Vol. 54 No. 1 (2023) | Nigeria Agricultural Journal

Published: 2023-08-10

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemics Lockdown on Catﬁsh Production of Urban Farming Households in Southwest Nigeria

I. O. Ogunwande

1-10

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Effects of Financial Inclusion on Ownership of Productive Assets among Cassava Processors in Oyo State, Nigeria

S. B. Ibrahim, R. O. Aminu, A. O. Arowolo, A. M. Oyedele

11-19

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Comparative Analysis of the Performance and Yield of Five Varieties of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Under Umudike Condition in Abia State

C. O. Ohiaeri, A. U. Akor

20-27

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Blood profile and Internal Organ Dynamics of Mature Nigerian Indigenous Cocks administered Exogenous Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone (Menotropin)

W. Amaduruonye , C. N. Odukwe, P. B. Macartan, O. C. Nwanna, U. Herbert

28-34

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Crown-Width Models for Parkia biglobosa Plantation in Wasangare, Oyo State

P.O. Ige

35-41

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Inﬂuence of Cassava and Turmeric Intercropping System on Phytosociology of Predominant Weeds in Calabar

O. C. Umunnakwe, F. A. Nwagwu, T. O. Ojikpong, E. A. Awelewa, B. O. Ebri

42-48

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Larval Abundance and Level of Infestation of Fall Armyworms, Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith on Maize in Edo State, Nigeria

M. E. Omoregie, , D. A. Enobakhare, K. E. Law-Ogbomo, A. O. Omoregie

49-54

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Assessment of Heavy Metals in Water, Fish, and Sediment of River Benue, Benue State, Nigeria

O. C. Egesi, O. Alum-Udensi, P. C. Ogbonna, N. N. Ugor

55-67

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Haematology and Serum Biochemical Changes associated with the Consumption of Jatropha tanjorensis Leaf in Broilers

W. Amaduruonye , C. N. Odukwe, P. B. Macartan, N. B. Molokwu

68-73

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Quality Assessment of Pesticide-Contaminated Area in Umudike Environment, Abia State, Nigeria

P. C. Ogbonna, O. C. Egesi, S. O. Umezuruike, C. R. Anele

74-82

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Assessment of the Proximate, Minerals, Vitamins, and Antinutrient Content of Fufu Flour made from Cassava and Cabbage

N. M. Enyinna, A. S. Ahemen, M. Ofoeze

83-92

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Effect of Some Growing Media on Fresh and Dry Matter Accumulation of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale. L) Seedlings Raised in the Nursery

C. E. Ogbeide, O. Aremu-Dele

93-98

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Analysis of Proﬁtability and Socioeconomic Factors in Marketing of African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno State, Nigeria

H. Danladi, I. M. Waziri, I. N. Ghamba, S. M. Kauji

99-105

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Effect of Ginger (Zingiber ofﬁcinale) Rhizome Powder on Libido, Relative Organ Weight, Semen Quality and Histological changes in the Testes of Rabbit Bucks

J. C. Ezike, M. U, Chima, D. N. Anugwo, J. Ezea, E. U. Ewa

106-112

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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Tomatoes and Scotch Bonnet Losses among Farmers and Marketers in Southwest Nigeria

F. F. Ilesanmi, O. S. Ilesanmi, A. A. Afolabi, K. M. Ogungbemi, E. Asemadahun, P. I. Olaleye-Oriowo, B. Balogun

113-119

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Effects of Price Speculation on Consumers' Purchase Behaviour of Agricultural Products in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

N. E, Odoh, S. U. Nwibo, P. A. Okorie

120-126

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Proﬁtability of Cashew Nut Processing and Marketing in Enugu State, Nigeria

D. C. Nmeregini, I. A. Ubokudom, J. Chukwu, R. C. Onyekwelu, O. E. Eze

127-132

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Assessment of Returns to Forest Charcoal Production and Trade in Oyo State, Nigeria

O. A. Fasoro, O. I. Ajewole

133-140

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Assessing Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Coping Strategies among Arable Crop Farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria

R. O. Aminu, F. A. Kilani, S. B. Ibrahim, S. O. Afolayan, I. A. Ayinde

141-148

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Level of Awareness of Silkworm Rearing among Farmers in Ido Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

A. R. Falana, A. F. Aderounmu, A. E. Ayandokun, F. B. Adesokan, M. O. Majolagbe, F. T. Adelusi, O. O. Oke, F. Ojo-Fakuade

149-155

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Ethno-Botanical Survey of Medicinal Plants used in Traditional Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction in Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

O. C. Ariyo

156-172

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Comparative Studies of Two Botanical Oils and a Synthetic Insecticide on Bamboo Powder Post Beetle Dinoderus minutus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)

J. A. George-Onaho, O. T. Alamu, A. E. Ayandokun, I. S. Agboola, J. A. Ete

173-177

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Fertility Indicators and Selected Micronutrient Contents of Floodplain Soils Under three Land Use Types in Ohaji-Egbema, Southeastern Nigeria

C. M. Ahukaemere, S. N. Obasi, C. C. Obasi, J. E. Awah, V. C. Owuala

178-187

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Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Breakfast Meals Produced from Germinated Rice (Oryza sativa) and Pigeon Pea Flour Blends (Cajanus cajan)

V. C. Ezeocha, J. O. Nnanna, C. M. Ajah

188-197

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Implication of Processing and Handling Methods to the Microbial Quality of Stored Fried Atlantic Cod

J. A. Daramola, M. Y. Sodamola, A. M. Muhammad, T. O. Oladosu

198-203

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Proﬁtability Analysis of Crayﬁsh Marketing in South-South, Nigeria

S. E. Esheya

204-208

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Properties of African Breadfruit (Treculia africana) Oil Extracted Using Petroleum Ether and N-Hexane in Two Extraction Times

K. S. Abasiekong, S. C. Onyeiwe, C. A. Madube

209-213

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Assessment of Gender Roles in Cocoa Production Activities in Abia State, Nigeria

O. A. Maduka, L. O. Obinna, A. G. Maduka

214-219

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Antimicrobial Activities of Indigenous Botanicals in the Control of Bacterial Soft Rot of Sweet Potato in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

M. C. Ibeh, P. G. Uzoma, J. C. Agu

220-225

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Social Capital Dimension and Demand for Microcredit among Rural Farm Households in Kwara State, Nigeria

S. O. Oladeji, M. K. Lawal, C. P. Adekunle, E. T. Tolorunju, A. S. Coster

226-232

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Labour Input Productivity among Cassava Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria

O. A. Egbetokun, S. Ajijola, I. R. Babalola

233-237

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Socio-Economic Characteristics, Artisanal Methods and Constraints among Fishers in Lower River Niger, Kogi State Nigeria

J. B. Ogunremi, M. M. Onimisi, M. I. Oshimagye, H. I. Opaluwa

238-242

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Effect of Transaction Costs on Market Integration of Cowpea between Gombe and Abia, Imo and Enugu State, Nigeria

E. I. Offor

243-251

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Physicochemical Properties of Wheat-Cocoyam Composite Flour Enriched with Palm Weevils (Rhynchophorous phoenicis) and Sensory Qualities of Cakes Produced from the Composites

D. C. Arukwe, V. C. Ezeocha, C. K. Okolo

252-260

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Characterization and Evaluation of Hevea brasiliensis for Genetic Diversity Usin Juvenile Characters

J.N. Korieocha, C. N. P. Onyeabor, S. N. Anokwuru, E. J. Omozusi

261-267

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Effect of Cooperative Membership on Poverty Status of Smallholder Farmers in Yewa Division Ogun State, Nigeria

M. G. Ogunnaike, O. H. Osinowo, A. O. Idowu

268-274

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Growth Performance and Immunity Analysis of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles Fed with Moringa leaf, Ginger and Garlic Powder

E. A. Ukenye, I. Megbowon, O. R. Oguntade, C. I. Ayo-Olalusi, T. Mojekwu, B. Edah, B. A. Sokenu, J. B. Joseph, Y. B. Adeyemi, H. Jubrin, I. Chidume, N. C. Eze, R. O. Adeleke, C. Igwe

275-280

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Costs and Return Structure of Small-Scale Maize Farmers In Yewa Division, Ogun State, Nigeria

O. H. Osinowo, M. G. Ogunnaike, M. A. Osunmakinde

281-286

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Understanding Farm Level Agricultural Innovations Adoption: Lessons Learned From Adoption of Biofortiﬁed Cassava in South West Nigeria

O. V. Ayodele

287-295

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Effects of the Functional Properties of Corn, Cassava and Potato Starches on the Physical, Sensory and Whey Separation Properties of Soy Yoghurt

O. E. Agwo, I. L. Princewill-Ogbonna, C. M. Adinnu, U. C. Igwillo

296-303

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Socio-Economic Importance of Edible Indigenous Trees in Some Selected Communities around Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria

D. A. Joshua, H. L. Mohammed, O. A. Akande, J. Zacchaeus, S. M. Ayeni

304-309

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Effects of Silver Nano-Particles on Nutritional Qualities, Sensory Attributes and Microbial Quality of Chicken

J. O. Onihunwa, O. P. Olaifa, J. A. Deji, H. L. Mohammed, O. A. Akande

310-314

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Training Needs of Farmers in Soil Erosion Control in Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Nigeria

I. A. Enwelu, H. C. Okeke

315-322

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Carcass Yield, Meat Quality, Sensory Evaluation and Input Use Efﬁciency of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Pleurotus tuber regium Treated Cassava Root Sievate Based Diets

P. C. Jiwuba, F. U. Okoye, L. C. Jiwuba, K. Ikwunze, R. C. Akazue, L. E. Okoye

323-329

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Larval of Abundance and Infestation of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) on Maize in Edo State, Nigeria

M. E. Omoregie, D. A. Enobakhare, K. E. Law-Ogbomo, A. O. Omoregie

330-335

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Potential of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae as Biological Management Agents of Phytolyma fusca (Hemiptera, Psylloidea)

V. M. Nwaokolo, S. G. Jonathan, J. A. Ugwu, E. I. Eziashi

336-341

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Yield and Nutrient Content of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Responses to N.P.K 15:15:15 Fertilizer Complemented with Different Sources of Ash

O. C. Olejeme, M. O. Nwaigwe, K. F. Eluagu, A. B. Diobi, J. Diken

342-345

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Performance of Maize Varieties as affected by Time of Topdressing Nitrogen Fertilizer Doses under Irrigation Scheduling

M. K. Ndagana, F. O. Takim, A. Saidu, P. Omonomo

346-351

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Comparative Economic Analysis of Irrigated and Rain-Fed Farming of Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) – Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorus L.) Intercropping in Savanna, Nigeria

O. J. Fadeyi, O. O. Ayodeji

352-357

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Farm Level Assessment in Use of Labour-Saving Technologies on Cocoa Farms in Nigeria

J. O. Lawal, B. S. Famuyiwa, O. Taiwo

364-368

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Double Hurdle Analyses of Factors Inﬂuencing the Participation of Poultry Farmers in Insurance in Aﬁjio Local Government, Oyo State

V. O. Okoruwa, S. A. Oladokun, C. A. Amaghionyeodiwe, D. C. Anizoba

369-377

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Characterization and Classiﬁcation of Soils of Rigachikun- Kaduna, Northern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

S. N. Obasi, G. E. Jokthan, C. C. Obasi, C. C. Iwuagwu, B. B. Shani

378-389

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Genetic Manipulation of Some Cassava Varieties Using Varying Levels of Colchicine2

N. J. Amanze, P. C. Obasi

390-393

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Proﬁt Efﬁciency of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench) Production among Smallholder Farmers in Southern Agricultural Zone of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

H. A. Musa, E. G. Onuk, H. S. Umar

394-401

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Financial Savings and Capital Formation among Rural Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria

B. A. Ahamefule, U. R. Oke, N. G. Nnamani, K. O. Ezeugo

402-408

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Fertility Potentials of Methanol Extract of Sesamum Indicum seeds

J. C. Ukpabi-Ugo, C. A. Anosike, H. N. Opara, O. C. Ugwu

409-415

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Comparative Effect of Foliar and Soil Application of FertiGroe Nano N, P and K Fertilizer on the Growth Performance of 'Cavendish' banana [Musa acuminata Colla (AAA) 'Cavendish']

D. N. Augustus, E. A. Domingo

416-419

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Effects of Contract Farming Models for Increased Productivity in Nigeria: An Empirical Evidence

I. A. Enwelu, C. J. Iyere-Freedom

420-424

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Phenotypic Diversity of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L. R. Rr.]) Accessions in Zamfara State, Nigeria

S. M. Abubakar, S. B. Momale, A. T. Adetunji, R. Mundembe, N. M. Danjuma, S. Muhammad, F. B. Lewu, J. I. Kioko

425-431

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Unveiling Cocoyam Potentials: Physiology and Agronomy

J. G. Adiele

432-440

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Comparative Analysis of Egg Production in Deep Litter and Battery Cage Technologies in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

U. J. Udo, C. Essien, I. F. Isip, S. B. Akpan

441-450

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Improvement of Bambara Groundnut Productivity using Organic Manure Fertilization Doses on Plinthite Soil in sub-Saharan Agrosystem of Burkina Faso

K. F. Zongo, H. Nandkangre, A. Sanon, M. Gouba, D. Guebre, D. J. Kambou, A. Ouoba, E. Hien, M. Ouedraogo

451-458

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Maize Production Scale Efﬁciency and its Socioeconomic Determinants among Smallholder Farmers in Funtua Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria

S. S. Adeola, H. D. Yusuf, B. Nazifi, H. Y. Ibrahim

459-466

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Assessment of Labour Choice Decisions among Smallholder Cassava Farmers in Ikom LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria

N. C. Onyemauwa, S. C. Nwafor, K. Aroh, C. Ugbem-Onah

467-473

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Chemical Composition and In Vitro Gas Fermentation Evaluation of Selected Cereal Stovers Hay

A. J. Amuda, D. O. Okunlola

474-480

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Cassava Flowering Effect Influenced by Biostimulant and the Effects on Cassava Breeding

S. P. Abah, J. O. Mbe, J. C. Agu, O. Mascot, C. N. Egesi

481-486

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Computation of Melting Point from Iodine Value of Heated, Unheated PKO and POL using Correlation and their Fatty Acid Composition

O. B. Imoisi, M. I. Ukhun, I. L. Gold, V. O. Ezoguan

487-492

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Analysis of Palm Oil Marketing in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State

A. A. Worlu, R. E. Morris, I. T. Nyejiwu

493-499

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Molecular Detection of Tetracycline Types (A) and (B) Resistant Genes in Bacteria Associated with Chrysichtys nigrodigitatus from Abeokuta, Nigeria

O. O. Oyelakin, A. A. Akinyemi, A. R. Oloyede

500-504

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Analysis of Tigernut Processing and Marketing in Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Rivers State

A. A. Worlu, R. E. Morris, E. O. Isreal

505-511

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Nutrient Composition, Phytochemical Properties and In Vitro Gas Fermentation Assessment of Some Selected Legume Forage Seeds that can be utilized by Ruminants

A. J. Amuda, D. O. Okunlola

512-521

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Chemical Composition of Kaolin Clay (Nzu) and Bentonite Clay (Ulo) and Consumption Prevalence among Women in Southern Nigeria

E. Onyenweaku

522-530

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Evaluation of the Total Hydrocarbon content of some Seafood and Water from the Great Kwa River in Cross River State

A.F. Nneoyi-Egbe, E.O. Onyenweaku

531-538

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Morphological Characterization of Sweetpotato Genotypes Evaluated at Umudike, Abia State Nigeria

O.F. Kolawole

559-565

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Study on the Proximate, Pasting and Functional Properties of Yam Flour Enriched with Moringa oleifera Seed Meal Blend

A.N. Kanu, N.P. Ogunka

566-574

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Characterization of Microbial Community of Turmeric (Curcumin longa) Rhizosphere Treated with Diverse Organic Waste and Effect on Yield

C.I. Habor, B. Nwangwu, N.R. Nwanyieze

575-581

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AMMI Stability Studies of Cassava Clones for Arid and Semi-Arid Agro-Ecological Regions in Nigeria

M. Okoro, J.O. Mbe, S.P. Abah, K.C. Nwankwo, C.T. Opara, G.E. Nwofia

582-587

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Evaluation of Complimentary Food Produced from Maize/Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Blend

A.N. Kanu, O.N. Nwohu, A.D. Nwachukwu-Agua

588-592

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Inclusion of Annona Muricata to Diets of Clarias gariepinus Parentss and its Efficacy on the Growth of Subsequent Generations

I.J. Ochokwu, L.U. Onyia, O.A. Sogbesan

593-600

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Yield Performance and Agronomic Evaluation of Selected Yellow Cassava Genotypes in Nigeria

H. Ogbuekiri, O.C. Ogbe, O.F. Kolawole

601-604

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Determinants of Crop Output among Women Farmers of Development Exchange Centre Microcredit in Plateau State, Nigeria

B.D. Adamu, H.Y. Michael, U.R. Dikko

605-609

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Effects of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices on Total Factor Productivity of Arable Farmers in Northwest Nigeria

E.A. Ojoko, J.A. Akinwumi, S.A. Yusuf

610-616

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Perception of Poverty among Development Exchange Centre Microcredit Women Farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria

B.D. Adamu, S.E. Esheya, E.Y. Dodo

617-622

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Rooting and Seedling Growth of Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina L.) as Affected by Type and Length of Stem Cutting

D.O. Ilem, O.M. Olosunde, I.O.O. Aiyelaagbe, O.A. Oduwaye, E.A. Makinde

623-626

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Determinants and Welfare Status of Farmers’ Participation in Plantain Value Addition in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

I.E. Okon, N.M. Agwu, U.J. Udokure

627-632

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Nutritional Evaluation of Forages in Kashin-Dila Rangeland of Mallam-Madori LGA, Jigawa State, Nigeria

A.S. Muhammad, S.L. Abdurrahaman, A.M. Umar, M. Dahiru, H. Musa

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