A field research was conducted at the Horticultural Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207 during the period from October 2017 to March 2018 to study the effect of vermicompost and earthing upon growth and yield of onion. The experiment consists of two factors....
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v3i130059
Aims: To assess the potential impacts of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) (G. geosporum) inoculation on the survival of A. esculentus under drought stress. Study Design: This experiment was set up in a completely randomized design (CRD) with all treatments replicated thrice. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v3i130058
Aims: This research aims to determine the ability of Lemna sp. as a phytoremediation agent in absorbing chromium (Cr) in tannery wastewater. Study Design: A total of 20 fiber tubs with size 80 x 80 x 40 cm3 and volume of 256 L were prepared and filled with 30 L each of the tanne...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v3i130057
The experiment was conducted at the farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during Rabi (November 2017 to March 2018) season to find out the growth, yield and economic benefit of spinach seed as influenced by nitrogen and phosphorus. The research involved...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v3i130056
Background and Objective: Newcastle disease (ND) is a viral disease of economic importance in poultry industry worldwide. This study was conducted to investigate the antiviral potential of n-hexane leaf extract from Phyllanthus amarus (P. amarus). Methodology: A hundred and twent...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i430053
Augustine I. Airaodion, Joanne D. Akinmolayan, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Edith O. Airaodion, Uloaku Ogbuagu & Olaide O. Awosanya·Asian Plant Research Journal·2019
Aim: This study sought to investigate the hypoglycemic and hypolipidaemic effect of methanolic extract of Corchorus olitorius leaves in Albino rats. Methods: Fresh plants of C. olitorius were harvested from the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan. The leaves w...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i430054
Karima M. A. El-Absy, Nouf A. Khazen, Manal M. Al-Rashidi, Bayan B. Al Anezi, Fareh H. Al Anezi, Njood S. Al Atawi, Amnaa S. Al Anezi & Hana N. Al Balawi·Asian Plant Research Journal·2019
This study was carried out in February 2019 at the laboratory; Department of Biology, College of Taymaa, Tabuk University. The numbers of germinated seeds were recorded daily after Soaking for two days during 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th days and final percentage calculated at...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i430052
Aims: The study focuses on optimization of concentration and time of rooting hormone exposure of IBA (Indole-3-Butyric Acid) for efficient survival of tissue culture raised Garcinia indica Choisy plantlets for in-vitro and ex-vitro rooting techniques. Study Design: The subculture...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i430050
Maize is a third important cereal crop in the world after wheat and rice. In Zambia, it is an important staple crop. Its production is however hampered by both biotic and abiotic factors. Among the abiotic factors, Aluminum (Al) toxicity causes high yield losses and is directly l...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i430051
R. Abdulaziz, M. H. Usman, U. B. Ibrahim, B. M. Tambari, A. Nafiu, I. F. Jumare, Mohammad A. Said & A. D. Ibrahim·Asian Plant Research Journal·2019
The aim of study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Cochlospermum tinctorium against ten (10) strains of antibiotic resistant food-borne pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogene. Ten (10) strains of antibiotic resistant food-borne pathogens Staphylococ...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i330049