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

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

Enhancing Intercropping Research and Practices in Modern Agricultural Landscapes

Introduction Intercropping, a traditional farming practice dating back centuries, involves the simultaneous cultivation of multiple crops within the same field space. Unlike monoculture systems, which rely on single crop species, intercropping harnesses the complementarity and synergies among different plant species to optimize resource utilization, suppress pests and diseases, and enhance soil health [1]. Despite its … Read more