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Comparative Investigation Of The Germination And Early Growth Of Two Agroforestry Tree Species In The Nursery
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The
raising of treecrops are of multi-purpose function one of which is the
eradification of desert encroachment which is already prevailing in the
North so the demand for wood and wood product is increasing due to
increasing population, Amebo (2004). The raising of trees can be carried
out in various ways in which Agroforestry, compound tree planting and
many others are aspect of it.
The use of any tree in agroforestry or
compound tree planting would depend on some qualities particularly tree
size and ease of handling. Germination and early growth are aspects of
seed handling that can encourage or discourage a tree planter.
1.1 Objectives of Study
This study has the following objectives:
To investigate the germinative capacity of two Agroforestry species Annona recticulata and Annona muricata.
To study early growth development of the two species in the Nursery.
1.2 Scope of Study
The study revolves around the germination and growth of Annona recticulata and Annona muricata in the Nursery.
1.3 Justification of Study
Annona
recticulata and Annona muricata are trees that have numerous
socio-economic and environmental benefits to man, being small in size
and amenable to compound and agroforestry planting, it is worthwhile to
examine them in terms of Silivicultural requirement with a view of
promoting their planting and use by more people.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The comparative investigation of the germination and early growth of two Agroforstry tree species in the nursery was studied. Seeds of Annona recticulata were collected from a compound in Benin City. while the fruits of Annona muricata were purchased from New Benin Market. On the 6th of June 2012 a portion of land at the nursery of the department of forestry and wildlife faculty of agriculture university of Benin, Benin city Nigeria was cleared. 350 polyethene bags of smallest size that were sto ... Continue reading---
