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Smallholder Farmers' Participation in the Agricultural Market Systems in Rangpur District, Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities

Md. Ashraful Islam & Md. Nasfiqul Islam · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

This study examines the demographic characteristics, production patterns, post-harvest practices, market participation, income outcomes, challenges, and opportunities within agricultural market systems for livelihood diversification among smallholder farmers in Rangpur district,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2458

Phytohormonal Control and Crosstalk in Litchi Fruit Development, Ripening, Abscission and Quality Regulation

Garima Pathak · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is a commercially important non-climacteric fruit crop whose fruit development, maturation, abscission, and postharvest quality are carefully controlled by a complex network of phytohormones. Unlike climacteric fruits, litchi ripening is predominan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2457

Determinants of Farmers’ Perception and Adoption of Integrated Pest Management in Vegetable Production: Evidence from Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal

Lekh Raj Dhakal, Shifadjzic Khan, Lee Han-Bin, Jun-Ho Yeo & Byung-Wook Yun · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

The high use of agricultural chemicals, a hallmark of the green revolution, initially increased food production but has proven unsustainable, with adverse impacts on ecosystems, the environment, and human, animal, and plant health. This has led to the search for integrated measur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2456

Effect of Branch Pruning on Earliness and Fruit Quality in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill)

Oyewole, Charles Iledun, Ibrahim, Hamza, Ezeogueri-Oyewole, Anne Nnenna, James, Nobel Ojochegbe & Oyewole, Titobiloluwa Melody · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Different pruning techniques can be employed to optimize earliness and fruit size, including sucker removal and lateral branch pruning, with pruning usually practiced by farmers to enhance quality and increase yield of tomato crops. The experiment was conducted at the Faculty of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2455

Modulating Morphological Architecture: The Role of Paclobutrazol in Inducing Compactness and Pseudobulb Expansion in Dendrobium Orchids

W. M. D. N. Warigajeshta, M. D. E. R. Andradi & S. A. Krishnarajah · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Aims: To evaluate best concentration of Paclobutrazol (PBZ), a gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitor, on the growth and flowering characteristics of Dendrobium ‘TC 32’ to achieve a compact, sturdy growth habit suitable for commercial pot plant production. Study Design: The experimen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2454

Impact of Auxin Rates on Vegetative Growth and Nutrient Uptake of Ornamental Palm Varieties in Ogbomoso, Southwestern Nigeria

O. F. Sadiq, J. O. Olaniyi & A. A. Akinyemi · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Ornamental palms are valued for their aesthetic appeal and landscape versatility, contributing significantly to urban greenery and nursery based horticultural enterprises. Despite their economic and ecological importance, vegetative growth and nutrient efficiency in palms are oft...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2453

In Vitro Propagation and Rooting Ability of Wild Plum Genotypes (Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.)

Hürü Altan · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

In this study, the propagation and rooting ability of wild plum (Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.) genotypes collected through selection was tested under in vitro conditions. During the propagation phase, 4 different BAP doses (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mg/L-1) were applied to shoots from 6 geno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2452

Effect of NPK Fertilizer and Plant Density on the Growth and Yield of Eggplant Crop (Solanum melongena) in Sandy Soil

Habeeb A. Yahya, Mohamed M. Elzubeir & Feisal M. Ismaeil · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

The   eggplant   plant (Solanum   melongena L.)   is the annual vegetable grown in the warm regions and consider one of the important vegetable crops in the world, due to the highly nutritive values, and medicinally benefits. One of the strategies to enhance production is through...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2451

Influence Interaction of Zinc Mineral and Chelate at Different Levels of Potassium Fertillizer in Some Zinc Nutrient Use Efficiency Indices for Wheat Crop Grown in Gypsiferous Soil

Ahmed Ibrahim Khalaf Albajary, Samar N. Al Bayrakdar & Doaa Ali Abdulhussein · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Potassium is a fast-moving element within plants and plays an influential role in regulating and arranging the osmotic pressure within the cell, as well as working to balance the cations and anions in the cell cytoplasm. A field experiment was carried out in Salah al-Din Governor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2450

Influence of Zinc Levels and Application Methods on Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Dipongkor Bormon, Farjana Akther, Aysha Siddiqa, Md. Ismail Hossain & Khursheda Parvin · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

A pot experiment was carried out to evaluate the growth and yield of tomato under different levels and application methods of Zinc as Zinc sulfate at Horticulture Farm, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during the period from October 2017 to April 2018. The experiment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i1449

Synergistic Effects of Cattle Manure and Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Growth, Yield, and Soil Biological Activity of Sweet Corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata) Grown in Sandy Soils

Wahyu Astiko, Sudirman Sudirman, Mohamad Taufik Fauzi, Ni Made Laksmi Ernawati & Irwan Muthahanas · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Aims: To evaluate the synergistic effects of cattle manure and mycorrhizal inoculation on the growth, yield, and soil biological activity of sweet corn grown in sandy soils. Study Design: The study was conducted following a Randomized Block Design (RBD). Place and Duration of Stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i1447

Response of Growth and Yield of True Shallot Seed (TSS) to the Application of PSB Liquid Organic Fertilizer and Inorganic Fertilizer

Zelvin Audi Nata, Marlin Marlin, Nanik Setyowati, Masdar Masdar & Helfi Eka Saputra · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

True Shallot Seed (TSS) is an alternative source of shallot seeds (Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum) that has the potential to increase production efficiency, but its response to a combination of liquid organic fertilizer Photosynthetic Bacteria (PSB) and inorganic fertilizer still...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i1448

Growth Response and Microbulb Formation of True Shallot Seed (Allium cepa L.) with the Addition of Sucrose in Compound Fertilizer Medium in vitro

Khairunnisa Hidayati, Marlin Marlin, Dwi Wahyuni Ganefianti, Widodo Widodo & Atra Romeida · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

The limited availability of high-quality shallot planting material has encouraged the development of alternative propagation techniques that are disease-free through in vitro culture. The use of alternative culture media is required to improve efficiency and reduce production cos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i1446

Genetic Diversity Analysis of Myanmar Royal Orchid, Thazin (Bulbophyllum auricomum) Cultivars

Khaing Khaing Oo, Chaw Su Su Htwe, Moe Kyaw Thu, Khin Thida Myint & Saw Hto Lwe Htoo · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Bulbophyllum auricomum, a fragrant orchid recognized as a royal flower in Myanmar, faces significant threats from habitat loss, illegal trade, and over collection across its limited wild distribution. This study analyzed morphological variation among 59 samples collected from six...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i1445

Evaluation of Recent Fish Introduction in Al Rahad Turda - North Kordofan State - on Local Communities Development

Fatima H. E. E., Tamador- Elkhansaa E. A., Mubarak E. A. T. & O. A. Idam · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

This study evaluated the effects of introducing fish to Al rahad Turda (sill water Body) on the local community in Al Rahad Locality, North Kordofan State, Sudan. The research examined the development of fishermen and fishing activities, the role of market dealers and fish market...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i1444