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

Rainfall variability and rubber production in Nigeria

Mesike C. S.*
  • Mesike C. S.*
  • Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 1049, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Esekhade T. U.
  • Esekhade T. U.
  • Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 1049, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 09 December 2013
  •  Published: 31 January 2014

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