Journal of
Engineering and Technology Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Eng. Technol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9790
  • DOI: 10.5897/JETR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 198

Full Length Research Paper

Life cycle assessment of cassava flour production: A case study in Southwest Nigeria

Olaniran, J. A.
  • Olaniran, J. A.
  • Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Jekayinfa, S. O.
  • Jekayinfa, S. O.
  • Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Agbarha, H. A.
  • Agbarha, H. A.
  • Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 16 December 2015
  •  Accepted: 16 March 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2017

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