African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 809

Full Length Research Paper

Seed size polymorphism in Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss.: Implications for seed propagation

Hamza Issifu*
  • Hamza Issifu*
  • Department of Forestry & Forest Resources Management, University for Development Studies, Tamale Ghana.
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Benjamin Abonkra
  • Benjamin Abonkra
  • Department of Forestry & Forest Resources Management, University for Development Studies, Tamale Ghana.
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Kwame Ochire-Boadu
  • Kwame Ochire-Boadu
  • Department of Forestry & Forest Resources Management, University for Development Studies, Tamale Ghana.
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Rikiatu Husseini
  • Rikiatu Husseini
  • Department of Forestry & Forest Resources Management, University for Development Studies, Tamale Ghana.
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Damian Tom-Dery
  • Damian Tom-Dery
  • Department of Forestry & Forest Resources Management, University for Development Studies, Tamale Ghana.
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Bernard N. Baatuwie
  • Bernard N. Baatuwie
  • Department of Forestry & Forest Resources Management, University for Development Studies, Tamale Ghana.
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William J. Asante
  • William J. Asante
  • Department of Forestry & Forest Resources Management, University for Development Studies, Tamale Ghana.
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  •  Received: 08 November 2015
  •  Accepted: 02 December 2015
  •  Published: 29 February 2016

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