African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6900

Full Length Research Paper

Water use efficiency and fodder yield of maize (Zea mays) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) under hydroponic condition as affected by sources of water and days to harvest

Adekeye Adetayo Bamikole
  • Adekeye Adetayo Bamikole
  • International Livestock Research Institute, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Onifade Olufemi Sunday
  • Onifade Olufemi Sunday
  • Department of Pasture and Range Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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Amole Goke Tunde
  • Amole Goke Tunde
  • International Livestock Research Institute, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Aderinboye Ronke Yemisi
  • Aderinboye Ronke Yemisi
  • Department of Animal Nutrition, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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Jolaoso Olufunmilayo Alaba
  • Jolaoso Olufunmilayo Alaba
  • Department of Pasture and Range Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 04 October 2019
  •  Accepted: 25 November 2019
  •  Published: 30 June 2020

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