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Emergence of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) as Influenced by Low Storage Temperature and Gibberellic Acid Treatments

Fikrte Woldeyes, Kebede W/tsadik & Getachew Tabor · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

The cost of garlic cloves together with inconsistent emergence due to dormancy issues which needs rest or dormant period of more than three months, has contributed to the reduction of garlic production cycle in a year. Thus, pre-planting garlic clove treatment with Gibberellic ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/29843

Storage Behaviour of Microtuber of Potato Varieties in Relation to Its Weight

Md. Sadek Hossain, Tofazzal Hossain, M. Moynul Haque & Md. Dulal Sarkar · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Aims: The present work was evaluated to assess the storage behaviour of microtuber as affected by its different grades. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/30709

Seed Vigour Enhancement and Protective Potential of Annona senegalensis Leaf Extracts against Fungal Pathogens of Sorghum Seeds

O. B. Akpor & A. O. Salami · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Medicinal plants are in nature and are cultivated worldwide and also commercially. This study was aimed at assessing the protective potential of leaf extracts of Annona senegalensis against selected fungal pathogens of sorghum seeds. Before the use of the seeds, they were checked...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/29753

Pesticides Use and Misuse in Cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. (Cruciferae) Production in Ghana: The Influence of Farmer Education and Training

Blankson W. Amoabeng, Kwesi P. Asare, Olivia P. Asare, Moses B. Mochiah, Ibrahim Adama, Ken O. Fening & Geoff M. Gurr · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Global pesticides use is increasing with environmental contamination and consumer concerns over food safety reflecting this trend. A random sampling technique using a structured questionnaire was used to select 108 cabbage farmers in Ghana and were personally interviewed. The stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/30128

Hybrid Rice: Bangladesh’s Failure and China’s Success

A. K. M. Kanak Pervez, Qijie Gao, Yan Zeng & Md. Ektear Uddin · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Excessive population pressure and low per capita landholding in Bangladesh often cause food crises. Recently, the country has achieved self-sufficiency in cereals production, at a marginal level, but still needs to continue importing. Therefore, to ensure food security of the eve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/29384

Influence of Low Storage Temperature and Gibberellic Acid Treatments on Growth and Yield of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) at Haramaya, Eastern Ethiopia

Fikrte Woldeyes · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

The effects of pre planting cloves treatment with Gibberellic acid (GA3) plant hormone and cold temperature storage duration to improve growth and yield of garlic (Allium sativum L.), was investigated  during  2013/2014  production year at Haramaya Eastern Ethiopia under rain- fe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/29848

Tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta Meyrick 1917): A Threat to Tomato Production in Africa

Never Zekeya, Musa Chacha, Patrick A. Ndakidemi, Chris Materu, Maneno Chidege & Ernest R. Mbega · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable crop for income, food and nutrition in Africa. Production of the crop is currently threatened by leaf miner [Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)]. Heavy infestation by T. absoluta has been reported to cause...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/28886

Latex Harvesting Technologies Adapted to Clones IRCA18, IRCA 111, IRCA 130, PB 235 and PB 260 of Hevea brasiliensis (Rubber Tree) of the Class to Active Metabolism in South-Western Côte d’Ivoire

S. Obouayeba, M. Diarrassouba, E. F. Soumahin, J. L. Essehi, M. K. Okoma, C. B. Y. Adou & A. P. Obouayeba · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

The rubber production falls due to the tapping panel dryness that has always been a major concern in rubber cultivation. This problem is acute when it is about clones of the class to active metabolisms which are very sensitive to tapping panel dryness. In response, this study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/27181

Soil Microbial Activities in Soybean Rhizosphere Inoculated with Bradyrhizobium and Mycorrhizal Fungi

M. O. Adigun & O. A. Babalola · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

This study was carried out to investigate the activities of soil microorganisms in the soybean rhizosphere inoculated with bradyrhizobium and mycorrhizal fungi. It involves a field experiment carried out at Federal University of Agricultural, Abeokuta, Nigeria, using Randomized C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/28584

Preliminary Investigation of the Adaptation of Some Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) Genotypes in the Coastal Plain Sand of Niger Delta

O. J. Kamalu, J. G. Titus & U. E. Udensi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

A field trial was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture Research and Teaching Farm in Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria to determine the kenaf genotypes that are adapted to the area during the 2012 cropping season. The thirty genotypes were planted in a Randomized Complete Block Des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/28743

Assessment of Incidence of Sesame Webworm Antigastra catalaunalis (Duponchel) in Western Tigray, North Ethiopia

Zenawi Gebregergis, Dereje Assefa & Ibrahim Fitwy · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the important oil seed crops in Ethiopia. It is famous for international market and its production is challenged by inappropriate agronomic practices, insect pest infestation and weather uncertainties. Sesame webworm, Antigastra catalaunalis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/28483

Effect of Sowing Date on Yield and Seed Quality of Soybean

Partha Komol Kundu, Tuhin Suvra Roy, Md. Shahjalal Hossain Khan, Khursheda Parvin & H. E. M. Khairul Mazed · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

A field experiment was conducted at the research field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, in the Robi season during the period from November 2013 to March 2014 to study the effect of sowing date on yield and seed quality of soybean. The aim of the study was to find...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/29301

Determinants of Agroforestry Practicing at Fogera District, Northwestern Ethiopia

Agena Anjulo & Amare Mezgebu · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

In Fogera district of northwestern Ethiopia, agroforestry land use systems are considered as sustainable and productive approaches as they have multiple benefits. Agroforestry systems in Fogera were developed by the farmers themselves over time; however, their distribution had re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/28310

Effect of Foliar Spray of Nano Silver and Organic Fertilizer (Algastar) and Salicylic Acid on Some Morphological Characteristics and Carbohydrate Content in (Helianthus annuus L.)

A. A. M. Yaseen, Merzah S. Khalidah, Shleba Basim & Mazeil H. Wasan · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

An experiment was conducted to check the effect of foliar spray of nano and organic fertilizers and a growth regulator on vegetative growth of sunflower crop. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), Spanish class (Viki) was cultivated from march 2013 to June 2013 at College of Agricult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/25694

Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Plants Utilized for Craft Making and Local Construction among the Tiv People of Benue State, Nigeria

S. A. Shomkegh, R. Mbakwe & F. A. Sale · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Traditional beliefs on wild plants utilization are rapidly eroding worldwide leading to loss of rich traditional practices, knowledge, plant species and habitats. The study focused on identification and documentation of wild plant species used in craft making and local constructi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/28364