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Soil Attributes Related to Natural Succession in a Permanent Preservation Area– A Study for Brazilian Atlantic Forests

Gabriela Salami, Eduardo da Silva Daniel, David Miquelluti & Mari Lucia Campos · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The study of physical and chemical characteristics of associated to different vegetation cover is very important for understanding how the soil can influence the behavior of the forest.  Aims: This study aimed to relate soil attributes under pine cultivation and natural regenerat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41640

Elaboration of an Open Source Prototyping Platform for Salubrity Monitoring in Agricultural Machinery

Fernando Ferreira Lima dos Santos, Guilherme de Moura Araújo, Lucas Ferreira Lima dos Santos, Leticia Cardoso Madureira Tavares, Rodrigo Nogueira Martins & Flávio Castro da Silva · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Agricultural operations are generally carried out in places subject to abrupt environmental changes. In order to provide improvements in the work environment of tractor operators, it is of the utmost importance to monitor and make changes in the work environment. The present work...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/42187

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Fertility and Productivity on Wheat Crop

Kamlesh Kumar Yadav, S. P. Singh, Nishant . & Vineet Kumar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi season 2013-14 and 2014-15 on sandy loam soil to study on crop research Centre Chirori of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology; Meerut utter Pradesh (India). The results revealed that application if 125% re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41533

Evaluation of Irrigation Water Quality from Major Water Sources in Ondo and Osun States, Nigeria

O. O. Olubanjo & A. E. Alade · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aims: Irrigated agriculture is dependent on the adequate water supply of usable quality. This study was conducted to determine the quality and suitability of different water sources for irrigation in Ondo and Osun states. The water samples were collected from rivers, dams, stream...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41558

Introduction of Sasakawa Technology on Irrigated Maize (Zea mays L) Production in Kurmi Mayolope, Hong. of Adamawa State Nigeria

Toungos Mohammed Dahiru · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The study was conducted in Kurmi Mayolope, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria, Sasakawa technology was introduced on irrigated maize (Zea mays L) production. A hybrid maize variety OBA 98, MR (white), obtained from skill acquisition Centre and local variety reta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/42039

Limitation of Relative Transpiration and Growth of Arabic Coffee in Response to Water Deficit

Wilian Rodrigues Ribeiro, Morgana Scaramussa Gonçalves, André Alves Pinheiro, Vinícius Agnolette Capelini, Daniel Soares Ferreira & Edvaldo Fialho dos Reis · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The objective of this study was to evaluate the limitation of transpiration and growth of arabica coffee plants as a function of the reduction of water availability through the methodology of the fraction of transpirable soil water (FTSW). The study was conducted in a greenhouse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41818

Magnitude and Spatiotemporal Variation of the Erosion on the Slope of the Lower São Francisco River, Northeastern Brazil

Igor Pinheiro da Rocha, Francisco Sandro Rodrigues Holanda, Mário Monteiro Rolim, Janisson Bispo Lino & Renisson Neponuceno de Araújo Filho · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Streams are under erosive processes such as hydrodynamic adjustment. After the construction of a sequence of hydroelectric dams for power generation, the São Francisco River experienced an increase in erosion processes, mainly on the riverbank of its lower course. The objective o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41944

Performance and Meat Quality Attributes of Broiler Chickens Fed Onion Skin Extract and Onion Skin Meal Supplemented Diets at the Finisher Stage

Olubunmi O. Olusola, Tella Azeez Kehinde & Olasunkanmi Akanbi Akeem · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the meat quality attributes of broiler chickens fed onion skin extract and onion skin meal supplemented diets at the finisher stage. Study Design: The experiment employed a complete randomized design; all data generated were subject...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41515

Strategies for Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Irrigation

Gustavo Haddad Souza Vieira, Guilherme Peterle, Jéssica Broseghini Loss, Gabriel Peterle, Carlos Magno Mulinario Poloni, João Nacir Colombo & Paola Alfonsa Vieira Lo Monaco · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

This study aimed to evaluate the taro (Colocasia esculenta var. São Bento), in response to different irrigation strategies. The experiment was carried out in 2015, at the Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo, Santa Teresa Campus, Brazil, at an altitude of 130 m above sea level. A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41516

Temporal Variability of Granulometric Fractions of the Organic Matter of an Ultisol in a Transition Area

Fabiane Pereira Machado Dias, Ésio de Castro Paes, Fagner Taiano dos Santos Silva, Sidileide Santana Menezes, Letícia da Silva Ribeiro & Júlio César Azevedo Nóbrega · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The absence of vegetation cover associated with the increase of the intensity of use and soil management promotes the medium and long-term degradation of its chemical quality. The management practices adopted can determine if the soil will act in the environment as a source or dr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41790

Pecan: from Research to the Brazilian Reality

Mauricio Gonçalves Bilharva, Carlos Roberto Martins, Jonas Janer Hamann, Diniz Fronza, Rudinei De Marco & Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Cultivation of pecan trees has increased in Brazil, mainly in the south, in recent years. Despite investments – triggered by the demand and promising market– made by both small and large farmers, actual productivity has still been below its potential. Lack of technical informatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41899

Effect of Salicylic Acid on the Physiological Quality of Salt-Stressed Cucumis melo Seeds

Jackson Silva Nóbrega, Francisco Romário Andrade Figueiredo, Leonardo Vieira de Sousa, João Everthon da Silva Ribeiro, Toshik Iarley da Silva, Thiago Jardelino Dias, Manoel Bandeira de Albuquerque & Riselane de Lucena Alcântara Bruno · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the physiological quality of seeds of two melon varieties (Cucumis melo) in response to saline stress and salicylic acid treatment. Study Design:  The experimental design was a completely randomized design with five different water salin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41811

Influence of Water Availability and Wood Ash Doses on the Productive Characteristics and Water Usage of Potted Gerbera

Carina Sthefanie Lemes e Lima Bär, Marcio Koetz, Edna Maria Bonfim-Silva & Tonny José Araújo da Silva · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

The use of irrigation and wood ash are technologies that have been interfering positively in the experimental conduction of some crops in Brazil. The objective of this study was to evaluate the production characteristics and water use in cultivated potted gerbera plants under wat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/42049

Initial Efficiency of Commonly Used Practices to Control Soil, Runoff and Nutrient Losses from Maize and Banana Based Systems in the Lake Kivu Basin

M. W. Adidja, J. G. M. Majaliwa, M. M. Tenywa, S. Bashwira & E. Adipala · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

This study was carried out to determine the initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil erosion from Maize and Banana based cropping systems in Lwiro micro catchment in the Lake Kivu basin. Soil, runoff and nutrient losses were determined using runoff plot appro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/23636

Ethnoknowledge: Use of Medicinal Plants in Communities

Alberto Salgado Bandeira, Valéria Fernandes de Oliveira Sousa, Gisele Lopes dos Santos, Marilia Hortência Batista Silva Rodrigues, Patrício Borges Maracajá, Rosilene Agra da Silva, José Jaciel Ferreira Dos Santos & Michel Douglas Santos Ribeiro · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Aim: To evaluate the traditional knowledge as for the use of medicinal plants in the municipal districts that integrate the 14th Administrative Area of the Company of Technical Support and Rural Extension of the State of Paraíba. Methodology: This study was promoted by a field re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/41939