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

Germination and conservation of the germinative power of Griffonia simplicifolia (DC.) Baill: African plant of therapeutic and fodder value

ETSE Kodjo Djidjole
  • ETSE Kodjo Djidjole
  • Laboratory of Forest Research, Unit Physiology-Horticulture-Biotechnology, University of Lome 01BP 1515 Lomé, Togo.
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ADJALLAH Amouzou
  • ADJALLAH Amouzou
  • Laboratory of Forest Research, Unit Physiology-Horticulture-Biotechnology, University of Lome 01BP 1515 Lomé, Togo.
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JOHNSON Benziwa
  • JOHNSON Benziwa
  • Laboratory of Forest Research, Unit Physiology-Horticulture-Biotechnology, University of Lome 01BP 1515 Lomé, Togo.
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QUASHIE Marie Luce A.
  • QUASHIE Marie Luce A.
  • Laboratory of Forest Research, Unit Physiology-Horticulture-Biotechnology, University of Lome 01BP 1515 Lomé, Togo.
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RADJI Raoufou
  • RADJI Raoufou
  • Laboratory of Forest Research, Unit Physiology-Horticulture-Biotechnology, University of Lome 01BP 1515 Lomé, Togo.
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  •  Received: 27 January 2022
  •  Accepted: 14 March 2022
  •  Published: 30 April 2022

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