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Enhancing Freshness: A Comparative Study of Innovative Preservation Methods for Berries and Leafy Greens

Muhammad Kamran Mehmood, Danish Maqbool, Hammad Rizwan, Sadia Bibi, Muhammad Ali Nawaz, Muhammad Zeeshan Hussain, Muhammad Meelad Sultan & Zain ul Sajjad · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Berry and leafy greens are some of the most difficult types of food to preserve and ensure they be fresh for as long as possible. The present research assesses the impact of modern preservation procedures namely High Pressure Processing (HPP), Active Packaging, and Edible Coating...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3289

Evaluation of the Impact of a Fertilizer Mixture from Plant Extracts and Urea on Corn Yield in Vietnam

Nguyen Tuan Khoi · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

This study evaluates the impact of a fertilizer mixture combining plant extracts and urea on the growth and yield of NK54 maize in Vietnam. The experimental design included five treatments with different combinations of urea and plant extracts, compared against a control treatmen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3290

The Effect of Using Compost on Cowpea Productivity in the Semi-Arid Region of Brazil

Debora Viviane Alves, Paulo César Ferreira Linhares, Maria Eduarda Pereira dos Santos, Leonardo Angelo Mendonça, Rita de Cássia dos Santos Dantas, Mateus de Freitas Almeida dos Santos, Bruno Lucas Medeiros de Freitas, Thiffany Louhanne Alves Dantas, Maria Cecília Costa Godeiro, Lunara de Sousa Alves, Jezimiel Oliveira da Silva, Uilma Laurentino da Silva, Walter Martins Rodrigues & Bianca Alves Souza · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The production of cowpea is part of the agricultural activities of farmers in the semi-arid region of Brazil, being important in the aspect of acquiring income and source of food, in this sense, the use of rooster tree (Calotropis procera) mixed with cattle manure in cowpea produ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3291

Effect of Chemical Treatments for Breaking Dormancy and Enhancing Sprouting in Freshly Harvested Potato Tubers in Nepal

Prabesh Luitel, Diksha Sigdel & Laxmi Kanta Paudel · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

This study aims to improve low potato production in Dolakha, Nepal, by identifying effective chemical treatments to break dormancy in freshly harvested tubers. The experiment was performed in Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. Eight treatments were used: gi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3288

Integrated Manure and Fertilizer Application: A Pathway to Enhanced Rice Yield and Soil Health

Md Roconuzzaman Nasim, Mitul Kumar Kundu, Sadia Rahaman, Khadija Khatun Keya, Fahmida Ahmed, Hasina Afroz, AZM Moslehuddin & Md Rafiqul Islam · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

A research study was carried out in the Soil Science field laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the Aman season of 2021 to examine the effect of various manure and fertilizer combinations for optimizing the growth and yield of rice. The experiment e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3287

Assessing Herbicide-Resistance and Yield Optimization in Boro Rice (cv. BRRI dhan29) through Post-emergence Herbicides Applications

Md. Nur-A-Alam, Md. Towkir Ahmed, Uttam Kumer Sarker, Md. Rashedur Rahman & Md. Romij Uddin · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Effective weed management is crucial for achieving optimal crop performance and yield in rice cultivation. While post-emergence herbicides are commonly used to control weed population (WP), their effectiveness can vary based on the dosage and combinations applied. In this respect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3285

On-Farm Potentials of Common Bean and its Contribution for Smallholder Farmers' Livelihood and Income

Fitsum Miruts, Samir Hashim, Tamirat Fekadu & Belay Roba · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

To enhance the gain yield and utilization of common bean, many challenges were observed. To tackle the challenges, this experiment evaluated five recently released common bean varieties through farmer’s participation. The varieties used for the evaluation were SAB-632, DAB-372, S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3284

Evaluating the Response of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (L.) to Organic and Inorganic Fertilization in Makurdi, Southern Guinea Savannah, Nigeria

Ter, S. T., Ugoo, T. R. & Bar-Nyam, M. N. · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Watermelon consumption in Nigeria is on the increase due to increasing awareness of its nutritional value while its production is on the decrease due to inefficiency of resource management (inputs like fertilizers). This study aims to optimize watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3283

Impact of Hairy Woodrose (Merremia aegyptia L.) and Poultry Manure on Lettuce Yield

Antônia Adriana Da Silva Mesquita, Paulo César Ferreira Linhares, Karen Geovana da Silva Carlos, Vitória Eduarda de Sousa, Domingos Severino de Souza Júnior, Maria Elisa da Costa Souza, Bruna Da Silva Salvino, Luciane Karine Guedes de Oliveira, Joaquim Odilon Pereira, Eudes de Almeida Cardoso, Lunara de Sousa Alves, Walter Martins Rodrigues & Uilma Laurentino da Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The use of plant resources available in agricultural areas is extremely important for farmers who work in this activity, contributing to an economic return in lettuce production. In view of the above, the objective was to study the Impact of hairy woodrose (Merremia aegyptia L.)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i3282

Nutritional Quality, Phytochemical and Mineral Assessment from Various Accessions of Bambara Groundnut

A. Mohd Zulkhairi, A. Fazlyzan, K. Maya Izar, M.S. Muhammad Shafie, I. Nor Asiah, M.N. Siti Aisyah, M.Y. Saidatul Aqilah & Y. Nur Daliana · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Aims: To evaluate nutritional composition, polyphenols contents and antioxidant activity from various accessions of Bambara groundnut (BGN) (Vigna subterranea) in Malaysia. Study Design:  Different parts of BGN were extracted and investigated for its nutritional composition, tota...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i2281

Generation Mean Analysis for Estimating Gene Action, Heterosis and Inbreeding Depression in Yield and Foliar Disease Resistance in Three Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Crosses

Gehan G. Abo-Zaid, Salwa M. Mostafa, Shymaa F.A. Kalboush & R.A. El-Refaey · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

This study was conducted at the Sakha Agricultural Research Station farm over three growing seasons (2019/20, 2020/21, and 2021/22) to introduce new faba bean genotypes possessing high yield potential and increased resistance to foliar diseases. The research involved six populati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i2280

Effects of Pinching on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Varieties in Chitwan, Nepal

Binod Dahal, Dhurba Banjade, Aman Shrestha, Dipak Khanal & Pratima Regmi · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

An investigation was accomplished at the production farm of Nepal Agrovine Private Limited, Bharatpur-5, Chitwan, from February 2021 to May 2021. Two factorial randomized complete block designs with twelve treatment combinations and three replications were used to set up the expe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i2279

Crop Responses and Strategies for Mitigating Cold, Salt, and Drought Stress in Vegetables: A Review

Shoaib Ahmad, Maryam Munawar, Mansoor Ullah, Sumbal Khalid, Ihtisham Waris, Nida Sher, Zabeehullah Burhan, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Moaz Zubair & Amrat Eman · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

The demand for vegetables has increased significantly over the past few decades, due mostly to the world's rising population. Cold, salt, and drought are all key abiotic variables that might jeopardise vegetable production. Many vegetables, including cauliflower, carrot, tomato,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i2277

Biopotential of Cyanobacteria, Fulvic Acid and Nano-chitosan in Controlling Leaf Rust of Wheat

Amal A. Elkhwaga, Hala A. M. Eldakar, Hesham M. Abdelmaksoud, Noha E. Ahmed & Mohammed A. Gad · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2024

Biocontrol agents, including Cyanobacteria, Spirulina platensis and Nostoc calcicole, as well as Fulvic Acid and nano-chitosan were tested to control leaf rust of wheat under field conditions during 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 growing seasons. All biocontrol agents significantly redu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i2276