Introduction Agriculture is a major source of livelihood for rural households in Nigeria as it provides employment, food, income, and raw materials for agro-processing industries. Nevertheless, agricultural households are vulnerable…
Introduction Land is one of the most productive assets for rural households in developing countries as most smallholder farmers depend on it for their livelihood. Smallholder agriculture is a key…
INTRODUCTION Safe sanitation is fundamental to protecting public health, preventing environmental contamination, and supporting the sustainable management of water resources. Inadequate management of domestic wastewater remains a major source of…
1. Introduction Root and tuber vegetables constitute an important component of Indian horticulture because of their contribution to food security, dietary diversity and agricultural livelihoods. Among these crops, carrot (Daucus…
Introduction For centuries, medicinal plants are widely used in healthcare practices and to manage and treat several diseases [1]. Tribal populations across several countries around the world have been known…
Introduction The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers and synthetic plant growth regulators. Excessive application of agrochemicals has contributed…
Introduction Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., often listed in older tissue-culture papers as Aloe barbadensis Mill., supplies gel, latex-associated compounds, and processed ingredients to cosmetic, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries [13]. Farmers…
INTRODUCTION Commensal rodents have lived in close association with humans for thousands of years and remain among the most widespread and economically important vertebrate pests worldwide [1] [2]. The development…
Introduction Agriculture is one of the significant pillars of Nigeria’s economy as it contributes immensely to employment, households’ income, poverty alleviation, and food security. This sector provides direct employment to…
Introduction Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the Nigerian economy as it contributes significantly to employment, food security, poverty reduction, and overall livelihood. According to the [1],…