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Rest period requirements and role for Stylosanthes cereal cropping systems in the Nigerian subhumid zone by Mohamed-Saleem, M.A., Adeoye, K.B., Kaufmann, Ralph R. von

“…Discusses the rest period requirements and the role of stylosanthes in cereal cropping systems in the Nigerian subhumid zone. Presents results of two trials, viz, N application on maize grain yield after natural fallow, and changes in soil physical properties after diffrent land use.…”
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Comparative growth performance of Nigerian dwarf sheep and its crosses with Permer, Uda and Yankassa by Taiwo, B.B.A., Ngere, L.O., Adelaye, I.O.

“…Pure Nigerian Dwarf sheep (NDS) ewes were randomly assigned to rams of four breeds – NDS, Permer (p), Uda (U) and yankasa (Y). …”
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A review of results of breeding for milk production in the tropics and application of these results to Nigerian conditions by Okali, C.

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Liming and lime-phosphorus-zinc interactions in two Nigerian Ultisols: I. Interactions in the soil by Friesen, Dennis K., Juo, A.S.R., Miller, M.H.

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Field evaluation of sorghum varieties to Striga hermonthica infestation in north eastern Nigerian savannas by Dugje, I.Y., Ekeleme, F., Kamara, A.Y., Menkir, A., Chikoye, David, Omoigui, L.O.

“…Striga hermonthica parasitism is a major constraint limiting Sorghum productivity in the Nigerian savanna. Field experiments were conducted in 2005 and 2006 rainy seasons to evaluate the response of sorghum varieties to striga infestation. …”
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Nematode biodiversity in south-western Nigerian watermelon cropping systems, with reference to Meloidogyne and its management by Bello, T.T.

“…Meloidogyne arenaria is reported for the first time from south-west Nigerian cropping systems. Significant associations were observed between the frequency of occurrence of the predominant nematode pest genera/species and soil properties as well as rainfall. …”
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Reproduction potential of Nigerian Meloidogyne spp. and the response of six commercial watermelon cultivars to predominant species by Bello, T.T., Coyne, D., Fourie, H.

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Cassava Brown Streak Disease response and association with agronomic traits in elite Nigerian cassava cultivars by Ano, C.U., Ochwo-Ssemakula, Mildred, Ibanda, A., Ozimati, A., Gibson, P., Onyeka, J., Njoku, D., Egesi, Chiedozie N., Kawuki, R.S.

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate Nigerian cassava genotypes in order to determine their responses to CBSD, in the event that it invades Nigeria, the world’s largest cassava producer. …”
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Gene expression and metabolite profiling of thirteen Nigerian cassava landraces to elucidate starch and carotenoid composition by Olayide, P., Large, A., Stridh, L., Rabbi, Ismail Y., Baldermann, S., Stavolone, L., Alexandersson, E.

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NEW PUBLICATION: Enhancing Climate Resilience in Nigerian Agriculture: Implications for Sustainable Adaptation and Livelihood Diversification by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…IFPRI Nigeria is pleased to announce the publication of Enhancing Climate Resilience in Nigerian Agriculture: Implications for Sustainable Adaptation and Livelihood Diversification by IFPRI researchers; Amare Mulubrhan, Balana Bedru, Onilogbo Omobolanle.…”
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Think globally and act locally: assessing the environmental impacts of the Nigerian threatened native trees project by Awoyemi, A.G., Olasupo, O.E., Ajayi, A.D., Bown, D.

“…The environmental and socio-economic impacts of the Nigerian Threatened Native Trees Project are presented. …”
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The impact of planting dates on the performance of soybean varieties [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] in the Nigerian Savannas by Eseigbe, O.B., Kamara, A., Miko, S., Omoigui, L.O., Solomon, R., Adeleke, M.A., Tofa, A.I., Bebeley, J.

“…Increasing delays in the onset of the rainy season and extended dry spells in the Nigerian savannas are complicating the determination of optimal planting dates for rain-fed crops, which increases risks for farmers. …”
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Effectivity of indigenous rhizobia for nodulation and early nitrogen fixation with Leucaena leucocephala grown in nigerian soils by Sanginga, N., Mulongoy, K., Ayanaba, A.

“…Acacia albida and Vigna unguiculata growing in Nigerian soils were characterized and tested for their ability to nodulate and fix atmospheric nitrogen with L. leucocephala. …”
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Facilitator's guide: advocacy on promoting non-discrimination in the management and control of the Nigerian Land Use Act by Adeyeye, O., Cole, S.M., Adedeji, A.T., Adesiji, T., Oluwadepo, J., Ogunwole, A., Abubakar, A.

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Evaluating a group based intervention for improving meat safety in a Nigerian wet market by Grace, Delia, Dipeolu, M., Olawoye, J.

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Use and issues in on-farm research to improve fodder for livestock of agro-pastoralists in the Nigerian subhumid zone by Mohamed-Saleem, M.A., Suleiman, H.

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The influence of some environmental factors on growth rate of two Nigerian cattle breeds and their hybrid with the Charolais by Oni, O.O., Buvanendran, V., Dim, N.I.

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Susceptibility of Nigerian West African Dwarf and Red Sokoto goats to a strain of Trypanosoma congolense by Adah, M.I., Otesile, E.B., Joshua, R.A.

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Age of first breeding and incidence of dystocia and losses at parturition and post-partum in indigenous Nigerian pig by Osuagwuh, A.I.A., Akpokodje, J.U.

“…Studies were carried out on the prevalence of dystocia and losses at parturition and post-partum following early mating and first breeding in 15 Nigerian indigenous pigs six were 8 months old at the time of there first farrowing, while nine were 11 or 12 months at the time of their first farrowing. …”
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Cassava Monitoring Survey: Nigerian farmers’ preferences for varieties by gender and region, with reference to seed dissemination. by Bentley, J.W., Olanrewaju, Adetunji, Madu, Tessy, Olaosebikan, Olamide

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