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Study of Cattle Trampling and Its Effect on Soil Properties and Sorghum Productivity in Parts of Yobe State, Nigeria

A. Ali, M. Usman & M. G. Nangere · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

This study was carried out at three different locations in Yobe State (North Eastern Nigeria), to determine the effect of cattle trampling on soil properties and sorghum productivity. The study locations were Potiskum, Nangere and Fika Local Government Areas of the state. Soil de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i430094

Degradative Ability of Silver Particles Synthesized by Gram-negative Bacteria of Some Crops Rhizosphere on Crude Oil Polluted Soil

F. O. Ekundayo, D. B. Orisadipe & I. A. Onifade · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

Aim: To degrade the crude oil polluted soil with silver particles synthesized by some Gram negative rhizosphere bacteria of cocoa, orange and timber obtained from Idanre, Ondo State, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Soil samples were obtained from Idanre, Ondo State while cr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i430093

Effect of Foliar Spray of Boron on the Growth and Quality of Exotic Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) in Bangladesh

Arjun Chandra Roy, Md. Rasal-Monir, Samar Biswas, Sumya Fatima, Md. Alamin & Mohammad Humayun Kabir · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

The experiment was conducted at Horticulture Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from October 2016 to April 2017. The experiment was conducted to assess the effect of two factors, for example; I, two levels of foliar spray of boron a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i430092

Empirical Studies of Indigenous and Medicinal Utilization of African Locust Beans (Parkia biglobosa. Jacq Benth) in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

A. Isiaka Sodimu, M. Bello Usman, M. Mojishola Olorukooba, N. Olarotimi Oladele, Rukayat Suleiman, G. Luka Lapkat, Olujide Osunsina & T. Ajibola Awobona · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

The study examines the indigenous and medicinal utilization of African locust bean tree Parkia biglobosa) in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Twenty (20) questionnaires were randomly administered in each of the six (6) districts to make a total of one hundred...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i430090

Phytochemicals Screening and Antifungal Activity of Balanites aegyptiaca Seed and Callus Extract against Candida albicans

Ayuba Kalum Abaka, Gali Adamu Ishaku, Aishatu Haruna & Bello Pariya Ardo · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

Balanites aegyptiaca is a medicinal plant that serves as a source of phytochemicals with antimicrobial effect. This work aimed at screening for phytochemical constituents and investigating the antifungal activity of B. aegyptiaca seed and callus extract against Candida albicans....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i430091

Effect of Phosphorus and Gibberellic Acid on Growth and Yield of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa)

Lathuenu Marma, Md. Hasanuzzaman Akand & Md. Nazrul Islam · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

The present study was carried out in the Horticulture farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during October 2017 to March 2018 to study the Effect of phosphorus (P) and gibberellic acid (GA3) on growth and yield  of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa). Four p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i330087

Effect of Mulches Types Use and Chicken Manure Doses to Growth and Yield of Shallot

Indra Dwipa, Warnita . & Yanni Savitri · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

Aims: The research aimed to study the interaction of mulch types and chicken manure doses to growth and yield of shallot. Study Design:  Factorial design in completely randomized design with 2 factors. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in Panai Pasir Talang,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i330088

Compost Derived from Cattle Manure: Appropriate Organic Amendment for the Regeneration of Afzelia africana under Sudano-Guinean Climate of Adamawa Cameroon

Lucien Tatchum Tchuenteu, Bonaventure Kampete Marya & Clautilde Megueni · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

Experiments in pots were conducted in order to establish appropriate technical route for regeneration of Afzelia africana, which becomes rare because of overexploitation in the Northern Cameroon. Study was conducted within campus of the University of Ngaoundere (Cameroon) from De...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i330086

Initial Development of Melon when Grown in Different Concentrations of Exhausted Peat Organic Compost

João Vitor Feliciano Espíndola, Lucas Aparecido Manzani Lisboa, Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira Dias, Gabriel Correia Ribeiro, Gabriel Dumit Meira, Gerson de Souza Carvalho Junior, Lucas Martins Rodrigues, Roberto Aparecido da Silva, Thayane Silva Tavares & Vinicius Belmiro França · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

Introduction: One of the attributes responsible for the good quality of the seedlings is their cultivation on substrates with good drainage and availability of nutrients, where the use of alternative sources of organic matter makes it a strategy for seedling producers. Objective:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i330085

Improving Maize Productivity under Rain-Fed Conditions through the Combined Use of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizer in Malawi

Austin T. Phiri, Kate Malola, Samuel Mwafulirwa & Pacsu Simwaka · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

Integrated soil fertility management was promoted on-farm during the 2018/2019 cropping season in Thyolo, Phalombe, Mulanje and Zomba districts of southern Malawi, in purposively selected extension planning areas (EPAs). Sixty farmers, fifteen from each district were involved. Tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i230082

Effect of Saline Water Stress in the Presence of Silicon Foliar Application on Growth, Productivity and Chemical Constituents of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) under Egyptian Conditions

W. M. A. Moghith, A. S. M. Youssef, M. A. Abd El-Wahab, Y. F. Y. Mohamed & M. Abou El-Ghait, Eman · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

The pot experiment was carried out during two successive seasons (2016/2017 & 2017/2018) to study the effect of five levels of salinity and three levels of silicon (Si), as a foliar-spray application as well as their combinations on growth, productivity and chemical constitue...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i230083

Effect of Intercropping Sesame (Sesamum indicum) with Green Gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) on Crop Phonology and Yield in Humera, Western Tigray, Ethiopia

Dargie Girmay · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

Cropping system in the study area is by far dominated by sesame sole cropping, which resulted in low productivity, pest prevalence, poor soil fertility and yield. A study was conducted to evaluate the productivity of sesame varieties intercropped with green gram in factorial arra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i230080

Cultivation and Utilization of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.), a Neglected Plant in Cameroon

Nono Carine Temegne, Jules Patrice Ngoh Dooh, Pierre Nbendah, Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Victor Desiré Taffouo & Emmanuel Youmbi · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

In order to improve the production and commercialization of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdc.) in Cameroon, an inventory on the use of available resources and peasant agronomic practices is a necessary prerequisite. Their understanding can help to establish efficien...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v4i230081