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Biocontrol of Fusarium wilt of cucumber with Trichoderma longibrachiatum NGJ167 (Rifai)

T. Kehinde Kareem, O. Esther Ugoji & O. Olusimbo Aboaba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: This research investigated the use of Trichoderma longibrachiatum NGJ167 (Rifai) as a biocontrol agent of Fusarium wilt in cucumber varieties (Ashley and Marketmoor) both in the screenhouse and on the field. Study Design: The screenhouse experiment was laid down in a Complet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28208

Influence of Main Stem Density on Irish Potato Growth and Yield: A Review

Admire Shayanowako, Robert Mangani, Taurira Mtaita & Upenyu Mazarura · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Our review confirms that stem density is affected by seed factors, seedbed conditions and planting methods. Physiologically old seed tubers develop into a ‘weak’ stem density. A loose friable soil that is warm and moist increases sprout emergence leading to a high stem number per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/9973

Garlic (Allium sativum) Propagation Alternatives using Bulblets and Cloves of Different Sizes in a Semi-arid Sub-tropical Environment

M. L. Mhazo, F. C. Ngwerume & M. T. Masarirambi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: Garlic (Allium sativum) is increasing in popularity in Southern Africa. However, there is dearth of information on alternative propagules to use. The trial was carried out to find out the yield of garlic produced from aerial bulblets and two clove sizes. Study Design: The t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/4186