Due to increasing popularity and use of agro-chemicals to control pests and diseases on fields, applicators of these pesticides, consumers of agricultural products and other living organisms are exposed to the dangers of these chemicals if not used properly. To mitigate these dan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i430056
J. Mudibu Wa Kabangu, N. Kalonji Kabemba, P. Katoto, J. C. Lukombo, J. Mukendi, M. Muengula Manyi, Funny Biola, Tshilenge Lukanda, V. Tshiombe & A. Kalonji Mbuyi·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2019
Soybean is one of the main food crops in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Its production is ensured mainly by farmers who use seeds of various origins. However, yields obtained with this crop remain low because of seed-borne diseases that also affect the quality of the seeds....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i430054
This work aimed mainly at comparison among non-segregating (P1, P2 and F1) and segregating (F2, BC1 and BC2) generations using genetic parameters for four traits in the cross Eg27 x Fc723 cmsduring 2015 to 2018 in Ras-Sudr station, Desert Research Center (DRC), South Sinai and Pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i430055
To determine the effect of Organic-based Fortified Foliar Fertilizer (OFF) on the growth and yield of ‘Lakatan’ banana, this study was conducted at the University of Southeastern Philippines, Tagum – Mabini Campus, Mabini Unit, Mampising, Mabini, Compostela Valley Province, from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i430053
Most cultivars of Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek grown in Indian subcontinent are susceptible to various biotic and abiotic stresses. Cercospora leaf spot (CLS) is a major biotic stress resulting in poor yield of this crop. Therefore, it is essential to investigate resistance status o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i330051
Present study was the part of an ongoing green plant based contaminated soil remediation technology. The experiment was conducted in two phases. The 1st phase of the experiment was carried out in the laboratory of the department of Agricultural Chemistry, Bangladesh Agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i330050
North western and Western zone of Tigray are the most suitable for agricultural mechanization and investment for different crops such as sesame, cotton, sorghum, Mungbean and other. Now days different investments and agro-industries are emerging to consume and process the agricul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i330049
Field trials were conducted at the University Orchard Aliero, Kebbi state University of Science and Technology Aliero, during the 2017 and 2018 dry seasons, to study the growth and yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) varieties influenced by sole and combined applica...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i330047
Tithonia diversifolia has become a significant agronomic problem to optimum arable crop production in Nigeria which has necessitated effective and timely control if the good yield is expected on infested soil. This study compared the performance of water yam under different weed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i330048
Legume crops are very important group of plants that belong to Fabaceae or leguminaceae family and are rich in different essential amino acids. These legumes prove to be the cheapest and most easily accessible source of required proteins. Humans need proper amount of proteins and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i230045
Potato viruses are one of the major biotic factors causing high yield losses in potato production fields. In contrast to other disease causing pathogens, potato viruses’ lack well documented chemical control strategy and hence difficult to control once established in the field. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i230044
In this work the effects produced by two treatments on maize crop samples have been studied. Analysis of maize grain based on two types of agronomical conditions was performed on: (a) lots treated with different fertilizers and (b) lots with different crop density. Analysis was c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i230043
Soyabean is an important source of protein for millions of people in developing countries. However, infection by Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) causes devastating losses. Cultivation of resistant varieties has been identified as the best management strategy in many crops. The presen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i230042
Rice is planting in different ways in Egypt; including direct seeding and transplanting seedling, so most of farmers facing problems in select any method and variety which may be led to highly income. Experiments ware conducted carried out during summer season at years 2016 and 2...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i230040
Molecular characterization provides basic vital information on the degree of genetic diversity among genetic materials which guides development of breeding programme and inform strategies on genetic conservation of important accessions. A total of 21 SSR markers were used to char...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i130041