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Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Pop Corn (Zea mays l.) Production and soil Physical and Chemical Properties

Clement Alex Onwu & Nelson Chukwunweike Ojima · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

A field experiments were conducted at Teaching and Research Farm of Federal University of Wukarito examine the effect of organic and inorganic fertilization on maize productivity and soil properties improvements. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RC...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4307

Mean Performance and Heterotic Pattern of Maize (Zea mays L.) Inbred Lines Adapted to Sub-humid Central Highland of Ethiopia

Takele Mitiku, Demoz Negera & Gudeta Nepir · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

In spite of abiotic and biotic stresses and low availability of high-yielding cultivars restrict potential production of maize, it is a major food crop in Africa. To overcome this production barrier, promising germplasm must be chosen, combining ability must be understood, and he...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4306

Efficacy of Essential Oils Against Black Bean Aphid (Aphis fabae Scopoli) under Laboratory Conditions

Rabina Pandit, Bishnu Dawadi, Amir Pandit & Gayatri Kumari Upadhaya · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The black bean aphid (Aphis fabae), poses a significant threat to cultivated crops, leading to food insecurity and hunger concerns. Essential oils from plants offer promising low-risk alternatives to synthetic chemicals for aphid control whose widespread use has raised serious en...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4305

Evaluation of Wheat Genotypes for Growth and Yield Performance under Rainfed Conditions

Abaid Ur Rehman Nasir, Gill Ammara, Muhammad Azmat, Eshrat Fatima, Muhammad Zeeshan Hussain, Faheem Zia, Muhammad Umar Aslam, Talou E Islam Inqalabi, Mubashar Abas & Matloob Ahmad · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

This research evaluated the growth and yield potential of five wheat genotypes viz., UJ-2021, Sindh-2023, Punjab-2024, NWFP-2022 and Balochistan-2020 under rainfed environment at National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad during 2024. The major aim was to establish optimal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4304

A Study on the Morphology and Molecular Biology of Tropical Strawberries

R. R. Bhowal, M. M. Hossain, E. Kayesh, M. M. H. Saikat, G.Paul Paul, S. K. Bhowmik, S. S. Proma & S. K. Bhowal · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The studies on the morpho-molecular characteristics of different strawberry genotypes were conducted at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur, Bangladesh. BARI Strawberry 1, BARI Strawberry 2, BARI Strawberry 3, FA 005, and Festival were used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4302

Evaluation of Allelopathic Potential of Oxalis europea on Weed and Rice Growth

Md. Liton Mia, Most. Sumaiya Siddika, Sujon Chandro, Md. Abdur Rahim Sium, Asraful Alam, Nishat Salsabil, Md. Rakibul Hasan Sanet, Fauzia Akter Neshe, Md. Shafiqul Islam & Farhana Zaman · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

During the aman season (June–November) of 2019, an experiment was carried out at the Agronomy Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh, to examine the allelopathic potential of amrul shak (Oxalis europea) residues on weed management and crop performance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4303

Effect of Irrigation and Nitrogen Application at Early Tillering, Panicle Initiation and Flowering Stages on the Yield and Yield Attributes of Boro Rice

Md. Mejbah Uddin & Md. Arifur Rahman · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The study aimed to evaluate the impact of irrigation scheduling and nitrogen splitting on the yield and yield attributes of boro rice, with particular emphasis on critical growth stages including early tillering, panicle initiation and flowering stages. The experiment was execute...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4300

Impact of Vermiwash on the Growth and Yield of Green Gram (Vigna radiata) MI6

Tharmaseelan M., Jayaprada N.V.T. & Jayasinghe A.P. · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Green gram (Vigna radiata) cultivation in Sri Lanka heavily relies on inorganic fertilizers, leading to environmental and health issues that necessitate the exploration of alternatives; therefore, a field experiment was conducted at the Adaptive Research Centre in Vavuniya, Sri L...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4301

Yield and Quality of Some Sugarcane Varieties as Affected by Row and Hill Spacing of Seedlings

Ahmed, M.K. Ali, Ahmed, F.I. Gadallah & Sherin, H.A. Al-Maracy · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The study was conducted in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons at Shandaweel Agricultural Research Station (latitude of 26 33° N and longitude of 31 41°E), Sohag Governorate, Egypt on a plant-cane grown and its 1st ratoon seasons. The main objective was to assess the advantage of gro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4299

Efficacy and Residual Analysis of Three Insecticides against Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) on Field-grown Tomatoes

El-Ghanam, A. A., Ekram, A. Abdo, Sara Samir, A.A. Abdel-aziz & E.A. Elsarand · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) is among the most destructive insect pests in Egypt, the field study was conducted at El-Beheira Governorate, Egypt to evaluate the toxicity of three insecticides against 2nd and 4th larval instars of these insect and residual effect in tomato fruit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4297

Evaluation of Garlic Accessions for Their Yield, Yield Components, and White Root Rot (Sclerotium cepivorum Berk) in the Southern Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia

Abrhaley Shelema, Yibrah Gebremedhin & Harnet Abraha · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The objective of the study was to evaluate different local garlic accessions for their yield and disease tolerance to our location. The experiment was conducted at Zata and Ayba in 2015 cropping seasons. It was laid out in Randomized complete block design with three replications....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4298

Determination of Oil Content and Fatty Acid Composition of Tea Plants at Plantations in the Black Sea Region

Murat Genc & Fatih Seyis · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the fatty acid composition and oil content of C. sinensis seeds collected from different locations at the Northern Black Sea region. Study Design:  The study based on the collection of tea seed samples from different locations at the t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4296

Occasional Occurrences and Distributions of Red Billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) Birds on Cultivating Crops during the Belg Season at Raya Azebo District of Tigray, Ethiopia

Assefa Abadi, Abrhaley Shelema & Tsehaye Brhane · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The Belg season plays a crucial role in the agricultural calendar of the Raya District, particularly due to the shortage of rainfall during the summer season. This seasonal pattern of rainfall scarcity necessitates the significance of the Belg season for agricultural activities i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4294

Assessment of Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. sesami) Disease Incidence in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Assefa Abadi Kebede & Hadush Tsehaye · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Fusarium wilt disease is one of the most serious diseases threatening sesame production in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. The aim of the present study was to assess Fusarium wilt disease incidence and its association with agronomic practices and environmental factors. Field survey wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4295

Biological Management of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly) through Enzymatic Activity of Beauveria bassiana

Ghulam Ahmad Khan Sumbal, Hafiz Muhammad Umer, Muhammad Wali Khan Sumbal & Sanaullah · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Beauveria bassiana is a viable option for the biocontrol of numerous significant pest insects. Fungal spores adhere to the cuticle after invading the host body. One of the groups of enzymes that entomopathogenic fungi have that guarantees good penetration is cuticle destroying en...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4293