Vol 17, No1 (2014)

Table of Contents

Effects of Small Scale Farmers Farming Practices on Land Degradation in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State – Implication for Extension.   DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT

S. O.  1Ebewore ; F.  N. 2 Emuh and E. 1Obiebi.

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Allocative Efficiency Analysis in Market Age of Broiler Production in Imo State, Nigeria.

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G.C. Onubougo1, S.A.N.D Chidebelu2 and E.C. Eboh2 1580
   

Profitability of Okra Production and Marketing in Imo State   

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1N. C. Ehirim, 2E. E. Osuji, 2I. O. Obasi, , 1I. I. Ukoha, 1I. A. Maduike, 1R.D. Ejike and 3M.N. Oguegbuchulam

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Microbial Population and Composition in Soils Irrigated with Municipal Waste Water Under Peri – Urban Agriculture in Minna, Southern Guinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria.

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*Uzoma, A.O., Jimoh, S.O., Bala, A., Adeboye, M.K.A, Afolabi, S. G. and Osunde, A.O.
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Microbial Population Dynamics Along a Toposequence in the Southern Guinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria

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Uzoma, A.O., Bala, A., Ajiboye, R. O., Afolabi, S. G., Adekanmbi, A. A and Osunde, A. O 1603
   

Analysis of Contributions of Women Cooperative Societies to Agricultural Development in Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria

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Nwosu, I.E;* Okon, D.P.** and Onuoha, O.B*** 1613
   

Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaned rabbits fed diets supplemented with varying levels of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

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Shehu1, B.M., Ayo2, J.O., Ayanwale3, B.A., Jiya3, E.Z and Tsado3, D.N. 1619
   
Effect of Climate Change on Cassava Farmers’ Output in Cross River State, Nigeria   DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT
Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nwosu, I. E   1628
   

Evaluation of Sun-Dried Cassava Fufu Meal as a Source of Dietary Energy for Finisher Broilers

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P.C. Okere, E.B. Etuk, H. O. Obikaonu, V. M. O. Okoro and A.B.I. Udedibie*

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Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Finisher Broilers Fed Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaf Meal

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1H. O. Obikaonu, 2V. M, Mmeremikwu, 1V.U., Odoemena,1 I.C. Okoliand 1A.B.I Udedibie  1641
   

Determination of the Quality Status of Otamiri River in Owerri, Imo State for Domestic and Agricultural Uses

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Emeka-Chris Cordelia C., Nwaimo Jonathan E. 1648
   

Flood Control in Owerri Metropolis Recent Progress and Problems

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Emeka-Chris Cordelia C., Nwaimo Jonathan E. 1651
   

Environmental Impact Assessment of the Dredging of River Nworie in Owerri and it’s Environ.

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Nwaimo Jonathan E 1654
   

Determination of the Water Intake Characteristic of the Three Major Soils in Imo State

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Nwaimo Jonathan E. 1656
   

Study and Design of Flood Control Structures for a market flood site in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria

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Nwaimo Jonathan E. 1659
   

Evaluation of Phytochemical and Nutritional Composition of Ginger Rhizome Powder

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I.P. Ogbuewu*1, P.D. Jiwuba2, C.T. Ezeokeke1, M.C. Uchegbu1, I.C. Okoli1 and M.U. Iloeje1 1663
   

Comparative Analysis of Adoption of Aquaculture  Technologies by Fish Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

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1Njoku, J.I,   2Okoli, V.B.N and 3Ekweanya, M.N 1671
   

The effect of liquid organic fertilizer on some growth parameters and yield of Cucumis sativa L in North Agro-ecological zone of Delta State

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F. N. Emuh, E. C. Enujeke and Chuks Igboji 1679
   

Exploration, Collection, Processing and Characterization of Three Monodora myristica Accessions in Southeastern Nigeria.

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1Peter-Onoh, C.A, 1Obiefuna, J.C., Ofor, M.O., 1Ibeawuchi, I.I., 1Ngwuta, A.A., 1Onoh, P.A  and Nze E. 1687
   

Effect of Priming andScarification Techniques on Seed Germination of Red Maeso  (Maesobotrya  barteri) (Bush cherry) in the Nursery

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Peter-Onoh, C.A., Obiefuna, J.C., Ngwuta, A.A., Ibeawuchi, I.I., Onoh, P.A , Ofor, M.O, Chigbundu, N. I  and Emma-Okafor, L.C  1692
   

Effects  of Agricultural Credit on Farmers’ Output in Isiala  Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria

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Obasi I. O and Onyebuchi, M. A 1697
   

Factors Influencing the Income of Cooperative and Non Cooperative Gari Marketers in  Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

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Obasi I. O and Ogbonnaya, H .I.    1702
   

Income Distribution among Rural Farmers in Imo State, South East, Nigeria.

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*S.U.O. Onyeagocha, N.C. Ehirim, O.C. Korie, C.A. Emenyeonu, N.G.Benchendo, F.O. Nwosu, S.C. Onyemauwa, I.I. Osugiri, A. Henri-Ukoha, and I.U. Nwaiwu 1707
   

Standardisation of a Socio-economic Status Scale for Heads of Rural Arable Farm Families in the North Agricultural Zone of Delta State, Nigeria

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B. O. Ovwigho 1717
   

Efficacy of Two Plant Extracts in inhibiting corrosion of mild steel under different media.

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1Ehujuo S. U.,C.U.Ajuwa2 and P.N.Atamuo2 1726