Auto mechanic workshop activities and disposal of the wastes into open plots, farms and water drains could pose an environmental risk considering the water table in the east region of Nigeria and shallow bore-holes dug to get water for domestic use. This research aimed at investi...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2184
Research Gap: Against the backdrop of a range of documented Western-centric farming practices and approaches that ignored the relevance of Indigenous soil knowledge (IKS) and Conservation agriculture (CA) in revitalizing and preserving beneficial soil microbes, the study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2183
Green manuring contributes to nitrogen availability through biomass decomposition and also increases the soil carbon sequestration. The study aimed to estimate biomass contribution of sunn hemp at various growth stages and the mineralization of sunn hemp after incorporation into...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2182
This study investigated the effects of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilization on the growth, yield, and yield-related attributes of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under submerged conditions at Yezin Agricultural University, Myanmar. The experiment utilized a factorial randomized c...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2181
This study investigated the effects of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilization rates on the growth, yield attributes, and seed yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) under pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons in Myanmar. Field experiments were conducted using a two-factor random...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2177
In Myanmar, agricultural land has been utilized intensively for many purposes regardless of proper management, which is challenging to sustainable agricultural production. Farmer are typically grown rice, sunflower and maize based cropping pattern in Tatkon Township. This researc...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2178
Nitrogen (N) and zinc (Zn) are critical nutrients that often limit yield in flooded rice systems. To investigate the effects of varying N and Zn fertilizer rates on the growth, yield, and nutrient use efficiency of rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. Sinthuka) during both dry and wet seaso...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2179
The intensification of agricultural practices and restricted use of phosphorus and boron fertilizers have contributed to the depletion of soil nutrients, leading to deficiencies that hinder farmers' ability to reach their desired production targets. Therefore, this study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2180
Senegalese agriculture relies heavily on peanut cultivation, but agricultural intensification has led to soil degradation and a decline in fertility. Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a key indicator of soil quality, influencing its structure and fertility. However, conventional SOC a...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2176
This study investigated the impact of seasonal variation on the richness and composition of Arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF) communities in soil from rainforest vegetation in Rivers State, Nigeria. Samples of top soil (0-15cm) and subsoil (15-30cm) were collected from rainforest...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2175
In the current rice production system, rising fertilizer prices result in greater input costs and inconsistent results for many crop growers. For a high rice yield to be produced, a proper fertilization strategy is required. The present research aims to study the combined effect...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2174
Understanding heavy metal concentrations and their spatial variability is crucial for improved soil health and increased crop productivity. This study assessed heavy metal concentrations and their pollution loads in soils of cocoa plantations in Ikom, Etung and Boki Local Governm...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i1173
Aims: This study was to characterize physical parameters of soils cocoa, cashew, and rubber fields. Study Design: The study had a random design. In each field 3 plots with 10 m apart was established. Place and Duration of Study: Data collection was carried out in Haut-Sassandra r...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i1172
Field experiment was conducted at Shire-Maitsebri Agricultural Research Center research station, located in northern Ethiopia to study the combination nutrient management for sustainable economically effect on onion (Allium cepa L.) seed production during 2016/17 dry season under...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i1171
This study investigates the dynamics of carbon (C) mineralization and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tropical soil treated with different organic amendments over a 120-day incubation period. The findings reveal a notable spike in CO2 emissions during the initial three days, pr...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i1170