Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology
Volume 12, Issue 1 (2023)
Published
Table of contents
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Zooplankton Assemblages and Limnological Properties of the Choba Segment, Upper Reaches of New Calabar River, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: The zoological assemblage and the limnological characteristics of the Choba segment of the upper reaches of New Calabar river, Port Harcourt was studied between March and May, 2021. Three stations were sampled for water and zooplankton using a 45 m plankton net and plastic bottles, respectively, in accordance with the APHA's standard procedure. The results showed that a total of 696 zooplankton individuals consisting of 22 species from four taxonomic …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Soil Erosion and Sediment Export in Berta Watershed Using GIS and USLE Model in Central Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Natural Resources Management
Abstract: Soil erosion and sedimentation of lake due to runoff is a major problem in Southern Ethiopia. Berta watershed is one of the watersheds in Rift valley Basin, contributing runoff to small Abaya (Tuffa) lake. However, no studies have been conducted on soil erosion and sediment yield from the entire watershed. Therefore, an updated Universal Soil Loss Model and Geographic Information System have been used to start the current study, which …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–25 Read article
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Effect of copper sulfate on the survival of guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata) fingerlings
Abstract: The contamination of aquatic ecosystems by industrial and agrochemicals is adversely impacting the natural fauna and flora. Regarding this issue, the present study was undertaken to investigate the toxic effects of copper sulfate (CuSO4) on fingerlings of Poecilia reticulata (Guppy fish). The fingerlings were exposed to different concentrations of CuSO4 over a period of 5 hours and the number of dead fish were counted at the end of each hour. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Teff Technologies at Shashogo District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Teff is a highly important crop in Ethiopia in terms of both production and consumption. Population growth, low incomes, and urbanization have all contributed to an increase in demand for teff, which is predicted to continue. However, the teff production system largely depends on traditional methods. As a result, the crop yield has not reached at the desired level. Therefore, the pre-extension demonstration of improved teff technologies was conducted at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Historical Study of River Komadugu Yobe and Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in North-Eastern Yobe State: Impacts, Potentials, and Challenges
Abstract: The present paper is a historical study of river Komadugu Yobe and sustainable rural livelihoods in North Eastern Yobe state with emphasis on impacts, potentials, and challenges. Sub Saharan Africa with the most dry lands, faces myriads of problems, the most critical being deepening poverty and environmental degradation portending livelihoods and food insecurities in the region. Indeed, Millennium Development Goals aimed at poverty reduction and environmental sustainability is most relevant …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–50 Read article