publications

Pentaclethra macrophylla (PM) is an indigenous leguminous and agroforestry tree whose seeds are used as spices in Nigeria. There is limited information about PM seedling growth vigour and nodulation ability in southeast Nigeria. This study was carried out to evaluate the response of early seedling growth vigour and root nodulation of PM to soil media […]

The urgent need to address the challenges militating against Agribusiness ventures & swift action to revamp the depleting livelihood conditions of rural farmers and SME’s in Nigeria and by extension Kogi State, was part of the Project Development Objectives (PDO’s) of APPEALS Project Kogi State towards enhancing rural Agricultural productivity, processing and improve rural livelihood […]

Natural herbicidal compound from Fusarium sp. FGCCW#16 cell free culture broth was used as a mycoherbicide product for the control of Parthenium hysterophorus a weed that causes considerable problem to the biodiversity, agriculture, economy, and health of livestock and human beings. Formulations containing distilled water or culture filtrate and different adjuvants (different oil like mineral […]

Pito is a sorghum-based beverage widely consumed in Nigeria and some parts of Africa, but the quality of the beverage has not been well documented. This study therefore investigated the effect of fortification on the quality of fermented pito. Different samples of pito were prepared; 100% sorghum (control), 75% sorghum + 15% cloves + 10% […]

Mungbean has tremendous genetic diversity worldwide. This genetic variation can be used for the genetic improvement of the crop towards developing high-yielding varieties. Therefore, the research aimed at assessing the growth, yield and proximate composition of nine mungbean genotypes (Umudike V1a, Umudike V2a, TVR 194, TVR 294, Iran mungbean, Umudike V1b, TVR 20, Umudike V2b, […]

This study modeled the relationships between aboveground carbon stock and tree densitometric parameters (diameter and height) as well as the species diversity in Abu-Gadaf Natural Forest Reserve, Sudan. Forty-six sample plots were systematically inventoried across the low and highland areas of the reserve, and tree diameter at breast height, total height, density, and regeneration trends […]

A total of 50 species of plants belonging to 35 families were collected from the research area Darangal Dir Lower. Details about their local names, descriptions of plants, and ethno-medicinal uses were also recorded. These medicinal plants are used for different types of diseases such as respiratory disease, colds, diabetes, kidney disease, fever, pain, hair […]

The study assessed the change in land use and land cover changes in HNWs. Parameters evaluated include; changes in land use land cover over a 40-year window (1979-2019). Data collection for. Changes in land cover/ land use were obtained for a period of 40 years from Satellite imageries of the study area were officially downloaded […]

Most Nigerian soils have low nitrogen status usually supplemented with nutrient sources, like chemical fertilizers. However, the problem with the usage of chemical fertilizer is that though enhances high crop yield, it can result in groundwater pollution, which is hazardous to human health. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of organic manure, […]

Variations in haematological and biochemical parameters of birds can be used to explain differences in the adaptability and response of different breeds to the local environment. The study aimed at determining the haematological and biochemical variation of Nigerian locally adapted (with different plumage colours) and exotic turkeys reared in tropical environments. A total of 200 […]