Plants and derivatives have been explored for unlimited purposes by mankind, from crop
cultivation for providing food and animal feed, to the use for cosmetics, therapeutics and …

Since ancient times, vetiver grass and its roots are well known for their fragrance, medicinal
and soil erosion control properties. Native to India, vetiver is a perennial grass that grows up …

Abstract Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are powerful tools whereby, using nature as the
template, societal challenges can be addressed, while simultaneously achieving co-benefits …

Agricultural sector faces series of risks which befall at different frequencies. This study
examined the crop farmers' attitude to risks and their management methods in Ogbomoso …

Snakebite is a significant menace that affects arable farmers, cattle herdsmen, their animals
and other agricultural workers in rural communities globally. Some plant species have been …

Background Soil degradation remains a serious threat to agricultural production. With
increase downpour due to climate change effect, more farmlands are exposed to erosion …

Abstract Termite (Isoptera: Termitidae) infestation is an important constraint of maize
production in Benin. A survey of 300 households was conducted in 2018 throughout 30 …

Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) is a multi-purpose plant which plays important
role in soil conservation due to its deep roots. Since the soil in most regions of Iran is poor in …

The Construction of infrastructures, imposed loading on slopes, and the level of rainfall
around the world today have imposed a change to soil properties at a very high rate leading …

The germinability and protective potential of leaf infusion of Parkia biglobosa, Moringa
oleifera and Vernonia amygdalina leaves on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) seeds against …