Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 488

Full Length Research Paper

Status of pests and diseases of sorghum and their management practices by “Fadama” III participating farmers in Abuja, Nigeria

Anjorin Toba Samuel
  • Anjorin Toba Samuel
  • Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
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Oyerinde Akeem Abolade
  • Oyerinde Akeem Abolade
  • Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
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Okafor Obiageli Evelyn
  • Okafor Obiageli Evelyn
  • Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Maitama, P. M. B 232, Garki, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 20 April 2020
  •  Accepted: 27 May 2020
  •  Published: 30 June 2020

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