International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019

  • Morpho-Biometric Characterization of the "Kolonto" Local Chicken Ecotype in Gaya Area

    Moussa Hassan Ousseini, Issa Salissou, Hima Karmadine, Bakasso Yacoubou

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
    Pages: 83-88
    Received: May 31, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 09, 2019
    Published: Jul. 23, 2019
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    Abstract: The morpho-biometric characterization of local chicken "Kolonto" ecotype was undertaken in the department of Gaya. The objective of this study is to promote the breeding of the "Kolonto" ecotype in Niger. A sample of 111 hens and 35 roosters was photographed, described and measured individually. This sample was collected in 15 localities distribute... Show More
  • Determinants of Pastoral Communities for Adoption of Forage Production Technology in Yabello Rangeland, Southern Ethiopia

    Yeneayehu Fenetahun, Xu Xinwen, Wang Yongdong

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
    Pages: 89-95
    Received: May 27, 2019
    Accepted: Jun. 28, 2019
    Published: Jul. 24, 2019
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    Abstract: The pastoral rangelands of Ethiopia are located around the peripheral or the outer edge of the country, almost surrounding the central highland mass. Livestock in Ethiopia is dependent primarily on native grasslands and crop residues. Forage production has been regarded as one of the suitable strategies for increasing feed availability for enhanced... Show More
  • Krypton 81: A New Method of Paleogroundwater Dating

    Xinying Ling, Peiyuan Chen, Haichao Yu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
    Pages: 96-101
    Received: Jun. 14, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 08, 2019
    Published: Aug. 05, 2019
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    Abstract: Recently, because of 81Kr’s advantages of steady chemical property, long half-life and no extra source in the movement of groundwater, it is becoming an effective method to date old groundwater (age from 105-106 year). This paper summarizes the principles of 81Kr in groundwater dating and extraction method, presents the application of 81Kr in groun... Show More