Alike other cereals, maize is deficient in certain essential amino acids such as lysine and tryptophan. While lysine is critical in protein synthesis for the growth of tissues and important in the absorption of calcium from the intestinal mucosa, tryptophan is the biological prec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430035
Bio-fertilizers are living organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of the soil. It refers to the use of microbes instead of chemicals to enhance the nutrition of the soil. Conventional fertilizers are those formed through decomposition including compost; household wastes and g...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430034
Aims: The objective of this study is evaluate the effects of both pre-sowing gamma irradiation at low dose of 0 or 20 Gy and the soaking part of radiated seeds in zinc nanoparticles (Zn NPs) solutions at rate 0, 500, 1000 and 2000 ppm on behavior and physiological changes of sour...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430033
In December 2015, wilt symptoms on tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.) were observed on vegetable growing perimeters in Sotouboua district in Togo. The disease, manifested by wilting of the youngest leaves followed by wilting and total desiccation of plants who eventually dy,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430032
An experiment was conducted during March 2014 to August 2014 at the experimental field of Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU), Sylhet to study the morphological variability, yield and yield contributing characteristics among the four lablab bean genotypes viz., SB003, SB010-1, S...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430031
Aims: This study aimed to measure the losses in the production of tomato plants caused by the bacteria P. viridiflava. Study Design: Experiments were performed in a completely randomized design with six replicates. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted on the Caçad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430030
Khaya senegalensis (Desr) A. Juss is a perennial deciduous tree which has many uses in developing nations. The population of the tree is rapidly declining due to no conservation efforts to prevent the species from endanger and extinction. At the moment there is dearth information...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430029
The objective of the experiment was to evaluate the influence of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth and yield of two onion varieties in the transitional zone of Ghana. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design with 3 replications. Two varieties [Bawku Red and Re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430028
Fruits are susceptible to insect pest infestations, bird attack, various pathogens, and mechanical damages, all of which can reduce their commercial value and thereby cause significant yield and economic losses. The objective of this study was to control mango pests and diseases...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430027
Rice is the second-largest crop in Pakistan as it contributes 1.3% share in the GDP of Pakistan. For the last couple of year’s rice economy is caught up in a very complex situation. The present study was designed to find the yield gap, cost of production, technical efficiency and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i330025