Pesticide-contaminated agricultural residues represent an important waste-management concern because residues may persist in crop biomass after harvest and enter soil, water, or atmospheric pathways through unsuitable disposal practices. This review examines vermicomposting as a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3440
Hydroponic cultivation uses up to 90 percent less water than conventional soil-based agriculture, can produce substantially higher yields per unit of land area, and can operate in environments entirely unsuitable for traditional farming, from arid desert facilities to orbital spa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3439
Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable, resulting in significant wastage along supply chains. Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy offers a promising as non-destructive methods for mitigating losses by providing rapid, accurate, and real-time analysis of the quality and composit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2438
Background: Capsicum annuum (pepper) is an economically important crop whose production is significantly reduced by Fusarium wilt and Cucumber mosaic virus, prompting interest in sustainable control strategies such as the biocontrol agent Trichoderma viride to improve growth and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2437
Background: Vernonia hymenolepis is an underutilized African leafy vegetable with important nutritional and economic value, but its productivity is severely threatened by soil-borne pathogens such as Fusarium oxysporum, necessitating sustainable management approaches such as the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2436
Youssoufa Ousmana, Charlotte Sah, Moukhtar Mohammadou, Taïmanga, Moïse Adamou, Sedric Junior Tsekane, Andrea Sarah Kenne Toukem, Auguste Pharaon Mbianda, Edith Laure Kenne, Abraham Tchoubou-Sale, Nadine Esther Otiobo Atibita & Martin Kenne·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2026
Background: Okra production is often constrained by insect pest infestation, leading to significant crop damage and yield loss. Excessive use of synthetic pesticides for pest management adversely affects non-target organisms, including beneficial flower-visiting insects essential...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2435
Background: The genus Amaranthus has gained global attention for its nutritionally important species cultivated as leafy vegetables and grains. However, despite their role in diversifying diets in Nigeria, the capacity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to mitigate pathogen st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2433
Benzylaminopurine Benzylaminopurine (BAP) is a cytokinin plant growth regulator that plays an important role in stimulating cell division, shoot development, and the formation of generative organs, while organic manures improve soil fertility and support sustainable plant growth....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2432
Spent engine oil contamination from improper disposal in Nigeria introduces toxic hydrocarbons and heavy metals into soils, altering soil properties, reducing crop growth and yield, and potentially affecting the nutritional, phytochemical, and antimicrobial qualities of crops suc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2429
Background: Sorghum is a climate-resilient staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa with significant nutritional potential, though its utilization is constrained by variability in grain quality and the presence of anti-nutritional factors. Aims: To evaluate nutritional and anti-nutritio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2428