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Influence of Different Types of Organic Manure on Growth and Yield of Slender Leaf (Crotalaria brevidens)

Lucy Gacheri Thiauru, Gitonga Nkanata, Peter Masinde & Victor Kiptoo Kemboi · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Slender leaf (Crotalaria brevidens) is an underutilised leguminous leafy vegetable with potential contributions to food security, dietary diversity and soil fertility. This study evaluated the influence of different organic manure sources on root nodulation, vegetative growth and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3481

The Allelopathic Effects of Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) on Germination and Growth of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) and Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum)

Abhishek Mukherjee, Kangkana Pal & Arkadip Nandan · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Introduction: Wheat and pearl millet are essential crops in global agriculture and contribute significantly to food security and nutrition. However, their productivity is often constrained by environmental challenges and allelopathic interactions. Nicotine and other tobacco leaf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3480

Growth and Varietal Response of Cacao Seedlings to Poultry Manure Application in the Nursery

Y. O. Alawode, K. B. Adejobi & S. A. Adeosun · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Low soil fertility is one of the major problems of cacao seedlings in the nursery. However, cacao (Theobroma cacao L) is characterized by high nutrient demand, particularly N, P. K, Ca and Mg for healthy growth. In this study, growth response of different cocoa seedling varieties...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3479

Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Change in Western Nepal (1994 and 2025)

Nirajan Parajuli, Karishma Khanal & Bhawana Khanal · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Understanding Land-Use and Land-Cover (LULC) change is essential for interpreting environmental transformation and supporting sustainable land management. This study assessed spatial and temporal changes in LULC across eight districts of western Nepal between 1994 and 2025 using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3478

Willingness to Pay Analysis of Generation Z and Millennials for Organic Vegetables in Mataram City, Indonesia

Irma, Muhamad Siddik & Baiq Yulfia Elsadewi Yanuartati · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

This study examined the willingness to pay (WTP) of Generation Z and Millennial consumers for organic vegetables in Mataram City, Indonesia, and identified factors associated with their willingness to pay a premium price. A quantitative survey approach was used with 188 responden...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3477

Effect of Pineapple Accession and Shallot Extract Concentration on Vegetative Growth and Root Anatomy of Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) Stem Cuttings

Muhammad Gilang Alfasha, Yulian Yulian, Wuri Prameswari, Dwi Wahyuni Ganefianti & Rahayu Arraudah · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is an economically important horticultural crop, but the limited availability of uniform and high-quality planting material remains a constraint to its wider cultivation. Stem cuttings from spineless pineapple accessions may provide suitable...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3476

The Determinants of Food Security of Smallholder Vegetable Farmers in Eswatini

S. Sibandze Sikelela, O. Olarinde, Luke & D. Dlamini, Delsile · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Background: Agriculture supports rural livelihoods, employment creation and household food provision in Eswatini, yet food insecurity persists among rural farming households. Smallholder vegetable production is an important enterprise because it can contribute to household income...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3475

Nanotechnology-enabled Biopesticides: Advanced Formulation Strategies, Target-Specific Delivery Mechanisms, and Translational Challenges in Sustainable Crop Protection

Manabendra Debnath · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Global food security faces mounting pressure from crop-destroying pests and the deeply entrenched reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides that, despite decades of use, are generating accelerating resistance across major pest taxa, widespread ecotoxicological harm to non-target...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3474

Efficacy of Insecticides against Red Pumpkin Beetle (Aulacophora foveicollis) in Summer Squash at Gauradaha, Jhapa, Nepal

Bhimlal Bhandari, Nirajan Parajuli & Ankit Soti · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Red Pumpkin Beetle (RPB), (Aulacophora foveicollis), is a major destructive insect pest of summer squash, leading to severe vigor and yield loss. A field experiment was conducted in Gauradaha Agriculture Campus in 2024 to assess the comparative efficacy of various chemical insect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3473

Using Ornamental Plants as a Botanical Approach for Treatment of Lead Pollution

Fatma El-Zahraa H. El-Tony & Assem Abbass Mohamed Elnaggar · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Lead (Pb) contamination has become a major environmental concern due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and anthropogenic activities, adversely affecting ecosystem health and agricultural productivity.This study evaluates the phytoremediation potential of three ornamental...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2470

Dose-dependent Influence of Chiraito (Swertia spp.) Seed Coating on Sunflower Germination and Seedling Vigor

Prerana Bhattarai · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important oilseed crop whose successful establishment depends largely on rapid and uniform seed germination and seedling vigor. In recent years, plant-derived biostimulants have gained considerable attention as eco-friendly alternatives for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2472

Development of Post-Harvest Treatment for Extending the Shelf Life of Ripe Tomato

Oyewole, Charles Iledun, Joel, Josiah Aduojo, Ezeogueri-Oyewole, Anne Nnenna, James, Noble Ojochegbe & Oyewole, Titobiloluwa Melody · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

The trial considered three (3) grades of ripe tomatoes categorized into large (235 g), medium (135 g) and small (30 g) apportioned to four post-harvest treatments: Hot Water Treatment (HWT), Fungicide (benomyl) Treatment, Acetone Absorber (AET) Treatment as well as (untreated) th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2468

Efficacy of Aqueous Extract of Neem Seeds on Population Density of Mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis) and Vegetative Growth of Okra

Omer R. M. Rahama, Sara M. Abdallah, Amna O. Mohamed, Ahmed M. El Naim & Gamar Aldawla Abdel Motalib Ahmed · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) is an important warm-season crop widely cultivated in Sudan. It is esteemed for its rich nutritional value, offering significant amounts of vitamins A, C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, contributing to die...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2467

Phytotoxicity Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticles Used in Agriculture: Stimulatory and Inhibitory Effects on Growth of Microalgae and Lettuce Seeds

Claudio Martín Jonsson, Rodrigo Fernandes Castanha, José Henrique Vallim & Vera Lúcia Scherholz Salgado de Castro · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) have optical, electrical, thermal and antimicrobial properties that have been applied in several sectors, such as chemical / biological sensors and surgical materials. In the agricultural sector, formulations based on AgNP help to prevent plant pathoge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2466

Identification of Aspergillus and Penicillium Flora of the Soils of Yüzüncü Yil University Campus Field (Van-Türkiye)

A. Imali & H Biyik · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Determining microbial community diversity and investigating the fundamental mechanisms underlying biogeographic models are crucial for ensuring community stability and identifying their relationships with ecosystem functions. Van province (Turkey) possesses rich biodiversity due...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2465