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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.vg67usbo

IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE VARIABILITY ON FARMING ACTIVITIES IN YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE

Headboy P*, Magaji. I A, Dauda H, Monday M

This study examined the impact of temperature variability on farming activities in Yola North Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State. Data for this study was obtained through the administrations of structured questionnaires to the sampled farmers (respondents) in the study area during the 2014 raining season with the aim of obtaining information on; the impact of temperature change on farmin...

May, 2016 pp. 116-128
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.7aec7jo3

GROWTH COMPONENTS, FORAGE AND SEED YIELD OF VELVET BEAN (Mucuna pruriens) AS AFFECTED BY PIG MANURE RATES AND IRRIGATION INTERVALS IN NIGERIAN SAVANNA

Hassan M R*, Abdu S.B, Amodu J T, Uchechukwu A V, Hasiya I, Adamu H Y, Musa A, Braimah Y, Sani I, Akpensuen T T, Ishiaku Y M, Bala A.G, Bello S.S

A study was conducted to determine the effects of graded levels of pig manure rates and irrigation frequency on growth components, forage and seed yield of Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens). The experimental design was a split plot fitted into a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), replicated three times. Treatments consisted of graded levels of pig manure application rates (0, 9 and 18 t / ha) an...

Nov, 2016 pp. 117-128
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2025.b0a9tjcq

ACCUMULATION OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS IN CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta) CULTIVATED AT VARIOUS SITES IRRIGATED WITH TEXTILE EFFLUENT

Isah, B.I.*, Ado, G.

This study evaluates heavy metal accumulation in cassava (Manihot esculenta) grown on the soils irrigated with textile effluent. Root samples were collected from effluent-affected and control fields. Samples were digested and analyzed via AAS/ICP-OES to quantify lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd),chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu). The results revealed that effluent-irrigated sites accumulated signific...

Nov, 2025 pp. 123-129
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2015.1p1e24ee

PERFORMANCE OF GROWER RABBITS FED GRADED LEVELS OF SUNDRIED BREADFRUIT (Artocarpus altilis) PEEL MEAL IN SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA

Ayoola M A*, Balogun K B, Ogunsipe M H, Oladepo A D

A total of thirty rabbits of mixed breeds and mixed sexes with an average initial weight of 0.8kg were used to evaluate the effect of varying inclusion levels of sundried breadfruit peel meal on growth performance, carcass attributes and economics of production of rabbits. The feeding trial which lasted for eight weeks was performed using the thirty rabbits which were divided into five experimenta...

Jul, 2015 pp. 123-130
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2015.4sdz6946

NUTRIENTS INTAKE AND DIGESTIBILITY OF COMMON AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BY-PRODUCTS BY WEST AFRICAN DWARF SHEEP IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA

Lamidi A A*, Aina ABJ

Nutrient intake and digestibility of common Agro-industrial by-products (Maize bran, MZB; Wheat offal WOF and Rice bran RCB) were evaluated with twelve West African Dwarf (WAD) rams of 18kg average body weight. The animals were randomly allocated to three experimental treatments consisting of sole MZB, WOF and RCB. Animals were housed in individual metabolism crates where the quantities of feed in...

Jul, 2015 pp. 123-130
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.sugjvmj6

INCIDENCES AND SEVERITY OF WEED SPECIES IN MAIZE/COWPEA INTERCROP AT SAMARU NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA OF NIGERIA

Shinggu C P*, Gani M

Experiments were conducted on maize/cowpea intercrop at the Research Farm of the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, (110 111 N 380 E) in the Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. Samples of weeds were collected to assess the occurrence and severity of noxious weeds and other broad leaved weeds. Eragrotis ciliaris, Eleusineindica and Rottboelliaco chinchinesis were wi...

Nov, 2016 pp. 129-134
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.uc6zii0j

EVALUATION OF RIVER WATER QUALITY FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSE IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Tsado P A*, Lawal B A, Igwe C A, Eze P C

Quality of water has meaning only with respect to its particular use. Therefore, we collected water samples from Barkin-Sale (9034’N, 6031’E) and Chanchaga (9041’N, 6038’E) rivers from Minna and Upper Landzun (9053’N, 6032’E) and Lower Landzun (9036’N, 25033’E) rivers from Bida, and all locations are in Niger State, Nigeria to ascertain its current quality status and suitability for irrigation pur...

May, 2016 pp. 129-138
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2025.ew83gwp0

Contributions of Baobab Tree (Adansonia digitata) in Hausa Cuisine and Folklore in Northern Nigeria

Usman Ibrahim*

Studies of culture especially by anthropologists and sociologists tend to concentrate on particular forms of culture, which provide detailed analysis of the contents of cultural artifacts, such as indigenous trees with their cultural and economic roles. This research work therefore, investigates the impacts of Baobab tree (English name), in the Hausa dish and folklore. The research focused only on...

Nov, 2025 pp. 130-142
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.6o1lgu06

PERFORMANCES OF PRO-VITAMIN A CASSAVA GENOTYPES TO WATER STRESS UNDER SCREEN HOUSE CONDITION IN UYO, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA

Ikeh A O*, Udoh E I, Udoituen I O

The study was carried out at University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to evaluate the performances of ten pro-vitamin A cassava genotypes under water stress condition. The experiment was 10 x 3 factorial laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD), replicated three times. Factor A were 10 pro-vitamin A cassava genotypes; TMS 01/1368, TMS 01/1412, TMS 01/1371, NR 07/0246, NR 07/0240, NR 07/0145...

Nov, 2016 pp. 135-143
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.mvjxq7dp

GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIETS SUPPLEMENTED WITH BLENDS OF ORGANIC ACIDS

Idachaba C U*, Duru S, Omage JJ, Onimisi P A, Abdullahi I, Badmus K A

Performance of broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with blends of organic acids was investigated. Three hundred broiler chickens were assigned to five treatment groups, each replicated three times with twenty birds per replicate in a completely randomized design. The chickens in the control treatment were fed the basal diet while all other treatments were fed acidified diets. Four blends of or...

May, 2016 pp. 139-148