Yield components

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

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

Effect of Planting Dates on The Yield and Yield Components of Cowpea in The Guinea Savannah Agroecology of Nigeria

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Introduction The effect of climate change on cropping season and overall plant productivity cannot be over-emphasized. In general, change in climatic conditions has led to significantly modification of cropping seasons in different regions and the effect of this change is variation in the performance of crop species grown in diverse agro-ecologies [1]. The shift in … Read more