June 2018

Effect of climate variability on the yield of crops in Ondo State, Nigeria

Climate change influences crop yield vis-à-vis crop production to a greater extent in countries like Nigeria where agriculture depends largely on natural circumstances. This study assesses the effect of observed climatic variables (rainfall, temperature and relative humidity) on yield of major crops which are divided into two groups, tuber crops (cassava and yam) and fruits (pepper and tomatoes) in Ondo State...

Author(s): Obafemi O. Olubanjo and Adebolu E. Alade