African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Application of poultry manure and the effect on growth and performance of potted Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) plants raised for Urban dwellers’ use

Uchenna Mabel Ndubuaku
  • Uchenna Mabel Ndubuaku
  • Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Amos Ejike Ede
  • Amos Ejike Ede
  • Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Kayode Paul Baiyeri
  • Kayode Paul Baiyeri
  • Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Peter Ikemefuna Ezeaku
  • Peter Ikemefuna Ezeaku
  • Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 01 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 21 August 2015
  •  Published: 03 September 2015

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