Spent mushroom substrate (SMS)-based compost offers a practical option for recycling agricultural waste while improving soil fertility. This field study evaluated the effect of SMS compost enriched with organic additives and micronutrients on the growth and yield of maize (Zea ma...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74328
This study was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Crop Protection, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Nigeria, to compare selected synthetic insecticides for the control of armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), on mai...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i74723
Standard heterosis is an important criterion for identifying maize hybrids with practical breeding and commercial value. The present investigation evaluated standard heterosis for grain yield and associated quantitative traits in newly developed single-cross maize hybrids. Thirty...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74324
Twelve maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines were evaluated for combining ability using a half-diallel mating design. The parental lines were crossed to generate 66 F₁ hybrids, which were assessed along with their parents and a standard check across two environments in a randomised co...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74083
Identification of reliable yield-contributing traits is essential for improving maize inbred lines used in hybrid development. The present investigation was conducted during kharif 2025 across three agro-climatic zones of Telangana to assess phenotypic and genotypic associations...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74299
Background and Aims: Maize (Zea mays L.) is a nutrient-demanding cereal crop whose productivity depends on balanced and efficient nutrient management. The integration of inorganic fertilisers with organic and biological inputs may improve nutrient availability, soil conditions an...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74318
An experiment was conducted during Rabi, 2025-26 at the Agricultural College Farm, Naira, Srikakulam District, to estimate genetic variability and diversity among 30 maize inbred lines. The material was evaluated in a randomised complete block design with three replications, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74064
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a globally important cereal crop, but its productivity is constrained by nutrient deficiencies, soil-borne pathogens and abiotic stresses. Among the major biotic constraints, Fusarium verticillioides causes seed rot, seedling blight, stalk rot and ear rot,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76147
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the world’s most important cereal crops, but its productivity is frequently limited by water stress. Seed priming with biostimulants has proven to be an effective technique for increasing seed vigour, germination, and crop establishment in adverse en...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3710
A. S. Abdullahi, A. Abdullahi, A. I. Yaradua, N. U. Matazu, A. Nasir, I. S. Darma & H. G Bawa-Sani·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Food-borne mycotoxins constitute a major concern to public health in many developing countries. Their consumption is associated with gastrointestinal illnesses. This study aimed to determine the level of mycotoxin contamination in improved varieties of Maize and groundnut. The gr...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3380
Augustine Ohiole, Benjamin Dauda, Salehdeen Mohammed Umar, Yacim Bako Paul & Augustine Onuche Sule·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
The environmental and health risks associated with petroleum-derived synthetic adhesives underscore the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. This research examines starch-based adhesives augmented with calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) sourced from waste materials of eggshells and s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3455
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal crop with significant economic and nutritional value in India. The present study was conducted to estimate the cost of cultivation and profitability of maize production in Chhindwara district. Primary data were collected from 90 sample f...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64225
Background: Maize productivity is greatly influenced by nutrient availability and weed competition; therefore, sustainable organic nutrient management and non-chemical weed control practices are essential for improving crop growth and yield. Aim: To evaluate the effect of organic...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53984
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important source of food, feed for animals, and industrial material. Information Management Behaviour (IMB) of farmers include how they look for, assess, retain, utilise, and share information. Despite the significant contribution of maize cultivation to...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54195
Gningni Adjo Henriette Rosine Adouko, N’guessan Olivier Konan, Kouamé Leonard Kouadio, N’gbé Ange Emmanuella Kouadio, Koutoua AYOLIE, Dogniméton SORO & Kouadio Justin Yatty·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Background: Maize is a major cereal crop in Côte d’Ivoire, but despite increasing production, yields remain below potential due to constraints such as low adoption of improved varieties, poor soil fertility management, and climate-induced drought stress. Therefore, developing and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53930