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Utilisation of Crushed Crop Residues for Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) Yield: A Study in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

P. I. Udounang, O. R. Akata & F. D. Archibong · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Ginger is an important economic crop that produces horizontally growing branched rhizomes on prepared beds; the rhizomes may be yellow or white, depending on the variety. This study evaluated the growth and yield response of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) to different crushed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3490

Optimizing Cocopeat–Rice Husk Biochar Substrate Ratios for Improving Nitrogen Uptake, Biomass Production and Flavonoid Content of Mint (Mentha spp.) under an Urban Farming Drip Irrigation System

Asri Jum’atul Aziza, Nanik Setyowati, Yulian Yulian, Widodo Widodo & Wuri Prameswari · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Urban farming systems based on substrate hydroponics require an optimal growing medium composition to ensure adequate aeration and water-holding capacity. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different proportions of cocopeat and rice husk biochar on flavonoid cont...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3489

Effect of Pre-Sowing Seed Treatments on Germination Behaviour and Initial Seedling Growth of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Allahabad Safeda under Agro-Climatic Conditions of Central Uttar Pradesh, India

Garvita Jaiswal, Shiwanand Pandey, Himanshu Trivedi, Jitendra Ojha & Utkarsh Upadhyay · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

A field experiment was conducted at the Biodiversity Park, School of Advanced Agriculture Sciences and Technology, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, during July–December 2025 to evaluate the effect of twelve pre-sowing seed treatments on germination...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3488

The Effect of Combination Liquid Organic Fertilizer and NPK Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Bawang Dayak (Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr.)

Rangga Alqadri, Marlin Marlin, Masdar Masdar, Marulak Simarmata & Anita Hazimah Putri · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

This study evaluated combinations of liquid organic fertiliser (LOF) and NPK 16:16:16 fertiliser for improving the growth and yield of bawang dayak (Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr.) under lowland conditions in Bengkulu, Indonesia. The experiment was conducted from October 2025...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3487

Vermicomposting of Dairy Industry Sludge into Bio-manure for Microgreen Cultivation

Balaji Saravanan, Preetha Kaliyamoorthi & Karthika Periyasami · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Background: Dairy industry sludge presents a disposal challenge because of its high moisture and organic-matter contents. Methods: This study evaluated the conversion of untreated raw sludge (RS) and biostimulant-amended bio-active sludge (BS) into bio-manure through pre-composti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3486

Germination Attributes and Vegetative Growth Responses of TrueSeed-Derived Shallot under Salinity Stress

Replan Hariadi, Marlin Marlin, Nanik Setyowati, Merakati Handajaningsih & Septiana Anggraini · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Optimising non-productive land through the use of saline soils presents a significant challenge because elevated salt concentrations can inhibit shallot growth and development. This study aimed to determine the effects of NaCl concentration on seed viability and plant growth and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3485

Morphological Identification of Local Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk.) in Kampung Melayu District, Bengkulu City, Indonesia

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

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk.) is an important tropical fruit crop with high economic and nutritional value. However, documented information on local jackfruit diversity remains limited. This study aimed to identify local jackfruit accessions in Kampung Melayu Distric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3484

Digital Transformation of Livestock Production in Africa: A Critical Appraisal of AI Application with Special Emphasis on Nigeria

A. Ayandiji & Y. E. Ajibade · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Livestock production underpins food security, income generation and cultural identity across Africa, yet the sector remains constrained by disease burden, low productivity, weak infrastructure and limited access to modern management tools. Artificial intelligence (AI), encompassi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3483

Enhancing Grain Corn (Zea mays L.) Yield through Boron Application under High Temperature Stress during Reproductive Stage

Mohd Aziz Rashid, Zul Helmey Mohamad Sabdin, Muhamad Hafiz Muhamad Hassan, Rozimah Muhamad Rasdi, Fauzi Jumat, Nurin Izzati Mohd Zulkifli, Mohammad Hariz Abdul Rahman, Mohd Fairuz Md Suptian, Halimah Hashim & Intan Nadhirah Masri · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme temperature events, including heatwaves, which can reduce grain corn productivity by impairing reproductive development. This study evaluated the effect of foliar boron (B) application on grain yield a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3482

Influence of Different Types of Organic Manure on Growth and Yield of Slender Leaf (Crotalaria brevidens)

Lucy Gacheri Thiauru, Gitonga Nkanata, Peter Masinde & Victor Kiptoo Kemboi · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Slender leaf (Crotalaria brevidens) is an underutilised leguminous leafy vegetable with potential contributions to food security, dietary diversity and soil fertility. This study evaluated the influence of different organic manure sources on root nodulation, vegetative growth and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3481

The Allelopathic Effects of Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) on Germination and Growth of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) and Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum)

Abhishek Mukherjee, Kangkana Pal & Arkadip Nandan · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Introduction: Wheat and pearl millet are essential crops in global agriculture and contribute significantly to food security and nutrition. However, their productivity is often constrained by environmental challenges and allelopathic interactions. Nicotine and other tobacco leaf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3480

Growth and Varietal Response of Cacao Seedlings to Poultry Manure Application in the Nursery

Y. O. Alawode, K. B. Adejobi & S. A. Adeosun · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Low soil fertility is one of the major problems of cacao seedlings in the nursery. However, cacao (Theobroma cacao L) is characterized by high nutrient demand, particularly N, P. K, Ca and Mg for healthy growth. In this study, growth response of different cocoa seedling varieties...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3479

Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Change in Western Nepal (1994 and 2025)

Nirajan Parajuli, Karishma Khanal & Bhawana Khanal · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Understanding Land-Use and Land-Cover (LULC) change is essential for interpreting environmental transformation and supporting sustainable land management. This study assessed spatial and temporal changes in LULC across eight districts of western Nepal between 1994 and 2025 using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3478

Willingness to Pay Analysis of Generation Z and Millennials for Organic Vegetables in Mataram City, Indonesia

Irma, Muhamad Siddik & Baiq Yulfia Elsadewi Yanuartati · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

This study examined the willingness to pay (WTP) of Generation Z and Millennial consumers for organic vegetables in Mataram City, Indonesia, and identified factors associated with their willingness to pay a premium price. A quantitative survey approach was used with 188 responden...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3477

Effect of Pineapple Accession and Shallot Extract Concentration on Vegetative Growth and Root Anatomy of Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) Stem Cuttings

Muhammad Gilang Alfasha, Yulian Yulian, Wuri Prameswari, Dwi Wahyuni Ganefianti & Rahayu Arraudah · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is an economically important horticultural crop, but the limited availability of uniform and high-quality planting material remains a constraint to its wider cultivation. Stem cuttings from spineless pineapple accessions may provide suitable...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3476