A field experiment was conducted at KVK, Srinagar Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India, during two consecutive kharif seasons of 2010 and 2011 to study the “Effect of phosphorus and sulphur on yield and quality of soybean (Glycine max L. Merill) under Eutrochrepts”. The experiment w...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/32742
The overall aims of this study were to determine: i. The effect of 1% and 2% urea solution on the α-cellulose, lignin and hemi cellulose content of kenaf fibre. ii. The effect 1% and 2% urea solution on the tensile modulus and tensile strength of kenaf...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/32650
field experiment was conducted to study the effect of irrigation intervals and mulches on growth and yield of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.)” during Rabi season of 2015-16 at Horticulture Farm, S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner. The experiment consisted of sixt...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/33197
The aim of this study is to screen and characterize bacteria isolated from different sources that has potential as antagonistic bacteria against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), the causal agent of bacterial leaf blight of paddy and as a plant growth promoter. Ninety three ba...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/33697
Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the physiological mechanisms of Jatropha curcas seedlings exposed to drought and the possible influence of seedling age. Study Design: A pot experiment was carried out using a completely randomized design with two seedling ages (2-...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2017/33639
An imperative nitrogen management schedule attempted for the first time using soil application fb (followed by) foliar application at harvest stage to improve productivity and quality of baby corn. A two year study carried out in winter season with three cultivars and six schedul...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/32574
Field experiments were conducted during 2013 rainy season at the Kano State Institute of Horticulture Bagauda, Kano and Federal College of Horticulture Research and Training Farm Dadinkowa, Gombe State. The experiment investigated the effect of NPK fertilizer application rates an...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/33136
Aims: Leaf tip die-back is a foliar disease of Yucca elephantipes that significantly reduces its aesthetic value. Investigations were carried out on the pathogenicity of the causal organism. Methodology: A Bioassay of the isolated phytotoxin produced by the pathogen was carried...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/31864
A field experiment was carried out to investigate the influence of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on nutrient uptake and yield of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in the Gangetic alluvium belt of West Bengal during two consecutive years i.e. 2011-12 to 2012-13. The experiment...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/33138
Aims: To investigate mineral features correlated to coconut inflorescence sap produced from various varieties for contributing in quite valorization. Study design: Four coconut varieties studied, namely Malayan Yellow Dwarf (MYD), West African Tall (WAT), and PB121+ and PB113+ hy...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/32557