SCIENCE
Application of geo-electric indices in groundwater vulnerability mapping: A case study of Agbor, Delta State, southern region Nigeria
Omajene Aghogho, Ighrakpata F, Umayah OS
To identify the aquifer protection and groundwater potential of the aquifer in Agbor and its surroundings, Delta State, Nigeria, an electrical resistivity approach was used.
Discovery, 2023, 59(329), e51d1210
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Performance of growing West African dwarf (wad) goats fed rice bran replacement for cassava peel in pelleted diets
Samuel Olawoye, Funmilayo Okeniyi, Olayinka Alabi, Razaq Animashahun, Micheal Falana, Precious Ocheli, Yinka Omotosho, Samuel Olatundun, Moji Adeniran
The selective picking of some non-conventional feedstuffs by goat during feeding called for pelleting technique to improve intake and performance. Sixteen growing (WAD) goats in complete randomized design.
Discovery, 2023, 59(329), e52d1211
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Attitude of smallholder farmers towards production of fortified Vitamin A Cassava in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State
Eniola PO, Adeleke OA, Ologundudu OM, Adekola OA
This study investigates the constraints encountered by smallholder farmers in the production of fortified vitamin A cassava in Oke-Ogun Area of Oyo State. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select 108 respondents.
Discovery, 2023, 59(329), e53d1220
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Influence of zinc on germination of maize (Zea mays) germplasm under saline stress condition
Zain-Ul-Sajjad, Zohaa Fatima, Sheikh Muhammad Ijaz, Rizwan Abbas, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Subhan, Sharaft Hussain
The present study is an experimental investigation of the effects of varying rates of zinc application on maize germplasm under salt stress conditions. The experiment was conducted at Arid University Rawalpindi.
Discovery, 2023, 59(329), e54d1227
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Effect of thiourea on germination and seedling parameters of millet germplasms under drought stress
Zohaa Fatima, Zain-Ul-Sajjad
Pearl millet plays an important role in livestock feeding. In our country, fodder or livestock feed production is less as compared to other countries. For getting quality yield, nitrogen element is necessary for fodder crops.
Discovery, 2023, 59(329), e55d1229
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Potential cancer and non-cancer hazard of some heavy metals in children and adults via consumption of canned chicken luncheon and Turkey luncheon
Douye P Markmanuel, Jackson Godwin, Abinotami W Ebuete
Canned meat products contain essential nutrients and trace mineral elements required for human adequate diet. However, most materials used for coating canned meat and other canned food products are often metals.
