| Autor: |
Adebisi- Adelani O, Adeoye I.B, Olajide-Taiwo F.B, J.M, Usman, Agbarevoh P, Oyedele O.O |
| Rok vydání: |
2010 |
| Předmět: |
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| DOI: |
10.5281/zenodo.839665 |
| Popis: |
Thaumatococcus danielli popularly known as “Ewe eran” among the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria is an important crop due to its numerous economic and medicinal values. The study examined gender participation in the production, potentials, and constraints of Thaumatococcus danielli in Ogotun Ekiti, Ekiti State. Data was collected with the aid of a well structured questionnaire from 50 randomly selected respondents using snowballing technique. Tools of analysis include descriptive statistics and T-test. The result of the T-test showed that land preparation, planting and weeding were male dominated (PThaumatococcus danielli in mat weaving, fancy bags and slippers. The major constraints faced in production were in the following order: seasonal variation >price instability>marketing. Research into improvement of craft production of Thaumatococcus danielli should be encouraged; development of more industrial raw materials from its fiber should also be encouraged. Producers should be brought to the awareness of the economic and ornamental potentials of Thaumatococcus. danielli sweetness as sources of added value and income. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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