Md Billal Hossain, Hania Binta Aslam, Md. Sabuj Ali, Mehedi Hasan Munna, Jannatul Busra, Md. Istiak Hossain Joy & Kazi Ishrat Anjum·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2026
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important food and cash crop in Bangladesh; however, production in coastal regions is constrained by poor soil fertility and salinity stress. Vermicompost has emerged as a sustainable soil amendment capable of improving soil health and crop pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3447
An experiment was conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), from August to November 2024. The study aimed to develop F₁ seeds from crosses between the BR11 and Kalijira rice varieties using hot-water emasculat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3446
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is a significant grain legume commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions and is an important source of protein, vitamins, and minerals for humans and livestock. Nevertheless, storage losses caused by the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3444
Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, flooding, nutrient imbalances, and heavy-metal toxicity are among the most important environmental factors limiting agricultural productivity across the globe. With the ongoing impacts of climate change, these stre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3445
Aim: This study evaluated the comparative effects of organic fertilizer (poultry manure) and inorganic fertilizer (NPK 15-15-15) on the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria. Methodology: The experiment was conducted using a Randomised Complete...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3443
Salinity is an important abiotic stress factor that restricts tomato growth and productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluated the effects of foliar humic acid application on the growth and photosynthetic pigment responses of tomato plants exposed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3442
Drought stress is one of the major environmental factors limiting sorghum productivity, particularly in semi-arid and drought-prone regions where water availability is often inadequate for optimum crop growth and yield. Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench), an important cereal c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3441
Pesticide-contaminated agricultural residues represent an important waste-management concern because residues may persist in crop biomass after harvest and enter soil, water, or atmospheric pathways through unsuitable disposal practices. This review examines vermicomposting as a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3440
Hydroponic cultivation uses up to 90 percent less water than conventional soil-based agriculture, can produce substantially higher yields per unit of land area, and can operate in environments entirely unsuitable for traditional farming, from arid desert facilities to orbital spa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3439
Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable, resulting in significant wastage along supply chains. Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy offers a promising as non-destructive methods for mitigating losses by providing rapid, accurate, and real-time analysis of the quality and composit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2438
Background: Capsicum annuum (pepper) is an economically important crop whose production is significantly reduced by Fusarium wilt and Cucumber mosaic virus, prompting interest in sustainable control strategies such as the biocontrol agent Trichoderma viride to improve growth and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2437
Background: Vernonia hymenolepis is an underutilized African leafy vegetable with important nutritional and economic value, but its productivity is severely threatened by soil-borne pathogens such as Fusarium oxysporum, necessitating sustainable management approaches such as the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2436
Youssoufa Ousmana, Charlotte Sah, Moukhtar Mohammadou, Taïmanga, Moïse Adamou, Sedric Junior Tsekane, Andrea Sarah Kenne Toukem, Auguste Pharaon Mbianda, Edith Laure Kenne, Abraham Tchoubou-Sale, Nadine Esther Otiobo Atibita & Martin Kenne·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2026
Background: Okra production is often constrained by insect pest infestation, leading to significant crop damage and yield loss. Excessive use of synthetic pesticides for pest management adversely affects non-target organisms, including beneficial flower-visiting insects essential...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2435
Background: The genus Amaranthus has gained global attention for its nutritionally important species cultivated as leafy vegetables and grains. However, despite their role in diversifying diets in Nigeria, the capacity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to mitigate pathogen st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2433
Benzylaminopurine Benzylaminopurine (BAP) is a cytokinin plant growth regulator that plays an important role in stimulating cell division, shoot development, and the formation of generative organs, while organic manures improve soil fertility and support sustainable plant growth....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2432