African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6853

Full Length Research Paper

Proximate composition, amino acid profile and some anti-nutrients of Tithonia diversifolia cut at two different times

T. A. Oluwasola*
  • T. A. Oluwasola*
  • Department of Animal Production & Health Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Ekiti State University, P. M. B. 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
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F. A. S. Dairo
  • F. A. S. Dairo
  • Department of Animal Production & Health Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Ekiti State University, P. M. B. 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 17 February 2016
  •  Accepted: 16 June 2016
  •  Published: 22 September 2016

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