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Effect Of Foliar Application Of Plant Growth Regulators (pgrs) On The Growth And Development Of White Kola (c. Nitida) Seedlings
Influence of plant growth substances on the growth and development of white C. nitida seedlings were investigated at Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan. Two hundred nuts were collected from CRIN Headquarters scarified and pre-germinated before transplanting into polythsene pots. Cultivation of the seedling of C. nitida is however, a major challenge for farmers due to non uniformity and
The Preferred Wood Species And Charcoal Production In Uganda: A Case Study Of Nakaseke District Wakyayo Sub County
The decline in indigenous and preferred tree species for fuel-wood has led to haphazard harvesting of trees. This reduction of wood for fuel energy could render marginalized households vulnerable to livelihood insecurity. This study was carried out in Wakyato Sub-county, Uganda, with the aim of assessing the preferred wood species for charcoal production. Data was collected from four categories of
Evaluation Of Various Processing Techniques For The Detoxification Of Cyanide Poison Found In Cassava
Cassava is an economic crop in Africa and a staple food in most over 70 million people worldwide. However, the high levels of cyanogenic glycosides have been reported to be present in cassava, thus, raising concerns about its consumption as food, therefore, the need to investigate, the effects of various processing methods for cyanide reduction in cassava tuber. The experiment
Bacteriological Water Quality Assessment Of Nkenye Stream In Meru South In Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
Access to portable water remains a major global concern due to increased rate of water pollution contributed for by climate change and human. Destruction of riparian zones has exposed the rivers and streams to toxic and pathogenic pollutants released from untreated organic and inorganic waste. Exposure of river and stream used for drinking water to pollution is detrimental to aquatic
