Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

Relationship between rainfall variability and sorghum yield in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria

Udeh Lawrence Ejeh
  • Udeh Lawrence Ejeh
  • Department of Geography, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria.
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Elisha Ikpe
  • Elisha Ikpe
  • Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 10 December 2021
  •  Published: 28 February 2022

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