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Unlocking the potential for achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 – ‘Zero Hunger’ – in Africa: targets, strategies, synergies and challenges [PDF]

Food & Nutrition Research, 2021
Background: The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 (‘Zero Hunger’) aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030. Thus, a range of different strategies are needed to facilitate the achievement of SDG 2 to overcome challenges and enable ...
Prudence Atukunda, Wenche Barth Eide, Kristin R. Kardel, Per Ole Iversen, Ane C. Westerberg   +4 more
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Residential waste segregation: The interconnection with SDG 2 zero hunger

Environmental Challenges, 2023
In the scientific literature, academics and practitioners have advocated the interconnection between Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) and composting.
Luis Velazquez, Nora Munguia, Diana Alvarez-Alvarez, Guillermo Cuamea-Cruz, Carlos Anaya-Eredias, Francisco Martinez-Castañeda   +5 more
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The use of soil microbial potassium solubilizers in potassium nutrient availability in soil and its dynamics

Annals of Microbiology, 2022
Background An increase in population has led to a higher demand for food. Meeting up this demand has necessitated the use of chemical fertilizers. However, utilization of these fertilizers has a considerable deleterious effect on the soil, plant, human ...
Faridat Temilomo Olaniyan, Elizabeth Temitope Alori, Aruna Olasekan Adekiya, Bisola Bolajoko Ayorinde, Fisayo Yemisi Daramola, Osarenkhoe Omorefosa Osemwegie, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola   +6 more
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Potentials of plantain peel and Tithonia diversifolia leaves as soil amendments in enhancing performance and nutritional contents of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Heliyon, 2023
Screen house experiment was conducted in 2020 at the Landmark University Teaching and Research Farm Omu-aran, Kwara State. The experiment was carried out to evaluate the potential of dried unripe plantain peel and Tithonia diversifolia as soil amendments
Faith Oluwatobi Okunlola, Christopher Muyiwa Aboyeji, Aruna Olasekan Adekiya, Wutem Sunny Ejue, Charity Aremu, Avwerosuo Erere, Olasunkanmi Peter Olajide, Adebukola Elizabeth Adewumi, Omotayo Mary Owoojuona   +8 more
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Farm Households’ Demand Response to Escalating Food Prices in Nigeria

Journal of Applied Economics, 2021
This study examined food demand response to rising food prices among farm households in Nigeria using the three waves of the General Household Survey (Panel) conducted between 2010 and 2016.
Abigail Gbemisola Adeyonu, Adebayo Musediku Shittu, Mojisola Olanike Kehinde, Chioma Patricia Adekunle   +3 more
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Economic performance of smallholder soya bean production in Kwara State, Nigeria

Open Agriculture, 2023
Soya bean occupies a crucial space in solving the problem of poverty and food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), given the status of the crop as a multipurpose crop.
Oyenpemi Lawrence Oluwagbenga, Solaja Sodipe Oluwaseun, Fadeyi Blessing Oluwaseun, Awe Toluwalase Eniola, Ayojimi Wale, Etta-Oyong Stephen Otu, Okonta Omebere Winifred, Oriade Opeyemi Abosede   +7 more
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Improvement of Texture, Nutritional Qualities, and Consumers’ Perceptions of Sorghum-Based Sourdough Bread Made with Pediococcus pentosaceus and Weissella confusa Strains

Fermentation, 2022
Enriched gluten-free products are in high demand owing to increasing celiac disease worldwide. Sourdough fermentation can improve the quality of gluten-free cereals, rendering the resulting product beneficial as a functional food.
Ayoyinka O. Olojede, Abiodun I. Sanni, Kolawole Banwo, Towobola Michael   +3 more
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Land tenure, land use antecedents, and willingness to embrace resilient farming practices among smallholders in Nigeria

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
IntroductionShifting to Resilient Farming Practices (RFPs) is crucial in building resilience to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Mojisola Olanike Kehinde, Mojisola Olanike Kehinde, Adebayo Musediku Shittu, Opeyemi Abosede Oriade, Opeyemi Abosede Oriade, Sarah Edore Edewor   +5 more
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Nutritional and sensory quality of Ofada rice sourdough bread made with selected lactic acid bacteria strains

Heliyon, 2023
Celiac disease ranks highest among immunological disorders attributed to gluten consumption thus, posing great demands on gluten-free products. Rice is a gluten-free cereal with promising dietary applications.
Remilekun M. Thomas, Christopher R. Falegan, Ayoyinka O. Olojede, Emmanuel O. Oludipe, Olorunfemi D. Awarun, Gladys O. Daodu   +5 more
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Soil productivity improvement under different fallow types on Alfisol of a derived savanna ecology of Nigeria

Heliyon, 2021
Fallowing is considered an important management strategy for the restoration of soil productivity. Therefore, a three-year fallow of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) and elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) was ...
Aruna Olasekan Adekiya, Charity Aremu, Taiwo Michael Agbede, Adeniyi Olayanju, Wutem Sunny Ejue, Kehinde Abodunde Adegbite, Ibukun Elizabeth Olayiwola, Babatunde Ajiboye, Ayodele Tunmise Oni   +8 more
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