The study examined constraints of pig production in Edo Central Agricultural Zone of Edo State. Data were collected through interview schedule administered to forty one (41) private pig farmers in the study area. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used to analyse...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/30187
Aims: The aim of the current study is to screen about twenty three ground nut samples for the identification and detection of mycotoxin-producing fungi and type of mycotoxin. Study Design: The present investigation was designed to identify the type of mycotoxin in the ground nut...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/28906
The organic/inorganic fertilizers can contribute substantial N for sesame, but it is not clear that such nitrogen forms are available for plant uptake. A field experiment at agricultural farm of Nong Lam University in HCMc was conducted to study the effect of four inorganic nitro...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/30745
P. Tshilenge-Djim, M. Muengula-Manyi, K. Kingunza-Mawanga, A. Ngombo-Nzokwani, L. Tshilenge-Lukanda & A. Kalonji-Mbuyi·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2016
Aim: To determine the probable role of 3 species of Fusarium (F. falciforme, F. solani and F. stilboides) in the pathogenesis of Coffee Wilt Disease (CWD). Study Design: The field trial was performed using a Randomized Completed Block Design (RCBD) replicate...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/31052
Cercospora leaf spot is one of the major disease in Bangladesh and may be considered as one of the chief limiting factors where mungbean is cultivated. Advancement in resistant varieties are the positive approach for controlling the disease while several protective fungicides eff...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/30625
This study consisted of laboratory incubation and pot experimentation. Laboratory incubation was conducted at the Chemistry Laboratory, College of Agriculture, Lafia. The pot experimentation was done in the screen house of faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University Lafia c...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/30926
Agricultural development needs to pay more attention in the future in order to meet the rising demand of food due to the growing population rapidly in the world. On the other hand, increasing production is needed and land expansion will be considered if farm gate want to produce...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/29623
With the inevitable risk posed by global climate change to crop yield and ever increasing demands of agricultural production, crop improvement techniques have to be more precise in developing smart crop varieties. This review reviews the past, current progress and assesses the fu...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/29334
Aims: study the effect of foliar application of potassium and boron on yield and fruit quality of "Florida Prince" peach trees. Study Design: The treatments were applied and arranged in a randomized complete block design. Each treatment included seven replicates with one tree for...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/29539
Aims: Green pepper (Capsicum annuum) also named the bell pepper or sweet pepper is one of the most important and remunerative vegetable crops in the world. Due to the increased pressure on land, climate change and increased demand for the crop, there is need for better agronomica...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/29909