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
Aims: This present study aimed to assess the toxicity, the inhibition of progeny production and the reduction of weight losses of Cassia mimosoides (L.) leaf extracts against Callosobruchus maculatus (FAB.) on the bambara groundnut grains as well as the physico-chemical, sensoria...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/31869
Aims: To determine genetic variation in soybean grown alone and in soybean/celosia intercrop system, and to provide information on the appropriate system to concentrate in a breeding programme. Study Design: The experimental design was a randomized complete block design (RCBD) wi...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/29137
Aim: To evaluate the effects of three types of rootstocks: (i) Ngwangwa (ii) Sindano and (iii) Zinzi commonly used in the coastal belt of Tanzania on grafting success and seedling growth of six improved mango cultivars: (i) Apple (ii) Ngowe (iii) Kent (iv) Keitt (v) Alphonso and...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/32129
Aims: The study sought to determine planting dates, handling of the crop when mature and if farmers faced problems with maize ear rot/mould, insects and any other constraints and how they control these problems. Study Design: Random interviewing of maize farmers. Place and Durati...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/32788
This study was conducted to assess the effect of cassava peel compost rates on the growth and tuber yield of cassava. The treatments were prepared in six compost rates as: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 t/ha respectively and they were applied to cassava and arranged in a randomized com...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/32048
Without variability, it is not possible to conduct a plant breeding program. Germplasm is hence the critical first step in initiating a breeding program. Diversity in O. glaberrima accessions is enormous. It needs to be organized and characterized in order to facilitate its use b...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/31662