Research Paper Archive
Postharvest Evaluation
Of Fungi In Sorghum (sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Grains | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
Sorghum is a cereal crop mainly grown in the semi arid lands of Kenya. The crop is prone to fungi infection both at pre and postharvest. The aim of the study was evaluation of natural occurrence of fungal contamination on different sorghum samples from six sorghum growing sub- counties (Siaya,
Adoption Of Improved Maize Varieties And Fertilizer Packages And Knowledge Level Of Small-holder Farmers In Chunya District, Mbeya, Tanzania | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
This study was conducted to assess factors influencing adoption of recommended improved maize varieties (IMVs) and fertilizer packages among smallholder farmers in selected villages in Songwe Division, Chunya District. Quantitative data from 120 respondents were collected using an interview schedule. The findings show that adoption of IMVs and fertilizer packages
Challenges Confronting The Teaching And Learning Of Practical Agriculture In Tamale Metropolis | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate challenges teachers face in the teaching and learning of practical agriculture in senior high schools in Tamale metropolis. The objectives of the study were to; determine the attitudes of both teachers and students towards teaching and learning practical Agriculture, evaluate the availability
Effect Of Fermentation On Nutrient Composition Of Spent Sorghum Mash Supplemented With Urea Grade Fertilizer | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
Spent sorghum mash (SSM) a by-product of fermentation, was purchased dried and re-fermented after treatment and inoculation with rumen liquor respectively. Four (4) samples of SSM with substrate to inoculums concentration of 10:1(w/w) were supplemented with; 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0% levels of urea. The same quantity of samples were
Microbial Protein Production By Fermentation Of Sorghum Beer Residue Supplemented With Urea Plus Methionine. A Preliminary Study | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
Sorghum beer residue (SBR), a by-product of fermentation was procured dried and subjected to a second stage fermentation with urea (N) and methionine (S) supplementation. The effects of four levels of urea (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0%) and four levels of methionine (0.29, 0.33, 0.37 and 0.41%) were tested on
Residues Of Herbicides Imazethapyr (pursuit) And Oxyfluorfen (goal) In Groundnut Plant And Soil | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
The effective control of pests such as weeds, insects, and diseases is critical to assuring healthy crops and enhancing agricultural productivity. Various pest control methods have been adopted. One is the use of chemical pesticides, which is still the most common method because it is cheap and often very effective.
Examining Different Perspectives On Capitalism And Business | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Business Ethics | Mar,2016
In this study, we examined different perspectives of capitalism in relation to business, focusing the lens of the discussion on profit making. To this end, we identified three forms of capitalism, including welfare, libertarian, and compassionate or charitable capitalism. We argued strongly for the case of profit making as the
Examination Of The Moral Rights Of Stockholders And Stakeholders On The Corporation | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Business Ethics | Mar,2016
We examined in this Paper the moral rights of stockholders as the principal residual claimants and other stakeholders on the corporation, bringing into clear perspectives what these are actually and the best possible manner in which they should be observed.
Ecological And Health Risk Assessment Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs) In Tropical Soils From Ghana, West Africa | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Ecology | Mar,2016
The risk and pollution of our environment by polychlorinated biphenyls has become a global issue. Massive efforts are being made to identify hot spots and determine the impacts on health. This study evaluates the and level of PCB pollution of soils in the Central region of Ghana and
Seasonal Variations Of Gastrointestinal Parasites Of African Elephants (loxodonta Africana) Review | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Ecology | Mar,2016
Wild African elephants (Loxodonta africana) are commonly infected with intestinal strongyle parasites. Relatively few studies have been carried out on the parasites of free-ranging wild animal species and this led to a lack of baseline parasitological data. This is a concern because gastrointestinal parasites can have an important influence on
