African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6853

Full Length Research Paper

Environmental factors influencing the presence of the Stone Partridge (Ptilopachus petrosus) and phytoecological characterization of its habitat in Benin, Western Africa

Christelle Sevenou Aimee CODJIA
  • Christelle Sevenou Aimee CODJIA
  • Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Anselm Ego ONYIMONYI
  • Anselm Ego ONYIMONYI
  • Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Toussaint Olou LOUGBEGNON
  • Toussaint Olou LOUGBEGNON
  • Tropical Forestry School, National University of Agriculture, Ketou, Benin.
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Jean Timothée Claude CODJIA
  • Jean Timothée Claude CODJIA
  • Tropical Forestry School, National University of Agriculture, Ketou, Benin.
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  •  Received: 11 July 2021
  •  Accepted: 14 September 2021
  •  Published: 31 October 2021

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