African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Prospects and challenges of vermiculture practices in southwest Nigeria

Aladesida, A. A.*
  • Aladesida, A. A.*
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Owa, S. O.
  • Owa, S. O.
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria.
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Dedeke, G. A.
  • Dedeke, G. A.
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Adewoyin O. A.
  • Adewoyin O. A.
  • Department of Zoology, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 26 February 2014
  •  Published: 31 March 2014

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