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Performance and Analysis of F2 Diallel Cross among Six Faba Bean Genotypes under Orobanche Infested Soil at Giza Research Station, Egypt

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 the naturally infested field of Orobanche at Giza Research Station during 2013/2014 growing seasons. F2 diallel crosses including reciprocals among six faba bean genotypes (Giza 843, Nubaria 1, Cairo 25, Cairo 5, Cairo 33 and Misr 3...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/35925

Can Phosphate Rock Boost Maize (Zea mays L.) Growth under Alkaline Soil Conditions?

Wahiba A. Mohamed, Mohammed A. Elsheikh, Mai M. O. Ahmed & Saad Sulieman · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Phosphorus deficiency forms an important constraint for crop production, especially in tropical marginal countries like the Sudan. Unfortunately, the majority of soils in the Sudan are phosphate (Pi) deficient, while chemical Pi fertilizers are not affordable for resource-poor fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/35062

Impact of Waste Dump on Heavy Metal Pollution of Riverbank Soil and Physico-chemical Properties of River Arumangye in Doma, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

E. Ndor, S. N. Dauda & O. J. Jayeoba · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

In Nigeria, rivers and streams are natural water bodies that flow through cities and town. These rivers and streams are badly kept with their banks serving as disposal site. A study was conducted in 2015 in river Arumangye, with the aim of evaluating the effect of waste dump on h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/34486

Effects and Economics of Processed Tallow (Detarium microcarpum, Guill and Sperr) Seed Meal Substituted with Soybean in Broiler Chickens Diet

C. O. Obun, B. C. Lalabe, P. A. Shinggu, Y. Tor-Agbidye & A. T. Junaidu · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

A feeding experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of soaked-toasted tallow seed meal (STTSM) as replacement for soybean on broiler growth performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass and primal cuts weights and feed cost benefits. The experimental layout was a complete...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/35130

Diagonal Offset Arrangement and Spacing Architecture Effect on Growth and Yield Components of Grain Amaranth in Kenya

Alice Ngetich Rotich, Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango & Nicholas K. Korir · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The grain Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) is often referred to as the crop of the future because of its advantages both for production and consumption. However, the grain amaranth has an under-exploited potential that can contribute to food security, nutrition, health, income gene...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/35312

Moringa oleifera Extracts Effect on Fusarium solani and Rhizoctonia solani Growth

M. Goss, P. Mafongoya & A. Gubba · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Aims: An in vitro study was conducted to test the effect of concentration levels of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed extracts in controlling the growth of Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium solani pathogens. Study Design: The experimental design was a 2*7 factorial laid out in a Compl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/29835

Impact of Soaked-toasted Tallow (Detarium microcarpum, Guill and Sperr) Seeds Meal on the Nutritional and Anti-nutritional and Growth Assay of Starter Broiler Chickens

C. O. Obun, B. C. Lalabe, P. A. Shinggu, Y. Tor-Agbidye & A. T. Junaidu · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

This study was designed to evaluate the effects of raw and soaked-toasted Tallow seeds meals on proximate composition, mineral contents, amino acids profile, anti-nutrients and growth performance of starter broiler chickens fed dietary levels of 0, 10 and 20% soaked-toasted Tallo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/35421

Climate Change: Perception and Determinants of Rural Farmer’s Adaptation in Abia State

Ikenna V. Ejiba & Oluwadamilola K. Adams · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

This study was carried to examine the determinants of rural farmers’ adaptation to climate change, and their perception with respect to farmers’ socio-economic profile. The study conducted in Abia state utilized 120 farmers selected from 4 communities and 2 Local Government Area’...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/33035

Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application on Population of Green Peach Aphid (Myzus persicae) on Garden Pea (Pisum sativa) in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

Odhiambo Nephat & Nderitu Wangari Peris · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Garden pea (Pisum sativa.z) is an annual crop in Kenya, for horticultural export. The green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is one of the most important pests. Nitrogen fertilizers have been increasingly used to most annual crops to improve crop production. However, excessive nitrog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/28192

An Assessment of the Adoption of Improved Rice Processing Technologies: A Case of Rice Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

S. O. Adejoh, N. Madugu & U. M. Shaibu · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Aim: To ascertain the adoption of improved rice processing technologies among rice farmers in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Study Design: Survey research. Place and Duration of Study: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, between June and August, 2016. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/34333

Modelling of the Thermophysical Properties of Ground Dika Kernel (Irvingia wombolu Vermoesen) as Affected by Temperature and Moisture Content

Beatrice M. Fasogbon & Kehinde A. Taiwo · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity of the ground dika (Irvingia wombolu Vermoesen) kernel were measured using the thermal probe method. Bulk density was determined using the graduated cylinder and the value obtained was used to calculate thermal diffusivity. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/34845

Characterising Loan Default among Women Microcredit Borrowers an Empirical Study in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Natarajan Kolandavel & Safene Choma Chubato · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Aims: Credit is a critical input for agriculture and women empowerment. Rural Savings and Credit Cooperatives (RuSACCOs) 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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/33020

Inter-seasonal Effects on Selected Maturity Parameters of DK8031 Maize Grown under Varying Irrigation and Nitrogen Levels in Embu County, Kenya

Charles Nyambane Onyari, Antony Mwangi Kibe & Samuel Mwonga · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

Maize is a staple food and a source of carbohydrates to a large proportion of people in Kenya. The performance of crop plants such as maize depends on a number of factors such as climate, soil characteristics and plant species. The maturity parameters such time to tassel, milk st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/34453

Changes of Soil Fertility Status in Some Soil Series of Tista Floodplain Soils of Bangladesh, during 1996-2016

Masud Hassan, Abdullah Abu Syeed Ahmed, Md Arafat Hassan, Rubaya Nasrin, A. B. M. Sadique Rayhan, Sk. Musfiq-Us- Salehin & Md Khaliur Rahman · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The study of several soil series of Tista Floodplain soils were carried out to find the changing trend of nutrients status from 1996 to 2016. The studied values of different soil quality variables were changed likewise pH 5.87 ± 0.47 to 5.95 ± 0.33, organic matter 1.37 ± 0.31% to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/34365

Effect of Feeding Raw Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) Seed Meal on the Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Carcass and Organ Weights of Weaner Rabbits

R. J. Wafar, B. Yakubu & B. C. Lalabe · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2017

The study was carried out to evaluate the effects of feeding raw kapok seed meal on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and carcass characteristics of weaner rabbits. Thirty (30) weaner rabbits were used for the study. Five diets were compounded using raw kapok seed meal (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2017/33431