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Preliminary Evaluation of Olive (Olea europaea L.) Cultivars under Hot and Arid Environment of Mexico

Raúl Leonel Grijalva-Contreras, Rubén Macías-Duarte, Arturo López-Carvajal, Fabián Robles-Contreras, Manuel de Jesús Valenzuela-Ruiz & Fidel Núñez-Ramirez · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

Currently in Mexico there are few studies on agronomic management in olive production. The objective of this experiment was to evaluate eleven olive cultivars for table and oil production (Arbequina, Koroneiki, Arbosana, Kalamata, Barnea, Pendolino, Empeltre, Manzanilla of Sevill...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2019/v3i229997

Effect of Seasons, Mulching Materials, and Fruit Quality on a Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Variety

Olufemi Victor Ajibola & Bamidele Julius Amujoyegbe · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

Aims: The experiment aimed to investigate the effect of seasons (early raining and late raining) and mulching materials (Black polyethylene, White polyethylene, Grass-mulch and control) on marketable fruit yield of cucumber. Study Design: The experimental design was a 4 x 4 facto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2019/v3i229996

Phytotoxicity of Cypermethrin Pesticide on Seed Germination, Growth and Yield Parameters of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

S. M. Obidola, I. Iro Ibrahim, A. Y. Yaroson & U. I. Henry · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

The experiment was carried out at Federal College of Forestry Jos, in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State to determine the phytotoxicity of cypermethrin pesticide on seed germination, growth and yield parameters of cowpea. Cypermethrin is popularly used by farmers as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2019/v3i229995

Liming and Soil Amendments for Acidity Regulation and Nutrients Uptake by Potato-Mungbean-Rice Cropping Pattern in the Old Himalayan Piedmont Plain

Begom Samia Sultana, Musharraf Hossain Mian, M. Jahiruddin, M. Mazibur Rahman, Md. Noor E. Alam Siddique & Jakia Sultana · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

Soil acidity and lower soil fertility are the key issues that constraint higher crop yield in the Old Himalayan Piedmont Plain area of Bangladesh. The study evaluated the effect of lime and manure on yield of crops in a cropping pattern, potato-mungbean-transplanted aman (TA) ric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2019/v3i229994

Coffee Production Challenges and Opportunities in Tanzania: The Case Study of Coffee Farmers in Iwindi, Msia and Lwati Villages in Mbeya Region

Hillary M. O. Otieno, Beryle A. Alwenge & Oliver Otieno Okumu · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

Coffee is one of the most popular cash crops grown in Tanzania. However, its productivity has remained low due to various biotic, abiotic and socio-economic factors prevailing in Mbeya Region. These production challenges have never been properly and intensively documented for bet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2019/v3i229993

Efficacy of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Glycine max. L (Soya Bean) in the Northern Guinea Savanna Region of Nigeria

Iro I. Ibrahim, U. M. Umar & O. H. A. Nabage · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

This research study was conducted at the Federal College of Forestry, Jos demonstration farm to determine the efficacy of poultry droppings, cow dung, saw dust and NPK fertilizer on the growth, yield components and yield of Glycine max. L. (Soya Bean). Randomised complete block d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2019/46506

Culture Medium Based on Tomato Leaves for Abundant Production of Conidia from Septoria lycopersici

F. P. Monteiro, C. Ogoshi, L. C. Maindra & W. F. Becker · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

Aims: This study aimed to perform further experiments about the massive production of spores in alternative culture medium based on tomato leaves with different recipes to foment artificial inoculation for scientific purposes. Study Design: The experiments were performed in compl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2019/46015

Effect of Semi-arid Environmental Conditions to Quality of Durum Wheat Genotypes (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum)

Ayse Gulgun Oktem & Abdullah Oktem · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

Aims: This study was conducted to determine some quality parameters of durum wheat genotypes in semi-arid environmental conditions. Study Design: The field trial was carried out in a Randomize Complete Block Design with three replications. Thirty-one wheat genotypes were grown in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2019/46553

Evaluation of Some Morphological and Flowering Traits in New Six Olive Genotypes Grown under Egypt Conditions

H. E. M. El-Badawy, S. F. El-Gioushy, Ikram-Saadeldin . & Reem-Abo El-Ata · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

The present investigation was conducted during two growing seasons (2016 and 2017) to evaluate six genotypes of olive trees. The experimental olive trees were propagated by leafy cutting under mist propagation system. The leafy cuttings were already taken from seedy propagated ol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2019/46168

Effect of Aqueous Extract of Moringa Leaves on Postharvest Shelf Life and Quality of Tomato Fruits Inoculated with Fungal Pathogens in Makurdi

Liamngee Kator, Onah Daniel Oche, Zakki Yula Hosea & Terna David Agatsa · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019

The effect of aqueous extract of Moringa leaves on postharvest shelf life and quality of tomato fruits inoculated with fungal pathogens in Makurdi was determined. Fresh leaves of Moringa were collected, washed, surfaced sterilized, air dried at room temperature and grounded to po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2019/45766

Potential of Tithonia diversifolia Biomass as Alternative Resource for Inorganic Fertilizer to Improve Production of African Nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.)

Christopher Ngosong, Cliford M. Njobe, Clovis B. Tanyi, Lawrence T. Nanganoa & Aaron S. Tening · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2018

Poor soil fertility is a major constraint for crop production that is commonly corrected with inorganic fertilizers, but their high cost or environmental and health effects have necessitated alternative management strategies. Hence, the dry biomass of Mexican sunflower (Tithonia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2018/45655

Effect of Ash-Based Storage Media on the Physical Quality Characteristics and Shelf Life of Three Cultivars of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum, Mill) Grown in the Greenhouse

E. P. Bakpa, B. K. Maalekuu, P. K. Tandoh & P. Aculey · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2018

The study was conducted at the Department of Horticulture, KNUST to determine the effect of ash-based storage media (plantain leaf ash, cocoa pod husk ash and coconut husk ash) on the physical quality characteristics and shelf life of three cultivars of Lebombo, Nemoneta and Pomo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2018/45808

Nutrients and Leaf Plucking Effect on Growth and Yield of Cabbage

Anannya Parvin, Tahmina Mostarin, Khaleda Khatun, Md. Ehsanul Haq, Faiza Akhter, Shila Akhter & Montasir Ahmed · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2018

The experiment was carried out at the Horticulture Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during September 2016 to December 2016 to find out the growth, yield and economic benefit of cabbage as influenced by nutrients and leaf plucking. The research comprises of two...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2018/45484

Influences of Genotype and Drought at Flowering and Grain Filling on Root Architecture Traits of Zea mays L.

Ahmed Medhat Mohamed Al-Naggar, Magdi Mohamed Shafik & Mohammad Omar Elsheikh · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2018

Root architecture traits are important for plant productivity under soil water deficit. The main objective of the present investigation was to assess the effects of deficit irrigation at flowering and grain filling and genotype on maize root traits and grain yield. Twenty two mai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2018/45846

Assessment of Production Constraints of Large Cardamom in the Eastern Hills of Nepal

Keshav Prasad Shrestha, K. C. Gopal, Raju Chaudhary, Amar Bahadur Pun, Jiban Shrestha, Surendra Yadav & Dhanik Lal Mandal · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2018

Large Cardamom, one of the high value spice crop has gained renewed interest among farmers since last decade in Nepal. Higher net return and suitability in wider range of mid hills in Nepal is a major factor attracting this crop for the replacement of other crops. Despite profita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAHR/2018/45905