Volume 3, Issue 1 (November)

Articles in this Issue

11 articles
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Research Article

THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TWO OKRA VARIETIES AS INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT LEVELS OF POULTRY MANURE

Gashua, A. G*, Bello T. T, Omobonike, A. R., Mohammed, S., Gwayo, H. D.

The reliance on the use of organic fertilizers (OFs) to boost yields and quality of crops is on the increase all over the world. This guarantees not only food security, but also the production of heathy food especially where promising cultivars are used. Therefore, this field study was conducted during 2024 raining season at Federal University Gashua, Nigeria, to investigate the effect of differen...

Nov, 2025 pp. 1-12
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Research Article

EFFECTS OF FISH MEAL REPLACEMENT BY MAGGOT MEAL IN DIETS OF CLARIAS GARIEPINUS FINGERLING (BURCHELL, 1822)

Ogo, P. M*, Musa A., M, Muhammed, Z. H.

The effects of fish meal replacement by maggot meal in diets of Clarias gariepinus fingerling fed different levels of maggot meal were investigated. Four (4) experimental diets were formulated to contain 0%, 25%, 50%, and 75% of maggot meal and were designated as T1 (0% inclusion), T2 (25% inclusion), T3 (50% inclusion) and T4 (75% inclusion) in a completely randomized design. Twelve (12) net hapa...

Nov, 2025 pp. 13-24
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Research Article

YUSUFARI OASIS AND SAND DUNES ARE POTENTIAL RESOURCE FOR NATURE-BASE ECOTOURISM SITE IN YOBE STATE, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA

Adam, L. I.*, Modu, M. B, Agbo, E. B, Aminu, M. S., Zakariya M.N, Mohammed, A.

Yusufari called Tulo Tulo Oasis in Yobe State, North-East Nigeria, is a notable tourist destination, often referred to as the desert land of hope and best referred to as mini-Dubai. This breathtaking oasis and dunes combine natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and exciting, unique activities. This study sought to investigate the potential of the oasis in combination with dunes to draw the int...

Nov, 2025 pp. 25-37
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Research Article

Effect of Dye and Drainage Waste Water on Growth of Some Amaranthus Species in Gashua, Yobe State.

Tijjani Abubakar*, Luka Appolos

The textile industry plays a significant role in the economic development of African countries, including Nigeria. With its major contribution to the source of employment, foreign exchange earnings, and industrial output, hence considered a crucial component of the national economy. However, the growth of the textile industry has been accompanied by environmental challenges, precisely the manageme...

Nov, 2025 pp. 38-48
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Research Article

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

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, Musa A A, Umar Lawan, A

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

EMPIRICAL MODELS ASSOCIATED WITH GULLY DEVELOPMENT AND PREDICTOR VARIABLES INFLUENCING LITHOSOL SOIL IN GIREI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Gundiri J.W.*, Buji I. B., Kwari S. J., Akwoga J. A, Joshua B.N.

A 2-year field study was carried out in Girei to evaluate the relationship between dependent variables (volume, Area and Mass of soil loss) and independent variables (watershed characteristics and related soil hydro-physical properties) by developing a regression model. This prediction model revealed how predictors impacted gully erosion development in 41 different gully locations. The results of ...

Nov, 2025 pp. 79-103
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Research Article

Profitability Analysis of Millet Production in Katagum LocalGovernment of Bauchi State

Abba, K.Z.*, Umar, S.M., Auwalu, Umar

The study examined the profitability analysis of millet production in Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Data were obtained with the aid of structured questionnaires administered to eighty millet farmers in the study area and analyzed using descriptive statistics, farm budgeting technique and multiple regression models. The result of farm budgeting showed that the total revenue (TR), G...

Nov, 2025 pp. 104-109
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Research Article

Hydrolysate Yield, Surface Hydrophobicity and Amino acid Properties of Desert Date (B.aegyptiaca Del) Protein Hydrolysates

Ogori, A. F*, Jackson, V., Girgih, T. A.

Desert date, called B.aegyptiaca Del commonly wild in desert regions of the world. The seed was processed into Aduwa Protein Concentrate (APC) and afterward hydrolyzed using two combined endogenous Pepsin-Pancreatin (PP) proteases and two different exogenous proteases (Alcalase and flavourzyme) to respective hydrolysates and analyzed using standard methods. The result of the analysis revealed that...

Nov, 2025 pp. 110-122
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Research Article

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

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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