The processing of melon is a means of livelihood in Nigeria, especially among rural women.
Its role cannot be overemphasised in the life of rural women who are vulnerable to poverty …

Abstract In South Africa, the annual quantity of animal manure is sufficient to meet 13.3%,
9.9% and 27.6% of the country N, P and K soil requirements, respectively. While 25% of the …

Processing of melon plays a significant role in the livelihood of rural women as it serves as
their major occupation. Despite its significant role, the women processors were faced with …

A research was carried out in the experimental farm of the Department of Crop Science,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka to study some aspects of floral, fruit and seed yield …

The chemical, physical and sensory properties of acha-based biscuit incorporated with
defatted melon seed flour were studied. Defatted melon seed flour was substituted into acha …

Melons are grown in Nigeria not for their pulp which is bitter, but for their seeds which are
particularly rich in protein and fat, in addition to essential vitamins and minerals. The seeds …

Utilization of organic material in crop farming is one of the methods to exploit the local
wisdom in agricultural practice. The research was conducted from June to September 2012 …

Egusi melon (Citrullus lanatus), a tropical crop mostly grown in parts of Africa, was
introduced and grown in Malaysia to establish its adaptation and performance for oil and bio …

A two-year study was carried out in the research farm of the Department of Crop Science,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to test the effects of accessions and poultry manure rates on …

ABSTRACT A study was carried out in the derived savannah agroecological zone of south
eastern Nigeria in 2007 and 2008 to determine the yield responses of “Egusi” melon …