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Effect of Germination Period on Some Functional and Engineering Properties of Sorghum Flour

G. O. Ogunlakin, E. H. Onibokun & B. Fashogbon · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

Sorghum (red and white) were germinated for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h to determine the effect of germination on some functional and engineering properties of sorghum flour. The bulk density results for the red and white germinated sorghum are 0.620-0.673 g/cm3 and 0.477-0.620 g/cm3, r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i330196

Multi-layer Budding of Oversized Rubber (Hevea brasiliences) Seedlings: Success and Growth in Different Soil Media

Corpuz, Onofre S. & K. U. Guiamal · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The study on Multi-layer budding of oversized rubber seedling aimed at evaluating the success of multiple budding operation on single seedling of rubber tree species comprising of 4 to 7 budding layers per seedling. The experiment used randomized complete blocked design layout wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i330197

Assessing the Effect of Landuse/Land Cover (1986-2020) on Soil Loss in Alluvium Geologic Formation Using Geospatial Technology in Southern Nigeria

L. C. Orakwe, A. E. Ekpo, C. M. Abraham & N. Tom-Cyprian · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The occurrence of soil loss is a continuous process and occurs spatially across the earth’s surface. The study of soil loss is a necessity for proper understanding of the processes and the rate of soil loss for conservational purpose. Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM)/Enhanced Themati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i330195

Comparative Effects of Two Manure Types and Their Combinations on Growth and Yield of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb) Matsum and Nakai) in Nsukka, Southeast Nigeria

I. N. Ezeh, U. N. Ukwu & D. A. Uzoigwe · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb) Matsum and Nakai) is a high value fruit vegetable that has gained significant importance in Nigeria following the high level of satisfaction derived from its consumption, and the growing awareness of its nutritional and health benefits. Howev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i230193

Financial Analysis of Country Bean in Narsingdi District of Bangladesh

A. Taslim, M. S. Rahman, M. R. Karim & M. M. H. Sumon · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

Aims: This study is an attempt to examine the profitability, problems and probable solutions of country bean production in Belabo upazila of Narsingdi district of Bangladesh. Study Design: Financial calculation of the cost and return were done to the evaluation process. Besides t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i230194

Use of Vermicompost in the Control of Rhizoctonia sp: Impact on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) Production

Abobi Akré Hebert Damien, Guei Arnauth Martinez, Zro Bi Gohi Ferdinand & Dale Dalé Jonathan · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The area planted for vegetable production is increasing in Côte d'Ivoire while crop yields are decreasing due to low soil fertility, poor application of mineral fertilizers and poor plant development due to pest pressure. The trial carried out at the experimental site of the Univ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i230191

Influence of Day-length Enhancement through Night-breaking by Artificial Lighting on Off-season Dragon Fruit Production

A.S. M. Harunor Rashid, Md. Golam Azam & S. M. Kamrul Hasan Chowdhury · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The effect of artificial lighting in order to enhance day length for off-season dragon fruit production was examined for the first time in Bangladesh. A two factorial experiment was conducted at dragon fruit orchard of Agricultural Research Station, Pahartali, Khulshi, Chattogram...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i230190

Yield Response of Short Duration HYV Aman Rice to Transplanting Times in the Coastal Region of Southwestern Bangladesh

Fatematujjohora Lima, Bidhan Chandro Sarker, Md. Enamul Kabir & Md. Nazmul Kabir · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

Transplanted (T.) aman rice is the major crop in the southwestern coastal region of Bangladesh where most of the fields remain fallow the rest of the year due to the cultivation of late-maturing and long-duration aman rice varieties with low yield potential. Timely transplanting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i130189

Risk Factors and Treatment of Postpartum Anestrus in Cattle: The Case of Zebu

Moussa Garba Mahamadou, Mani Mamman & Hamadou Issa · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

This literature review reports on risk factors for postpartum anestrus in zebus and their potential treatments. Prolonged postpartum anestrus is one of the major factors limiting reproductive efficiency in cattle, particularly in Bos indicus cows in tropical regions, as it preven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i130187

Field Performance of Improved Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Varieties under Rainfed Condition of Bangladesh

Md. Sarwar Jahan & S. M. Abdullah-Al-Mamun · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

In Bangladesh, sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) production is attributed to low yield of the local cultivars with an indeterminate growth habit, uneven ripening of capsules, seed shattering, susceptibility to waterlogging and lack of adequate research findings. A field experiment was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i130186

Historical and Current Perspective of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Cultivation in South Korea

Sang-Won Lee & Young-Son Cho · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

We review edible mushrooms in South Korea, primarily focused on oyster mushroom (OM) (Pleurotus ostreatus), which shows the highest production among the mushrooms grown for industrial purposes, and it takes up almost 32% of the total production. We aimed to describe their histori...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i130188

Influence of Bio-fertilizer Application Method with Organic and In-organic Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Bitter-gourd in Winter Season (Momordica charantia L.)

Mst. Umme Habiba, Khaleda Khatun, Tahmina Mostarin, Md. Abdus Samad, Mst. Marium Tania, Kakon Malo & Sima Akter · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The experiment was conducted at the Horticulture farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207 during the period of November 2019 – May 2020 to find out Influence of bio-fertilizer application method with organic and in-organic fertilizer on growt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i130185

Yield and Yield Components of Boro Rice as Influence by Nitrogen Application Methods and Weed Management

Md. Shafiqul Islam, Md. Ilias Hossain, Md. Zakir Hossain, Md. Anwarul Morshed, Arpita Sen, Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman & Md. Abdus Salam · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

Two consecutive field experiments were conducted at the Suapur Union of Dhamrai Upazila, Dhaka, is located at 23088´N latitude and 90014´E longitude and AEZ-12, Bangladesh. The purpose of the experiment was to study the combine effect of nitrogen application methods and weed mana...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v16i430184

Quality Assessment of Groundwater of Barind Area, Bangladesh using Integrated Hydrochemical Method

M. H. Ali, M. H. Zaman, M. A. Islam, P. Biswas, N. N. Karim & M. A. Kader · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The study was conducted for assessing water quality for drinking and irrigation purposes of groundwater sources. Total 50 water samples were collected from different locations of Nachol and Niamatpurupazilla of Chapainawabgonj and Naogaon district in January 2019 and January 2020...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v16i430181

Recent Trend of Precipitation and Crop Planning in Rajshahi Region of Bangladesh

M. H. Ali, M. H. Zaman, M. A. Islam, P. Biswas, N. N. Karim & M. A. Kader · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The study was carried out for investigation and analysis of long-term (45 years) monthly rainfall data of Rajshahi from 1975 to 2019 for better selection of crops and agricultural technology in this region of Bangladesh. The rainfall trend was determined using parametric and non-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v16i430183