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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2015.xbgxewj1

GROWTH AND YIELD OF GREEN BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) VARIETIES AS INFLUENCED BY NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER RATES

Dauda S N*, Ndor E, Dikwahal H D

The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer rates on growth parameters and yield of green bean varieties at Kadawa irrigation research station of the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. The treatments consisted of three varieties of green bean (Ex Brown, Dangora and Yar-Helina), four levels of nitrogen (0, 20, 4...

Jul, 2015 pp. 44-56
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2025.h8o3x01x

ASSESSMENT OF SOIL QUALITY AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIALS OF RE-VEGETATED COAL MINE SPOIL AT MAIGANGA, AKKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

Salem, A.*, Saleh, U., Sani, I. A., Ekawa, M.

Soil quality and carbon sequestration potential are critical components of sustainable agricultural management that are increasingly being considered in policy decisions related to food security, environmental management, and climate change mitigation. This study aimed to evaluate the soil quality and carbon sequestration potential of revegetated coal mine spoil at Maiganga, Akko Local Government ...

Nov, 2025 pp. 49-66
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.vkn758va

IMPACT OF THE NATIONAL FADAMA III PROJECT ON FARMERS’ INCOME IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Ibrahim H Y*, Benjamin A

This study was conducted to determine the impact of the Fadama III project on the income of its beneficiaries after three years of implementation using a sample of 232 households. The data was analyzed using the Heckman’s difference-in-difference methodology. The result shows that impact of Fadama III on crop productivity was remarkable. The target of 20% increase in productivity was attained by a...

Nov, 2016 pp. 50-60
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.1vb7gfi0

ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN INVOLVEMENT IN RICE PROCESSING ACTIVITIES IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Oladipo F.O*, Bello O.G, Daudu A.K, Aliyu A.S

The study assessed the women involvement in rice processing activities in Jigawa State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to get information froma total of 120 respondents through a well structured questionnaire using interview schedule approach. The study revealed that majority (74.2%) were between 31-50 years, (66.7%) were married with average monthly income of N5500.00 (62.5%). ...

May, 2016 pp. 50-61
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2015.caf8xk8e

YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF GREEN BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) VARIETIES RESPONSE TO NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS RATE

Dauda S N*, Amans E B, Mani H, Yahaya R A

Yield and yield components of green bean varieties response to nitrogen and phosphorus research was carried out at Kadawa irrigation research station of the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria during the 2009/2010, 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 dry season. The treatment consisted of three varieties of green bean (Ex-Brown, Dangora and Yar-Helina), four levels of n...

Jul, 2015 pp. 57-68
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.n8pr2rfn

ASSESSMENT OF THE FOOD SECURITY IMPACT OF KAMPE IRRIGATION DAM AMONG FARM HOUSEHOLDS IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Opeyemi G*, Babatunde R O, Oladipo F.O, Adenuga A H

Food insecurity is an overriding problem of most developing countries like Nigeria. For the Millennium Development Goal of halving the proportion of hungry people by 2015 to be achieved, a projection of 22 million people must achieve food security every year. In consonance of the above, empirical evidence pertinent to food security policy formulation and implementation is required. Data used for t...

Nov, 2016 pp. 61-71
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.hc71fwcd

EFFECT OF IRRIGATION VOLUME, FREQUENCY AND NATRON (KANWA) ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ROUND-LEAF CASSIA (Chamaecrista rotundifolia Cv. Wynn) IN NIGERIAN SAVANNA

Bala A.G*, Hassan M R, Tanko R. J, Abdu S.B, Bello S.S, Ibrahim U. B, Ishiaku Y M, Ibrahim H, Hassan A.H, Abubabakr, S.A, Shuaibu A S, Ahmed S A, Abdullahi U

A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of varying levels of irrigation volume, irrigation frequency and Natron (Kanwa) on chemical composition of Chamaecrista rotundifolia forage. The experiment was laid out in a split plot with 3×2×2 factorial arrangement, with three replications. Results indicated that the crude protein, ether extract and ash increased (P

May, 2016 pp. 62-67
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2026.6uvmtlgc

ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF (OCCURRENCE OF CHLORPYRIFOS) ON Clarias gariepinus IN KOMADUGU YOBE RIVER, NIGERIA.

Sabo Mohammed*, Musa Haruna Musa, Hamza Bukar Gasma

This study assessed the occurrence and spatial variation of Chlorpyrifos contamination in water and Clarias gariepinus along three sampling locations (Usur, Mashayar-Bade, and Zango) of Komadugu Yobe River in Gashua. The research was prompted by the increasing agricultural runoff in the region and growing concerns over declining fish stocks and public health risks. Water and fish samples were anal...

Oct, 2026 pp. 65-74
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2025.fvct0j79

EFFECTS OF TENDING TECHNIQUES ON QUANTITATIVE STRUCTURES OF ACACIA SAYEL (WHITE THORN) IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY GASHUA, YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Ali B*, Alao J.S., Aminu S A, Adamu Abdullahi Musa, Umar Lawan Alhaji

The application of different silvicultural practices in natural forests and plantations in Northern region of Nigeria remains low due to low provision of forest extension and education services, inadequate funding of forest-related services, inadequate qualified foresters, and poor remuneration of staff among others that led to low awareness and practicing of different tending techniques, which in...

Nov, 2025 pp. 67-78
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.copiqlck

POTENTIAL OF LEAF POWDERS OF NEEM (AZADIRACHTAINDICA A. JUSS) AND MORINGA (MORINGAOLEIFERA LAM) IN REDUCING INFESTATION OF CALLOSOBRUCHUS MACULATUS (COLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE) ON STORED COWPEA

Robert O U*, Blessing A A

A laboratory investigation was carried out in the Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin to determine the effectiveness of Moringa oleifera and Azadirachta indica leaf powder in reducing oviposition, adult emergence and eliciting mortality on adult cowpea beetle Callosobruchus maculatus in stored cowpea. The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized De...

May, 2016 pp. 68-77