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Maize and sorghum plays an important role in the diet of Africans, it serves as a major source of carbohydrate in both human and livestock diet for release of energy needed for normal body metabolism. In this research white maize and white sorghum (Guinea corn) both of the grass family

The indiscriminate application of various inorganic fertilizers has triggered many soil, water and health issues around the world. Due to the extent of these concerns, various forms of organic fertilizers have since been explored. This study sought to establish the suitability of two organic composites (vinasse and vermicompost) as fertilizers

Background: The work herein reported has been conducted in the framework of the implementation of the strategy of food security strategy in Côte d’Ivoire. In this perspective, FHIA 21 and PITA 3, two high yielding plantain hybrids, resistant to black Sigatoka have been assessed relatively to their response to Radopholus

High molecular weight glutenin subunits largely determine bread making quality of wheat. A study was done from April to May, 2015, in the Department of Crop Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria, using seventeen bread wheat varieties of Ethiopia in order to determine allelic composition of

Space exploration is man’s greatest means to subdue his environment and accelerate development. Many spinoff of the exploration has brought relief for mankind. If man is to survive in space, the gravitational effects on the root of indigenous plants became our concern. The project was carried out at the laboratory

Brucellosis is one of the most notorious and widespread zoonosis caused by Brucella abortus. It is of serious economic implications to the cattle industry and thus enormous financial losses to most countries. This study focused on it serological prevalence at the Nkwen main abattoir of Bamenda (Northwest region, Cameroon) from

Oil palm is a very important crop because of many products that are generated from it, which can boost the economy of Nigeria and create job opportunities for teeming Nigerian youths. The crop is being cultivated, although not maximum capacity, in many areas of the country. The major factors considered

Background: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important crop in Cameroon where leaves and tubers are eaten. However, its genetic variability remains unexplored in Cameroon. Local varieties are precious genetic resources because of their diversity. Mastery of this diversity is an important basis for crop improvement through plant breeding programs.

Conservation agriculture includes on-farm exploratory trials, regarding maize and haricot bean varieties by planting sole and intercrop for both crops. Maize is considered as the main staple crop of the study area and common bean cash crop and protein source of the farmers in many low lands and mid altitude

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of four different oestrus synchronization protocols on some reproductive characteristics in Kilis goats. For this purpose, 75 heads of goats were used and divided into 5 groups as Progesterone (P4: intravaginal sponges with 20 mg progesterone), Progesterone + Pregnant Mare