Ofuoku, Albert Ukaro(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2015-05-06)
This study was carried out in Delta State, Nigeria to determine the effect of social stratification on extension - farmer contact among poultry farmers. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to
select 108 poultry ...
Wathugala, D.L.; Ranagalage, A.S.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2015-02-05)
The use of rice (Oryza sativa L.) allelopathy for weed management could reduce the need for applying herbicides
to the crop. In this study a pot experiment and a laboratory bioassay were conducted to assess the allelopathic ...
Dahanayake, N.; Inoka, K.P.I.; Dissanayaka, D.M.P.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-01-26)
The study was carried out as a pot experiment in the green house condition to observe the effect of BAP and Kinetin on the growth and yield performances of Sri Lankan traditional Rice varieties (Oryza sativa L) Suwadal and ...
Babatunde, R.O.; Adenuga, A.H.; Oloyede, O.E.; Osasona, T.B.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-12-09)
In spite of the health benefits of fruits, world statistics reflect under-consumption in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries. This study was therefore carried out to analyse the determinants of ...
JJKOkoedo-Okojie, D.U.; Ikharea, V.E.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-10-10)
The study assessed the perceived improvement strategies for extension teaching methods, among
cassava farmers in Edo state, Nigeria. Data collected from one hundred and fifty (150) cassava farmers through a multi stage ...
Sangotegbe, N.S.; Oguntoyinbo, A.B.; Oluwasusi, J.O.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2015-02-10)
Conflict resolution approach of Local Government Peace and Security Committee (PSC) set up in Ibarapa area of
Oyo state is pertinent and exemplary to the realization of the important goal of a food secured country and ...
Manawadu, I.P.; Dahanayake, N.; Senanayake, S.G.J.N.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-20)
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of explant source and hormone concentrations on the callogenesis, calli growth, plantlet regeneration and rooting of a local tomato variety (Lycopersicon esculentum mill. ...
Claudius-Cole, A.O.; Ekpo, E.J.A.; Schilder, A.M.C.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-08-15)
The detection of cowpea bacterial blight in seed lots of cowpea (Vigna uniguiculata) is important for developing
management options. Cowpea seeds were collected from five locations within two agro ecological regions in ...
Enujeke, E.C.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)
Field experiments were conducted in 2011 and 2012 cropping seasons in the Teaching and Research Farm of Delta
State University, Asaba Campus, Nigeria to evaluate the growth and yield responses of cucumber to five different ...
Brintha, I.; Mahendran, T.; Seran, T.H.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-04)
A research study was conducted to determine the nutritional composition and storage stability of groundnut seeds
(Arachis hypogaea L.) that were cultivated with organic fertilizers. The mature seeds were collected ...
Ranathunge, N.P.; Rajapaksha, R.J.K.; Yogarajah, K.; Preethikumara, M.H.W.L.I.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-08-05)
Colletotrichum musae is a major pathogen in banana fruit which causes heavy losses at the postharvest stage. As a
viable alternative to harmful chemical usage and physical control measures, the potential of using bacterial ...
Akinnagbe, O.M.; Onah, C.P.; Olaolu, M.O.; Ajayi, A.R.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)
The study was undertaken to ascertain farmers’ perceived impact of climate change on agricultural activities in
Otukpo local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 60 respondents using interview ...
Dahanayake, N.; Ranawake, A.L.; Senadhipathy, D.D.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-24)
Black gram (Vigna mungo L.; Fabaceae) is one of the most highly prized pulses in tropical countries especially in
India. The green pods are eaten as vegetable and they are highly nutritious. Grain legumes play a vital ...
Yekinni, O.T.; Oguntade, M.I.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014)
The need to strengthen the intellectual capabilities of women in their enterprises is important so as to improve
their capacities to contribute to household and national development. Any of such intervention should be ...
Khan, A.A.; Shamsuddin, A.K.M.; Barma, N.C.D.; Alam, M.K.; Alam, M.A.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-12)
The present investigation was undertaken to identify the promising heat tolerant lines and to evaluate their heat
stress responses. Twenty five spring wheat genotypes were studied in non-stressed (optimum sowing) and ...
Olajide, B.R.; Oyebode, L.A.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)
Many agricultural development interventions such as Root and Tuber Expansion Programme (RTEP) have used
groups as veritable tool for accelerating contacts with project targets. However, continued existence and viability ...
Sudheera, M.W.R.; Attigala, L.R.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-08-12)
This study assessed herbicidal potential of Lantana (Lantana camara L.), on two commonly found paddy field
weeds; Ludwigia decurrens Walt. and Ludwigia hyssopifolia (G. Don) Exell. Methodology involved a laboratory ...
Ijeomah, H.M.; Abazi, E.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)
Irrespective of consistent environmental awareness created by different conservation institutions in Nigeria the
level of environmental degradation has remained on the increase. There is therefore an urgent need to ...