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Genotype- and Experiment-dependent Biomass Stability of Maize Lines B73, EV8728SR, and W438 under Water Deficit and Rhizophagus irregularis Inoculation

Eric-Olivier TIENEBO, Kan Ulrich Urbain Konan, Echua Elisabeth Jasmine Bilé, Kouadio Kan Arnaud Parfait Koffi, Kouakou Théodore KOUADIO & Kouabenan ABO · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background: Water deficit is a major constraint on maize growth, while the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can vary with host genotype and experimental context. Aims: This study evaluated biomass stability and supporting physiological responses of B73, EV8728SR, and W438...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i91785

Proximate and Functional Properties of Complementary Food from Malted Sorghum, Maize and Soybeans

Adesola M.O., Ogunyiola L. O., Ajiboye T.S., Ojo M.A. & Agboola H.A. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Complementary foods are crucial for infants´ nutritional development and they play a vital role in bridging nutritional gaps during weaning after exclusive breastfeeding for six months. Numerous infants in developing countries particularly Nigeria, suffer from protein-energy maln...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i2851

Nutritional Quality and In vitro Protein Digestibility of Complementary Foods Formulated from Maize, Cowpea and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Flours: A Preliminary Study

N. E. Adigwe, D. B. Kiin-Kabari & N. J. T. Emelike · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Complementary foods were formulated from blends of maize, cowpea and orange fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP). Five different blends of flour were formulated with the substitution with cowpea flour at 5-30%, and OFSP substitution at 5-20% while 100% maize flour was used as the contro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i2619

Effects of Temperature and Variety on Rehydration Parameters and Solute Loss during Soaking of Omakwa and Abrohemaa Maize Varieties

Isaac Godfred Antwi, Ahmad Addo & Ato Bart-Plange · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

This study was carried out to investigate the effects of soaking temperature and variety on the rehydration parameters and solute loss (essential minerals and vitamin C) of two maize varieties. Sun-dried kernels of the maize varieties (Omakwa and Abrohemaa) were soaked at four di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i330417

Mycoflora and Aflatoxin Producing Fungi from Some Storage Cereal Grains Sold in Darki Market, Wudil Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria

Farida Isah El-Hassan, Ediga Bede Agbo & Sadisu Farouk Umar · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Aim: The study was aimed at determining the mycoflora and aflatoxin producing fungi in some storage cereals sold at Darki market, Wudil Local Government Area, Kano State. Nigeria. Study Design: A total of thirty samples (ten samples containing 250g each of maize, millet and wheat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i130401

Comparative Economics of Maize Cultivation under Conventional and Mechanization

G. Manjulatha, B. Sowjanya & E. Rajanikanth · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Aim: To compare the cost and return analysis of conventional maize cultivation with mechanization. Place of Study: A field experiment on maize crop cultivation by conventional and mechanization was conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Karimnagar during Kharif, 2019-20. Met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1230561

Dry Matter Production and Nitrogen Uptake as Influenced by Irrigation and Nitrogen Levels in Maize

B. Soujanya, B. Balaji Naik, M. Uma Devi, T. L. Neelima & Anima Biswal · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

A field experiment was conducted at Agro Climate Research Center, Agricultural Research Institute, P.J.T.S Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, India during rabi 2019-20. The field experiment was laid out in a split plot design with three replications. The treatment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1130528

In vitro Digestibility, Nutritional and Sensory Quality of Extruded Breakfast Cereal from Maize Grits, Partially Defatted Peanut and Beetroot Flour

T. M. Ukeyima, I. A. Akor & B. Kyenge · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

In-vitro digestibility, nutritional and sensory quality of extruded breakfast cereals from maize grits, partially defatted peanut and beetroot flour blends was investigated. Composite flour blends was prepared from maize, peanut and beetroot flour in the following proportions: A=...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830331

Effect of Spacing and dosage of Nitrogen against the Maydis Leaf Blight Disease of Maize

Chandan Kumar, Phool Chand, C. S. Choudhary, Miss N. S. Akhtar & Bimla Rai · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Maize is one of the most important cereal crops in the world. It belongs to family, "Poaceae". It has wider adaptability under different agro-climatic conditions. Its productivity per unit area is very high, so it is called “queen of cereals” globally. Though, Crop has high food...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i530406

Evaluation of the Functional, Proximate and Sensory Properties of Cowpea/Soybean Fortified Dabuwa (A Nigerian Dried Stiff Porridge) Produced from Different Cereals

Maryam A. Jarma & Gervase I. Agbara · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Dabuwa is a dried stiff porridge made from fonio and maize in the ratio of 1:3, beef fat and spiced with fresh onion and caraway (black) seeds. It is a popular food indigenous to the Shuwa Arab nomads of North-eastern Nigeria. An attempt was made to modify dabuwa not only from ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830326

Assessment of the Risk of Exposure to Aflatoxins Found in Maize (Zea mays L.) Produced in Cote d'ivoire in Ivorian Adults

Sira Bamba, Adama Coulibaly, Sidibe Daouda, Nyamien B. Yves & Biego Godi Henri Marius · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Aims: The objective of this study is to estimate the health risk incurred by the Ivorian adult consumer as a result of exposure to AFB1 and the sum of aflatoxins (AFT) through the consumption of maize. Place and Duration of Study: During this study 375 samples of maize (grains, c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i730323

Direct and Residual Effect of Integrated Nitrogen Management on Physico-Chemical Properties of Soil

D. K. D. Deekshitha, Sujani Rao, Ch, P. V. Subbaiah, M. Martin Luther & V. Srinivasa Rao · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Aim: To find out the direct and residual effect of integrated nitrogen management on physico-chemical properties of soil under rice – maize cropping system. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in randomized block design during kharif season and in split plot design during r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i330379

Effects of Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Teleconnections on Corn Yield East of Puebla, Mexico: Case Studies

Ma De Los Ángeles Velasco-Hernández, Tomás Morales-Acoltzi, Miguel Ángel García-Castro, Rogelio Bernal-morales, Joaquín Zagoya-Martínez, José Pedro Juárez-Sánchez & Benito Ramírez-Valverde · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Ocean-atmospheric interactions have effects at different scales; forming microclimates, which can explain variations with climatic or natural anomalies, between meteorological processes. This research analyzes and identifies the relationship of the teleconnection hydrometeorologi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i130346

Effect of Roasted Soybean Flour Substitution on the Chemical and Sensory Properties of Maize Flour Snack (Aadun)

A. A. Amanyunose, O. O. Olosunde, T. O. Adedeji & O. A. Abiodun · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Aims: To determine the effect of roasted soybean flour substitution on the chemical and sensory properties of maize flour snack (Aadun). Study Design: Multiple comparison test was performed on the data obtained using Duncan test Place and Duration of Study: Samples were prepared...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130256