Cocoyams are cultivated in Nigeria for their edible corms. Post harvest losses in cocoyam are attributed to its short sprouting time during storage. Planting of sprouted corms reduces the total yield leading to financial loss by the farmers. Colocasia esculenta (NCe 001 and NCe 0...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4325
The present paper deals with the comparative assessment of instability and growth rate in area, production, and yield of major pulses in India. In the analysis, Cuddy-Della Valle (CDV) instability indices and compound growth rates (CGRs) are computed on utilizing secondary time s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4324
Aims: The current investigation aims to isolate and identify the root endophytic bacteria from Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) variety MSH-1970, as well as evaluate the qualities that promote plant growth. Study Design: The study involves isolating endophytic bacteria, performi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4323
Rut Duga, Alemu Dabi, Demeke Zewdu, Berhanu Sime, Gadisa Alemu, Negash Geleta, Tafesse Solomon, Abebe Delasa, Habtemariam Zegaye, Dawit Asnake, Bayisa Asefa, Abebe Getamesay, Cherinet Kasahun, Bekele Abeyo, Ayele Badebo & Geremew Awas·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2024
Wheat, a staple crop in Ethiopia, is constrained by biotic and abiotic stresses. Despite efforts to develop high-yielding, disease-resistant varieties, most have short agronomic life spans due to mainly yellow rust and stem rust diseases. Therefore, continuous breeding and selec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4322
Md. Rakibul Hasan, Md Sohel Rana, Md Roconuzzaman Nasim, Masum Billah, Sadia Rahaman, Kazi Rifat Shahrin, Md. Anisur Rahman, Krishna Rany Das & Kazi Shahanara Ahmed·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2024
Grain storage plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security and sustaining agriculture for future generations. However, a wide array of insect pests, including the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae), pose a significant threat to stored grains. This study was conducted at the Labora...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4321
Soil salinity is one of the abiotic stresses that hamper plant growth and development. Foliar application of proline mitigates the detrimental effect of salt stress in plants. The effect of proline on salt-induced inhibitory effects in the jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) plant was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4320
Rut Duga, Demeke Zewdu, Alemu Dabi, Gadisa Alemu, Berhanu Sime, Negash Geleta, Habtemariam Zegaye, Tafesse Solomon, Abebe Delesa, Bayisa Asefa, Abebe Getamesey, Tamirat Negash, Bekele Abeyo & Ayele Badebo·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2024
Identifying improved crop varieties is crucial for Ethiopia's diverse agroecologies, as different crops respond differently. To meet food grain demand, stable, high-yielding genotypes and resistance to diverse factors are needed. Conducting trials in multiple locations is essenti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4319
Aim: Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) is one of the major biotic factors limiting tomato production globally. Research was conducted in three environments to screen and identify Nigeria tomato accessions that are resistant to fusarium wilt. Methodology: Twelve (12) prominent to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4318
Germplasm collections invariably contain duplicate accessions, both within and between genebanks. These redundancies are a burden for curators because they do not contribute to the diversity in the collection, but do require genebank budget for maintenance. Thus, both from a gene...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4317
The growing demands of agriculture and the necessity to reduce the environmental impacts of chemical fertilizers have brought algal biofertilizers to the forefront as a sustainable solution. Algal consortium-based biofertilizers, in particular, hold promise due to their capacity...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i4316