Journal articles Open Access Non-timber forest products and their contribution to households income around Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria Judith Syombua Mbau · A. Suleiman · M.S. Suleiman · V.O. Wasonga +1 more In the recent decades, there has been growing interest in the contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to livelihoods, development, and poverty alleviation among the rural populace. This has been prompted by the fact that communi… RUF-37276 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Spatial and temporal analysis of forest cover change in Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria Judith Syombua Mbau · M.S. Suleiman · V.O. Wasonga · A. Yazan Elhadi Multi-temporal land-use and land-cover data provides a historical vehicle for determining and evaluating long-term trends in bio-physical landscapes. Land-use and land-cover assessment and mapping is one of the most useful applications of … RUF-37259 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Nov 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Assessment of profitability and efficiency of cassava production among government and non-government assisted farmers association in Osun State, Nigeria S. Bamire Adebayo · Remi Adeyemo · Ogunleye, S. Ayodeji · A.D. Kehinde This study compared profitability and efficiency of cassava production among government and nongovernment assisted farmers association in Osun State, Nigeria. Data were collected using a multistage sampling procedure and analyzed with the … RUF-37194 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Recruitment pattern and abundance of the black tiger shrimp in Andoni River System, Niger Delta region of Nigeria A. Francis · G. W. Komi The investigation on the recruitment pattern and catch per unit effort of the black tiger shrimp(Penaeus monodon) was conducted over the period of twelve months in Andoni River System, Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Total weight, length of… RUF-37080 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Infestation and damage to cured fish by hide beetle E.S. Erondu · U. Zakka A study was carried out to determine the relative rate of infestation of Dermestes maculatus on two different cured fish species, Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus under laboratory conditions. All the treatments had three repli… RUF-36389 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Plant parasitic nematodes associated with cassava in the west senatorial district of Rivers State, Nigeria Idier-Ipelm Brown · A A. Tanimola · E.C. Wokoma Nigeria, though not listed among the five highest yield per hectare producers of cassava is the world’s largest producer of the crop while Thailand is the largest exporting country of dried cassava. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are sev… RUF-36335 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Characterisation and capability classification of soils on a coastal plain sand parent material in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria D.O. Asawalam · B.O. Nuga · V.E. Osodeke Systematic identification and inventory of soil resource, their qualities and proper assessment for sustainable use is a major criterion towards addressing the issue of food security in Nigeria. The objective of this study was to character… RUF-36235 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing undergraduates competitiveness in agribusiness to strengthen University-Agribusiness Industry linkage O.M. Adesope · C.N.P. Hjortsoe · K. Manjur · P.M. Mashenga +2 more This study aimed at enhancing undergraduates’ competitiveness in agribusiness to strengthen university- agribusiness industry linkage in Nigeria. The study was conducted at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Participatory method was… RUF-36185 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Making of an Entrepreneur University through University-Industry partnership: Institute of Petroleum Studies, Uniport - Nigeria a case study B.W. Abbey · J.A. Ajienka · J.O. Akaranta The World Bank in 2013 established an Africa Centre of Excellence in Oil Field Chemicals Research (CEFOR) at University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to address regional development challenges in the oil and gas industry. The Centre is well p… RUF-36068 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access University of Port Harcourt linkage with agricultural organizations in Nigeria: The journey so far O.M. Adesope · E.S. Erondu · N.E.S. Lale · E.C. Wokoma The Faculty of Agriculture in the University of Port Harcourt was established to provide broad based training of undergraduates in various areas of agriculture: crops, poultry, livestock, fisheries, wildlife, forestry, agricultural economi… RUF-36062 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Soil survey information for sustainable agriculture in Ikwuano local Government area Abia State South East Nigeria G.E. Akinbola · B.O. Nuga A semi-detailed soil survey of the land of Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State South East Nigeria was undertaken. The soils were sampled with the aid of soil auger to identify major soil types and their morphological properties (e.g. … RUF-34655 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing pesticide use among cocoa farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria Akeem Abiade. Tijani Cocoa production in Nigeria is constrained by insect pests and diseases. The brown cocoa mirid (Sahlbergella singularis), the swollen shoot virus transmitted by mealy bugs and the black pod disease (Phytophthora palmivora and P. megakarya)… RUF-34393 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The giant tiger prawn for sustainable livelihoods of fishers in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria A. I. Hart · P. Isubikalu · G. W. Komi The Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon) is the largest marine shrimp that has lived in the Niger Delta coastal waters since 1999. Its marketability and high income as compared to the indigenous shrimp species has attracted a growing number… RUF-34248 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Teaching report writing in crop science to undergraduate agriculture students in a Nigerian University R.O. Akinwale · M.A.B. Fakorede · A. Oluwaranti In response to the urgent need for acquisition of technical writing skill by students, the Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria introduced a onesemester course on Report Writing in Crop Science (coded CPP 40… RUF-34228 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Cost-sharing of agricultural extension service: What patterns are most effective in Nigeria? N. Ozor With recent changes in the financing and delivery of agricultural extension service worldwide due to inability of some governments to cope with varied needs of clients, most reforms initiated tend towards a pluralistic approach and financi… RUF-34198 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of the non-timber forest resources conservation of the Falgore Game Reserve Kano, Nigeria G. Kironchi · A. Suleiman · M.S. Suleiman This study is designed to assess the determinants of non-timber forest resources conservation of the Falgore Game Reserve (FGR) Kano, Nigeria. Specifically the study seeks to determine the spatial temporal quantity of non-timber forest res… RUF-33945 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Gynotypic performance of ten cowpea varieties for optimum productivity E. A. Akinrinde · B. T. Morufu · O. D. Ojo In Nigeria, cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) are grown mainly for home use and are processed into many products including boiled, baked or roasted beans among others for national food security. Growing cowpea could be very cumbersome fo… RUF-33812 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The Vitamin and Mineral contents of “Okpa” Prepared with Fluted Pumpkin and Scent Leaves M.O. Chukwu · G.A. Obi-Adumanya The bambara nut flour is often processed into “Okpa” by the inhabitants of the eastern part of Nigeria. In this study, the vitamin and mineral contents of “Okpa” prepared with fluted pumpkin and scent leaves were determined. The result sho… RUF-33063 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Proximate Analysis and Sensory Evaluation of “Okpa” Prepared with Fluted Pumpkin and Scent Leaves O.C.U. Adumanya · P.C. Nwachukwu · G.A. Obi-Adumanya “Okpa” is a well cherished food, especially among the inhabitants of the eastern part of Nigeria. It is prepared using flour from bambara nut. The proximate analysis and sensory evaluation of the “Okpa” prepared with vegetables fluted pump… RUF-33057 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Nature of Land Resource Ownership and Perceptions on its Management among Farming Families of South East Nigeria W. Doppler · O. Olajide Adeola Land has a cultural value in Nigeria in that its ownership cements the relationship of the owner with the community. But more importantly, land resource is critical to the livelihood of rural farmers because they depend on it for income an… RUF-31625 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic Diversity of Honey Producing Plants under Changing Climate in Southern Nigeria: Need for Conservation to Improve Food Security and Livelihood Option C.V. Nnamani · A.N. Uguru This study was conducted at Southern Nigeria from 2010 to 2011 periods of honey producing seasons. Five honey samples from three states in Southern Nigeria were evaluated palynologically after acetolysis to determine their pollen spectrum.… RUF-31551 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2013
