Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology
Volume 4, Issue 3 (2015)
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Climate Change and Soil Degradation: Its Economic Impact on Cassava Production in Ondo State: A Case Study of Akoko North West Local Government
Abstract: AbstractThis paper, presents an empirical analysis of climate change and soil degradation, its economic impact on cassava product in Ondo State with special reference to Akoko North West local government area. Data used for this study is from primary source. The data consists of 300 respondents selected from ten towns/villages in the study area using purposive sampling technique; only 280 cases were useful. Structured interview guide were used to collect …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Vegetable Oil as An Eco-Friendly Cutting Fluid for Different Machining Operation: Review
Abstract: AbstractFluids used in machining are used to enhance the production rates and metal cutting quality. Their use causes a threat to environment and also to the worker’s health. So, there is a need to find environmental friendly substitute to conventional mineral oil for fluid used in metal working. Vegetable oil can be used as a metal working fluid because it has certain advantages like good lubrication performance, renewability and biodegradability. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Vegetation Parameter Derivation for Forest Health Measurement and Stress Detection in a Time Series
Abstract: AbstractThe forest health of Jharkhand is declining for the reasons which includes heavy unscientific mining, climate change, air pollution and increased human activities. Vegetation plays a key role in reducing an ambient temperature, moisture and pollutant capture, energy use and subsequent ground level ozone reduction. There is an urgent need of detailed measurement and monitoring of forest’s health. Modern technological advancement in the field of remote sensing technology enables us …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Soil Organic Carbon Stocks in Different Land Uses at Puthupet, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: AbstractSoil organic carbon (SOC) stocks were assessed in different land uses i.e., Cocos nucifera, Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica, Casuarina equisetifolia plantations, wasteland and natural forest at Puthupet, Tamil Nadu, India using Walkley and Black’s method. The soil bulk density was found to increase significantly (P< 0.05) with the increase in soil depth in all the sites except natural forest. Highest bulk density was recorded in wasteland and the least was …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–14 Read article