Abstract Apparent Soil Electrical Conductivity (ECa) measurement is a rapid and accurate
tool for measuring soil physical and chemical properties affecting crop productivity. This …

A two year study was conducted at University of Uyo Teaching and Research Farm, Use
Offot, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in 2009 and 2010 cropping seasons to assess the effects of …

Soil fertility management is a major challenge in high humid tropical regions of Nigeria. Field
experiment were conducted at National Cereals Research Institute, Uyo Out-Station in 2011 …

Field experiment was conducted at National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Uyo out-
Station in 2012 and 2013 to evaluated yield and post-harvest pest status of some yam …

Multiple cropping is often more efficient in land use than sole cropping; however, the yield of
each crop can be lower in multiple cropping than in sole cropping. This study evaluated the …

Conventional genetic improvement programs play a fundamental role in Brazilian
agriculture, transforming this activity into an important contributor to the national economy …

Field experiment was conducted at National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Uyo out-
Station in 2012 and 2013 to evaluated yield and post-harvest pest status of some yam …

Mulching is one of agronomic practices with goals of lowering soil evaporation, preserving
moisture, regulating soil temperature, inhibiting weed development, and enhancing …

Yam is a major tuber staple in the tropics and sub-tropical region of the world. Nigeria is the
largest producer of yam, still its production is faced with lots of limitations such as access to …

Yam is a very important crop in West African, especially in Nigeria. The region alone
produces more than 90% of world production of yam (Etokeren, 2016). Nigeria is currently …