Eucalyptus serves as a resource in the pulp and paper industry, with its leaves and logs being considered forest harvesting waste and possessing the potential to generate liquid smoke for secondary products. This study investigated the physicochemical properties of Eucalyptus pel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2390
The research sheds light on the use of biopesticides and their ability to provide phyto-insecticides that are worthy of research into potential novel applications. There has been an increased interest in using botanicals as a new insecticide in various sectors over the last sever...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2388
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) has emerged as a high-value crop for agroforestry, particularly in regions facing climate change challenges and food insecurity. This study investigates the perception and adoption of coconut palm cultivation among farmers in Atiba Local Government Are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2389
This study was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, El-Obeid, Sudan, to evaluate the impact of different levels of fermented cow manure on the growth, yield, and quali...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2387
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal potential of Mikania micrantha, Senna alata, and Datura metel extracts against Fusarium oxysporum, the causal agent of Panama wilt in banana and to determine the optimal concentration of the most effective extract for fungal suppr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2386
Successful onion cultivation not only requires knowledge, skill and accuracy in the production but also in the marketing. Therefore, marketing of onion seems as a special significance in the onion cultivation. Marketing is one of the post production activities, which consistently...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2385
Aims: This study aims to identify suitable tree species for biochar production and evaluate their effectiveness in improving soil quality and the growth of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Akshmoni (Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. ex Benth). The findings will help determine the most eff...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2384
This study was carried out to investigate how human factors affect forest resources exploitation and utilization. The study therefore aimed at identifying the level of pressure put on different forest resources as a result of human activities. It was conducted in thirty-four (34)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2383
The study was conducted at three locations; Makurdi, Abuja and Zaria in 2016, 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons within the Guinea Savanna agro-ecological zone of Nigeria. Six improved cowpea varieties (IT99K-573-1-1, IT99K-573-2-1, IT89KD-288, UAM09-1055-6, UAM09-1046-6-1, and UAM09...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2382
Aims: Lead pollution in the environment is of serious concern to researchers globally due to the toxic nature of lead. The study assessed lead pollution in sandy soil. Effect of lead on Amaranthus growth and Human Health risk were experimentally investigated. Study Design: The s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i1381