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Determination of the Development Performances of Pecan Saplings in Aydin ecological Conditions

Oğuz Dolgun, F. Ekmel Tekıntas, Suleyman Bayram & Temur Kurtaslan · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

In this research, the sapling growth performances of Pecan cultivation in Aydın ecological conditions were investigated. "Burkett" Pecan rootstock and "Mahan14", "Wichita7" and "Choctaw2" pecan cultivars were used. Starting from the date of planting; Sapling stem diameters were m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i330132

Use of In vitro Technique in Predicting In vivo Response of Poultry to Enzyme Supplementation

Abdulhameed Jimoh & Job Olutimehin Atteh · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

The need for rapid test in evaluation of feedstuffs in poultry nutrition cannot be overemphasized. Such test must however be able to replace exactly the response in the animal concern. This study was conducted to determine the suitability of In vitro technique in predicting the I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i330131

Improvement of Nutrient Concentration in Rice Grain by Zinc Biofortification

Kamrun Nahar, M. Jahiruddin, M. Rafiqul Islam & Zannatun Nayem · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

The experiment was conducted in the research farm at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) to investigate the nutrient biofortification ability of rice grain at different doses of zinc fertilization. In this experiment two rice varieties (BRRI dhan28 and Binadhan-16) and five...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i230129

Accelerated Ripening Agents and Their Effect on the Quality of Avocado (Persia americana M.) and Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruits

C. A. Orisa, C. I. Usoroh & A. E. Ujong · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

The natural process of fruit ripening is a combination of physiological, biochemical and molecular processes which can be activated or accelerated artificially by using different chemical agents. This study was carried out to examine the effects of three ripening process on the q...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i230128

Analysis of Environmental Factors Determining the Adoption of Land Management Practices in Guinea Savanna Agro-Ecological Zone of Kaduna Using Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

T. A. Awobona, J. O. Adedapo, J. O. Emmanuel, O. Osunsina, J. A. Ogunsanwo, O. W. Bolaji & R. Akanni John · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

This study analyzed the various determinants of land management practices in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State and determined most sustainable practice(s), with the specific focus on: Socio-economic characteristics of farmers; types of land management practices in relation to the determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i230127

Comparison of Chemical and Nutritional Values of Extracted Pectin from Selected Local Banana Cultivars of Bangladesh

Bikash Chandra Sarker, Humayun Ahmed, Rubeca Fancy, Suzan Kumer Bhadhury & Zannatul Anika · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

The experiment was conducted to find out the chemical and nutritional values of pectin from selected Banana cultivars in Dinajpur district, Bangladesh. Pectin was extracted from the peels of banana at 1st stage of ripening (light green peel). The result showed that pectin content...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i230126

Physiological Performance of White Oat Seeds Treated with Phosphite-based Products

Daisy Leticia Ramirez Monzon, Iara Maiqueli Stern Lemke, Lider Ayala, Maria Johana Gonzalez Vera & Geri Eduardo Menegelho · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

Aims: White oats are considered one of the most important cereals in the world. Currently, fertilizers based on phosphorus and silicon are being studied as inductors of resistance in the treatment of seeds, since they have as advantages such as low costs and excellent absorption...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i230125

Analysis of Fish Consumption Pattern among Kogi State University Students, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria

F. O. Oyibo, Y. E. Ajibade, O. E. Haruna & S. D. Samuel · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

This study analyzed the pattern of fish consumption among Kogi State University students in Anyigba. It described the socio- economic characteristics of respondents, determine the effects of socio-economic characteristics on fish consumption, describe the types, forms, reasons fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i130124

Modeling Techniques for Quantifying Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture Productions: Models Comparisons and Impact Assessment Research Framework

Liying Li · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

Additional warming caused by climate change will negative impacts on agricultural sectors. The problem is expected to be most harsh in regions were lacking in adaptive capacity in terms of information needed to make adaptive decisions to combat climate change impacts. Many stride...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i130123

Influencing Factors of Maize Production in South Africa: The Case of Mpumalanga, Free State and North West Provinces

Andisiwe Diko & Wang Jun · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

Aims: Maize is of great significance in the national food security of South Africa. Maize production levels in South Africa continue to decline, further deteriorating the situation of increased food insecurity, unemployment and increased poverty levels in the face of increasing p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i130121

Factors Influencing Sustainable Agricultural Practices among Smallholder Farmers in Ogun State of Nigeria

Samuel Olusola Oyewole & Samson Olayemi Sennuga · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

The importance of adopting Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAPs) approach to improve food production cannot be overemphasized in policy development and research agenda of many countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigates how socio-demographic factors influence far...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i130120

Integrated Approach of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer Management on Nutrient Composition and Uptake of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in Udic Rhodustalf Soil

Subrata Tarafder, Md. Arifur Rahman, Md. Ashraf Hossain & Md. Akhter Hossain Chowdhury · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

Background: Pulses are important food crops that can play a major role in achieving food security, nutrition, and human health, contributing to the sustainability of agriculture and aiding the mitigation and adaptation to climate change. The nutrient uptake is directly or indirec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i130119

Allocative Efficiency of Maize Production in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

J. T. Ayodele, A. A. Ijah, O. Olukotun, B. F. Ishola, O. N. Oladele, U. F. Yahaya & S. Omodona · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

This study analyzed the allocative (cost) efficiency of maize production in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 100 respondents. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v13i430113

Fruit Setting in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Varieties as Influenced by Genotype and Maternal Inheritance

U. N. Ukwu, S. O. Muojiama & B. Olasanmi · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

Hand pollination was carried out among five varieties of cassava in reciprocals to investigate the influence of genotype and maternal inheritance on fruit setting in cassava varieties. The experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Agronomy Un...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v13i430112

Search Ferments from Microorganisms Isolated from the Sap of the Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis)

Karamoko Detto, Moroh Jean-Luc Aboya, Kokora Aya Philomène, Tiba Zogbé Yogonin & Djè Koffi Marcellin · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2020

The aim of this study is the search for ferments from microorganisms isolated from the sap of the oil palm. It consisted in determining, before and after 24 hours of fermentation, the physicochemical and microbiological parameters of palm wine using standard methods. The pH, the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2020/v13i430110