African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6894

Full Length Research Paper

Agronomic practices and causes of decline in trifoliate yam (Dioscorea dumentorum Kunth Pax) production in Enugu State, Nigeria

Iwuchukwu J. C.
  • Iwuchukwu J. C.
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Okwor K. C
  • Okwor K. C
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 22 February 2017
  •  Accepted: 18 May 2017
  •  Published: 24 August 2017

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