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Estimation of Heterosis for Yield and Its Attributes in Brassica rapa L.

M. M. Uzzal Ahmed Liton, Md. Shahidur Rashid Bhuiyan, Naheed Zeba & M. Harunur Rashid · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Six parents of Brassica rapa (L) viz. SAU Sarisha-1, SAU Sarisha-2, SAU Sarisha-3, BARI Sarisha-6, BARI Sarisha-15, and Tori-7 were crossed in a half diallel fashion. The resultant fifteen hybrids along with six parents were evaluated in randomized complete block design with thre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/33085

Heterosis, GCA and SCA Effects of Diallel-cross among Six Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Genotypes

M. M. F. Abdalla, M. M. Shafik, Sabah M. Attia & Hend A. Ghannam · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The present investigation was carried out under insect free cage during 2011/12, 2012/13 growing seasons at Giza Research Station, Egypt. A diallel-cross including reciprocals among six parents of faba bean (Giza 843, Nubaria 1, Cairo 25, Cairo 5, Cairo 33 and Misr 3) was utilize...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/32291

Response Durum Wheat to Fertility Levels under Tropical Semiarid Climatic Conditions of Southern Côte d’Ivoire

Traoré Migninna Joachim, Brahima Koné, N’guessan Kouamé Jean-Claude, Konan Kouamé Firmin, Kouame René N’ganzoua, Zadi Florent, Dick Emanuel & Yao- Kouame Albert · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Aims: To determine the effect of NPK-fertilizer on wheat agronomic parameters and identify the couple of maximum yield and rate of fertilizer according to a response curve. Study Design: A pot (277.75 cm2) trial was conducted in randomized complete block design composed of three...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/33147

Effects of Processing Methods of Jatropha curcas Seed Meal on Growth Performance and Blood Profile of Broiler Finisher Chickens

M. Antyev, B. Yakubu, Y. H. Aliyara & R. J. Wafar · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Two hundred Anak-2000 day old chicks were used to evaluate the effects of differently processed Jatropha curcas seed meal on growth performance, carcass characteristics, internal weight organ, haematological and biochemical indices of broiler chickens. Five experimental diets wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/33690

Potential of Botanical Extracts in the Control of Kale Aphids (Brevicoryne brassicaea) and Their Effect on the Parasitic Wasp (Aphidius ervi)

Nderitu Wangari Peris & J. J. Kiptoo · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The use of synthetic pesticides has made important impacts on aphid control.  However, it has limitations due to the development of aphid resistance and negative effects on human health and the environment. In this research, we explore alternatives to pesticides by examining the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/29849

Assessment of Genetic Combinations for Hybrid Rice in the Germplasm of Pakistan

Misbah Riaz, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Akhter, Tahir Latif, Ahsan Raza Khan & Tahira Bibi · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

An attractive approach is development of rice hybrids for the increase in crop productivity. A narrow genetic base and limited parental lines are the hindrance in the development of location specific hybrids. In this study 24 genotypes were crossed with 8 specific cytoplasmic ste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/31597

Productivity and Profitability of Groundnut Production (Arachis hypogea L.) in Lafia Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

S. I. Audu, A. A. Girei, E. G. Onuk & P. O. Onyenye · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

This study assessed the economics of groundnut production in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Structured questionnaire was used to generate primary data for the study. Descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis, and double-log production function were employed in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/30705

Principal Component Analysis of Some Pesticide Handling Practices of Small Scale Vegetable Farmers in Rural and Urban Districts in Ghana

Denis Tange Achiri, Clement Akotsen-Mensa & Kwameh Afreh-Nuamah · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Aims: To compare the adherence to pesticide safety standards by small scale vegetable farmers from rural and urban districts in Ghana. Place and Duration of Study: Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) (Urban District) in Greater Accra Region and Kwaebibirim District (KD) (Rural Dist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/32804

Evaluation of Rice Germplasm for Resistance against Pyricularia oryzae the Cause of Rice Leaf Blast

Halima Qudsia, Awais Riaz & Muhammad Akhtar · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Rice blast caused by Pyricularia oryzae is one of the most important diseases in rice growing areas of the world. Fifty two rice genotypes including one susceptible check, Basmati C-622, were evaluated to find out new sources of resistance and assess their diversity based on the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/31709

Screening of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.) Germplasm Lines for Diosgenin Potential

Himanshu Dwivedi, Dhirendra Singh & Sanjeev Agrawal · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Fenugreek seeds were evaluated for diosgenin content and productivity which can be useful for pharmaceutical industries and farmers. Statistical significance was tested by ANOVA (n=5) followed by comparisons of means by DMRT (p≤0.05). Fenugreek seeds were grown in the experimenta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/32527

Determinants of Cash-savings of Farmers in Rural Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Southern Ethiopia

Natarajan Kolandavel & Abiy Asrat Nigatu · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Aims: Rural Savings and Credit Cooperatives are important financial institutions in remote villages of Ethiopia offering avenues for savings and credit for farmers and the poor. The aim of this study was to find out the determining factors of farmers’ cash-savings in rural cooper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/32262

Evaluation of Ricinus communis Extracts as a Biopesticide for Nisotra gemella Control

Mvuenga Eden Mbelo & Lokadi Pierre Luhata · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The efficacy of the extracts of leaves of castor (Ricinus communis) on flea beetle (Nisotra gemella), ravaging sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa), was performed in the laboratory of Phytochemistry of the Faculty of Sciences (Loyola University of Congo). The insects were captured on the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/32274

Distribution of Soil Micronutrients of Bakalori Irrigation Project, Zamfara State, Nigeria

A. A. Dogo, A. U. Dikko, A. G. Ojanuga, S. S. Noma & M. B. Sharu · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The study was carried out to assess the distribution of soil micronutrients at Bakalori Irrigation Project, Zamfara State. Three local government areas; Maradun (Upper slope), Talata Mafara (Middle slope) and Bakura (Lower slope) were purposively sampled along Sokoto River. Three...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/30777

A Survey on Social Economic Status, Fish Processing and Packaging Methods of Female Fish Processors in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

K. Omoruyi & T. Eronmhonbor · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The study was aimed at determining the social economic status, fish processing and packaging methods of female fish processors in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. One hundred and eighty well structured questionnaires were administered to the women fish...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/31673