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Physical Properties of Soil in Relation to Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity of Soils Under Selected Land Use Practices in Akwa Ibom State 土壤物理特性与阿夸伊博姆州选定土地利用方式下土壤饱和导水性的关系

African journal of agriculture and food science Pub Date : 2024-02-07 DOI: 10.52589/ajafs-ca3te9bm

Okoror P. I., Okonokhua B. O., Amanze C. T.

{"title":"Physical Properties of Soil in Relation to Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity of Soils Under Selected Land Use Practices in Akwa Ibom State","authors":"Okoror P. I., Okonokhua B. O., Amanze C. T.","doi":"10.52589/ajafs-ca3te9bm","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajafs-ca3te9bm","url":null,"abstract":"This study assessed the effects of land use types on selected physical properties of soil in Akwa Ibom State, south-south Nigeria. Four land use types, intensive cultivated land (ICL), natural forest (NF), oil palm plantation (OPP) and gmelina plantation (GP), were considered. Each land use was represented by three profile pits which were sampled according to genetic horizons for laboratory analysis. Data generated were analyzed statistically using descriptive and regression analyses. The results showed that ICL had the highest bulk density (Bd) ( 1.7g/cm3) followed by NF and OPP (1.6g/cm3) while GP had the least (1.5g/cm3), OPP had the highest total porosity (Tp) (43.7%) followed by GP (42.6%), NF (41.1%) while ICL had the least (36.2%), ICL and NF had the highest water stable aggregates (WSA) (12.9%) followed by OPP (8.3%) while GP had the least (4.3%). However, OPP had the highest saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) (8.4cm/h) followed by NF (8.2cm/h) while ICL and GP had the least (4.3cm/h). Result further showed that Ksat was significantly correlated with clay with r2 value of 0.53 (Ƿ˂ 0.01). Across the four land use types, Ksat was moderately rapid. Irrespective of land use type, soils were dominated by sand-sized fraction which generally decreased with depth, reflecting the influence of the parent material(coastal plain sands). This study shows that the land use types were similar in their effects on Ksat but there were no significant differences.","PeriodicalId":474848,"journal":{"name":"African journal of agriculture and food science","volume":"115 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139794799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Optimum Time for Safe and Effective Application of Nicosulfuron on Cassava Plot 在木薯地块上安全有效施用烟嘧磺隆的最佳时间

African journal of agriculture and food science Pub Date : 2023-12-04 DOI: 10.52589/ajafs-ejo0mv4p

Olabode O.S., Ogunsola A., Sangodele A.O., Oladapo O.S.

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Nutritive and Anti-Nutritive Compounds of Oil Seeds Renewables and By-Products in the Livestock Industry 畜牧业中油料种子可再生能源及其副产品的营养和抗营养化合物

African journal of agriculture and food science Pub Date : 2023-11-14 DOI: 10.52589/ajafs-ml3dtkcy

Ogunnusi O.J., Toye C.O., Akinwemoye A.O., Adebayo M.K., Adamolekun I.T., Owolabi S.J., Akande A.A., Avre F.M.

{"title":"Nutritive and Anti-Nutritive Compounds of Oil Seeds Renewables and By-Products in the Livestock Industry","authors":"Ogunnusi O.J., Toye C.O., Akinwemoye A.O., Adebayo M.K., Adamolekun I.T., Owolabi S.J., Akande A.A., Avre F.M.","doi":"10.52589/ajafs-ml3dtkcy","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajafs-ml3dtkcy","url":null,"abstract":"Nigeria is one of the major oilseeds producers in Africa due to favorable climatic and edaphic factors. They strive well under rain-fed conditions; under low rainfall the crops experience moisture stress causing low yield. Oil seeds have recently attracted more interest due to their nutritional composition and the demand keeps rising due to the increase in population growth. Oil seed products such as soybeans, cottonseed, rapeseed, sunflower, and camelina meal or cake are sources of amino acids, and digestible rumen protein and minerals that influence animal growth and development. Due to the considerable amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, it causes toxins accumulation and inflammation. The presence of antinutrients such as glucosinolates, trypsin inhibitors, gossypol, and lectins in these oilseeds inhibits their protein degradability, mineral bioavailability, flavor, and taste. Animals are affected by the toxicity of antinutrients leading to diseases and death. Glucosinolates, trypsin inhibitors, are known to reduce feed intake and cause iodine deficiency causing goiter and enlargement of the liver, kidney, and thyroid of animals which consequently affects the body. This paper summarizes the nutritive and anti-nutritive values of different oil seeds, the effect of different livestock animals, and the methods of reducing or eliminating the attributive compounds.","PeriodicalId":474848,"journal":{"name":"African journal of agriculture and food science","volume":"45 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134991606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in the Production, Preservation and Utilization of African Leafy Vegetables in Western Kenya 肯尼亚西部农民在非洲叶菜生产、保存和利用中的知识、态度和做法

African journal of agriculture and food science Pub Date : 2023-10-30 DOI: 10.52589/ajafs-a02snmze

Muchoki C.N., Ngala S., Okoth M.W.

{"title":"Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in the Production, Preservation and Utilization of African Leafy Vegetables in Western Kenya","authors":"Muchoki C.N., Ngala S., Okoth M.W.","doi":"10.52589/ajafs-a02snmze","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajafs-a02snmze","url":null,"abstract":"A large diversity of African Leafy Vegetables (ALV) are consumed in the western Kenya. These vegetables have been neglected leading to persistent high cases of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. To boost the promotion of these vegetables, which has been ongoing by various organizations, a study was conducted with the objective of determining the farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in the production, preservation and utilization of ALV in Kakamega and Vihiga Counties, Kenya. Twelve gender-disaggregated Focus Group Discussions were held. Visiting institutions, family and friends were the leading sources of knowledge. ‘How to grow ALV’ was the most favourite topic delivered. Nineteen different ALV species are consumed in Western Kenya. Vegetables for the market are harvested when there is no direct sunlight. Most vegetables are mixed when cooked. Duration and methods of cooking vary. Vegetables which have been domesticated for long are sold as much as they are home consumed, while the wild and those domesticated recently are not sold. Preservation for long periods was rare. Thirteen ALV are encouraged for specific individuals for health benefits. Twelve ALV are discouraged for specific individuals because of myths. The farmers have reasonable knowledge regarding ALV. Attitudes and practices are influenced by culture.","PeriodicalId":474848,"journal":{"name":"African journal of agriculture and food science","volume":"2677 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136018803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Cereals Type and Watering Level on Morphometric Characteristics, Herbage Yield and Proximate Compositions of Hydroponic Fodder 谷物类型和水分水平对水培饲料形态特征、牧草产量和近似成分的影响

African journal of agriculture and food science Pub Date : 2023-10-10 DOI: 10.52589/ajafs-whfaxj84

Garba M.G., Gaddafi S., Yunusa H.

{"title":"Effect of Cereals Type and Watering Level on Morphometric Characteristics, Herbage Yield and Proximate Compositions of Hydroponic Fodder","authors":"Garba M.G., Gaddafi S., Yunusa H.","doi":"10.52589/ajafs-whfaxj84","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajafs-whfaxj84","url":null,"abstract":"This research was conducted at Prof. Lawal Abdu Saulawa Livestock Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. The experiment was conducted to examine the effect of cereal type, levels of watering (volume of water), morphometric characteristics, herbage yield and nutritional quality of hydroponically sprouted fodder of three different cereals (Maize, Sorghum and Millet). A completely randomised design (CRD) was deployed with three replicates per treatment. Results obtained indicated that significant differences (P<0.05) were recorded in mat-depth and fodder yield among the cereals. However, no significant differences (P>0.05) were observed in plant height and average leaf number. Furthermore, significant differences (P<0.05) were noticed in leaf length and width. Results of the proximate compositions showed that significant differences (P<0.05) were recorded in crude protein and crude fibre content. It can, therefore, be concluded that sorghum with 900ml of water recorded the best mat-depth and fodder yield, followed by maize. It is, therefore, recommended that sorghum could be used for the production of hydroponic fodder with 900ml of water per day.","PeriodicalId":474848,"journal":{"name":"African journal of agriculture and food science","volume":"178 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136357864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Outdoor and Pasture Foraging Accessibility on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Noiler Birds 室外和牧场觅食可达性对肉鸡生产性能和胴体特性的影响

African journal of agriculture and food science Pub Date : 2023-10-10 DOI: 10.52589/ajafs-s5wcvyn3

Jibia Z.S., Garba M.G., Sabo M.N., Gaddafi S., Ibrahim M.

{"title":"Effect of Outdoor and Pasture Foraging Accessibility on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Noiler Birds","authors":"Jibia Z.S., Garba M.G., Sabo M.N., Gaddafi S., Ibrahim M.","doi":"10.52589/ajafs-s5wcvyn3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajafs-s5wcvyn3","url":null,"abstract":"This experiment was carried out to determine the effect of outdoor and pasture foraging accessibility on performance responses and carcass characteristics of Noiler birds. A total number of 320 Noiler birds were divided into 5 treatments and each treatment was replicated 4 times with 16 birds per replicate. At the end of the brooding phase (2 weeks), the birds were placed in a 2 x 2 factorial arrangement (outdoor durations and pasture accessibility were considered as factors) in a completely randomised design (CRD). T1 serves as control (indoor), T2 4 hours outdoor accessibility, 8 hours outdoor, 4 hours outdoor plus pasture foraging and 8 hours outdoor plus pasture foraging for T2, T3, T4 and T5 respectively. The data obtained in this study were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) where means were separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) of the Statistical Analysis Software package (SAS). The birds in T2 had significantly (P<0.05) higher final weight; similarly, higher (P<0.05) weight gain were observed in birds reared in T2. The result revealed that there are no significant (P>0.05) differences in both carcass and visceral weight proportion across all the treatments. However, considerable numerical variations exist. Higher dress weight was observed in T3 (70.333%) followed by T5, T2, T4 and T1 with 67.853, 67.372, 63.901 and 59.888% respectively. The result however, suggests non-significant (P>0.05) differences in initial weight, feed conversion ratio, feed cost per kilogram diet. It is therefore concluded that outdoor and pasture foraging has a profound effect on the performance profile of Noiler birds. It is therefore recommended for enhanced body weight and weight gain birds should also be enriched with pasture foraging material and at least 4 hours outdoor accessibility.","PeriodicalId":474848,"journal":{"name":"African journal of agriculture and food science","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136356695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Management of Fungal Pathogens Associated with Mango Diseases using Organic Materials 利用有机材料管理与芒果疾病相关的真菌病原体

African journal of agriculture and food science Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.52589/ajafs-kopvxa9t

Abubakar M.N., Salau I.A., Tambari S.

{"title":"Management of Fungal Pathogens Associated with Mango Diseases using Organic Materials","authors":"Abubakar M.N., Salau I.A., Tambari S.","doi":"10.52589/ajafs-kopvxa9t","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajafs-kopvxa9t","url":null,"abstract":"Mango (Mangifera indica) is one of the most economically important tropical fruits, but it is susceptible to various fungal pathogens that cause significant yield losses and reduce fruit quality. Traditional management strategies for these fungal diseases often involve the use of synthetic fungicides, which can have adverse effects on the environment and human health. Therefore, there is a growing need to explore sustainable and organic alternatives for managing these pathogens. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of organic materials in controlling fungal pathogens associated with mango diseases. Various organic materials of different plant extracts were tested against common fungal pathogens. The results of the study demonstrated the potential of organic materials in managing mango fungal diseases. Plant extracts derived from neem (Azadirachta indica), garlic (Allium sativum), and ginger (Zingiber officinale) exhibited strong antifungal activity against the tested pathogens. Overall, the findings of this study suggest that organic materials can be effective tools for managing fungal pathogens associated with mango diseases. Incorporating these organic management strategies into mango production systems can contribute to sustainable agriculture practices, reduce chemical inputs, and promote the production of high-quality, disease-free mangoes.","PeriodicalId":474848,"journal":{"name":"African journal of agriculture and food science","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135408343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Microbial Analysis of Street-Vended Fresh and Fried Local Cheese (Wara) in Owo and Oba-Ile Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚翁多州Owo和Oba-Ile Akure街头售卖的新鲜和油炸当地奶酪(Wara)的微生物分析

African journal of agriculture and food science Pub Date : 2023-09-26 DOI: 10.52589/ajafs-fsmgxsl1

Owolabi O.T., Imoru A., Adeolu M.E., Akinrinmade B.P.

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