Journal of Researches in Agricultural Sciences C O N T E N T S RAS J J O Seedling Emergence and Growth of Terminalia superba Eng. EL. Diels under Different Light Conditions O.O. Olayode U An International Journal Bio-prediction of Egg Weight and Egg Component Parts at Different Ages in Small-sized Japanese Quails using Pre-broken Egg R Traits as Regressors N S.O.K. Fajemilehin A Profitability Analysis of Cow Meat Marketing in Ado Metropolis, Ekiti State Nigeria L S.O.W. Toluwase and A.O. Kolawole O Compatible Taper Equations for Teak (Tectonagrandis)Plantation in Aramoko Forest Reserve, Ekiti State, Nigeria A.S. Faniseyi, O.G.E. Arowosoge and E. Ajayi F R Nutrient Composition of Coptodonzilliiinthe Dams in Ekiti State, Nigeria B.J. Akin-Obasola and O.T. Adu E S Evaluation of Agro-industrial Wastes as Organic Nutrient Sources for Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L E Moench) S.O. Omotoso, M. Aluko and A.F. Kehinde-Fadare A R Influence of Community Perception on Tourism Acceptability of Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, Nigeria B.O. Adetola and G.D. Osanyinleye C H Efficiency and Profitability of Sawn Wood Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria JJoouurrnnaall O.V. Oyerinde E Journal S Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Parasites in Small Ruminants Slaughtered in Ado Ekiti, Southwest Nigeria D.B. Adelabu I N Granitic Soils of Ikole: Properties, Classification, Genesis, Agricultural Potentials and Sustainable Management K.S. Ogunleye, A.S. Fasina, O.J. Omoju, D.A. Oluwadare, A.K. Oluleye and U.O. Ogbonnaya A G Bird Species Diversity in the Royal Forest Reserve in Eggua, Southwestern Nigeria J.O. Orimaye, E.F. Okosodo, O.O. Ogunyemi R I Effects of Raw Velvet Bean Seed Meal on Haematology and Serum Biochemical Parameters of Juvenile Catfish, Clarias C gariepinus J.B. Olasunkanmi, O.O. Bamidele, E.K. Ajani, I.E. Ezeaguand J.A. Adeyemi U L Evaluation of Infrastructure and Animal Supply Logistics of the Abattoir in Ado-Ekiti Local Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria A.D. Adelabu, F.A.S. Dairo, and J. Ojo T OF RESEARCHES IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES U Effect of Broca1 Fertilizer Amended with Cocoa Pod Husk on Growth and Dry Matter Yield of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao.L) Seedlingss in Ibadan, Nigeria R Formerly know as Agricultural Sciences Research Journal O.S. Ibiremo, M.O. Adenekan and O.A. Ojo A L Performance Characteristics and Carcass Quality of Broilers Chicks under High Stocking Density and Fed Vitamin E ISSN: 2006 - 0041 Supplemented Diet S O.A. Adebiyi, T.O.Adepo and M. Adegbenro C Code: RAS 2008 Meat Quality and Chemical Composition of Broiler Chicken Produced in an Ideal Protein Concept using Most Limiting Amino I Acid E O.F. Alamuoye and O.M. Sanusi N Physical Characteristics of the Strains of West African Dwarf Goat in Ogun State C F.A. Aluko, A.A. Ageh, A.M. Akanji, A.M. Ogungbesan and G.A. Adeleke E Insecticidal Activity of Essential Oils from Three Plant Seeds against Beetle(Dermestesmaculatus)in Smoke-dried Catfish S (Clariasgariepinus) A.I. Adebayo,O.O. Fapohundaand R. Saka Response of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Tithonia diversifoliaLeaf Meal Supplemented with Polyzme, Fibrolytic Enzymes as Addictives T.A. Oluwasola V o Threats to the Conservation of West African Manatee in PandamWildlife Park, Plateau State, Nigeria l O.S. Odewumi,E.A. Agbelusi and O.A. Bello-Olusoji u m Potentials of Unripe Mature Pawpaw Fruit (Carica papaya) Meal as Alternative Dietary Carbohydrate Source for Catfish e (Clariasgariepinus) Fingerlings B.W. Obe and O.L. Ajayi 4 Volume 4, Nos 1 & 2 November 2016 MARCH, 2016 EDITION VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER, 2016 EDITION VOLUME 4 ISSUE 2 EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF RESEARCHES IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES VOL. 4 NO 1 & 2 2016 i RAS Editorial Office Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected]@ eksu.edu.ng ISSN: All rights reserved. No part of this Journal May be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or any means: electronic, mechanical, photocopying recording or otherwise without the written permission of the Editor- in-Chief. Published by: ii EDITORIAL This edition of the Journal of Researches in Agricultural Sciences is a reflection of two major changes that have taken place, since the last edition. First, three erstwhile universities in the state (University of Ado-Ekiti, University of Education, Ikere-Ekiti and University of Science and Technology, Ifaki-Ekiti) which had agriculture in their programmes were merged into one - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Second, the Board of Editors of the Journal published by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences was re- constituted with the mandate to revive the Journal and ensure the regular publication of pre-determined volumes per year. Thus, the Journal had been re- pacakaged to accommodate the ever-expanding curriculum in agriculture and the activities of researchers in meeting the current challenges encountered in the drive for food and nutrition security. The articles in this edition have been blind peer-reviewed in line with the time- honoured tenets of international research journalism. It has become obvious that the desire to re-register the presence of the Journal in the academic community through online publication in response to the expansion in readership/referencing, subscription and submission of articles. The website being designed will offer the interested researches the opportunity to visit the Journal online for needed information. This development would guarantee the regular publication of the Journal. The Editorial Board appreciates the concern of the Dean and Board of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences on the need to revive the Journal. The efforts of all contributors who promptly attended to comments made during the review process and the reviewers who took the time to add value to the quality of the papers submitted for publication are appreciated. It is our desire to get better with each edition. Thank you. Professor O. J. Ayodele Editor-in-Chief iii AIMS AND SCOPE The Journal of Researches in Agricultural Sciences publishes original articles and reviews in agriculture and related interdisciplinary studies that explore and exploit the production of food for mankind. It also publishes scientific works related to strategic and applied studies in all aspects of agricultural science. The Journal publishes regular issues as well as special issues including symposia, conferences etc. iv EDITORIAL BOARD Professor O. J. Ayodele Editor-in-Chief Professor E A. S. Dairo Assistant Editor-in-Chief Dr. (Mrs.) A. M. Apata Assistant Editor-in-Chief Professor A. O. Fasuyi Associate Editor Dr. Tope Jegede Associate Editor Dr. F O. Osundare Assistant Editor Dr. A. O. Borisade Assistant Editor Dr. (Mrs.) O. O. Olayode Assistant Editor Dr. J. O. Orimaye Business / Distribution Manager EDITORIAL ADVISERS / CONSULTING EDITORS Professor F A. S. Dairo - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Professor A, S, Fasina - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Professor T Oluwagbemi - Kogi State University, Ayingba Professor V. A. Aletor - Federal University of Technology, Akure Professor A. Olayinka - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-IFe Professor A. O. Ogunkunle - University of Ibadan, Ibadan Professor R. D. Aladesanwa - Federal University of Technology, Akure Professor E. O. Idowu - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Professor G. E. Onibi - Federal University of Technology, Akure Professor B. Olufemi - Federal University of Technology, Akure Professor E. O. Adeparusi - Federal University of Technology, Akure Professor J. O. Ariyo - Federal University of Agricuture, Abeokute Professor I. O. O. Aiyelaagbe - Federal University of Agricuture, Abeokute Professor J. S. Ogeh - University of Benin, Benin Professor M. G. Solomon - University of Calabar, Calabar Professor I. A. Ayodele - University of Ibadan, Ibadan Professor P A. Okunye - Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Professor A. Omotayo - Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta v Instructions for authors Please note that the Instructions include guidelines that are specific to the Journal of Researches in Agricultural Sciences. Author representations Submission of a manuscript implies that: the work described has not been published before; it is not under consideration for publication anywhere else; and its publication has been approved by all co-authors(if any) as well as by the responsible authorities at the institution where the work has been carried out. Online submission Authors must submit their manuscripts online via the Journal of Researches in Agricultural Sciences Editorial Manager at [email protected] or [email protected] Regular articles Regular articles report original research on, or techniques for studying, the fundamental relationships between natural resources utilization and agricultural productivity. Articles in special issues Special issues are collections of themed articles, sometimes arising from conferences, symposia or other notable scientific events. Only full papers of the same standard as regular articles will be considered for publication in special issues. Articles submitted to the Journal for inclusion special issues are subjected to the same editorial processes as regular articles. Reviews Review articles are intended to be comprehensive summaries of topical issues in particular aspects of agricultural science. Prospective authors of reviews should contact the Editor-in-Chief beforepreparing such articles. 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