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Determination of Heavy Metals in Edible Palm Oil Adultrated with Plant Dye: Experimental Investigation

Ejimofor Chiamaka Frances, Oledibe Odira Johnson, Nwakoby Nnamdi Enoch, Afam-Ezeaku Chikaodili Eziamaka & Mbaukwu Onyinye Ann · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

From generation to generation, edible palm oil has been a staple of the human diet and has improved both nutrition and health. The goal of the current research was to determine whether it was possible to tamper with palm oil by adding natural potash (lake salt) and red dye made f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3201

Analysis of Fungal Flora of a Soil Near Biology Laboratory of COOU ULI

Ejimofor Chiamaka Frances, Oledibe Odira Johnson, Nwakoby Nnamdi Enoch, Afam-Ezeaku Chikaodili Eziamaka & Mbaukwu Onyinye Ann · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

In order to suggest the most effective management strategies, an analysis of the fungal flora in the soil next to the biology laboratory at the COOU Uli campus was conducted. By plating washings from skin surfaces and liquid taken from soil samples in test tubes containing sabour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i2200

Effects of Tied Ridges and Drought Tolerant Maize and Legume Varieties on Maize Yields in Semi Arid Areas of Northern Tanzania

Prosper I. Massawe, Peter Xavery & Daniel Nyoki · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

This paper is based on research findings and field experience of maize and legume crops using integrated technologies in Mwanga and Same Districts, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. Field experiments were conducted over the period of two years (2013-2014) to investigate the effects o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i2199

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Growth and Yield Responses to Yara Fertilizer Formulations in Rain-fed Lowland Condition

Mawuli Korsi Amenyogbe & Israel Kwame Dzomeku · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

This experiment evaluated the effects of Unik-15 (15N + 15P + 15K) and Actyva (23N + 10P + 5K+ 2MgO+ 3S + 0.3Zn), likewise Amidas(40N+5.6S) and urea (46N) on rice growth and yield under rain-fed lowland condition. The study was a single factor trial laid out in a Randomized Compl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i2197

Crop Diversification and Sustainability in a Cocoa Agroforestry System in Meme Division South West Region, Cameroon

Njoh Roland Ndah, Paul Nanje Ekole, Mbah Harry Agwa, Julie Taku, Celestine Fonyikeh-Bomboh Lucha & David Tavi Agbor · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

The diversification of crops and trees in cocoa agroforestry plays a major role in ecosystem goods and services. This study investigated the effects of crop diversification in a cocoa agroforestry farms. The study is aimed at identifying crops, crops preference and profitability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i2196

The Importance of Community Empowerment through Strengthening Farmer Groups in the Forest Management Unit (KPH) Way Terusan Central Lampung, Lampung Province Indonesia

Christine Wulandari, Hari Kaskoyo, Samsul Bakri, Yudi Safril Ariza, Cindy Yoeland Violita & Puspa Hartati · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

This study aims to examine and determine the implementation of activities in strengthening the Forest Farmer Group (KTH) in Way Terusan Forest Management Unit (KPH) of Central Lampung, Lampung Province. This study is conducted because apparently only about 87% of 42 forest farmer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i1194

Comparative Assessment of Regeneration, Structure and Species Diversity of Woody Vegetation in Disturbed and Undisturbed Sites of a Secondary Montane Forest, Kenya

Jemimah Achieng Ocholla, Shadrack Kinyua Inoti & Gilbert Obati Obwoyere · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

Secondary montane forest is created by either natural or artificial disturbances resulting in open canopies. It is an important resource in relation to economic and ecological values, however, it faces over-exploitation. The objective of this study was to compare regeneration, fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i1195

Preparation and Characterisation of Modified Biochar from Vitex Doniana (Black Plum) Seeds Using Chemical and Thermal Treatments

Anakhu A. Esther, Victor I. Ameh, Anetokhe A. Meshach & Atulute O. Oluwasegun · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

Agricultural wastes from plant have continued to be a huge contributor to the global biomass generation and their utilization for biochar is growing. The goal of this research was to produce and characterize modified biochar of Vitex doniana (Black plum) seeds using chemical and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i1193

Evaluating the Effects of Biochar and Organic Soil Amendments on Seedling Development of Annona muricata. Linn

E. L. Anozie, A. E. Egwunatum, I. O. Igbinosa, C. L. Umeh & U. Udeze · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

The importance of appropriate growth media for propagation of Annona muricata seedlings cannot be over emphasized. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of biochar and organic soil amendments on seedling development of Annona muricata using different potting medi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i1191

Growth and Productivity of Cauliflower in Aonla Based Multistoried Agroforestry System

Laboni Shifat Pingki, Tofayel Ahamed, Md. Main Uddin Miah, Md. Arifur Rahman Khan & Satyen Mondal · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

Fruit tree vegetable-based agroforestry systems (FVAS) are being introduced in highland cropping systems of Bangladesh. This combined production system is applicable against changing climate, ensuring nutritional requirements along with food security, ecological balance, and econ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4190

Evaluation of Tree Volume Equations for Gmelina arborea Roxb. Stand in Southwestern, Nigeria

Y. I. Egonmwan & W. O. Orukpe · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

Effective and sustainable forest management is dependent on volume and yield models. This study was carried out to evaluate ten (10) different tree volume equations for the sustainable management of the Gmelina arborea stand in Oluwa forest reserve. A total of 590 trees were used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4189

Agromorphological Characterization of a Rubber Tree-Teak Agroforestry System in Central Côte d’Ivoire

Eric Francis Soumahin, Bi Bianuvrin Noël Boué Voui, Adjouawa Armandine N’guessan, Samuel Obouayeba & Yatty Justin Kouadio · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

Aims: Faced with environmental issues, soil degradation and the scarcity of arable land, farmers are adopting several cropping practices, including agroforestry. It is in this context that a study entitled “Agromorphological characterization of a rubber tree-teak agroforestry sys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4187