2023: Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change Response| Proceedings of the 1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference

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Published: 2023-03-24

Proceedings of Faculty of Agriculture International Conference

Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change Response Proceedings of the 1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Nkiru T. Meludu, Eucharia A. Obidiebube, Onyekachi Chukwu, Chika F. Ikeogu

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Articles

Nature Conservation for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Response

Prof. Charles A. Igwe

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The Study of Agriculture in the Universities and the new Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) of the National Universities Commission (NUC)

Chinedum Nwajiuba

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Effects of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) on Smallholder Oil Palm Farming Activities in Agbo Delta State, Nigeria

Okere, R. A., Okoronkwo, T. O., Apeh, C. C., Unuabonah, E., Okeke, C. O.

8-12
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Integrated Application of Wood Ash and Inorganic Fertilizers on The Growth and Yield of Garden Egg (Solanum aethiopicum L.)

Okoli, N. A., Nwafor, I. C., Umegbolu T., Emma-Okafor, L. C., Nwosu, B. O., Onwuchekwa, C. U., Ibeawuchi, I. I.

13-19
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Regeneration of sectioned seeds of Telfairia occidentalis Hook F. (Fluted pumpkin)

Ojeifo, I. M., Onori, F., Obdiebube, E. A.

20-26
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Intercropping Impact on Weed Dry Matter, Soil C/N content and Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Productivity

Bassey, M.S.

27-31
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Impacts of Selected Plant Extracts on Three Solanacea Cultivars Nursery Development

Nwosu, B., Okolie, H., Obdiebube, E. A., John, C. L., Ike, R., Onwuchekwa, C.

32-37
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Productivity of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) Cultivars in Ibadan, Nigeria

Lawal, A.O.

38-43
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Analysis of Sustainable Small Scale Catfish Farming in South Eastern Nigeria

Chiekezie, N. R., Ozor, M. U., Nwankwo, E. C., Ositanwosu, C. O., Obiekwe, N.J.

44-50
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Effect of Selected Organic Soil Amendments on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties, Growth and Yield Of yellow Pepper (Capsicum annum)

Ike, C. R., Ngwu, O. E., Okore, I. K., Nwosu, E. A., Asiegbu, F. O., Orakwe, C. L., Okolie, H.

51-54
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Early and Late-Season Maize Landraces Performance on Selected Weed Control Practices

Uko, I., Ngonadi, E.N., Ikenwa, B.O.

55-61
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Growth and Yield Responses of two Accessions of Bitter Leaf to Stem Pruning

Edum, U.N., Ndukwe, O.O., Okonkwo, N.J.

62-66
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Soil Physicochemical Properties, Growth and Development of Sweet Melon (Cucumis melo L.) as Influenced by some Organic Amendments at Awka, South Eastern Nigeria

Onunwa, A.O., Uko, I., Ozoagu, C.S., Nwaiwu, C. J., Nwankwo, J. E.

67-71
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Adoption of Sustainable Farming Practices amidst Climate Change Incidence by Crop Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Osuji, E. E., Igberi, C.O., Odor, A. H., Abana, P. C., Agunanne, U. T., Iheanacho, R. A.

73-79
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A Community-Based Approach to Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Through Forest Restoration: A Case Study of Anambra State

Okoye, A. C.

80-83.
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Effect of Planting Methods on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus carota L) in Humid Tropical Zone

Obdiebube, E. A., Okolie, H., Obasi, C., Ndukwe, O.O., Muojiama, S., Eche, P., Umeh, O. A.

84-90
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Characterization and Consumption of Edible Insects among Households in Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria

Ezeano, C. I., Chukwuigwe, O., Onwusika, A.I.

91-97
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Effects of Neem, Gmelina, and African Velvet Tamarind Wood Fuel on the Organoleptic and Shelf Life of Clarias gariepinus

Ikechukwu, C. C., Umeaniebue, A. C., Nwankwo, C. G., Okolie, H., Onuoha, R. C.

98-102
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Effect of Charcoal on Soil Physico-Properties in Ndele, Rivers State: Implication for Organic Farming

Ukpong, G. U., Egbulefu, G. U.

103-107
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Effect of Different Mulch Materials on Soil Properties, Growth and Yield of Tomato (Lycoperiscon esculentum mill) at Awka, Southeastern Nigeria

Onunwa, A. O., Nwaiwu, C. J., Madueke, C. O., Nnabuihe, E. C., Nwosu, T. V., Iwuchukwu, T.

108-114
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Effect of Different Live Mulches on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Yield of Okra in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

A.O. Onunwa, Nwankwo, J.E., Nwaiwu, C. J., Nwaigwe, C. E., Uko, I.

115-120
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Multipurpose Tree Species OF Akwa Ibom State and their Non-Timber Forest Products

Esiere, N. E., Ndulue, N.B., Umeh, C. L., Udofia, S. I.

122-127
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Conservation Strategies of Forest Resources: A Path to Sustainability

Ojomah, B.C., Fasoro, O. A.

128-132
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Deterrent Methods for Mitigating Crop Raiding By Primates in the Communities around Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria

Modu, M., Modu, M. B., Yaduma, Z. B., Lumbonyi, C. A.

133-137
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Determination of some Anatomical Properties of Acetylated Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris Schrad.) for Construction Applications

Ajayi, J. A., Riki, J. T. B., Ogunsanwo, O. Y.

138-145
Effects of Pretreatment Protocol and Watering Regime on the Germination and Early Growth of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex. O’Rorke) Baill

Chukwu, O. , Ibe, A. E., Nwadinobi, E. V., Ezenwenyi, J.U., Ajao, O. I., Ezeano, C. I., Ukpeli, G. A., Ozomma, L. C., Umeh, C. L., Onyili, A. C., Ndulue, N.B., Adeyemi, M. A., Okonkwo, C.C., Maduabuchukwu, C. K., Obiekwe, N.J., Udeh, M.U.

146-149
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Wildlife Conservation Awareness Level Among Secondary School Students in Imo State, Nigeria

Okeke

150-155
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Impact of Different Land Uses on Soil Erodibility Assessed using selected Indices in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria

Nwosu, T. V., Orji, O., Nnabuihe, E. C., Igboka, C. R., Nwaiwu, C. J.

156-160
Correlating Forest Cover Loss with Land Surface Temperatures of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka using Remote Sensing Methods

Ogbodo, J. A., Chukwufulike, L. A., Umeh, C. L., Odey, P. O.

161-164
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Evaluation of Industrial and Thermal Properties of Mangrove Tree (Rhizophora racemosa) Tannin on Variegated Wood Waste

Egwunatum, A.E., Ndulue, N.B., Onejeme, U., Obasi, C.M.

165-170
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Influence of Organic Fertilizers on the Growth Performance of Eucalyptus torilliana Seedlings in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Kuje, E.D., Agera, S.I.N., Japheth, H.D., Soba, T.M., Ndagi, H.I.

171-176
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Characterization of Soils of Ifite Ogwari Campus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria

Nnabuihe, E. C., Nwadibia, M. U., Nwosu, T. V., Okafor, M.J., Ibeh, C.U., Ibigweh, M.N., Nwaiwu, C. J., Nwankwo, J. E., Osujieke, D. N.

177-182
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Influence of the Levels of Soil Contamination on the Early Growth Performance of Adansonia digitata Linn. Seedlings

Ilu, K. J., Salami, K. D., Jibo, A. U., Muhammad, Y. K.

183-187
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Sensory Evaluation and Physicochemical Qualities of Maize-Based Flaked Snacks Complemented with Mucuna Pruriens Seed Flour

Ezegbe, C. C., Onyekwelu, P. U., Mmuoh, C. S., Okocha, K. S., Igwe, N. P.

189-195
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Effects of Process Variables (Soaking Time and Drying Temperature) on Proximate Composition of Oven Dried Maize (Zea mays) Pap

Ifesi, J.O., Ishiwu, C. N.

196-201
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Determination of Heavy Metals and Microbiological Contamination of Frozen Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) Sold in Eke-Awka Market, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Mmuoh, C.S.

202-206
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Conformability of Five Brands of Vegetable Oil Sold in Roban Stores Awka, Nigeria to NAFDAC Set Standards

Iwuchukwu, A. B., Agu, H. O., Mba, J. C., Igwe, N. P.

207-212
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Physicochemical and Sensory Attributes of Breakfast Food from Blends of Ipomoea batatas and Sphenostylis stenocarpa Flours

Ezeano, S. I., Okolo, C., Ishiwu, C. N.

213-217
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Performances of Riverine and Upland Accessions of Fluted Pumpkin in Awka Rain Forest Zone of Nigeria

Okolie, H., Obdiebube, E. A., Obasi, C., Nwosu, B., John, C. L., Ikechukwu, C. , Onwuchekwa, C.

218-222
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Biochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Dairy-Tigernut Yoghurt using Ginger as Bio-Preservative

Malomo, A. A.

223-229
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Effect of Variety on Growth and Forage Yield of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) on Tropical Humid Soil: Implication for Animal and Human Nutrition

Ukpong, G. U.

230-234
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Proximate and Mineral Properties of Smoothie Fortified with African Bread Fruit and Cashew Nut

Victor-Aduloju, A. T.; Ikeokwu, P. C., Chikeme, P., Chibueze, P.P., Ndukwe, M. N., Nwanndi, F. A., Ekube, P., Chidera, P., Okoye, A. E.

235-239
Influence of Ohmic heating on the Proximate Composition and Consumer Acceptability Scores of African Breadfruit Seed Flour

Okocha, K. S.

240-245
Socio-economic Characteristics of Rice Farmers in Flood Prone areas of Niger State, Nigeria

Apuyor, A., Mohammad, U. S., Ojo, A. O.

246-249
Determinants of Environmental Responsible Behaviour among Undergraduate Students of College of Humanities and Culture, Osun State University, Nigeria

Ogundare, O. M., Chukwu, O. , Ajao, O. I., Silas, A. E., Alokwu, C.O., Shola, M. O.

251-255
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Potentiality Assessment of Acidovorax sp. and Aeromonas sp. for Degradation of Glyphosate and Paraquat Herbicides

Saleh, A.

256-260
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Potentials of Urban Trees and their Roles in Carbon Sequestration

Onyili, A. C., Ezenwenyi, J.U., Nzekwe, C.J., Ezenwankwo, S.O.

261-264
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Response of Turkey Growers Fed Fermented Shea Butter Cake Based Diets with Fullzyme® Supplementation

Aguihe, P.C.

265-269
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Soil Chemical Properties Response to Regular Application of Agrochemicals in Ifite-Ogwari, Anambra State, Nigeria

Okafor, M. J.

270-273
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Determinants of Factors Influencing the level of Mitigation of Heat Stress on Broiler in Oyo State

Komolafe, O. J.

275-280
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Perceived Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Rural Farming Households in Nigeria

Obot, A. P

281-287
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Analysis of Value Addition of Cassava Products in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Joseph, M.

288-292
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Land Use Conflict Between Farmers and Herders in Anambra State with Implications for Food Security

Nwankwo, T. N.

293-298
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Analysis of Climate Change Perception by Farming Households in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Enyigwe, J. O.

299-303
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Socioeconomic Determinants of Crop Production Strategies Adopted by Organic Farmers in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Chinenye, C.P.

304-309
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Various Egusi Melon Seeds existing in Southwestern Nigerian Markets

Obani, F. T., Ikotun, B.

310-312
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Profitaility and Factors affecting the Performance of Oil Palm Processors in South West, Nigeria

Bankole, A. S.

313-317
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Application of Agricultural Extension Principles to Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Rural Communities of Enugu State, Nigeria

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

318-322
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Perceived Attitude of Farmers towards the use of ICT Tools among small holder rice farmers in Southeast, Nigeria

Gbughemobi, B.O.

323-328
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Factors Affecting Shea Nut Collectors’ and Shea Butter Producers’ Willingness to Adopt Improved Shea Seedling in North-Central Nigeria

Garba, I.D.

329-335
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Profitability of Fish Farming in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Ikechukwu, C.C.

336-341
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Determinants of Agricultural Export and Trade Liberalization in Nigeria

Akpan, O. D., Anwana, E., Etim, S.M.

342-348
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Partial Budget Analysis of a Diversified Small Scale Oil Palm Farms in a Changing Climate in Imo and Delta State, Nigeria

Ojemade, C.A., Unuabonah, E., Oloyede, A.

349-353
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Climate Change Adaptation Practices of Rural Farmers in Benue and Kano States of Nigeria

Amonum, J. I.

354-357
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Ethnobotany and Chemistry of Selected Plants in the Rutaceae Family

Moshood, F.J.

359-366
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Effects of Herbicide Application on Soil Bacterial Load under Ginger Production in Kaduna, Nigeria

Saleh, A.

367-371
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Comparative Therapeutic Phytoconstituents of Senecio biafrea (Oliv. and Hiern) J. Moore and Vernonia amygdalina Del.

Osiyemi, O. A.

372-377
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Effects Of Pawpaw (Carica Papaya) Leaf Meals on Haematological and Carcass Characteristics of Broilers

Onu, E. O.

378-382
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Assessment of Open Grown Tree Species Diversity in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Ezenwenyi, J.U., Chukwu, O. , Adum, N.N., Ezeano, C. I., Eze, J.J.

383-388
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Evaluation of Flora Composition and Utilization in Ikwe Game Reserve, Igbor, Gwer L.G.A., Benue State, Nigeria

Mathew, L. A.

389-394
Response of Storage Fungi of Onion (Allium cepa) to selected Botanicals

Obani, F. T.

395-400
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Nematodes Associated with Citrullus lanatus in Kwara State, Nigeria

Apalowo, O. A

401-407
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Effect of Carica papaya Extract on Seed Borne Fungal Organism of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa Hochst ex. A. Rich. Harms) Seeds

Iwuagwu, C.C., Eze, P.A.

408-413
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Evaluation of the Effect of Diet Containing Cinnamon and Red Pepper on Serum Biochemistry and Hematological Indices of Broiler

Ugwuowo, L. C.

414-418
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Comparative Toxicity Of Zingiber officinale and Deltamethrin On Prostephanus Truncatus (HORN)

Ejiofor, M. E., Okonkwo, N. J.

419-422
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Gender and Climate Smart Agriculture in Rice Farming in Ikwo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Ovuoba, M.N., Onyeneke, R.U., Osuji, E.E.

424-429
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Strengthening Fisheries and Aquaculture through Climate-Smart and Gender-Sensitive Approaches in Nigeria

Evulobi, O. O. C., Meludu, N. T.

430-434
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Strengthening Livestock Systems through Climate-Smart and Gender-Sensitive Approaches: An Overview of Nigerian Livestock Production

Onyemekonwu, R. C., Meludu, N. T.

435-439
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Efficacy of Carbendazim and other Synthetic Fungicides on Taro Leaf Blight Disease caused by Phythophtora Colocasiae

Mbadianya, J. M., Ugwuoke, K.I., Baiyeri, K.P., Shi, D., Chen, C.

440-445
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Awareness of Hazardous Implication of Agrochemicals used in Dabar Kwari Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria

Sarbi, B.U.

446-449
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Revenue and Income Analysis of Fresh pepper Marketing in Aba North Local Government, Abia State, Nigeria

Isibor, A.C., Nkamigbo, D.C.

450-457
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Urea Treatment and Ensiling Period Effects on Physico-Chemical Value of Rice Straw and Performance of Kano Brown Buck

Sarbi, B.U.

458-461
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Grazing Behaviours of four Nigerian Breeds of Cattle in Awka, South East Nigeria

Nwankwo, C.A., Onyimonyi, A. E., Okeke, J. C., Okafor, E. C.

462-466
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The Role of Irish Potato Farmers of the Women-in-Agriculture and Youth Empowerment (WAYE) Programme in Plateau State, Nigeria

Adamu, B. D., Michael, H. Y.

467-471
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Assessment of two Biofertilizers under two Crop Combination on Microbial Population and Plant Growth in South Eastern Nigeria

Ibeh, C.U., Chime, E.U., Nnabuihe, E. C., Okafor, M. J., Ibigweh, M. N.

472-477
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