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
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
Background and Aim: Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) is an important short-duration grain legume valued for its protein content and contribution to sustainable agriculture via biological nitrogen fixation. However, its productivity is constrained by narrow genetic variability. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i5658
Aims: An investigation was carried out to isolate and identify the fungal pathogens responsible for post-harvest (storage) deterioration of onion bulbs in the North, Central, and Southern Senatorial Districts of Cross River State, Nigeria. Study Design: The experiment was arrange...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2293
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: Vegetable are essential for optimal health providing vital nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and contain cancers, Anthracnose and die back as a devastating fungal disease, primarily caused by Colleto...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1315
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) also known as lady’s finger in England is an important vegetable crop of the family Malvaceae growing throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, Africa, and the USA for food, fibre, Gum, starch, spices, and medicinal purposes. The...