Proximate composition and consumption constraints of edible forest insects was studied within ten months. Data on protein, lipid, carbohydrate, crude fibre and moisture contents was obtained by collecting insect’s samples from forest and households in Akamkpa, Obubra and Ogoja in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i3114
The survey and consumption methods of edible forest insects was investigated within a period of eight months. Information on respondents’ demography, availability, harvesting methods and uses was collected using questionnaire and field survey. Data generated was analysed using fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i496
Treculia africana Decne also called African breadfruit is a forest tree in the family Moraceae. The tree crop has been reported to play significant role in medicine, nutrition and agroforestry. A visit to Oban forest in Cross River State revealed mosaic symptoms on the leaves. Th...
Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, (Thunb.) is an annual crop in the Cucurbitaceae family grown for it fruits. It nutritional and medical uses helps in combating some illnesses and maintaining good health. The production of this crop in Nigeria is seriously under threat by virus dise...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1130300