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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3490
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3489
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3488
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3487
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3486
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3485
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3484
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3483
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3482
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3481
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3480
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3479
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3478
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3477
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3476