Micropropagation for extensive production of elite planting materials is an effective and superior alternative to suckers and conventional means of propagation of Musa spp. The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the genetic identity of different micropropagated ban...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4245
The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of different mulch materials and foliar application of micronutrients on growth and yield of sweet pepper under net house. The experiment consisted of two factors. Factor A: Three mulch materials viz., M0-No mulch (control), M2-Bla...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4244
This research was performed on March-May 2021 to evaluate the effects of different growth media on health and growth characteristics of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) seedlings. The experiment was laid in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments and four replicat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4242
The deterioration of the viability of seeds of old varieties (heirloom varieties) by exposure to long storage periods is one of the main problems facing plant breeding programmes; Thus, oxygen bioavailability and somatic embryogenesis techniques can overcome this problem to some...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4241
Inadequate rainfall is a significant problem hindering the production of most crops in dryland regions. The current study was carried out to assess the effect of selected soil-water conserving interventions on soil moisture, growth, yield, quality, and profitability of yellow pas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4240
Coordinated Varietal Trial (CVT) on different genotypes of potato received from National Potato Research Program (NPRP), Khumaltar, Lalitpur was carried out at Horticultural Research Station, Rajikot, Jumla at an altitude of 2396 m above mean sea level during two consecutive year...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4239
Soil fertility management is a major challenge in high humid tropical regions of Nigeria. Field experiment were conducted at National Cereals Research Institute, Uyo Out-Station in 2011 and 2012 to investigate the response of egusi melon (Colocynthis citrullus) to different rates...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3243
This study investigated the variations observed in morphology of four (4) potential horticultural plants: Callichilia stenosepala Stapf, Clerodendrum splendens G. Don, Combretum bracteatum Herb. Madr. ex Wall and Combretum indicum (L.) Defillips and the soil characteristics of th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3238
Eggplant, (Solanum melongena L.), also called aubergine or Guinea squash, in the nightshade family (Solanaceae) is an economically important crop in India. We investigated the significance of Solanum melongena pollen in the diet of wild bees found in agroecosystems by examining p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3237
Nitrogen is the major limiting nutrient in commercial cauliflower production. The effects of six nitrogen doses (0, 70, 80, 90, 115, 130 kg N/ha) were evaluated in two cauliflower varieties (Snow Mystique and Khumal Jyapu) at the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Lamju...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3236
A comparative study on the effects of pre-sowing treatments on the germination and growth of Zea mays was carried out by subjecting the seeds to three treatments at different durations before sowing. The treatments used include; soaking in 30% H2SO4, vernalization and soaking in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3235
Okra is consumed for its nutrients for healthy growth and development. Quality okra is essential for consumption and maximizing profits for okra producers and marketers. However, okra is perishable and limited in supply during the dry seasons. The stakeholders such as farmers, tr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3234
An experiment was conducted to identify the appropriate time of planting for red ant management and increase the tuber yield of potato at Agriculture Research Station (ARS), Jaubari, Ilam, Nepal (2900 masl) during 2020 and 2021 planting season. Seed potatoes were planted in 9 dif...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3233
The study evaluated foliar applications of three plant growth regulators, viz. GA3 @ 20ppm; 2,4-D @ 15ppm; and NAA @ 50ppm; alone and their combinations including three plant micro-nutrients, viz. B @ 0.4% + Zn @ 0.2% + Ca @ 1% in order to determine the best foliar spray of growt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3232
On-farm trial on different garlic genotypes selected from Advance Yield Trial was carried out at Patrashi Rural Municipality of Jumla (2430 masl) for two consecutive years 2017/18 and 2018/19 to evaluate garlic genotypes suitable for the high hills of Karnali region of Nepal. Twe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3231