African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6861

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Preliminary study of growth pattern and condition factor of bobo croaker (Pseudotolithus elongatus) in obolo area Nigeria

Akpan, I. I.
  • Akpan, I. I.
  • Department of Zoology, Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
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Okoko, A. C.
  • Okoko, A. C.
  • Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
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Udo, I. U.
  • Udo, I. U.
  • Department Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
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Enin, U. I.
  • Enin, U. I.
  • Institute of Oceanography, University of Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 28 September 2023
  •  Accepted: 30 January 2024
  •  Published: 31 March 2024

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