Natural gas flaring affects microclimate and reduces maize (Zea mays) yield

International Journal of Agriculture and Biology

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 408-412

  Odjugo, P A O ^a   Osemwenkhae, E J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BENIN   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Flare site; Gas flaring; Hydrothermal; Maize growth; Maize yield; Microclimate; Nigeria

Indexed keywords

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 67649197190     PISSN: 15608530     EISSN: 18149596     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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