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Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Productivity and Rural Livelihoods: A Systematic Review

Faradiba Faradiba · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Climate change has become a real and systemic threat to global food security, especially in developing countries that are heavily dependent on the agricultural sector. This study aims to examine the impact of climate change on agricultural production through a Systematic Literatu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i4413

Mutagenesis Induced Variations in Trypsin Inhibitor Levels and their Impact on Enhancing the Nutritive Value of Moth Bean (Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal)

Shivram Khadke & Dipali Gadhire · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Mutagenesis-induced variation in trypsin inhibitor levels has been demonstrated as a critical mechanism for enhancing the nutritive value of moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal). Induced mutation techniques, primarily using agents like EMS (ethyl methane sulphonate) an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i4411

Farmer's Purchasing Behavior Towards Coriander Seeds in Junagadh District, Gujarat, India

Amitkumar Datta & Chirag Bharodia · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

The study investigates the key factors influencing seed selection among farmers, based on a survey of 200 coriander growers across four talukas using a multistage sampling method. Employing multiple linear regression analysis, the study identified seed quality (including germinat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i4412

A Factor Analysis of Key Determinants in the Fruits and Vegetables Value Chain

Vishal. V. Ambedkar, Ssekabira Robert & Matthew Mildred Kalapili · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Aims: The study aims to analyze the fruits and vegetables value chain in Western Maharashtra by examining production, storage, transportation, processing, marketing, and export, and to identify the underlying latent factors influencing its efficiency, competitiveness, and sustain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i4409

Integrated Approaches for Soil Salinity Remediation: Traditional Practices, Technological Innovations, and Remote Sensing Applications

Fatma KAPLAN · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Soil salinity is a complex environmental issue predominantly observed in arid and semi-arid regions, posing significant threats to agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. This study examines the multidimensional nature of soil salinity, which arises from both natural proc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i4410

Imidacloprid Residues in Farm Gate Tomatoes (Solanum lycoperscicum) of Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project, Kenya

Roselyne Omondi, Philip O. Owuor & Peter Otieno · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Aims: Imidacloprid residues in farm gate tomatoes from Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project (KOSFIP) in Homa Bay County, Kenya were determined to evaluate compliance with Codex and EU residue limits. Study Design: Although there were several non-registered tomato far...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3407

The Impact of Agricultural Extension Agents on Urban Gardening Practices in Confined Spaces and Focusing on Vegetable Crop Cultivation in Growth Media in Delta State, Nigeria

Elusaiwe M., Atusa K. & Onwuka Hilary, K. · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

An investigation was carried out to ascertain the efficiency of agricultural extension agents in alleviating poverty through crop production for those who are living in confined and floored compounds at the urban areas. Two local government areas used which include Ika south comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3408

Effects of Selected Organic Amendments on Growth and Yield of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) in Abuja, Nigeria

Okpara Patricia Ngozi, Anjorin, Toba Samuel & Okafor Obiageli Evelyn · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of three organic materials—cassava peels (E1), neem leaves (E2), and poultry manure (E3)—on growth characteristics and yield performance of three Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) varieties: Maib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3406

Effect of Khaya senegalensis and Trichilia emetica Plant Extracts against Sweet Potato Weevil (Cylas puncticollis Boheman)

Adeola A. Oso & Omobola C. Oludaisi · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Introduction: Sweet potato weevil (Cylas punticollis) is a pest of economic importance with negative impacts on sweet potato production. Due to the hazardous nature of insecticides, deploying plant extracts against this pest is an eco-friendly alternative. Aim: This study aimed t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3405

Climate-smart Agricultural Practices for Enhancing Fluted Pumpkin Yield and Food Security

Franklin C, Nwagwu, Susan I Ajiere, Chris-Emenyonu C M, David O. Edokpa, Bridget E. Diagi, Ifeoma M. Onyejekwe & Okechukwu G. C · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Vegetable cultivation contributes significantly to food production, providing a varied and nutritious food supply for human use and Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practice is recommended in recent times for agricultural practice. Fluted pumpkin is an essential food crop farmed b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3404

Specialized Pheromone and Lure Application Technology (SPLAT): A New Semiochemical-based Strategy for Sustainable Pest Management

Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Deep Sikha, Vidhya C.S., Satya Narayan Satapathy, Bhubanananda Adhikari, Rupali S. Parida, Prittam Das, Sangeeta Panigrahi, Debashree Sarangi, R VijayKumar, Priyanka Bhowmik, Anindita Roy, Mobainul Hossain, Reguri Divya Reddy, Tapasya Tiwari, Bonu Rama Devi, Jyoti Jhirwal, Rahul Choudhury & Anjali Verma · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Mating disruption is a novel, eco-friendly method of controlling insect pests that uses artificial or synthetic sex pheromones to interrupt the mating behaviour of target species. By reducing problems like pest resurgence, resistance development, and hazardous residues, this meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3402

Influence of Split Potassium Fertilizer Application on Yield of Short-duration Transplanted Aman Rice Varieties

Md. Abdus Salam, Sharmin Akhter & Md. Shafiqul Islam · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Split application of potassium fertilizer generally enhances the yield and yield-contributing traits of rice. To evaluate its effect on the yield performance of transplant (T.) aman rice, a field experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3401

Distribution Characteristics of Free-living Nitrogen-fixing Bacteria in Solonetz Soil Types

Zaur Lomtatidze & Iosebi Gioshvili · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Solonetz soils, characterized by high sodium content and dense subsurface horizons, are globally distributed across arid and semi-arid regions, including parts of Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Australia, and South America. These soils pose significant challenges to agriculture du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3400

Effects of Cattle Manure and Indigenous Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Mycorrhizal Colonization, Growth, and Yield of Sweet Corn in Sandy Soil

Wahyu Astiko, Sudirman, Mohamad Taufik Fauzi, Ni Made Laksmi Ernawati & Irwan Muthahanas · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of cattle manure and indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation on root mycorrhizal colonization, the growth performance, and yield of sweet corn cultivated in sandy soil. AMF are beneficial soil fungi that fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3399