Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 314

Full Length Research Paper

Effectiveness of botanical formulations in vegetable production and bio-diversity preservation in Ondo State, Nigeria

Akinrinnola O
  • Akinrinnola O
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, the Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Okunlola A. I.
  • Okunlola A. I.
  • Department of Crop, Soil and Pest Management, the Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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  •  Accepted: 13 May 2013
  •  Published: 31 January 2014

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