African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6859

Full Length Research Paper

Prediction model for fresh fruit yield in aromatic peppers (Capsicum annuum L.)

Abu N. E.
  • Abu N. E.
  • Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Uguru M. I.
  • Uguru M. I.
  • Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Obi I. U.
  • Obi I. U.
  • Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Baiyeri K. P.
  • Baiyeri K. P.
  • Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 21 July 2015
  •  Published: 23 July 2015

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