Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Special Issue

Environment and Applied Science Management in a Changing Global Climate

  • Submission Deadline: 30 April 2015
  • Status: Submission Closed
  • Lead Guest Editor: Egbuche Christian Toochi
About This Special Issue
The special issue proposed involves some original works done and solicited around especially the developing world with special interest in Forestry, Agriculture and Environment in the changing global climate. The edition will focus on current issues, scenarios and policies relating to the multidisciplinary areas of the edition. Manuscripts may not only concentrate in Sub Sahara Africa but include Asia and the Pacific. Forestry, Agriculture, Soil and Applied Science management which includes Fisheries, Soil Science and Agricultural Economics and Extension and Environment will provide an extensive scientific platform for original works. In the face of global changing climate issues of critical interest will provide wide circulated articles to help understand issues of the disciplines and interacting factors of the changing ecosystems. Generally, the need for linkage in agriculture, environment and scientific application will advance the understanding of impact of changing global climate.
Lead Guest Editor
  • Egbuche Christian Toochi

    Department of Forestry and Wildlife Technology, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, The Federal University of Technology Owerri, Owerri, Nigeria

Guest Editors
  • Sven Herzog

    Chair of Wildlife Ecology and Management, Dresden University of Technology, Tharandt, Germany

  • Sara Karimi

    Agricultural Department, Islamic Azad University of Varamin-Pishva, Tehran, Iran

Published Articles
  • Effect of Tillage Methods on the Growth and Yeild of Egg Plant (Solanum macrocarpon)

    Ibeawuchi I. I. , Ihejirika G. O. , Egbuche C. T. , Jaja E. T.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 86-89
    Received: 30 April 2015
    Accepted: 01 May 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.25
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    Abstract: The experiments on the effects of different tillage method (Flat, Bed and Trench) on the yield of egg plant (Solanum macrocarpon ) were conducted at School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT) Training and Research farm, Federal University of Technology Owerri, (FUTO), Imo State Nigeria. The result showed that plant heights of Solanum ... Show More
  • Socio-Economic Importance and Livelihood Utilization of Bamboo (Bambusa vulgris) in Imo State Southeast Nigeria

    Nwaihu E. C. , Egbuche C. T. , Onuoha G. N. , Ibe A. E. , Umeojiakor A. O. , Chukwu A. O.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 81-85
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.24
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    Abstract: The study was conducted in the three Local Government Areas of Mbaise; namely Aboh, Ahiazu and Ezinihitte to assess the socio-economic importance of Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) in Mbaise. Respondents for the study were selected from the three Local Government Areas, and each of Local Government produced three Communities to give a total of Nine Commu... Show More
  • Bee-Keeping for Wealth Creation Among Rural Community Dwellers in Imo State, South-Eastern, Nigeria

    Nwaihu E. C. , Egbuche C. T. , Onuoha G. N. , Ibe A. E. , Umeojiakor A. O. , Chukwu , A. O.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 73-80
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.23
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    Abstract: This study was carried out in Imo State, South Eastern Agro-Ecological Zone of Nigeria. Five Local Government Areas and five communities were selected for the study. From the five communities, eight (8) Bee-Keepers were selected on purposive basis based on list of bee-keepers collected from Imo ADP field staff. This gave a total of 40 respondents f... Show More
  • Climate Change, Effects and Mitigation Strategies on Aquaculture: A Review

    Anyanwu C. N. , Amadi-Eke A. S. , Nwaka D. E. , Ezeafulukwe , C. F. , Adaka , G. S.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 70-72
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.22
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    Abstract: This paper review and addresses the major effects of climate change on Aquaculture, whose contributions to agriculture development are quite enormous. To achieve these objectives the status of this sub sector to the total fish supply are therefore analyzed with a view to identifying the major impacts of climate change on aquaculture. Aquaculture no... Show More
  • The Impact of Deforestation on Soil Conditions in Anambra State of Nigeria

    Anyanwu J. C. , Egbuche C. T. , Amaku. G. E. , Duruora J. O. , Onwuagba , S. M.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 64-69
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.21
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    Abstract: The research was carried out to determine the impact of deforestation on soil conditions in Anambra State. Ten soil samples were collected at random at a depth of 0-35cm below the litter layer from forests and farmlands. The soil samples were collected and analyzed for pH, field capacity, soil moisture, organic carbon, bulk density, soil micro-orga... Show More
  • Investigation into the Effectiveness of Selected Bio-Based Preservatives on Control of Termite and Fungi of Wood in Service

    Faruwa Francis Akinyele , Egbuche C.T. , Umeojiakor A. O. , Ulocha O. B.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 59-63
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.20
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    Abstract: The study focused on the effectiveness of using bio based preservatives as a controlling measure to biodetoriation from fungi and termite for wood in service. Wood samples of Triplochiton scleroxylon, Gmelina arborea, Ceiba pentandra used for the study were obtained from the sawmill of Ondo State Afforestation Project (OSAP) Oluwa and processed at... Show More
  • Effect of Processing and Packaging Materials on the Storability and Microorganisms Associated with Garcinia kola (Bitter kola)

    Ihejirika G. O. , Nwufo M. I. , Ibeawuchi I. I. , Obilo O. P. , Ofor M. O. , Ogbedeh K. O. , Okoli N. A. , Mbuka C. O. , Agu G. N. , Ojiako F. O. , Akalazu J. N. , Emenike H. I.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 51-58
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.19
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    Abstract: The study on the effect of processing and packaging materials on the storability of Garcinia kola, Heckel, harvested from a local farm at Ngokpola was carried out in the green house of Federal University of Technology Owerri. It was laid out in a two factor factorial using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 12 treatments and was replicate... Show More
  • Characterization and Classification of Selected Rice Soils of Tropical Rainforest Region, Southeastern Nigeria

    S. N. Obasi , E. U. Onweremadu , Egbuche C. T. , U. P. Iwuanyanwu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 46-50
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.18
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    Abstract: The study carried out in Amachi Izzi, Abakaliki, tropical rainforest region, Southeastern Nigeria was aimed at characterizing and classifying the lowland rice soils of the area. Three pedons were sunk, at the region. Results showed that soils were strongly acidic (pH <5.0), profiles 1 and 3 had low organic matter while profile 2 was moderate. Total nitrogen was also low to medium while available P was medium. Sand exhibited low variation (CV ≤15%) at Profile 2 while it indicated moderate variation (CV>15≤35%) at Profile 1 and Profile 3. Silt varied lowly (CV≤15%) at Profile 1 and mo... Show More
  • Effect of Selected Tree Species on Maximizing Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration in Imo State, Nigeria

    Umeojiakor A. O. , Egbuche C. T. , Ubaekwe R. E. , Nwaihu E. C.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 40-45
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.17
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    Abstract: The world is currently experiencing a period of warming and the role of soil carbon pools for mitigation of greenhouse gases has encouraged the need for more knowledge on the tree species effects on soil organic carbon. The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of tree species on maximizing soil organic carbon sequestration in Imo State, Niger... Show More
  • Properties of Mine Soils in a Forested Hilly Terrain of Southeastern Nigeria

    E. U. Onweremadu , E. I. Uzor , Egbuche C. T. , L. C. Agim , D. J. Njoku , A. C. Udebuani

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 34-39
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.16
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    Abstract: Soils of a mine site at Leru, Abia State, Nigeria were characterized and classified for proper usage .A transect survey technique was employed in which a traverse was cut to link soils affected by mining to the unaffected soils in the area. Soil profile pits were dug described and sampled using standard techniques. Routine laboratory analyses were ... Show More
  • Variability in selected Properties of Crude Oil – Polluted Soils of Izombe, Northern Niger Delta, Nigeria

    Ihem E. E. , Osuji G. E. , Onweremadu E. U. , Uzoho B. U. , Nkwopara U. N. , Ahukemere C. M. , Onwudike S. O. , Ndukwu B. N. , Osisi A. S. , Okoli N. H.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 29-33
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.15
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    Abstract: We investigated the variability in some soil properties influenced by crude oil-polluted soils of Izombe in Northern Niger Delta of Nigeria in 2013. A free survey technique was used in the field sampling with nine profile pits dug in the site. Routine soil analysis was conducted on some physico-chemical properties including heavy metals. Soil data ... Show More
  • Impacts of Tourism on the Coastal Environment of South China Sea: Terrestrial Perspective

    Egbuche C. T. , Nwaihu E. C. , Umeojiakor A. O. , Zhang Jia’en , Okechukwu Ukaga

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 21-28
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.14
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    Abstract: At recent times, Asia and the Pacific have been rated very high as major tourism destinations. This transdisciplinary (nature and social science concepts) study reveals that tourism activities generate pressure on forest ecosystems and coastal biodiversity. Dongguan forest (site) park attracted impact on terrestrial ecosystem with impact base respo... Show More
  • Batch Studies for the Investigation of the Mechanism of Pb Sorption in Selected Acid Soils of China

    Nkwopara U. N. , Emenyonu-Chris C. M. , Ihem E. E. , Ndukwu B. N. , Onweremadu E. U. , Ahukaemere C. M. , Egbuche C. T. , Hu H.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 11-20
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.13
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    Abstract: The experiment focuses on mechanisms of Pb retention on acid soils. A batch experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of solution pH and ionic strength of electrolytes which will show the mechanisms of Pb retention on the soils. Result show that sorption of lead was affected strongly by solution pH and ionic strength of electrolytes. Reten... Show More
  • Rapid Risk Reduction Strategies Using Some Horticultural Plants in a Changing Atmosphere among Urban and Peri-Urban Centres of the Atlantic Coast in Nigeria

    E. U. Onweremadu , A. C. Udebuani , Egbuche C. T. , Ndukwu B. N.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 5-10
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.12
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    Abstract: There are irregular global changes in climatic attributes. Nigeria is not left out in the unpredictable atmospheric variability especially in its coastlands. The situation has led to varying forms of environmental challenges, calling for rapid risk reduction responses. This paper suggested four technologies namely, vegetable intercrop production, i... Show More
  • Spatial Patterns of Nutrient Distribution in Dalingshan Forest Soil of Guangdong Province China

    Egbuche C. T. , Su Zhiyoa , Anyanwu J. C. , Onweremadu E. U. , Nwaihu E. C. , Umeojiakor A. O. , A. E. Ibe

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 February 2015
    Published: 19 May 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.11
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    Abstract: Spatial nutrients that includes OM, Avail.K, Avail.P and TN distribution and the influences on vegetation patterns in Dalingshan was the cardinal focus of this study. Ecological data (moisture content, bulk density and topography) were considered. One way ANOVA was statistically tested of spatial distribution of major nutrients across 4 plots which... Show More