Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024): Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science: Vol. 12(3); September-December 2024

Articles

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  Stochastic Production Frontier Analysis and Technical Efficiency of Yellow Yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) Farmers in Orhiowmon Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

  Kayode Israel Eweka, John Egbodion, Samuel Osaherunwmen

  1-6

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  The Effect of Pre-Milling Treatments on Functional and Rheological Properties of Brachystagia eurycoma (Achi) Seed Flour and Gum

  Adaobi Chimuanya Iwuamadi, Fabian Uchenna Ugwuona, Ojiugo Chizoba Iwuamadi

  7-17

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  Forms and Status of Potassium in Soils Supporting Rubber (Havea brasiliensis) Plantations in three Locations in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Christiana James Ijah, Mfoniso Victory Iyanam, Gloria Emmanuel Essien, Mary Sunday Robson, Idongesit Bassey Effiong

  18-24

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  Preparation and physicochemical characterization of magnesium glucuronate from acacia tortillis var radiana gum (acacia tortilis savi)

  Mnahil Gamal, Mohamed Elmubarak Osman, Gurashi Ahmed Mohamed

  25-31

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  Analysis of Spatial and Seasonal Price Variation on Palm Oil Markets in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

  Seiyefa Sarah Eguruze, Dicta Ovuevuraye Ogisi, Solomon Enimu

  32-39

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  Performance of Watermelon (Citrulus lanatus Thumb) intercrop with Plantain (Musa paradisiaca AAB) under different rates of Poultry Manure

  Theresa Chinna Njoku, Uzoamaka Ndidi Okorie

  40-44

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  Socioeconomic Characteristics of Cassava Farmers and Impacts of Crude Oil Spillage on Farmers Livelihood in Eneka Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

  Victor Chiabuotu Kalu, Godwill Ibim Wilcox, ThankGod Peter Ojimba

  45-51

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  Efficacy of Microbial Inoculant in Conserving Physical Properties of Soil Derived from Coastal Plain Sand in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Ekereobong David Ekpo, Godwin Uche Nnaji, Kingsley Chinyere Uzoma, Christiana James Ijah

  52-57

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  The Causes, Effects, and Determinants of the Farmers' Technical Efficiency in the Cassava Farms Affected by the Spilt Crude Oil in the Eneka Community in River State

  Victor Chiabuotu Kalu, ThankGod Peter OJimba, Godwill Ibim Wilcox, Raymond Chukwuemeka Obi

  58-64

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  Assessing Apicultural Practices and Bee Species Identification from Northern and Southern Guinea Savannah zones of Niger State

  Hyelamada Abuh Aminuwa, Adeniyi Kamoru Abdulazeez, Shehu Ibrahim Kura, Bisong Okpata Otu

  65-72

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  Determining the type of gene action(s) involved in the genetic control of drought-tolerance and yield-associated traits of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) using generation mean and variance analysis of parental, F1 and the segregating populations (backcro

  Daniel Oppong-Sekyere, Wilberforce Orlando Aduguba

  73-93

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  Determination of the Design Parameters of Water Distribution System for Paddy Rice Irrigation A Case Study

  Uche Emmanuel Uche

  94-102

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  Effect of Cover Crops on Soil Properties and Oil Yield of Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis L) Grown on Utisol of Southern Nigeria

  Okechukwu Chidiebube Umunnakwe, Emmanuel Abiodun, Emmanuel Bassey Effa, Bini Onen Ebri, Ozoemena Bernedette Bisong, Inyang Ekpenyong Ekpenyoung

  103-109

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  Effect of Agricultural Extension Services on Crop Farmers in Jigawa State, Nigeria

  A. G., Isa, I. Babandi, A. Garba, M. Yakubu, M. Yakubu, A. Gambo

  110-113

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  Comparative Effect of Coated Urea Inhibitor and Poultry Manure on Soil Chemical Properties, Growth and Yield of Jute Mallow Varieties (Corchorus olitorius)

  Adebayo Abayomi Olowoake, Abisoye Oyepero Ojo, Ade Isaac Afe, Mercy Olayinka Afe

  114-122

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  Protease and Phytohormone Production by Potassium solubilizers Isolated from Maize Rhizosphere

  Uchenna Jonathan Nwokeh, Adeniyi Adebowale Soretire, Oluwatoyin Abimbola Babalola, Aderonke Kofoworola Akintokun

  123-130

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  Impacts of Climate Change on Cowpea and Soybean Production in Africa: Challenges and Adaptations

  Emmanuel Plas Otwe

  131-142

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