CROP SCIENCE PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 21. PLANT PARASITIC NEMATODES ASSOCIATED WITH JATROPHA CURCAS ACCESSIONS IN SOME LOC...

  » ABSTRACT A study was conducted to determine the genera, frequency and prominence value of plant parasitic nematodes associated with Jatropha curcas accessions in Sabon Gari, Kudan, Giwa and Zaria Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria in 2013. Using systematic random method of sampling, 72 soil and root samples were collected from the Jatropha plant stands, and nematodes extracted from th...Continue Reading »

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• 22. THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET AND THE DUTCH AUCTION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA

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• 23. THE EFFECTS OF SPENT ENGINE OIL POLLUTION ON THE GERMINATION OF ARACHIS HYPOGAEA...

  » Groundnuts (Arachis hypogeal) also known as peanuts are considered a very healthy snack. They belong to the family Fabaceae and are native of regions like South America, Mexico and Central America (FAO, 2002). It is successfully grown in other parts of the world as well. It is one of World’s principal oilseed Crops (Mukher et al., 2010). It ranks fourth in oil production after Soybean, Cotto...Continue Reading »

  85 pages |  243 engagements | 

• 24. FLOWERING PHENOLOGY AND EFFECT OF APPLICATION OF EXOGENOUS GROWTH SUBSTANCES ON ...

  » The African pear (AP) (Dacryodes edulis (G. Don) HJ Lam) also called bush butter is one of the most important indigenous African Tropical Fruit Trees Species (TFTS). It is a multipurpose tree used as food, medicine, livestock feed and ornamental purposes. The fruit is a source of high quality nutritious, non greasy natural vegetable oil (44 – 67 %) with possibly numerous industrial uses. The...Continue Reading »

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• 25. AFRICAN LEAFY VEGETABLES EVOLVES FROM UNDERUTILIZED SPECIES TO COMMERCIAL CASH C...

  » Worldwide there are about 13000 species of plants used as food; out of this 3000 are found in Africa. There is no exact figure how many of these are used as vegetables in sub Saharan Africa .In Kenya for example there are 800 plants used as food crop 210 of them being vegetables, 60 of them have been listed as potential crop for conservation as well as more research underway to improve them. Unite...Continue Reading »

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• 26. IMPROVEMENT OF CROP PRODUCTION IN ARID AREAS

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

  61 pages |  276 engagements | 

• 27. MONITORING OF CROP PHYSIOLOGY USING REMOTE SENSING METHODS

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

  79 pages |  289 engagements | 

• 28. EFFECTS OF PLANT HORMONES ON REGROWTH OF GRASSES

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

  79 pages |  359 engagements | 

• 29. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POD GROWTH AND PLANT HORMONES

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

  61 pages |  271 engagements | 

• 30. EFFECTS OF ABSCICIC ACID DURING WATER STRESS

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

  79 pages |  265 engagements | 

• 31. CORN RESPONSE TO SULFUR AND ZINC STUDY

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

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• 32. NITROGEN FERTILITY MANAGEMENT OF SWITCHGRASS FOR SUSTAINABLE BIOENERGY FEEDSTOCK...

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

  61 pages |  281 engagements | 

• 33. THE EFFECTS OF TILLAGE ON SOIL ORGANIC MATTER

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the Study The role of the terrestrial biosphere remains a major uncertainty in our understanding of the modern carbon cycle. Soil in particular represents a large and potentially variable carbon reservoir. Because soils are heterogeneous, extrapolating global carbon fluxes from limited, existing data can be only tenuous. Thus, it is crucial that we broade...Continue Reading »

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• 34. MANAGING CONTINUOUS CORN FOR HIGH YIELDS

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

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• 35. THE EFFECTS OF SOIL MOISTURE CONTENT ON THE GROWTH AND DISTRIBUTION OF SORGHUM R...

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

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• 36. THE EFFECT OF LIGHT QUALITY ON THE STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF WHEAT PLANTS

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

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• 37. THE INFLUENCE OF SOIL COMPACTION ON GRASS GROWTH

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Content Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Limitation of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms Chapter Two: Review of Related ...Continue Reading »

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• 38. THE EFFECT OF COWPEA FLOUR POTENTIAL AS A FUNCTIONAL AGENT IN THE PRODUCTION OF ...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Cowpea is one of the most important grain legumes in diets in developing countries especially in Nigeria. The seed has about 25% protein, 67% carbohydrate (Onyenuga, 1978)and has been reported to contain polyphenolic compounds which can reduce its nutritional value (Ekpenyony, 1995). Cowpea can be incorporated into soup or stew or can be process...Continue Reading »

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• 39. EFFECT OF OIL PALM BUNCH REFUSE ASH AND POULTRY MANURE ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD O...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Groundnut (Arachis hypogeal L.) also called peanuts, monkey nuts and earthnuts are grown as an oil seed and grain legume crop (Onwueme and Sinha, 1991). It belongs to the fabaceae family and is a major food and cash crop which is widely grown in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world for direct use as food, for oil and for high protein meal produced after oil ex...Continue Reading »

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