An assessment of potential resources for biomass energy in Nigeria

SO Jekayinfa, JI Orisaleye, R Pecenka - Resources, 2020 - mdpi.com
Nigeria is a developing country with an insufficient supply of energy to meet the continuously
growing demand. However, there are several biomass resources available within the …

[HTML][HTML] Biotechnological valorization of agrowastes for circular bioeconomy: Melon seed shell, groundnut shell and groundnut peel

VA Ajayi, A Lateef - Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, 2023 - Elsevier
Waste biorefinery concept is gaining attention in converting wastes to industrial products.
This is of paramount importance within sustainability paradigm of utilization of resources and …

Genomic tools in groundnut breeding program: status and perspectives

P Janila, MT Variath, MK Pandey, H Desmae… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Groundnut, a nutrient-rich food legume, is cultivated world over. It is valued for its good
quality cooking oil, energy and protein rich food, and nutrient-rich fodder. Globally …

Farmers' perceived constraints to groundnut production, their variety choice and preferred traits in eastern Ethiopia: implications for drought-tolerance breeding

S Abady, H Shimelis, P Janila - Journal of Crop Improvement, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food and cash crop globally. The eastern
region of Ethiopia is known for its groundnut production despite the low productivity …

Pest-removal services provided by birds on subsistence farms in south-eastern Nigeria

M Tela, W Cresswell, H Chapman - PLoS One, 2021 - journals.plos.org
To what extent birds provide the ecosystem service of pest control in subsistence farms, and
how this service might depend on retained natural habitats near farmlands is unexplored in …

Effect of Combined Particle Size Reduction and Fe3O4 Additives on Biogas and Methane Yields of Arachis hypogea Shells at Mesophilic Temperature

KO Olatunji, DM Madyira, NA Ahmed, O Ogunkunle - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulose materials has been identified as the rate-limiting step
during anaerobic digestion. The application of pretreatment techniques can influence the …

Improving the evidence base on aflatoxin contamination and exposure in Africa

S Okoth - 2016 - books.google.com
This report reveals that substantial knowledge is available about the aflatoxin challenge that
plagues African farmers, other agri-entrepreneurs, and governments. Commissioned by the …

[HTML][HTML] Current state of knowledge on groundnut aflatoxins and their management from a plant breeding perspective: Lessons for Africa

J Ncube, M Maphosa - Scientific African, 2020 - Elsevier
Groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) are produced and consumed in several African countries
due to their nutritious and hardy nature. However, they are prone to infection by aflatoxin …

Adoption of improved groundnut seed and its impact on rural households' welfare in Eastern Ethiopia

MH Ahmed, HM Mesfin, S Abady… - Cogent Economics & …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
This study has evaluated the impact of adoption of improved groundnut seed on the well-
being of the farmers of Eastern Ethiopia using a cross-sectional data collected from 301 …

[HTML][HTML] Adoption and impact of improved groundnut varieties on household food security in Nigeria

MB Melesse, P Miriti, G Muricho, CO Ojiewo… - Journal of agriculture …, 2023 - Elsevier
Improved agricultural technologies are promoted as cost-effective and sustainable ways of
improving rural households' food security and reducing poverty in developing countries. This …