; loss; mitochondrial; oxygen; peroxidation; plant; protein; quality; ros; seed; seed aging; seed deterioration; species; storage; studies; test; viability

• Influence of Inorganic Fertilizer (NPK 15:15:15) and Cacao (Theobroma cacao L) Leaf Litter Application Rates on Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Performance in the Tropics by Ojimgba , Onwuchekwa (2020) - Influence of fertilizer (NPK 15:15:15) and cacao leaf litter application rates on leaf diameter of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) After Planting FoLo F1Lo F2Lo FoL1 F1L1 F2L1 FoL2 F1L2 F2L2 Plant Height (cm) www.acseusa.org/journal/index.php/aijas American International Journal of Agricultural Studies Vol. 3, No. 1; 2020 21 Tables 3 and 4 summarize the effects of fertilizer, (NPK 15:15:15) and cacao leaf litter application rates on leaf diameter of cowpea in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Keywords: application; cacao leaf; cowpea; fertilizer; ha-1; kg ha-1; leaf; leaf litter; litter rates; npk; rates

• Influence of Grasscover in Restoring the Properties of Eroded Soils of Umudike, Southeastern, Nigeria by Ojimgba , Onwuchekwa (2020) - Soil compatibility is influenced by soil organic matter content, soil water content during trafficking, initial dry bulk intensity, soil strength (cone index) and soil texture (Gysi, 2001). Land degradation, usually accompanied by soil erosion, always results in a decrease or complete loss of land productivity, and produces on-site and off-site pollution to soil and water. Keywords: bulk; density; grasscover; grasses; location; matter; nigeria; properties; soil; total; values; water

• INTEGRATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY AND INDIGENOUS AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE: A REVIEW by Osakue , Magdalene Iredia ; Aninwonye , Joy Chinaza ; Ezeaku , Ginikanwa Patience ; Ajayi, Tolulope Tosin ; Egbinola , Fatimoh Ikeoluwa (2025) - Chemical and biological technologies in agriculture, 9(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-021-00281-0 Ali, S. S., Al-Tohamy, R., Koutra, E., Moawad, M. S., Kornaros, M., Mustafa, A. M., ... & Sun, J. (2021). https://doi.org/ 10.1007/978-981-19-0343-4_2 Khan, M. Z. H., Tareq, F. K., Hossen, M. A., & Roki, M. N. A. M. (2018). Keywords: agriculture; et al; journal; nanoparticles; nanopesticides; nanotechnology; pesticide; plant; potential; review

• COMPARATIVE NUTRITIONAL STUDY OF FOUR MOST CONSUMED VEGETABLES IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA by Agogbua , Josephine Udunma ; Okonwu , Kalu ; Archibong , Daniel Akaninyene ; Ikpowosa , Festus Austine (2022) - The leafy vegetables are largely rich in fibre, whereas cereals, root vegetables and other foods are comparatively poor sources of nutrients and this accounts for the role of leafy vegetables as major dietary components in African population (Akindahusi & Salawu, 2005; Fasuyi, 2006). Leafy vegetables are extremely useful in the preservation of good health conditions and prevention of diseases. Keywords: africana; africanum; content; journal; leafy; mildbraedii; nigeria; vegetables; vitamin

• PRODUCTION OF WATERLEAF IN A SOIL AND SOILLESS SYSTEMS USING SINGLE AND DOUBLE NODE CUTTINGS by Ossai , Chukwunalu Okolie ; Morakinyo , Ayinde Mudashir ; Azeez , Oyeyemi ; Akpeji , Stephanie Clara (2022) - However, at two weeks after planting, the height of waterleaf plants grown in the cocopeat substrate (22.67±1.37) cm was significantly taller than the ones grown in the soil (15.42±1.37) cm in the second growing circle. LSD: Lead Significant Differences, SE: Standard Error, SubxNodes: Substrate by Nodes Interaction Table 2. Effect of substrates and explants nodal level in the number of nodes produced by waterleaf plants Substrates Number of nodes Cycle one Cycle two Two weeks Four weeks Two weeks Four weeks Cocopeat 13.00a 32.00a 17.17a 28.50a Topsoil 6.50a 24.50a 10.83a Keywords: cycle; double; explants; nodal; node; substrates; waterleaf; weeks

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