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

Contribution of agroforestry to food production and income generation in Sapoba forest area, Edo State, Nigeria

F. O. Idumah
  • F. O. Idumah
  • Moist Forest Research Station, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Benin City. Nigeria.
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A. O. Akintan
  • A. O. Akintan
  • Moist Forest Research Station, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Benin City. Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 May 2014
  •  Accepted: 17 September 2014
  •  Published: 25 September 2014

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