The KASU Journal of Pure and Applied Life corresponding address (e-mail address and
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international journal of the Department of
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research papers, reviewed articles, short scientific not be more than 250 words. It should indicate
communication in all areas of life sciences. The aim briefly the scope/aim, methodology, major
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the area of Pure and applied life Sciences research. referenced. Use of abbreviations should be
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another person:
Jumare, A.I. (2018). The Cytogenetic of
Gossypium. In: Prentice, A.N., Cotton with Special
Reference to Africa. Longman Group Limited,
London, England. pp. 57-58.
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Yakubu, S. (2014). Effect of raw spacing on yield
and other agronomic characters in pearl millet.
In: Seventh Annual Report, pp. 29-30, Department