African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Full Length Research Paper

Studies on seed yield potential of some selected kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) genotypes

J. O. Olasoji*
  • J. O. Olasoji*
  • Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 5029,Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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O. A. Aluko
  • O. A. Aluko
  • Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 5029,Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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G. O. Agbaje
  • G. O. Agbaje
  • Department of Crop Production and Protection, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, OsunState, Nigeria.
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O. N. Adeniyan
  • O. N. Adeniyan
  • Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 5029,Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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K. O. Kareem
  • K. O. Kareem
  • Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 5029,Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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S. O. Olanipekun
  • S. O. Olanipekun
  • Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 5029,Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 16 May 2014
  •  Published: 11 June 2014

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Agbaje GO, Aluko AO, Olasoji JO (2011). Effects of plant spacing on seed yield and yield components in Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) variety, Ifeken 400. Afr. J. Plant Sci. 5(12):718-721

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