Various bio-conversion reactions given by lipases such as hydrolysis, transesterification, esterification, alcohoysis, acidolysis and aminolysis. The potential esterification process in soil plays important role not only as a fertilizer or nutrient but also act as a modulator to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i2263
Increasing number of heavy metal on land needs to be addressed through sustainable ways and various species of Bacillus can be used to mitigate heavy metals. The research work entitled “Effect of Bacillus pumilus strains on heavy metal accumulation in lettuce grown on contaminate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i2262
Inam Ur Rehman, Narmeen Ayesha, Khadija Anam, Ayesha Khalid, Laraib Ali, Hina Nazir, Zabeehullah Burhan & Usama Sadique·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2024
The modern human population is more mindful of their diet and choose foods carefully in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent illness. Thus, instead of sticking to their long-standing diets of ordinary cereals and basic foods, individuals are starting to choose more i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i2261
Pink oyster mushroom (Pleurotus flabellatus) is one of the oyster mushroom varieties that has a distinctive aroma similar to lingzhi mushroom, pink color, numerous clusters, and a slightly firm texture. The aim of this research was to determine the growth and production stimulati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1260
Aims: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is ranked fourth amongst the world’s major stable food crop and second in Kenya after maize and thus plays a vital role in food and nutrition security and sustainable development. Despite its importance, potato production in Kenya is still low...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1259
Aims: The continuous increase in human population warrants more food production. Amaranthus spp. is one of the most consumed leafy vegetables globally. A field experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekit Nigeria to assess the eff...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1258
Tomato is rich in vitamins, minerals and contains anti-oxidant compounds, like vitamin C and lycopene that has significant role in human health as it has anti-cancer properties. Tomato production is significantly affected by several factors amongst which Fusarium Wilt is one of t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1257
During the 2012 mehere season, a study was conducted in the income Gedeb Wereda of the Gedio zone in Ethiopia to evaluate farmers' selection criteria for beans and the performance of newly released Andean common bean varieties. The study utilised participatory variety selection (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1256
The escalating concern of heavy metal contamination in fruits underscores the need to evaluate associated health risks linked to their consumption. This study undertook assessment of heavy metal levels in commonly consumed fruits (orange, watermelon, and apple) retailed by roadsi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1255
Most abundant element on earth crust is silicon (Si), easily available and mostly used in farming against low moisture stress in arid regions. Thus, a pot experiment was accomplished for identifying the beneficial effects of Si on the growth, productivity and activity of antioxid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1254