The differences in the distribution and abundance of plant species in any environment are therefore indications of the variation in biophysical components of the environment such as soil, water, topography among others. This study was aimed at examining the effects of soil variab...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3435
The use of chemical additives and antibiotic made a lot of problems on human health, for example cancer and decrease immunity, for this reason the European Union and many countries don’t allow using antibiotics and many types of chemical additives for feeding animals. Researchers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3434
This study investigates farmers’ awareness and perception of FARO rice varieties and associated technologies in Ekiti and Ondo States, Southwestern Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling technique, data were collected from 240 rice farmers through structured questionnaires and inte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3433
Soil degradation, soil acidity, and low crop productivity and nutrient content pose major challenges to food security. This study aims to evaluate the effect of vermicompost on the growth, productivity, and nutritional quality of beans. The cultivation was carried out in fields w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3432
The present investigation was conducted during Kharif 2024 at the Organic Research Farm (HRF), Karguanji, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (U.P.), to assess the genetic variability, heritability, genetic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3431
Smallholder farmers are highly vulnerable to climate change and require prioritized strategies to minimize the impacts. Challenges faced by smallholder farmers hinder the implementation of coping and adaptation strategies, limiting sustainable agriculture. This descriptive study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3430
Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Nandita Jena, Jyoti Jhirwal, Anjali Verma, Tapasya Tiwari, Shyamkant Shridhar Munje, Satya Narayan Satapathy, Bhubanananda Adhikari, Sangeeta Panigrahi, Prittam Das, Rupali S. Parida, Debashree Sarangi, Deep Sikha & Anand Warghat·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
Nutrients are collectively referred as the substance (may be chemical) which an organism often requires for growth, tissue maintenance, and reproduction. It may also be a determine pest resistance or susceptibility. There are 17 essential nutrients that are required by the plants...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3429
Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, PRIYADARSHANI MOHAPATRA, Anand Warghat, Debashree Sarangi, B. Rama Devi, SUBHAKANTA SAMANTRAY, Satya Narayan Satapathy, Bhubanananda Adhikari, Sangeeta Panigrahi, Simran Mahapatra, Anjali Verma, Prittam Das, Rupali S. Parida & Mouli Paul·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
In recent decades, remarkable progress in science and technology has fueled economic development and enhanced agricultural productivity. However, the rapid growth of the global population particularly since the 20th century has introduced significant challenges to environmental s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3428
Mahama Musah, Lawrence Emmanuel Tolulade, John Osiroko Attah, Olamide Ibiada Esan, Uwazuruike Chiamaka Blessing, Pelumi Adeshina Oderinde, John Oluwapelumi Oladeinde & Priscilla Oluchukwu Ikeri·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
The West Mamprusi District is a subset area of Northern Ghana, one of the Savanna ecosystems experiencing forest degradation as a result of human activities. Our study was carried out in the Wungu Sacred grove and its adjacent unprotected forest in the West Mamprusi District of G...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3427
This study assessed logging impacts on tree species diversity in the tropical rainforest ecosystems, southwest Nigeria. Here, we compared tree species diversity between forest reserves (undisturbed) and free areas (disturbed). A systematic line transect was used for data collecti...
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