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Assessment of Production Constraints and Soil Fertility Status in Plantain and Banana Farms in Boki Cross River State

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Introduction: The backbone of Nigeria’s plantain production is the smallholder farmer. Typically, these are individuals managing family plots of less than two hectares, often passed down through generations [1]. A concerning trend is the aging of this workforce; the average farmer is often over 45, as younger generations seek opportunities away from farming [2]. While … Read more

Évaluation comparative des performances agronomiques de dilutions d’urine humaine et des engrais chimiques dans la culture du chou pommé à Mbanza-Ngungu

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INTRODUCTION L’agriculture urbaine et périurbaine occupe aujourd’hui une place centrale dans les systèmes alimentaires d’Afrique subsaharienne. La croissance démographique soutenue et l’urbanisation rapide exercent une pression croissante sur l’offre alimentaire, rendant nécessaire l’optimisation des espaces de production situés à la périphérie des centres urbains [13,16]  . Dans ce contexte, les cultures maraîchères constituent un levier … Read more

Effects of phytohormones on seed production in Ananas comosus Merril var. Cayenne by in vitro culture techniques

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Introduction The genus Pineapple, of the family Bromeliaceae, has several species. However, all the varieties or cultivars currently exploited for their fruit for fresh consumption and for the food or pharmaceutical industries belong to only one of them: A. comosus [1]. In Cameroon, the production of pineapple for export has increased by 97% in recent … Read more

Influence of Sowing Date and Cultivar on Growth and Yield Performance of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) in the Sahel Savanna, Nigeria

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important cereal crops globally, providing nearly 20% of the calories and protein consumed by humans and ranking second only to maize in total production, with more than 770 million tonnes harvested annually [19]. Wheat is utilised in diverse forms, including bread, pasta, noodles, biscuits, … Read more

Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) varieties as influenced by Seed rate and plant population density in the Nigerian Sahel savanna

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1.0 Introduction Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops in the world and serves as a vital source of carbohydrates and proteins for human nutrition. Despite its global importance, wheat production in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria, remains significantly below the global average due to various agronomic and environmental … Read more

Substitution effect of Noug seed cake (Guizotia abyssinica) with Korch /Eritrnia buruci/ leaf mealon growing Doyogena lambs fed on desho (Pennisetum glaucifolium) grass hay as basal diet

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Introduction Despite possessing one of the large livestock populations in Africa- including 66.261 million cattle, 38.013 million sheep, 45.716 million goats and millions of other animals [1]-Ethiopia faces chronically low livestock productivity. The primary constraint is a critical shortage in the quantity and quality of feed resources [2], [3]. This is exemplified by the heavy … Read more

The Effect of Intercropping Cotton and Cowpeas on Populations of African Bollworm and Whiteflies in Zimbabwean Cotton

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1:0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Cotton is an important major cash crop in Zimbabwe that is under serious threat from pests and diseases. Recent research has led to focus on ecological management of cotton pests through inter-crops. This practice has the ability to increase natural enemies while reducing pest population densities. About 15-20% … Read more

Environmental and Nutritional Benefits of Rooftop Gardening in Dhaka City for Promoting Sustainable Development Goals 2, 3, 11, 12, and 13

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INTRODUCTION Rapid urbanization in developing megacities like Dhaka has imposed severe environmental and nutritional strains on urban populations, largely due to declining green spaces, air pollution, food insecurity, and the degradation of local ecosystems. As concrete expansion continues to replace arable land, urban agriculture, particularly rooftop gardening (RTG), has gained attention as a promising strategy … Read more

The Control of Cotton White Mealybug Using Sanitary, Chemical and Biological Techniques in Zimbabwe

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Introduction The mealy bug is a major pest of cotton which boasts of over 2000 species and 290 genera. The destructive nature of this pest causes enormous quality and productivity decline, (1). Mealybugs are a significant threat to agricultural systems worldwide due to their polyphagous feeding nature, wide host range, quick reproduction, ability to induce … Read more

Influence of Two Seasons and Spacing on Yield Performance of Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties in Humid Tropics, Rivers State

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1.0 Introduction Maize is a repute crop that has a wide range of adaptability and was introduced into West Africa in the 10th century by the Portuguese and reached Nigeria in the 16th century [11]. Also, it was reported that Nigeria ranks second after South Africa in maize production [12]. The outlined zones for maize … Read more