Cocoa is a leading export crop to the world market and Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon in Africa, accounts for about 70% of the global supply. However, increasing global warming with attendant high ambient temperature had affected yields in the tropical regions of Afri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i4335
This study was conducted to investigate the impact of the genetic nature of coconut palm varieties (TT and DT), soil suitability classes (S1-S4), fiber extraction method (Wet milling and Dry milling), and ageing status (aged and non-aged) on the PD (Second particle size (0.2 mm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3334
Increasing the need for food as a result of global population growth negatively impacted the ecology and soil. As a result of an increase in the demand for industrial chemical fertilizers and inefficient crop management. In this research, the effect of some biofertilizers, amino...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3333
Aims: This research aimed to evaluate the performance of different okra varieties in Lamjung district, Nepal, to identify high-yielding cultivars suitable for local cultivation. Study Design: The study used a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with seven okra varieties (trea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3332
This study delves into the production methods and therapeutic properties of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a perennial herbaceous plant widely known for its culinary and medical uses. It covers various aspects including cultivation techniques, bioactive substances responsible for its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3331
Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is an annual tropical plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. In Kenya, Chia has gained significant attention in recent years due to its nutritional benefits and increasing demand in the local and global market. This review aims to explore the potentia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3330
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is a crucial crop in Bangladesh, but current winter-only cultivation fails to meet national demand. This study aims to optimize summer onion production through proper plant spacing and nutrient management. The field experiment was conducted during the perio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3329
Agricultural waste represents a largely untapped resource that could be utilized for the production of biofuels through various conversion pathways. As the global demand for renewable and sustainable energy grows, biofuels offer solutions to mitigate climate change impacts while...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3328
The diagnosis of soil fertility is a prerequisite for the formulation of balanced and site-specific fertilizer recommendations. Macro elements (nitrogen – N, phosphorous – P and potassium – K) based nutrient omission trials were conducted in the districts of Oti, Tandjoare, Tone...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3327
The 2022/2023 tomato crop witnessed the emergence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis in a tomato field, leading to symptoms resembling bacterial canker. Identification of the suspected bacterium, C. michiganensis subsp. michiganensis, utilized specific primers (CMM...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i3325