Persicaria minor or locally known as kesum from the family Polygonaceae is a common herbal plant found in Malaysia. Hydroponic cultivation of kesum using deep water culture (DWC) system can be an alternative option for kesum growers in increasing crop yields. The deep water cultu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4191
The effect of a compost based on cow dung and sawdust on the production and nutritional quality of tomatoes was evaluated. The compost was prepared by mixing the different constituents in variable mass/mass proportions: 25/75, 50/50, 75/25 and 100/0. The experimental device for g...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4188
Tchinda Fokoua Stella Laure, Dakole Daboy Charles, Molemb Nemeté Aristide, Okala Bouillong Noelly Manuela, Fonkoua Martin & Nguefack Julienne·Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition·2023
The effect of a compost based on chicken manure and wood ash on the production and nutritional quality of tomatoes was evaluated. The mixtures of the constituents of each compost were made at variable m/m proportions: 25/75 (C1); 50/50 (C2); 75/25 (C3) and 100/0 (C4). Tomato cult...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4189
Chili (Capsicum annum L.) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) crops are two vegetable horticultural commodities with high economic value and market demand and it’s becomes extremely important to consider land suitability and environmental sustainability factors to reduce losses and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4190
Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) is a highly valued plant known for its refreshing taste, medicinal properties, and health benefits. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Theaceae family. The productivity and quality of tea leaves and liquor are strongly infl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4187
Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers can contribute to environmental hazards. Moreover, their manufacturing is an energy-intensive process which causes greenhouse gas emissions, which can lead to climate change. Therefore, it should evaluate the possibility to use organic sources such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i3185
Climate change is anticipated to a vigorous impact on soils and ecosystems due to elevated temperature and changes in precipitation lead to reduce in wheat yield. Thus, afield experiment was performed throughout two seasons 2021 and 2022 at Agricultural Research Station farm, Sak...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i3186
Tin mining in the period of its boom left large areas of land unsuitable for crop production. The financial benefits of tin mining were short-lived and cannot be quantified with the consequences of its devastation, which is still negatively impacting on the environment. Many of t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i3184
This study aims to assess the soil quality under different land uses by utilizing technique for order preference by similarity to the ideal solution method (TOPSIS) and geostatistical Technique in the Northern part of Sohag Governorate, Egypt. Various soil parameters such as sand...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i3183
Kouadio Edouard Yves Gilchrist, Kouamé Konan Didier, Camara Brahima, Yeo Gnénakan, CHÉRIF Mamadou, Kassi Koffi Fernand Jean-Martial, Tuo Seydou, Kakou Didier Junior, Yao Akissi Sandrine, Abo Kouabenan & Dick Acka Emmanuel d·Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition·2023
Context: In Côte d’Ivoire, industrial banana plantations are faced with the problem of weediness. However, the use of herbicides as a means of control presents significant risks for human health and the environment. The abandonment of these products for more ecological alternativ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i3181