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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)
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Volume 12, Issue 2, 2024

13 articles

Research Article

Physiological and Antioxidative Responses of Feedlot Bulls Fattened During the Hot Period of Dry Season in Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abbaya, H. Y., Richard, G., Augustine, C., Babale, D. M., Millam, J. J., Lumbonyi, I. A., Malgwi, I. H.

Feedlot bull fattening is one of the most profitable livestock business particularly in Mubi because of the presence of the International cattle marke...

Abstract PDF pp. 1-9

Sibling Cannibalism of African Catfish Clarias Gariepinus (burchell, 1822) Fingerlings Cultured Under Different Photoperiod Conditions

Apollos T. G, Edward A.

Study was carried out to investigate sibling cannibalism in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings reared under different photoperiods. Expe...

Abstract PDF pp. 10-15

Assessment of Heavy Metals in Water, Fish (clarias Gariepinus) and Sediments of Kiri Reservoir, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Edward, A., Duwal, S.D.

Study was carried out to investigate sibling cannibalism in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings reared under different photoperiods. Expe...

Abstract PDF pp. 16-21

Evaluation of the Basic Science Curriculum at Basic Education in the North East, Nigeria

Kamkwis, Markus Zira, Felix Nupam Nzonzo, Kamkwis, Rhoda Markus, Kabiru, Usman, Audu, Jibril Mallam

The study evaluates the Basic Science Curriculum at Basic Education within the North East, Nigeria. It posed two research questions and two hypotheses...

Abstract PDF pp. 22-30

Effects of Variety and Plant Growth Regulators on the Growth and Yield of Some Maize (zea Mays L.) Varieties in Yola Adamawa State Nigeria

Kwambowa, P. G, Babayola, M.

This study examines the effects of variety and plant growth regulators on the growth of some maize varieties in Yola with the aim of proffering vital ...

Abstract PDF pp. 31-46

Comparative Incidences of Gastrointestinal Parasite in Clarias Gariepinus and Oreochromis Niloticus, From Biu Dam, Borno State, Nigeria

Baban Tanko F.S., Zira, J.D., Isa, K.M., Muhammad, H.U., Binta, B.I.

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasite of Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticus were carried at Biu Dam. Samples were collected for the period...

Abstract PDF pp. 47-54

Influence of Plant Growth Regulators on the Performance of Vegetable Amaranth (amaranthus Caudatus L.) in Mubi, Northern Guinea Savannah, Adamawa State Nigeria

Njobdi, M., Babayola, M.

Low crop productivity is a general problem facing most farming systems in Nigeria and due to the increase in demand in urban areas where people are no...

Abstract PDF pp. 55-60

Length-weight Relationship and Condition Factors of the African Silver Catfish (chrysichthys Nigrodigitatus) From Freshwater and Brackish Water in Nigeria

Duwal, S. D., Edward, A.

Length-Weight Relationships (LWR) and condition factors K have been used as management tools to determine fish stock and its wellbeing for sustainabil...

Abstract PDF pp. 61-68

Assessment of the Level of Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetables in Irrigation Farming Sites in Newbussa and Its Environment, Niger State, Nigeria

Olaifa, O.P., Akande, O.A., Yusuf, I.O., Zubairu, M.A., Iluyemi, C.A., Meduna, P.N.

Heavy metal contamination of vegetables is a great public health concern. Hence this study investigates concentration of heavy metals in leafy vegetab...

Abstract PDF pp. 69-76

Efficacy of Some Selected Plant Products on the Storability Control of Cowpea Bruchid (callosobruchus Maculatus L. Walp) in North Eastern Nigeria

Madugu, A. J., Clement, A., Ahmed, Oaya, C. S.

This study was aimed at controlling cowpea bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus L. Walp) in storage using selected plant products, specifically, the best...

Abstract PDF pp. 77-84

Climate Change Adaptation: an Examination of the Effectiveness of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Among Rural Farmers in Akpanya Community, Kogi State, Nigeria

Audu Liberty Oseni

Our disregard for the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) contributes largely to the failure of state and nonstate actors’ intervention targeting cli...

Abstract PDF pp. 85-90

Impact of Aggregate Stability on Plant Available Moisture Content in Bauchi State

Ekle, A.E., Babaji, G.A., Hassan, A.M., Voncir, N., Abdusalam, R.A., Katkuk, A., E., Stephen, B., Yusuf, Z.E.

Soil quality, aggregate stability, plant available moisture content and pore structure of any land can be influenced by management practices but the m...

Abstract PDF pp. 91-98

Efficacy of Nanoparticles and Silver Nitrate in the Control of Fusarium Wilt of Tomato (solanum Lycopersicum L.)

Iluyemi, A.C., Afolabi, C. G., Idehen, E.O., Popoola, A. R., Akande, O.A., Olaifa, O.P.

This study assesses the efficacy of nanoparticles and silver nitrate in the control of Fusarium wilt of tomato. The field experiment was a 2 × 2 × 5...

Abstract PDF pp. 99-105