Effect of Moisture Content on the Yield of Mahogany Seed Oil
I. Yerima,
Michael Bulus,
Tijjani Ibrahim Yerima
Abstract:African Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) is an important tree in Africa. A deciduous tree, reaching up to 35m in height on fertile soils. It has a diameter of up to 1.5 m with 8-16 m bole. The bark is dark grey or pink with red latex. The plant is commonly found in all the Northern States and around South Western States of Nigeria in the rain forest zone. The plant begins to produce fruit after 15 – 25 years throughout the dry season. The fruit is woody capsule, 4-10 cm long and dehisces at maturity. The seeds ha… Show more
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