The study investigates the energy use pattern and economic analysis of fluted pumpkin production in tillage methods (traditional, reduced-conventional and conventional). Human power, machinery, diesel fuel, fertilizers, seed and pesticides energy inputs were used during the culti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i3494
A field experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of different levels of NPK on the performance of Thespesia populnea. A total of 17 treatments consisted of four levels of Nitrogen (50, 75, 100 and 125 g N plant-1), two levels each of Phosphorus (50 and 75 g P plant-1),...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i3493
Powdery mildew disease is the most important disease of mustard (Brassica Juncea) which is highly sensitive to weather condition particularly temperature and humidity. To ascertain the relationship between weather variables and powdery mildew disease of mustard crop at Sardarkrus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i3492
The purpose of this study is to identify the concept of food estate which placed on the basis of integration sectors and sub-sector accordingly to an agribusiness system in order to utilize the resources optimally and sustainably. Furthermore, professionally managed, supported by...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i2491
Protected culture (PC) answers the major issues in conventional agriculture, and thus helps feed the rising world population. Meanwhile, soilless culture has become an integral part of the PC, for sake of catering to the plant nutrient requirements precisely. Therefore, innovativ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i2490
There has been a 2% decrease on French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) production in Kenya due to factors such as weeds, pests and diseases and the challenge of controlling them using chemicals that result in high rejection rate or interception in the export market because of chemica...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i2488
Precision farming, also known as precision agriculture, is a crop management method that optimizes agricultural production by utilizing technology and data for precise placement of seed, fertilizer and pesticides. It enhances increase crop yields, reduce waste, and reduce environ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i2489
The experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during the period from October 2018 to March 2019. The goal of this study was to determine when to sow cabbage and how much gibberellic acid to use in order to maximize growth an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i2487
Banana (Musa sapientum L.) cultivation in rural communities creates job opportunities and generates income. Soil nematodes, a major pest, can lead to yield loss and financial loss. To ensure sustainable production and food security, it's crucial to survey potential threats and id...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i1486
This paper analyzes the impact of biofertilizers and bio capsules the vegetative growth, flowering, and fruiting attributes of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa). Biofertilizers are natural substances containing beneficial microorganisms that enhance nutrient availability in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i1485
This study attempted the efficacy of various Urea and Nano urea treatments on Kagzi lime fruit characteristics, such as weight, length, breadth of juice recovery, total soluble solids (TSS), acidity, TSS/Acidity ratio ascorbic acid content, and pH value of juices. There were some...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i1484
The cultivation of apples in India has observed significant growth and transformation over the years, becoming a crucial component of the country's horticultural landscape. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of apple production in India, highlighti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i1483
Sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L.) is one of an important group of vegetables grown extensively, widely cultivated and used as foods in almost every country of the world. It is a high productivity crop, it has high remunerative and nutritive values. Sweet pepper consumption in Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i1482
Aims: Maize yield is largely influenced by integrated nutrient management of biochar, organic and inorganic fertilizers application. In view of this, field study to evaluate varying rates of chicken manure (CM), Gliricidia sepium biochar (GB) and NPK fertiliser on growth and yiel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2023/v23i4481
Thiombiano Célestin, Lado Adulrahman, Coulibaly Soumabere, Serme Idriss, Batieno T. Benoit Joseph, Dieni Zakaria, Tignegre J. B. De la Salle & M. A. Hussaini·Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research·2023
Cowpea is the leading food legume for many households in arid and semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. The erratic rainfall leads to decrease in cowpea yield. The Zaï pit technology is an ancestral agricultural technique used for water and fertilizer management in crops produ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2023/v23i4480