Studies on the performance of Cajanus cajan and Sesbania sesban as cooking fuel was carried out. The germination rate was monitored from outset of the cotyledon till maturity within six months and the biomass was compared with Isoberlinia doka. Seedlings were established in the field in the fourth week on a single row per ridge with an interval of 30 cm.The growth... Continue here
Molecular characterization of locally isolated Beauveria bassiana (Cordycipitaceae, Hypocreales) strains and their pathogenicity against Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) adults are herein reported for the first time. Molecular identification based on the phylogenetic analyses of ITS-rDNA and combined data of TEF1 and Bloc, revealed that all fungal strains... Continue here
Integrated control of postharvest decay on sweet orange fruits by hot water and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) applications during subsequent storage at 28°C was investigated and the effect of such treatment on internal quality attributes of orange fruits determined. Mature sweet orange fruits without bruises were selected and washed in 2% sodium hypochlorite... Continue here
This research aimed at assessing variation in haematological and biochemical profiles of F1 generation of Heterobranchus longifilis by growth. The juveniles were classified based on the total length of the individual fish at 8th week post-hatch according to their growth rates into “shooters” (> 15.5cm), “averages” and “runs”... Continue here