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
Peter Makieu, Fatmata Dankay Kamara, Mohammed Yansaneh, Mohamed Jalloh, Keifala Mohamed Amara, Sahr Stephen Newah & Matonya Maxmilian Isaya·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2026
Convergent environmental pressures, including accelerating climate extremes and pervasive microplastic contamination of agricultural soils, pose compounding threats to global crop productivity that remain poorly characterized at the mechanistic level. In this PRISMA-compliant sys...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2427
Nanotechnology offers promising solutions for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability through precise nutrient delivery and crop protection. This review examines recent progress in agricultural nanotechnology, focusing on nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, soil and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2426
Micronutrients, although required in small quantities, play critical roles in legume physiology and biological nitrogen fixation (BNF), making their management critical in soybean production systems. This study was conducted during the 2024 and 2025 seasons to evaluate the effect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2425
Continuous cultivation of sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas) on nutrient-depleted soils is a major cause of low yield in tropical Africa. This study evaluated the effect of two organic fertilizers Monty liquid and pig manure on the growth and yield performance of sweetpotato grown on a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2424
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a multipurpose leguminous crop valued as a spice, leafy vegetable, and medicinal plant, known for its rich nutritional composition and significant nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties. Its growth, yield, and quality are highly in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2422
Presently jassid, whitefly and aphid have emerged as the new serious sucking insect pest complex on sunflower. This study evaluated the effectiveness of three sunflower varieties (BARI Sunflower-2, BARI Sunflower-3, and the hybrid variety Mayabi) against them and assessed some pe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2421
The present study aimed to determine the effect of Bio-fertilizers and level of Phosphorus on growth and yield of Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.). The field experiment was carried out during the Summer season 2023 at Shraddhey Bhagwati Singh Agriculture Farm, Hazipur, C.B.G. AG. PG. C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2420
Termite infestation is a significant limitation to crop production by smallholder farmers in the study area, but the awareness, perceptions, and management practices by farmers have not been welcomed. This study was conducted to assess the pattern of termite infestation on crops...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2419