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Nanoemulsion of Calotropis gigantea L. Extract: A Prospective Nanopesticide against Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall Armyworm)

Shahabuddin Saleh, Alam Anshary, Moh. Hibban Toana, Mohammad Yunus, Nur Khasanah, Tia Raslina & Nurhaeni Nurhaeni · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm, FAW) is an invasive pest associated with substantial losses in maize production in Indonesia, while effective and environmentally compatible control options remain limited. This study formulated a nanoemulsion of Calotropis gigantea leaf extr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i4505

Growth and Yield Performance of Basmati Rice Varieties under Integrated Nutrient Management in T. aman Season

Jannatul Raiyan Mim, Jannatun Nahar Jui, Susmita Rakshit, Israt Jahan, Rafi Bin Mohammad, Farhana Zaman, Fahmida Akter, Md. Liton Mia & Md. Shafiqul Islam · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Basmati rice is valued for its distinctive aroma and quality, but its performance under different nutrient management practices needs to be evaluated under Bangladesh conditions. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the varietal performance of basmati rice varieties in T....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i4503

Effects of Mulching Types and Nitrogen Rates on the Performance of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) in Igboora

S. O. Akanni, J. O. Olaniyi, C. R. Onarinde, A. A. Akinyemi, F. A. Bidmos & T. O. Fawole · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Garlic is an important vegetable and medicinal crop, but its yield in Nigeria is low due to poor soil moisture, high weed pressure, and improper nutrient management. In Igboora, Oyo State, farmers often cultivate garlic without appropriate cultural practices such as nitrogen fert...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i4504

Combined Effect of Calcium Nitrate and Potassium Nitrate on the Seed Germination Rate, Growth and Morphology of Solanum lycopersicum L.

Suraj Sk & Monojit Ray · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Background: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) growth and establishment may be influenced by the balance of calcium and potassium supplied during early development. Aims: At present, Solanum lycopersicum L. is one of the most widely grown vegetables in many countries. The present s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3502

Influence of Forest Canopy Conditions on Leaf Morphology of Ardisia Gigantifolia: Implications for Sustainable Harvesting and Rural Livelihoods

Dao Trung Duc, Nguyen Toan Thang, Tran Hoang Quy, Hoang Van Thanh, Vu Tien Lam, Tran Duc Manh, Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Hoang Thi Nhung, Le Thi Bich Thao, Ly Thi Thanh Huyen & Tran Van Do · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Ardisia gigantifolia Stapf (Khôi tía), a shade-tolerant medicinal shrub of high pharmacological and economic value, is increasingly cultivated as a non-timber forest product under forest canopies in northern Vietnam. This study investigated leaf morphological parameters (length,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3501

Digital Financial Inclusion, Agricultural Value Chain Financing and Smallholder Farm Productivity: Evidence from Anambra and Imo States, Southeast Nigeria

Grace Uloego Nwansi, Chibueze Uzoma Chibundu & Peace Chimarauche Amanze · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

This study investigated the nexus between digital financial inclusion, agricultural value chain financing, and smallholder farm productivity in Anambra and Imo States, Southeast Nigeria. The study addressed persistent constraints in agricultural financing by examining how access...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3500

Farmer Organisation Membership and Livelihood Outcomes among Cocoa Farmers in Fako Division, Cameroon: A Comparative Analysis

Wacha Roosevelt Wacha · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Farmer organisations are widely promoted as institutional mechanisms for improving smallholder welfare, although evidence concerning their association with multidimensional livelihood outcomes among cocoa farmers in Cameroon remains limited. This study compared members and non-me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3499

Proximate and Mineral Composition of Celosia argentea (L.) Leaves as Influenced by Fertiliser Application

Samson Oguntola Ogunjinmi, Noah Olugbemiga Olla, Akinrinade Akanni Olunloyo, Tolu Onaolapo Oyaniyi, Samuel Oluseye Akanni & Nathaniel Olanrewaju Ogunmola · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Celosia argentea (L.) is an important indigenous leafy vegetable widely consumed in Nigeria and                valued for its protein, fibre, vitamins and mineral nutrients. However, its nutritional composition can be influenced by soil fertility, fertiliser source and nutrient a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3498

Identification of Novel Drought-tolerant Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Accessions through Field Evaluation under Drought Stress

J. N. Simbauni, Isutsa, D. K. & M. M. Muraya · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] has substantial nutritional and economic value, although leaf and grain productivity in Kenya remain low because of environmental stresses, including drought. This study aimed to identify high-yielding cowpea accessions under drought stress f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3496

Endophytes for Biological Control of Bacterial Diseases in Horticultural Crops: Mechanisms, Translational Constraints and the Case of Pomegranate Blight

M. B. Geetha, H. S. Ravikumar Patil & H. B. Kiran Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Bacterial diseases of horticultural crops are difficult to manage because pathogens can multiply rapidly on or within susceptible tissues, exploit wounds and natural openings, persist in propagation material, and respond inconsistently to bactericides under field conditions. Endo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3497

Biofertilizers and Organic Inputs in Horticultural Crop Production: Recent Advances and Future Prospects

Manju M. George · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Horticultural production is increasingly required to deliver high yields and premium quality while reducing dependence on mineral fertilisers, improving soil function and maintaining resilience under salinity, drought, heat and nutrient stress. Biofertilisers and organic inputs a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3495

Mechanistic Pathway of Green Synthesized Co2O3/CuO Nanocomposites in Enhancing Vigna Radiata Germination and Seedling Development

Anamika, Aarti Saini, Karina, Bhanupriya, Sangita Yadav, Meena Yadav, Sushila & Rajat Arora · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Green synthesis provides an environmentally considerate approach for producing metal oxide nanomaterials for agricultural applications. This study synthesized cobalt oxide/copper oxide (Co₂O₃/CuO) nanocomposites using Cannabis sativa leaf extract as a natural reducing and stabili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3494

Morphological Identification of Local Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk.) Plants in Karang Tinggi Subdistrict, Central Bengkulu Regency, Indonesia

Ariya Saputra, Usman Siswanto, Nanik Setyowati, Fahrurrozi Fahrurrozi & Wuri Prameswari · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk.) is an economically important tropical fruit species that is widely cultivated across Indonesia, including Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua, and Nusa Tenggara. Despite its broad distribution, information on the morphological div...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3492

Analysis of Sociodemographic Factors and Pesticide Management Practices among Vegetable Farmers in Abidjan and Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire

Edwige Pamela Assalé, Emile S. F. Tchicaya, Mathias Danho, Firmain N’Dri Yokoli, Bleu Jean-Philippe Tia, Benjamin Guibéhi Koudou & Thibaud Martin · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Background: The use of pesticides in market gardening presents challenges for the management of agricultural practices across various cropping systems in Côte d'Ivoire, where demand for fresh vegetables continues to increase. Objective: This study aims to analyse the sociodemogra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3493

The Effects of Mutiara Grower NPK Fertilizer and Floraone Biofertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) PM 3000 F1 Variety

Helda Syahfari, Oktavia Aulia Fransiska, Marisi Napitupulu, Abdul Fatah & A. Syamad Ramayana · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

The objectives of the experiment were (1) to determine the effect of NPK Mutiara Grower fertilizer and Floraone biofertilizer as well as their interaction on growth and yield of cauliflower PM 3000 F1 variety; and (2) to identify the appropriate dose of Mutiara Grower NPK fertili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3491