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Seasonal Abundance and Types of Microplastics in Surface Waters of River Sabaki Estuary, Kenya

Moses Kamau, Mwakio Tole & Simon Mbuvi Muti · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

Increased demand for plastics has resulted in the generation of plastic waste, which poses a threat to the environment in general, and ultimately the marine environment. Estuaries and deltas are the main filters of marine ecosystem pollutants from inland sources.  There have been...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6646

Farmers’ Compliance with the Recommended Doses of Pesticides on Watermelon in Yobe State, Nigeria

Ezekiel O. Owoade, Musa J. Madaki, Israel A. Adedeji & Mohammed B. Umar · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

The study investigated farmers’ compliance with the recommended doses of pesticides on watermelon in Yobe State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to select one hundred and seventy-three (173) respondents for the study. Primary data were collected using a stru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6645

The Impact of Farmers' Social Lifestyles on Agricultural Sustainability in Rural Area of Turkey

Şinasi Akdemir, Fatih Koca, Sami Baskın, Yann Emmanuel Miassi, Elpidio Kougnigan & Kossivi Fabrice Dossa · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

This study investigates how farmers' social lifestyles influence agricultural sustainability in rural Turkey. Through data analysis from 312 producers across five provinces, we examine how participation in social activities such as religious gatherings, café meetings, and agricul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6644

Seasonal Incidence of Sucking Pests and Their Natural Enemies on Moth Bean [Vigna aconitifolia(Jacq.) Marechal]

D. V. Muchhadiya, D.G. Bavaliya & B.B. Thakor · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

A field experiment was conducted at the College of Agriculture, NAU, Bharuch (Gujarat) to study the seasonal incidence of sucking pests and their natural enemies and their correlation with weather parameters on moth bean during kharif -2023. The studies on seasonal incidence indi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6642

Efficacy of Biopesticides against Sucking Pests Infesting Moth Bean [Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal]

D. V. Muchhadiya, D.G. Bavaliya & B.B. Thakor · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

A field experiment was conducted at College of Agriculture, NAU, Bharuch (Gujarat) to study the efficacy of biopesticides against sucking pests of moth bean during kharif -2023. Results revealed that among the different biopesticides tested against sucking pests of moth bean, Bea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6643

Impact of Improper Waste Disposal on Surface and Ground Water

J. O. Ed-Idoko, J. O. Apochi, J. Ndukwe, A. O. TANIMOWO, F. I. ABIDANG, O. N. Christiana & U. O. Ibrahim · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

Pollution in water occurs when harmful substance (often chemicals or biological) contaminate streams, river, lakes, oceans or other bodies of water, degrading water quality and rendering it unhealthy to humans, animal and the environment. The widespread problem of water pollution...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6641

Growth and Reproduction Performance of the Earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae) Fed with Different Substrates Made of Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunches: A Case of Vermicompost Production, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Mamadou TOURE, Kpan Kouakou Gains KPAN, N’Guetta Moise EHOUMAN & Seydou TIHO · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

The objective of the present study is to analyze the growth capacity and activity of the worm species Eudrilus eugeniae in different substrates based on palm oil empty fruit bunches as part of the production of vermicompost. To this end, 4 treatments were carried out by adding to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6640

Effects of Tin Mining on Water Sources in Mwerasandu Tin Mine, Ntungamo District, Uganda

Pamela Akampondi, Amos Ronald Kalukusu & Alex Barakagira · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

Tin mining is a widespread economic activity across various regions worldwide. Understanding the consequences of such operations is crucial for sustainable water management and environmental conservation. The current study aimed at determining the concentrations tin, lead and mer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6638

Effect of Spatial Arrangement on Growth of Okra in Maize/Okra Intercrop in Kilifi, Kenya

Nganga, S. M., Mounde, L.G & Ndiso, J.B. · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

Okra is an important vegetable cultivated for both local and export market in Kilifi County. The demand for the vegetable has recently been increasing. On the other hand, maize is the staple food crop for most households in Kenya, but yields have been on the decline due to limita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6639

Ethnotaxonomy and Ethnobotanical Studies of Honey and Resinous Plants in the Tchamba Prefecture in Togo

Belei Essotolom Gabriel, Koudegnan Comlan Mawussi, Ekoue Akouété Galé, Gangue Minlipe Martin & Kokou Kouami · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

Natural plant products have gained increasing attention, but climate change and human activities have led to the degradation of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity. This study aims to contribute to the preservation of local knowledge related to the classification and use of honey...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6637

Seed Germination and Growth of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O'Rorke) Baill. (Irvingiaceae) Seedlings in a Controlled Environment East of Taï National Park (Buyo, South-West of Ivory Coast)

Ybo Marc Gboazo, Coulibaly Siendou, Diarrassouba Aboulaye & Traoré-Ouattara Karidia · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

Anthropogenic activities tend to destroy forest resources such as Irvingia gabonensis, a species much prized by the local populations of the Taï National Park (TNP). The enormous pressure on the natural stands of this species is leading to its rarefaction and even extinction. Thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6636

Agricultural Valorization of Treated Effluent from Korhogo Wastewater Treatment Plant

Kouakou Yao Salomon, SEYHI Brahima & KONAN N’da Lucas · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

Aims: The main objective is to evaluate the effluents of Korhogo’s wastewater treatment plant for irrigation and fertilization in agriculture. Study Design: Characterization of outlet treated wastewaters has been firstly done. Then their suitability for irrigation has been determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6635

Income Analysis and Break-Even Point of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Business: A Case Study of the Lubuk Makmur and Tani Makmur Farmer Groups in Mugirejo Village, Samarinda City, Indonesia

Nella Naomi Duakaju, Fadilla Amilia Putri & Rita Mariati · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

Horticulture is a field that has great potential to be developed in the agricultural sector, because it has advantages that are much higher than other commodities, such as high economic value and significant added value. The prospects for farming in Samarinda City have good prosp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i6634

Evaluating the Yield Performance of Released Sesame Varieties in Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Zerabruk Geremedhin · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

The experiment was conducted in western Tigray in Humera and Dansha (Kebabo) area during the main growing season of 2016 under rain fed condition with the aim of evaluating and identifying the well performing and high yielder sesame variety. The experiment consisted of nine varie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i5633

Combining Kitchen Waste and Cow Dung Bio-slurry have Synergistic Effects on Growth and Yield of Shade Net Grown Swiss Chard

Allan Mwajoha, Elisha Otieno Gogo, Simon Muti & Thomas Rewe · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of bio-slurry fertilizer source feedstock on the growth and yield of Swiss Chard. The experiment was conducted using a randomized complete block design with three replications at the Pwani University integrated biogas unit in Kilifi County....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i5632