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Effect of Compost and Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Growth, Yield and Disease Incidence of Two Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Varieties in Cameroon

Tchuenteu Tatchum Lucien, Abakar Abba Said, Emidiwidi Aguiza Sabine & Megueni Clautilde · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of various natural fertilizers on growth and seed yield of wheat plants. Field experiments were conducted during the 2023 cropping season. A split-plot experimental design with three replications was used. The first factor was fertil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i2736

An Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in the Balleyara Department, Niger

Inoussa Maman Maarouhi, Moussa Soulé, Bormo Soukaradji, Moussa Sounna Abdourahamane, Abdoulaye Abdou Siradji, Ali Ado, Douma SOUMANA, Bakasso Yacoubou & Mahamane Ali · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Plant biodiversity plays a vital role in providing various benefits which affect positively the life of people mostly in dryland region like Niger. Many studies exist about the types of the ecosystems, their floristic composition and their functions but there is scarcity of studi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1735

Assessment of Fruiting Behaviour, Quality Attributes and Stress Tolerance of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.) Cultivars under Semi-Arid Conditions of Haryana

Hardeep, Sudesh, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Kumar & Deepak Sangwan · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.) is a vital agroforestry species, particularly suited for cultivation in semi-arid ecosystems, owing to its multifaceted economic, nutritional, and ecological significance. Haryana's semi-arid to arid climate offers an optimal environment for Ber cul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1734

A Comparative Machine Learning Framework for Location-Specific Maize Yield Prediction in the U.S. Corn Belt Using SVM, Random Forest, and Decision Tree Models: Integrating Agronomic, Genetic, and Spatial Factors

Prince Michael Akwabeng · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

This paper fills in the key gaps in the field of agricultural machine learning by comparing the performance of the Support Vector Machine (SVM), the Random Forest (RF) and the Decision Tree (DT) algorithms to predict the yield of maize in various locations in the U.S. Corn Belt....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1733

Morphological Adaptations of Paenibacillus dendritiformis VSR 204 under Extreme Metal Stress

Sridevi Vishnumolakala & Ravisankar Devalraju · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Morphological changes under extreme metal stress environment are one of the metal resistance mechanisms seen in bacteria. Considering this, a study was conducted on a metal tolerance bacterium i.e.  Paenibacillus dendritiformis VSR 204 isolated from metal contaminated soils and a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1732

Seasonal Soil Quality Gradients from Upper to Lower Kuttanad, an Indian Tropical Agro-Wetland System

Alexander T. · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Soil quality in tropical agro-wetlands is strongly influenced by seasonal hydrology and geomorphological gradients. This study evaluated seasonal and altitude-based soil quality variations across Upper (Ala), Middle (Edathuva), and Lower (Kainakari) Kuttanad, a below-mean-sea-lev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1731

Assessment on Viability of CSO Based Environmental Conservation Projects in Gambella Town, South-Western Ethiopia

DUOL NHIAL LUAK & PREM KUMAR DARA · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

The study was being carried out in Gambella town, south-western Ethiopia. This work was explored the influence of community participation; community capacity building and the practice of monitoring and evaluation on viability of environmental conservation projects executed by CSO...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1730

Value Chain Analysis of Garcinia kola (Bitter kola) in Kumba, Meme Division, Southwest Region of Cameroon

Louis Njie Ndumbe, Fonwi Blanche-Kelly, Maximillian Njie Mojemba & Smith Nya · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the value chain of Garcinia kola (bitter kola) in Kumba, Meme Division, Southwest Region of Cameroon. Bitter kola represents a highly valued non-timber forest product (NTFP) with significant medicinal, cultural, and economic importa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1729

Structural Analysıs of Turkısh Agrıculture: Regıonal Profıles, Concentratıon and Change Trends (2015-2024)

Fatma KAPLAN · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

This study examines the structural transformation of Turkish agriculture at the regional level during the 2015–2024 period. Utilizing two principal analytical tools-regional concentration ratios (CR₃) and regional crop pattern profiles-the research investigates spatial specializa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1728

Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates on Growth Performance and Yield of Brachiaria Mulato II in the Benadir Region, Somalia

Zakarie Mohamed Abdi, Ahmed Elmi Warfa, Ibrahim Jamal Ahmed, Yoonis Abdi Mohamed, Abdirahman Hassan Mohamed, Hibo Abdinasir Mohamud & Mohamed Ahmed Abdi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

A field experiment was conducted at the Somali National University experimental farm, Gaheyr campus (Mogadishu, Somalia), from October 2021 to February 2022 to evaluate the effect of different nitrogen fertilizer rates on the growth and yield of Brachiaria Mulato II. The study em...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1727

Pesticide-free Crop Production and Climate-smart Agriculture in Developing Countries: A Review of Practices, Challenges and Prospects

Moradeyo Adebanjo Otitoju, James Ondeku Simpa, Onemena A. Oghenejode & Johnson Ademola Ogunsakin · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

This study synthesizes existing research and initiatives on pesticide-free agriculture and climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in developing countries and nexus between the two approaches. Through a comprehensive review, we analysed the principles, practices, impacts, methodologies,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1726

Climate-Resilient Fodder Production: Perspective and Challenges in India

Sudha Yadav, Vishwas B M, Shruti Setia, Ujjwal Kamboj & Shreyas Bagrecha · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Agriculture employs roughly 54.3% of India's workforce, with the livestock sector accounting for 4.11% of national GDP. The major economy in livestock sector revolves around milk and its by-products, which is highly dependent on livestock nutrition through fodder, roughages and c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1725

The Science behind Seed Vigour: Biological Trait Linking Seed Quality

Nitesh Kumar Singh, Meraz Alam, Yagvendra Saubhari, R.P. Srivastava, Basant Kumar, Amitesh Shukla & Akash Baboo · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Under actual field conditions, successful crop establishment and overall productivity are determined by seed vigour and seed quality, which is a very important attribute of seed quality. Collected in contrast to the percentage of germination, which is used to report the performan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1724

Optimizing Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Growth and Yield in the Transitional Zone of Ghana: The Role of Planting Date and Plant Density

Emmanuel Kweku Baah, Harrison Kwame Dapaah, Kofi Agyarko & Emmanuel Appiah · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2025

Two field experiments were conducted at the multipurpose crop nursery field of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Mampong, Ashanti in 2022 and 2023 cropping seasons to evaluate the performance of groundnut under different plant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2025/v26i6723

Smart Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Food Production under Climate Change Pressures

Manfred Obinwanne Igwenagu, Prince Michael Akwabeng, Gloria Opoku Darkoh, Yusuf Kolawole Adebakin, Emmanuel Ohimai Ojo & Phebian Odufuwa · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2025

Climate change is a major challenge to international food security, and hence, new strategies need to be developed to ensure sustainable food production. This paper comprehensively examines how artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have been appli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2025/v26i6722