Synthetic fertilisers have supported modern crop production, but nutrient use efficiency remains constrained by losses, nutrient imbalances and the biological processes that regulate nutrient availability. This review examines sustainable nutrient management by integrating three...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4471
Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is an important nutritional and economic grain legume; however, its productivity in Kenya remains low because of various stresses, including aphid infestation. The use of synthetic insecticides for aphid control negatively affects the environ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4470
A field experiment was conducted during the 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons to assess the genetic response of groundnut genotypes to the severity of early and late leaf spot diseases at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4469
Salma Abdrahman Abdalla Fadul, Atif Elsadig Idris, Mohamed Ibrahim Ismail, Nawall AbdelGayoum Abdel-Rahman, Mayada Mamoun Beshir, Samia Osman Yagoub, Asim Mohammed Elsir Hagelhassan & Atif Ibrahim Abuali·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2026
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) is an important climate-resilient cereal crop with considerable potential for improving food and nutritional security in dryland regions. This study evaluated 23 pearl millet genotypes for physical and proximate grain-quality traits a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4468
Soil salinity constrains wheat establishment, particularly during germination and early seedling development. This study evaluated the morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses of four wheat cultivars—BARI Gom 33, BARI Gom 28, BARI Gom 26, and BARI Gom 22—exposed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4467
Aims: To determine the nature of gene action and combining ability governing yield and panicle traits in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) under semi-arid conditions of Kenya and to identify parental lines and cross combinations of potential value for breeding. Study Design: A North C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4466
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food and cash crop in Sudan, with approximately 70% of its production occurring under rainfed smallholder farming systems. However, productivity is severely constrained by recurrent drought, particularly during the reproductive stag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4465
Plantain production is constrained by the limited availability of healthy, high-quality planting materials, making efficient and affordable propagation techniques important for sustainable production. Macropropagation provides a low-cost alternative to conventional sucker propaga...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4464
In Malaysia, sustainable agricultural practices characterised by organic production systems are gaining increasing recognition because of their potential to reduce dependence on synthetic inputs. Moringa oleifera is a highly nutritious perennial species with well-documented medic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4463
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a vital legume crop globally, providing essential proteins and micronutrients, particularly in developing countries. In Burundi, beans are integral to food security and rural livelihoods, yet smallholder storage practices expose seeds to sig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4461