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Functional Response of Two Egg Parasitoids of Trichogramma (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) Genre on Duponchelia fovealis Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Eggs

João Paulo Pereira Paes, Victor Luiz Souza Lima, José Romário de Carvalho & Dirceu Pratissoli · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aims: To evaluate the potential of the parasitoids of the genus Trichogramma on European pepper moth, a functional response bioassay was performed with two Trichogramma lineages and different egg densities of the host. Study Design: Adopting a completely randomized experimental d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39795

Pulp Browning and Bioactive Compounds in Fruits from Peach Trees Grafted on Different Rootstocks

Caroline Farias Barreto, Marines Batalha Moreno Kirinus, Pricila Santo da Silva, Cesar Valmor Rombaldi, Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim & José Carlos Fachinello · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aims: This study aimed at evaluating the quality of Chimarrita peaches from plants grafted on seven rootstocks on the day they were harvested and after 21 days of cold storage, followed by 3 days at room temperature. Study Design: The experiment was conducted as a randomized comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39710

Methodology for the Genetic Improvement of Coriander Aiming for Resistance to the Root Knot Nematode

Ana Maria Maciel dos Santos, Kleyton Danilo da Silva Costa, Jackson da Silva, Jacqueline Wanessa de Lima Pereira, Dimas Menezes & José Luiz Sandes de Carvalho Filho · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Coriander is among the most cultivated hardwoods in Brazil, but its production can be compromised due to damage caused by phytonematodes in the growing areas. Although there are several coriander cultivars in the market, none exhibit resistance to nematodes of the genus Meloidogy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39485

Prevalence of Mosaic and Leaf Curl Diseases of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) in the Central Region of Ghana

Elvis Asare-Bediako, Faustina Agyarko, Kingsley J. Taah, Aaron Tettey Asare, Justice Sarfo, Kwame Agyei Frimpong & Joseph Nyarko · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aims: To determine the incidence and severity of okra mosaic (OMD) and okra leaf curl diseases (OLCD) in the Central region of Ghana and to assess farmers’ perception on the incidence and management of these viral diseases. Study Design: Descriptive survey involving household and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/37421

Drain Envelopes for Problematic Calcareous Soils of Irrigated Agricultural Lands in Egypt

Gehan A. H. Sallam · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Envelope materials are used for surrounding subsurface drain pipes commonly installed to reclaim waterlogged and salt-affected lands to prevent entry of soil particles into drains and to constitute a medium of good permeability around the pipe and therefore reduce entrance resist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39072

Biodegradable Coatings on Blueberries Postharvest Conservation Refrigerated in a Modified Atmosphere

Ícaro Pedroso de Oliveira, Aline dos Reis Ribeiro, Paulo Mello-Farias, Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim, Mírian Ribeiro Galvão Machado & Carlos Sebastián Pérez Lamela · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of edible coatings based on manioc starch, kefir and chitosan on the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of blueberry subjected to refrigerated storage in a modified atmosphere. Study Design:  The exper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39138

Productivity and Economic Viability of Carrot Fertilized with Calotropis procera in Different Growing Seasons

Bruno Novaes Menezes Martins, Ênio Gomes Flôr Souza, Manoel Galdino dos Santos, Michele Barboza, Aurélio Paes Barros Júnior, Lindomar Maria da Silveira & Francisco Bezerra Neto · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The objective of this work was to evaluate the productivity and economic viability of the carrot as a function of different amounts and times of incorporation to the soil of the green manure roostertree (Calotropis procera) in two growing seasons, in the semiarid region of Pernam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39251

The Irrigation Deficit and Its Effects on Physiology and Phenology of ‘Navelate’ Oranges Trees in Brazil

C. R. M. Oliveira, P. C. Mello-Farias, D. Agostinetto, R. R. Yamamoto & L. O. D. Marques · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aims: The aim of this research was to study physiological responses and changes on phenology of ‘Navelate’ orange trees submitted to different water stress intensities in a greenhouse. Study Design: The experimental design was completely randomized, with three replications in eac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/38519

Chilling Requirement of Ten Peach Cultivars Estimated by Different Models

C. G. Milech, M. Dini, S. Scariotto, J. Santos, F. G. Herter & M. C. B. Raseira · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The adaptation of a temperate climate fruit cultivar to a certain area depends mainly on its chilling requirement and the chilling accumulation in such places. Several attempts have been made to estimate these two conditions, using different models. The great variation among the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39204

Rice Response and Ammonia Volatilization from Experimental Zinc Sulfate-Coated Ureas Containing Urease Inhibitors

Nutifafa Adotey, Manoch Kongchum, Jifeng Li, Garnett B. Whitehurst, Eric Sucre & Dustin L. Harrell · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Laboratory studies have shown that treating urea with low concentration of NBPT prior to coating can minimize ammonia loss. There is limited field research on the ammonia volatility potential of nutrient-coated urea fertilizers containing urease inhibitors. A two-year study was c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39214

Influence of Germination Aids on Germination of Different Capsicum sp.

Nico Jäkel & Markus Witzler · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aims: To provide data on the influence of common germination aids for additional pepper species than Capsicum annuum, additional species and wild types have been tested with priming media applicable to both hobby and commercial growers. Place and Duration of Study: Germany, Janua...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39311

Occurrence of Grape Phylloxera Daktulosphaira vitifoliae Fitch (Hemiptera: Phylloxeridae) in the State of Espirito Santo, Brazil

Fernando Zanotti Madalon, Victor Luiz Souza Lima, Dirceu Pratissoli, Caroline Merlo Meneghelli, José Romário de Carvalho & Moises Zucoloto · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The phylloxera Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch 1856) (Hemiptera: Phylloxeridae) is one of the most important pests in grapevine cultivation. This specie is distributed in all continents and can attack the plant aerial part and the vine root system. In Brazil, phylloxera has been...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39074

The Performance of Capsicum Seed Germination in Different Micronutrient-treated Substrates

Hipolyana Simone de Oliveira, Davi Alves Pereira Júnior, Lívia Francyne Gomes Chaves, Maria Inajal Rodrigues da Silva das Neve, João Luciano de Andrade Melo Junior, Luan Danilo Ferreira de Andrade Melo, Karolyne Priscila Oliveira dos Santos & Vinicius Santos Gomes da Silva · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The use of chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens) in cooking is common; however, the increase in the use of family farming also as a defensive has led to an increase in the cultivation of this condiment in both the northern and southern coastal regions of Alagoas. In the latter, the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/38279

Factors Influencing the Evaluation of the Reaction of Coriander Genotypes to Root-knot Nematodes: A Review

A. M. M. Santos, K. D. S. Costa, M. Oliveira-Silva, C. S. R. Martins, É. D. B. Rodrigues & J. L. S. C. Filho · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Coriander is among the most hardwood vegetables produced and consumed in Brazil, because it is part of the national cuisine, mainly in the Northeast and North regions of the country. Its leaves and seeds are much appreciated because of the aroma and flavor they give to the dishes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39300