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Modeling factors influencing production of Gum Arabic by households in Sheikan locality, North Kordofan State

O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. E. A. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin · I. E. Ibrahim +1 more

Gum Arabic is a resin of immense economic and industrial value in Sudan especially among rural smallholder producers whose income and livelihood is dependent on its production. Recently, production of this important resin has seen turbulen…

RUF-40110 2023 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2023

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• Socio-Economic role of Acacia Senegal Gardens to Small-Scale of Gum Arabic Producers in Ennuhud Locality, West Kordofan, Sudan

H. E. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin · M. Y. A. Elnour · M. El. S. Eltahir +2 more

The study was carried out during 2017 – 2018 in Ennuhud Locality, West Kordofan Sudan to assess socio economic profile and silvicultural practices of small-scale gum Arabic producers. Questionnaires were distributed randomly to 186 respond…

RUF-39701 2022 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2022

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Value Chain Analysis for Ziziphus spina - christi in Sheikan Locality, North Kordofan State, Sudan

O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. A. Abdelrhman · Ibrahim M. El-Mugheira · M. El. S. Eltahir +3 more

Fruit of Ziziphus spina christi (Nabag) plays an important role in the malnutrition prevention, fresh eaten or left to dry for later consumption. This study was conducted in Shiekan Locality, North Kordofan State, Sudan in 2019. The aim of…

RUF-39451 2021 CC BY 4.0 11 Dec 2021

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Climate Variability and Change Affect Crops Yield under Rainfed Conditions: A Case Study in Gedaref State, Sudan

El. M. Abdel-Rahman · M. Muna Elhag · L. A. Olaka · J. O. Onono +1 more

It is projected that, on average, annual temperature will increase between 2 ◦C to 6 ◦C under high emission scenarios by the end of the 21st century, with serious consequences in food and nutrition security, especially within semi-arid reg…

RUF-39428 2021 CC BY 4.0 24 Sep 2021

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Illegal harvesting threatens fruit production and seedling recruitment of Balanites aegyptiaca in Dinder Biosphere Reserve, Sudan

Patrick A. Ndakidemi · A. M. E. Hamed · E. M. I. Mohammed · A.C. Treydte

Illegal harvesting negatively affects the forest tree populations, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, but little is known how fruit production and seedling recruitment are impacted. We assessed recruitment parameters of Balanites aegyptia…

RUF-39374 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Aug 2021

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Anthropogenic Pressure on Tree Species Diversity, Composition, and Growth of Balanites aegyptiaca in Dinder Biosphere Reserve, Sudan

Patrick A. Ndakidemi · A. M. H. Elhag · E. M. I. Mohammed · A.C. Treydte

Anthropogenic disturbances, such as illegal harvesting and livestock browsing, often affect natural forests. However, the resulting tree species diversity, composition, and population structure have rarely been quantified. We assessed tree…

RUF-39372 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Aug 2021

Comparative study on organic fertilizer (Elkhaseeb) and inorganic fertilizers effects on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) growth, yield and nutrient content under greenhouse conditions

M. A. Eltayeb · M.M. Lubna · E.M. Rania

Organic fertilizers are derived mainly from animal matter, human excreta or crop residues, while chemical fertilizers are defined as any inorganic material of wholly or partially synthetic origin, that is added to the soil to sustain plant…

RUF-39350 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

Comparative study on organic fertilizer (Elkhaseeb) and inorganic fertilizers effects on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) growth, yield and nutrient content under greenhouse conditions

M. A. Eltayeb · M.M. Lubna · E.M. Rania

Organic fertilizers are derived mainly from animal matter, human excreta or crop residues, while chemical fertilizers are defined as any inorganic material of wholly or partially synthetic origin, that is added to the soil to sustain plant…

RUF-39166 2018 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2021

Contribution of non-wood forest products in income and livelihood of rural communities in the dry lands of Central Darfur State, Sudan

A. M. A Alnazeer · Y. A. R. Elamin · Mustafa Hasabelrasoul Fadlelmula

Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) have a considerable contribution to the livelihood systems and local economies of rural and urban societies. This study attempted to provide information on the contribution of NWFPs to the income of the rur…

RUF-38889 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020

Losses in gum Arabic from Acacia Senegal inflicted by the Tree Locust Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon (Orthoptera: Acrididae)

A. M. Abdalla · W. M. Haroon · M. Lecoq · J. M. Vassal

This study was conducted in North Kordofan, Sudan during the season 2013\2014. The study aimed at assessing losses in gum productivity of Acacia senegal (g/tree) inflicted by the tree locust Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon. Experiment…

RUF-38784 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020

Socio-economic impact of Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon outbreaks on local gum arabic producers in North Kordofan, Sudan

A. M. Abdalla · W. M. Haroon · M. Lecoq · M. H. Mohamed +1 more

The study was conducted in North Kordofan, Sudan during 2012/2013 season. The study aimed at assessing the socio-economic impacts of the tree locust, Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon on gum arabic producers. A key informant questionnai…

RUF-38779 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020