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Effects of Burning Crop Residues and Drenched the Soil with Water on the Populations of the Bacteria, Thiobacillus spp. and the Fungus, Trichoderma spp. in the Open Fields

Jawadayn Talib Alkooranee, Muntaha Hashem Al-Aqili, Mays Mohsen Al-Maksousi & Zahraa Odeh Al-Aqili · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Burning crop residues and/or drenched fields with water is one of the most common methods for controlling weeds and plant diseases in Iraq that farmers use after the wheat and barley harvest season every year. It is known that the soil contains many microorganisms that coexist wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v19i130236

Analysis of Backyard Poultry Farmers' Awareness, Perceptions, and Adaptability to Climate Change in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone

Abdul Rahman Sesay & Sanpha Kallon · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

The poultry industry worldwide suffers significantly due to climate change, which may affect the chicken protein source. The study examined backyard poultry farmers' awareness, perceptions, and responses to climate change in Tonkolili, Sierra Leone. Data were collected from 232 b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v19i130235

Mycorrhiza: A Potential Application for Increased Crop Productivity in a Degraded Soil

Orji, K. O., Eze, C. E., Harriman, C. J., Nwadinobi, C. A., Mbah, E. U. & Akpan, A. U. · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Mycorrhiza is obtained from two Greek expressions, namely: mykes (fungus) and rhiza (root). In otherwise, mycorrhiza means fungus-root as coined by Frank in 1885. So, mycorrhiza association is defined as the mutual relationship between fungus and plant root in which the fungus de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v19i130234

ACC Deaminase Containing Plant Growth Promoting Agrobacterium larrymoorie Strain MZ 3-ABF Confers Tolerance to Drought Stress in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Seedlings

Vurukonda Sai Shiva Krishna Prasad, Ningadali Vinay Kumar, Sriramadas Sravani, Shaik Zulfikar Ali & Vardharajula Sandhya · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) that produce 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase can alleviate plant growth constraints caused by water scarcity. In the present study, six PGPR strains were evaluated to produce several plant growth promoting, and ACC dea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i430233

Effects of Various Fertilizer Doses on Mustard Crops under Zero Tillage System

Md. Azizul Haque, Kamrun Nahar & Md. Roknuzzaman · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

A field experiment was conducted at the BINA substation farm, Ishurdi, Pabna during 2018-2019, 2019-2020 to see the effects of various fertilizer doses on mustard plant under zero tillage system after harvest of T.aman rice. Nine treatments combination were used in the experiment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i430230

Effect of Different Levels of Vermicompost and Macro Nutrients on the Growth and Yield of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)

Md. Murshedul Alam, Khaleda Khatun, Tahmina Mostarin, Md. Imran Sarkar, Most. Jakia Siddika, Aysha Jannatul Ferdousi, Mst. Umme Habiba & Md. Ali Reza · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

A field experiment was conducted at the horticulture farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka during October 2019 to July 2020 to study the effect of different levels of vermicompost and macro nutrients on the growth and yield of garlic. Garlic va...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i430228

Sensory Quality and Stability of Smoked Mackerel Fish (Scromber scombrus) Stored for 20 Days as Affected by Ginger Paste Application

N. T. Onah, R. N. Attaugwu & J. I. Anyadioha · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Background and Objective: This study determined the effect of ginger paste at different concentration of 1-4% on the stability and sensory quality of hot smoked mackerel (Scromber scombrus) fish stored at 28 ± 20C for 20 days. Materials and Methods: Frozen fish samples were thawe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i430229

The Effect of Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Sweetener Addition on Physical Quality of Synbiotic Yoghurt Containing Extract of Evaporated Red Dragon Fruit Peels (Hylocereus polyrhizus)

Rifky Deftian Nurdyanto, Manik Eirry Sawitri & Abdul Manab · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

This research was conducted at the Laboratory of Animal Products Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya from August to October 2021. Synbiotic yoghurt is a combination of probiotics and prebiotics, so adding stevia sweetener can improve the physical quality....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i430226

Improvement of Fruit Pubescence and Fruiting Pattern among Pure Lines and Landrace of Okra (Abelmoschus spp.) through Interspecific Hybridization

Jacob I. Enyi, Christian U. Agbo, Vincent N. Onyia & Emeka C. Okechukwu · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

The research study was aimed at improving fruit pubescence and growth pattern in the highly mucilaginous but very spiny local and wild okra variety - ‘Ele Ogwu’ through generic hybridization with selected glabrous conventional and early maturing varieties at the Research Farm of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i330225

A Comprehensive Review of the Hybrid Solar Dryers

T. O. Aduewa, S. A. Fatounde & A. M. Aderotoye · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

In numerous under developed and developing countries, agrarian biological products are dried in open sun and this system of drying diminishes the exceptional quality, widespread acceptance and standard of the dried products because of hindrance from external contaminations, exces...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i330224

Comparative Study of Different Insecticide Efficiencies against the Population of Winter Wheat Aphids (Sitobian avenae)

Gurdeep Singh · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Wheat is one of the most important crop in India, it is 2nd most grown crop after the maize across all over the world. From last few decades the one of most common serious pest named Sitobian avenae of hemiptera genus detriorate the grains of winter wheat. It is the regular pest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i330223

Production of Glucose Syrup and Energy Bar from Blends of Malted Sorghum and Cocoyam Flour

R. N. Attaugwu, J. I. Anyadioha & W. A. Obuagbaka · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Background and Objective: Roots and tuber crops such as Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), yam (Dioscorea alata), taro (Colocasia esculenta) etc are highly grown in tropical Africa and processed into staples such as garri, fufu, lafun etc. which only bring marginal income to the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i330222

Development of Taro-based Products in the Dewi Catur Women's Farmer's Group, Catur Village Kintamani Bali

Luh Suriati, Luh Kade Datrini & I. Nyoman Rudianta · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

The taro processing is currently growing, producing a variety of products. Empowerment of rural communities to improve knowledge, skills and behavior requires a mentoring program. Catur village is close to Kintamani tourism object. Located 57.8 km from the provincial of Bali, the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i330221

Water, Energy, Food and Environment Nexus in Six Irrigation Districts from the Spanish Duero Basin

Illiassou Naroua & Leonor Rodriguez Sinobas · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Background and Objective: Irrigated agriculture is a key factor to foster crop production and the agribusiness sector. It also contributes to develop rural areas and maintain the population in Spanish rural villages. However, water resources are not always available to fulfill cr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i230220

Impact of Credit on Production Efficiency: Evidence from Cassava Smallholders Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria

Adeosun, D. R., Adegbite, D. A., Sanusi, R. A. & Ayansina, S. O. · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

Aims: This study evaluates credit impact on production efficiency of cassava farmers in southwest Nigeria. Study Design:  Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in South West Nigeria, between June 2019 and July 2021. Methodology: Multi-stage...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i230217