Journal of
Dryland Agriculture

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CENTRE FOR DRYLAND AGRICULTURE, BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO
  • Abbreviation: J. Dryland Agric.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2476-8650
  • DOI: 10.5897/JODA
  • Start Year: 2015
  • Published Articles: 48

Full Length Research Paper

Growth, Yield and Phenology of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) as Affected by Sowing Method, Variety and Seed Rate in the Sudan Savanna of Nigeria

Adnan A. Adnan
  • Adnan A. Adnan
  • Department of Agronomy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
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Yahaya B. Dutse
  • Yahaya B. Dutse
  • Jigawa Agricultural and Rural Development Agency, Dutse, Jigawa State.
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Abdulwahab S. Shaibu
  • Abdulwahab S. Shaibu
  • Department of Agronomy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 01 November 2015
  •  Published: 01 December 2015

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