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The First Survey of Spodoptera frugiperda on Maize in the Farms and in the Traditional Post-harvest Conservation in Central African Republic

L. Aba Toumnou, R. Reo-Ndouba, S. P. Wango, E. Kamba-Mebourou, J. Mbiko-Tanza, S. Ngarassem, P. Koingué, J. B. Mborohoul, S. F. Bolevane-Ouatinam, E. Ngounio-Gabia, I. Zinga & S. Semballa · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2019

Maize (Zea mays L.) belongs to the family poaceae; it is one of the major important staple food crops for most sub-Saharan Africans of which Central Africa Republic is inclusive. One of the insects causing damage in Maize is the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/46046

Biodegradation of Cassava Peel with Pleurotus ostreatus and Bacillus cereus for the Production of Poultry Feed

D. B. Onwuna, H. O. Stanley, A. A. Ibiene & C. J. Ugboma · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2019

This study aimed to produce poultry feed from Pleurotus ostreatus and Bacillus cereus biodegraded cassava peel. The biodegradation of cassava peel substrates was for 28 day. The biodegradation setups ST1-ST9 consist of 150g cassava peel + 30 ml, 20ml and 10ml of Consortium, Bacil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/45833

Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Chemical Quality Characteristics of Stored Seeds of Two Cotton Varieties

Mohammed Saani Yakubu, Bonaventure Kissinger Maalekuu & Paul Kweku Tandoh · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2019

Cotton is grown purposely for its fiber, but products from cottonseed are also of economic importance. Cottonseed is currently the major source of edible oil and meal for livestock. Foliar applications of plant growth regulators are one of the approaches that have been employed t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/46011

Determinants of Commercialisation of Staple Crops among Small-holder Farmers in South East Nigeria

J. N. Ugwu & J. O. Alimba · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Small holder commercialisation is part of an agricultural transformation process in which individual farms shift from highly subsistence oriented production towards more specialised production, targeting markets for input procurement and output supply. The study, therefore, analy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/45177

Comparative Study of Soil and Foliar NPK Fertilizers on the Yield and Income of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Christopher Ngosong, Brian N. Nkiambuo, Clovis B. Tanyi, Raymond N. Nkongho, Justin N. Okolle, Andrew E. Egbe & Aaron S. Tening · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Fertilizers are used to improve soil fertility and crop production, but high cost and environmental effects have necessitated cost-effective fertilizer management strategies. A field experiment was setup as randomised complete block design with three treatments (Control – no fert...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/45721

Comparative Yield Analysis of Stem Rust Resistant Wheat Mutant Lines and Their Parent Varieties

P. K. Chemwok, M. G. Kinyua & O. K. Kiplagat · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Wheat (Trticum aestivum L.) farmers in Kenya are faced with a major threat on their wheat farming from stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp tritici). Smallholder’s farmers are earning low income from their wheat farming but there’s high demand for wheat products. The interaction be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/45043

Seasonal Dynamics and Damages of Mononychellus tanajoa Bondar (Acari: Tetranychidae) on Commercial Cassava Varieties in Mwanza Region, Lake Zone,Tanzania

B. S. Wudil, G. M. Rwegasira, A. B. Kudra & S. Jeremiah · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Two-year studies were conducted to determine the responses of 9 commercial and local cassava varieties to M. tanajoa and the environment during the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 wet and dry seasons at Ukiriguru in Mwanza region of the Lake Zone, Tanzania. The experiments were conducted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/39582

Training and Demonstration of Different Agricultural Machinery in Western Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia

Yirga Belay Kindeya · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Training, on-farm demonstration and testing of different agricultural machinery, was conducted in the Western zone of Tigray, Ethiopia with the objective of creating awareness, providing an opportunity for trainees to familiarize with, learn to operate, use and maintain different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/39098

Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Improved and Local Accessions of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus and Abelmoschus callei) Using RAPD Markers

Olayinka S. Okoh, Igwe David, M. A. Gbadegesin & O. A. Odunola · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Aims: The work was conducted to ascertain the level of genetic diversity in some local and improved accessions of okra in Ibadan. This is to contribute to the conservation of plant genetic resources efforts by breeders.    Place and Duration of Study: Improved accessions of okra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/45099

Promoting Sustainable Postharvest Practices of Tomato through Different Media Communications in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

T. A. Dominic, M. M. Ellah, J. N. Ellah & T. O. Aondo · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

The study investigates promoting food security and sustainable post-harvest quality and shelf life of tomato through different media communications in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 60 respondents. The results revealed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/43155

Influence of Moisture Content on Some Physical Properties of Rubus fruticosus

J. C. Onu, Uba, Nwuba & E. C. Nwanna · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Some engineering properties of Rubus fruticosus fruits and nuts and were characterized in order to provide fundamental information about their properties that will aid in designing modern technology for their handling, processing, storage, preservation, quality evaluation, distri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/43228

Symbiotic Efficiency of Commercial and Native Rhizobia of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in South Western Kenya

J. K. Ngeno, G. N. Chemining’wa & M. J. Hutchinson · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Field experiments were conducted at Kericho East (0°22' S, 35°17' E) and Bomet central (0°47' S, 35°21' E) in South Western Kenya between July 2012 and March 2014, to determine the effects of rhizobia inoculation on nodulation, growth, yield, nitrogen (N) fixation and nodule occu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/44804

Organic Fertiliser Decomposition Rate against Soil Nutrients

Moch. Arifin, Pancadewi Sukaryorini & Tri Mujoko · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

The land is a non-renewable resource if seen from the potential improvements caused by environmental damage. Damage to the land is caused by the degradation of soil organic matter. Formulation of organic fertiliser in planting media is an alternative in agricultural cultivation o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/44657

Effect of Saline Stress on Seed Germination of Three Leguminous species (Phaseolus vulgaris L., Glycine max L., and Vigna unguiculata L.)

Camara Brahima, Sanogo Souleymane, CHÉRIF Mamadou, Tuo Seydou, Koné Nahoua, M’BO Kacou Antoine Alban & Kone Daouda · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Aims: Examine the effect of salt stress on the germination stage on the physiological behaviour of three leguminous grown in Côte d’Ivoire. Methodology: The study was carried out in the plant physiology laboratory of University Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY at a temperature of 25°C. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/44737