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Seed Priming’s Effectiveness in Improving Okra Germination and Seedling Growth

Sadikshya Khanal, Samikshya Khanal, Sagar Koirala, Shambhu Katel & Honey Raj Mandal · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Seed priming is a pre-sowing seed treatment technique that enables the seed to emerge fast, raise vigor, and increase yield potential. Field research was done to evaluate the efficacy of seed priming on germination and seedling growth of okra in Nawalpur, Nepal. The experiment wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i230215

Assessment of the Impact of Rainfall Variability and Vegetable Production in Bamenda III Sub-Division, Cameroon

Mary Lum Fonteh Niba & Bailack Kevin Mbuh · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Climate variability has a direct bearing on agricultural production. The relationship between temperature and rainfall provides ideal conditions for the development of crops in rain-fed agricultural systems. This is patent in predominantly rain-fed vegetable production exposed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i230214

Effect of Time of Introduction of Legumes into Cassava on the Productivity of Cassava in Cassava-Legume based Intercropping Systems

Augustine Mansaray, Abdul Babatunde Karim, T. B. R. Yormah, Abdul Rahman Conteh & Kewoma Mark Yila · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Background and Objective: The time of sowing component crops is an important management variable that can improve productivity and increase land equivalent ratio in intercropping systems. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of the time of introduction of legumes into cassava o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i230213

The Characteristics of Fresh-cut Rambutan Fruit during Cold Storage

Luh Suriati & I. Nyoman Rudianta · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Rambutan is a delicious tropical fruit that contains various components that are beneficial for health. Damage to the fruit’s skin often causes a decrease in consumer interest. Therefore, fresh-cut rambutan is preferred over whole fruit. A decrease in the quality of fresh-cut ram...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i130210

Influence of Phosphorus Fertilization and Seed Rates on Yield Components and Yield of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.)

Md. Rafi Khan, Tahmina Mostarin, Khaleda Khatun, Munshi Mohammad Sumon, Abdullah All Imtiaz, Md. Abdus Samad, Amina Khanom & Mst. Arjuara Sumi · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

The experiment was carried out at the “Horticulture Farm” of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 2019 to March 2020 to study the influence of phosphorus fertilization and seed rates on yield components and yield of black cumin. The experiment co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i130211

Response of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Plants to Vermi Tea as Organic Fertilizer Supplementation

Gleza Mae Z. Dela Cerna & Leo C. Radores · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Aims: To determine the performance of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) as applied with vermi tea as organic fertilizer Study design: The experimental design was a completely randomized block design. Place and Duration of Study: Southern Philippines Agribusiness and Marine and Aquati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i130209

Organic Amendments Influence the Yield of Vegetables and Soil Properties at Charlands in Bangladesh

Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, G. K. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saiful Alam, Md. Zulfiker Ali & Aliyu Akilu Barau · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

The field experiment was conducted in the Charlands of Bangladesh during November 2021 to March 2022 to find the crop production and soil properties status. A randomized complete block design was followed with six treatments and three replications. The organic amendments were qui...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i130208

Response of Different Fertilizer Levels on Growth, Yield and Yield Components of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Varieties at Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Fasil Shimelis, Almaz Admasu, Zenebe Mulatu, Wogayehu Worku, Debela Bekele & Dereje Dobocha · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

A field experiment was conducted at Arsi Zone, Oromia regional stat during the main cropping season (June- December) 2017/18, with the objective of evaluating the response of different fertilizer level on faba bean (Vicia faba L.) varieties by identifying the most cost effective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i130207

Soil Quality Indices and Agricultural Impact of Swine Waste Open Disposal

U. Osuocha Kelechi & C. Chukwu Ezinne · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

Agricultural impact of swine waste open disposal in  Ubakala area of Abia State were evaluated. Results indicates an increase in soil temperature with increasing soil depth while soil pH was observed to be slightly acidic. Increased soil nutrients, soil enzymes were recorded from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i430206

Conceptualising the Scale to Quantify E-Readiness of Farmers: Sri Lankan View

Vilani Sachitra & Chandra Padmini · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

E-agriculture is vital for supporting the development in agricultural sector. Before developing any e-agriculture technology, it is essential to measure e-readiness as it will be an indicator to foresee the application of the developed technology. This has necessitated the concep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i430205

Exploration of Cocoa Pod Pest and Damage Level in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatera, Indonesia

Pajri Ananta Yudha, Indra Dwipa & Dedi Azwardi · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

Aims: The study aimed to explore the cocoa pod pests and the damage level of pests in Lima Puluh Kota regency, Indonesia. Study Design: Purposive random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in cocoa field in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatera, Ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i430202

Strengthening the Monitoring and Surveillance System for Bovine Tuberculosis in Post Mortem Material from Slaughtered Cattle in Eswatini: A Review

B. N. Dlamini, C. Mudyanavana, S. Mdluli, V. E. Imbaytarwo-Chikosi, K. S. Ntshalintshali & M. T. Masarirambi · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The main objective of this review study was to examine the validity of test results generated by using the Ziehl-Neelsen smear microscopy as the sole diagnostic tool for the monitoring and surveillance of bovine tuberculosis in cattle slaughtered in Eswatini. Methods: A retrospec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i430204

Assessment of Rural Women Agro Processing Activities in Improving Household Food Security in the Southern Guinea Savannah Agro-ecological Zone of Nigeria

O. N. Christiana, S. T. Folorunso, F. E. James & J. O. Ed-Idoko · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The study assessed rural women involved in agro-processing activities to improve household food security. Four hundred and twenty rural women, out of four hundred and sixty questionnaires distributed who were engaged in agro-processing activities served as respondents to this stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i430201

Analysis of the Determinants of Access to Agricultural Credit at Local Bank of Mutual Agricultural Credit

Casemir B. Houngbedji & Dramane Salami · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The objective of this paper is to determine the factors that favour the granting of credit in the microfinance institution at the Local Bank of Mutual Agricultural Credit (LBMAC) the largest in BENIN in a rural area. In methodological terms, the estimation of a logistic regressio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i330199

Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Different Crops at Charlands in Bangladesh

Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, G. K. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saiful Alam, Md. Zulfiker Ali & Aliyu Akilu Barau · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The experiment was conducted at the farmer’s fields of three Charlands in Bangladesh during November 2019 to July 2020 for establishing new technologies for enhancement of productivity through innovative soil management practices. The experiments were established in a randomized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i330198