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

Effect of organic fertilizer (cocoa pod husk) on okra and maize production under okra/maize intercrop in Uhonmora, Edo State, Nigeria

Gerald O. Iremiren
  • Gerald O. Iremiren
  • Department of Crop Science, University of Benin, P. M. B. 1154, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Rotimi R. Ipinmoroti
  • Rotimi R. Ipinmoroti
  • Soils and Plant Nutrition Section, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P. M. B. 5244, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 February 2014
  •  Accepted: 18 November 2014
  •  Published: 25 December 2014

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