Aims: Maize grains are severely damaged by maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais. Exploiting botanicals against synthetic insecticides as a control strategy has gained prominence in recent decades. The aim of the study was to investigate the potential of cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930279
The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations of vegetative and reproductive parameters of Irish potato from different organic and inorganic nutrient sources The study was done in the west region of Cameroon, specifically in Bougham, a village in the western highlands. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i330253
The aim of this study was to investigate the morpho-physiological and yield response of maize (Zea mays L.) variety as influenced by different plant density in Bali Nyonga, North West Region of Cameroon. The fives treatments (intra-row spacing) were: Treatment 1 (T1 = 15 cm ≈ 952...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2019/v27i130063
Telfairia occidentalis commonly called fluted pumpkin is an indigenous vegetable of Central Africa particularly in Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon. The leaves and seeds are widely implicated in the local gastronomy of these regions. The potential of this plant in the field of medicin...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2018/45428
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of NPK-based fertilizers and animal fertilizers on some biometric parameters of Irish potato in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Place and Duration: The study was conducted in Bougham, a village in the Western Highlands o...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRCS/2018/42938
Aims: This study was aimed at exploring tissue culture technique as a tool for mass propagation of some Cameroonian cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) cultivars/landraces (red, yellow and white skin colour). Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized des...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i930182
Aims: This study was conducted to enhance germplasm conservation of some indigenous plantain landraces through tissue culture techniques in Cameroon. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) with three treatments in four replications. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2019/v28i630128
This study assessed the role of rural youths in agricultural production and the associated challenges for agricultural extension services in Noni Sub Division, North West Region of Cameroon. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussion...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i103030
Aims: This work aimed at establishing the different Garden crop pests and how farmers use different pesticides to manage these pests. Place and duration of the Work: This work was carried out in Santa from January to March 2013 Methodology: The methodology involved the use of str...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2018/v26i630060
Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is amongst very important vegetable crops worldwide. It is fourth among food crops after rice, wheat and maize. Potatoes provide a cheap source of carbohydrates, vitamins (B1 and C) and minerals. Irish potato production provides a livelihood fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36019