This study was conducted to evaluate the planting density on growth and yield of tomato fruit to determine the optimum planting density. Plant height, number of leaves per plant, fruit set, number of fruit per plant, fruit weight and fruit yield were recorded. Results indicated t...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/18573
In order to assess the distribution of heavy metals in the urban environment; concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb, Mn, Ni and Zn were measured on 21 topsoil samples collected from roadside soils of Chittagong city. The heavy metal concentrations were determined by flame atomic absorptio...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/18424
Aims: The use of growth retardants may be an alternative to improve yield and fruit quality of jalapeño pepper (Capsicum annum L.) growing in greenhouse; particularly when a high antioxidants fruit content is the main goal. Prohexadione calcium (P-Ca) is a bioregulator which redu...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/18488
Temporal changes in soil organic matter and other chemical properties influence the availability of nutrients to plants with or without the application of fertilizers. For proper soil management, these changes must be accounted for. Pot experiment was conducted to assess changes...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/18355
Raspberry (Rubus ideaus) is a perennial crop that reaches commercial production after 4 to 5 years since planting. To improve of Raspberry crop production, fertilizers and manures are applied to the soil. Many farms in the Andean-Patagonian region produce organic crops, and apply...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/18425
Bioslurry can be used as soil amendment to improve soil fertility in sustainable ways. The experiments to investigate the effect of bioslurry and inorganic fertilizers on nutrient uptake and yield of carrot and okra were conducted from 2011 to 2012 at Institute of Soil Chemistry...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/17084
A study was undertaken with a view to examine the morphological and physical properties and classifying the soils of part of the Solomon Mahlangu Campus farm, Sokoine University of Agriculture Tanzania, for improved agricultural productivity of the farm. Four soil profiles were e...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/17977
A better understanding of the soil conditions and management practices of an endangered plant may help develop improved restoration and conservation plans. Proper soil and plant nutrient management is critical for the plant’s growth and health. To accomplish this goal, it is impo...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/17959
Aim: This study was aimed to find the impact of Parkia biglobosa ( Jacq.) Benth., Daniella oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalziel and Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. trees on some selected surface (0-15 cm depth) soil physicochemical properties in the Nigerian northern Guinea Sav...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/17770
Aim: The success of any chemical mutagenesis revolves on the use of plant-specific mutagen(s), optimal concentration(s) and appropriate soaking duration. This paper was aimed at evaluating the effect of amiprophos methyl on morphological and yield traits in pigeon pea [Cajanus ca...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/5150