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Impact of Rainfall Trend on Irrigated Agriculture of Narayanapura Command in a Semi-Arid Region of South India

R. Abhilash, B. Venkatesh, C. V. Srinivasa & Mohansing Rajaput · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

Water demands have been exacerbated by the uncertainty in rainfall occurrences and distribution due to various factors in a changing climate and growing population. The irrigation sector has the highest water demand, accounting for 85 percent of total water use in Karnataka. Rain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i330221

Use of Leaf Extract and Powder of Ipomoea asarifolia for Control of Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne javanica) on Okra in Jalingo Nigeria

A. Mamman, I. Umar, M. B. Aji & N. E. Simon · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

As the unseen enemy, nematodes have caused untold damage to crops and farmers’ income across the world. A study was conducted in 2019 and 2020 to determine the effect of leaf extract and powder of Ipomoea asarifolia (Desr.) Roem. & Schult. On root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne j...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i230220

Plant Immunity and Potential of Plant Extracts in Management of Parasitic Nematodes

Milca Banda Medison, Rudoviko Galileya Medison, Jingrong Hu & Yi Zhou · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

One major challenge that agricultural production faces is the presence of plant-parasitic nematodes in crop fields. Plant-parasitic nematodes cause serious plant physical injuries, the inability of plants to acquire nutrients from the soil, and weaken the plant immune system. How...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i230219

Site-Specific Allometric Equations for Biomass Prediction of Moringa oleifera Lam. in the Northern Zone of Cameroon

Zang Emgbang Benedicte Priscile, Tchindebe Alexandre, Awe Djongmo Victor, Witanou Nathalie, Megueni Clautilde & Mapongmetsem Pierre-Marie · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

Aims: Moringa oleifera is a species with multivariate uses. Despite its socio-economic importance in the northern part of Cameroon, it remains undervalued. Understanding its contribution to the fight against climate change requires precise quantification of its biomass. However,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i230218

Tea Plantation Companies Contribution towards Sustainable Development Goals: Qualitative Inquiry in Sri Lanka

Nuwangi Dilrukshi Perera & Vilani Sachitra · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not specific to one industry; they help every industry achieve a sustainable future. This study aims to investigate the contribution of Sri Lankan tea plantation companies towards the SDGs and how tea plantation compani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i230217

Harvesting and Marketing Pattern of Monodora myristica and Afrostyrax kamerunensis in Wabane Sub-division in the South West Region of Cameroon

Louis Njie Ndumbe, Longonje Simon Ngomba & Mokam Eva · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are an integral part of development and survival of people living in and around forests areas which constitutes a major livelihood activity for them. This study was carried out from April to July 2017, with main objective to know the harvesting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i230216

Farmers’ Knowledge and Perception on Beans Postharvest Constraints and Their Mitigation Methods in the Humid Rainforest and Highland Ecozones of Cameroon

Henry Andukwa Andukwa & Nelson N. Ntonifor · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

Aims: This study sought to assess farmers’ awareness and knowledge about bean postharvest constraints and their indigenous methods to mitigate them. Cameroon. Study Design: Random interviewing of bean farmers. Place and Duration of study: Interviewed farmers of the highland savan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i130214

Examination of Biological and Economic Characteristics of Introduced Walnut Cultivars and Recommendations for Spreading

Besim Salkić, Ahmed Salkić, Emir Imširović, Ensar Salkić & Samira Huseinović · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

Plantation cultivation of grafted walnuts in Bosnia and Herzegovina did not exist until 6 years ago. Walnut seedlings (Juglans regia L) were mainly planted, which showed all the shortcomings related to the trees obtained from the seeds. In the last 5 years, there has been interes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i130213

Conservation Agriculture (C.A): Areas of Improvement in the Adoption of C.A Practices in Eastern Kenya

Sharon Chepkemboi Waswa & Lenah Mutindi Mulyungi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

Conservation agriculture (CA) is defined as a practice that aims to conserve, improve and make more efficient use of natural resources through integrated management of available soil, water and biological resources combined with external inputs. It contributes to environmental co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i130212

Meat Production from Cull Bali Cows as Compared to Ongole Cows

I. Gusti N. Jelantik, Imanuel Benu & Gemini E. M. Malelak · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

Aims: The need for beef in the cattle production centers in Indonesia is mostly met by slaughtering of culled cows. However, the quality of culled female’s beef is often lower than that of fattened bulls. Until now, the quality of meat and processed products of culled Bali and On...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i130210

Herd Structure and Incidence of Supernumerary Teats and Wattles in Smallholder Goat Production in Plateau State

Reuben Tom Danjuma, Adejoh-Ubani Elizabeth Ojoma, Helen Daniel Nanbol, Stanley David Oziegbe, Akuchi Chidiadi Nwamo & Bello Muizzat Onozasi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2022

A study was conducted to determine the incidences of supernumerary teat and wattles in goat and the relationship between the two traits. The survey was conducted with 104 farmers having 948 goats. Attributes measured were herd, herd size, male, female, coat colour, long hair back...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i130211

Problems and Reforms of Sericulture Seed Farmers in Malda District, West Bengal

P. L. Abhilash, Sanjit Sarkar & Soumendra Nath Bagchi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2021

Being an agro based industry; sericulture provides employment opportunities to men and women in rural as well as urban areas. Adopted Seed Rearers (ASRs) are the sericulture farmers having impeccable skills involved in the production of quality mulberry seed cocoons, which are us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2021/v22i630209

In vitro Evaluation of PHYTOSANEB-020, A Biopesticide for the Control of Mealybug (Planococcus ficus) on Rosa multiflora and Bougainvillea spectabilis in Kimwenza-Mission

A. B. Mujinga, J. Konga, B. K. Gusemba, M. K. Okito, C. N. Kuma, F. F. Kasanza, E. M. Tshiyombo, G. W. Luhata & P. L. Luhata · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2021

This study focused on the in vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of Phytosaneb-020, a bio-pesticide on Mealybug Planococcus ficus (Signoret) which infests Rosa multiflora (Rosa polyantha) and Bougainvillea spectabilis. Three treatments were used: Phytosaneb-020, Pacha a chemica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2021/v22i630208

Species Diversity of Arthropods Founds in Refuse Dumpsites in Ifite Awka, Anambra State and Its Public Health Risk

N. P. Udeh, I. S. Ude, C. Obudulu, O. A. Okeke, C. C. Egwuagu & K. N. Ibemenuga · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2021

A survey of some refuse dumpsites in Ifite, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria State were carried out for 5 weeks to determine the arthropod vectors associated with those refuse dumps and their relative abundance per site and species diversity. Five refuse dumpsites were randomly selected ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2021/v22i630207

Potential Impact of Climate Change on Six Economically Important Horticultural Crops in West Africa

Chinedu Felix Amuji · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2021

Colocasia esculenta (taro), Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato), Abelmoschus esculentus (okra), Ananas cosmosus (pineapple), Musa paradisiaca (plantain), and Anacardium occidentale (cashew) are economically important horticultural crops in West Africa, which are widely grown across th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2021/v22i630206