Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science

Efficacy of Some Plant Mulches and Tomato Cultivars on the Growth Parameters and Wilt of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) in Owerri, Imo State, South East, Nigeria

E. M. Nwokeji, M. I. Nwufo, C. M. Agu, G. O. Ihejirika, P. C. Anyanwu, C. Peter-Onoh, V. E. Ogwudire, S. A. Dialoke & S. E. Okere · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

The experiment was conducted on the effects of some mulching materials and some tomato cultivars on the growth parameters and wilt disease of tomato. The design used was 3 x 4 factorial in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), in four (4) replications. The work was carried out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i330143

Biplot Analysis of Field Pea Genotypes by Environment Interaction and Yield Stability across Eight Environments in Arsi Zone

Gebeyaw Achenef Haile, Gizachew Yilma Kebede & Temesgen Abo Eritro · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

Plant breeding, agronomy, and genetic studies involving interactions between G x E heavily use the GGE biplot tool for data visualization. This study aims to identify robust genotypes with high yields across different environments and suitable environments based on biplot analysi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i330142

Effect of Seed Sowing Time and Nutrients on the Growth and Yield of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Most. Jakia Siddika, Khaleda Khatun, Tahmina Mostarin, Md. Imran Sarkar, Md. Murshedul Alam, Aysha Jannatul Ferdousi, Md. Jahid Hasan & Sumiya Afroz · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

In order to investigate the influence of seed sowing time and nutrients on the growth and yield of fennel, an experiment based on Randomized Complete Block Design with twelve treatments and three replications at the Horticulture Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i330141

Genetic Variability and Character Associations of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Genotypes, Southeastern Ethiopia

Gizachew Yilma Kebede, Gebeyaw Achenef Haile & Temesgen Abo · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

Faba bean is an important legume crop because of its high‐yield potential and nutrition-dense grains. This study was conducted to determine variability, heritability, and correlation between yield and yield components in 22 faba bean germplasm accession. The trial was conducted w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i230140

Assessment of Pull- and Push Technologies in Managing Spodoptera frugiperda in Maize and Multivariate Analysis of Associated Variables

Munsanda Walubita, Nchimunya Bbebe & Langa Tembo · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

Aims: The effect of push and pull technology in controlling Spodoptera frugiperda in maize may vary depending on environment understudy and the cereal- legume combination treatment employed. The objectives of this study were therefore, to; i) assess the effectiveness of push-pull...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i230138

Pharmacognostic and Taxonomic Studies of the Leaf of Ageratum houstonianum Mill. (Compositae)

Romanus A. Umoh, Imoh I. Johnny, Nsima A. Andy, Anwanabasi E. Udoh, Gabriel U. Ashibeshi & Trust E. Ekpo · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

Ageratum houstonianum occurs as a common agricultural weed, it is managed in small and large cropping situation by tillage and can contribute to soil fertility as a waste mulch. The aim of this study was to employ the pharmacognostic and taxonomic parameters to evaluate the leave...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i230137

Antimicrobial Activities and Phytochemical Screening of the Solvent fractions of the Leaves and Stems of Leea guineensis G. Don

Bamkefa B. A., Adeosun A. M., Elaturoti O. O., Olowe B. M. & Abiola-Olagunju O. · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

Aim: We evaluated the antibacterial activities and phytochemical distribution of the solvent fractions of the leaf and stem of Leea guineensis G. Don. Methodology: The antibacterial activities and phytochemical distribution of the solvent fractions of the leaf and stem of L. guin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i230134

Effect of Planting Time on Growth and Yield of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Genotypes

Afroza Sultana, Sanjoy Kumer Debsharma, Satyen Mondal, Sheikh Maniruzzaman, M. M. Al Fakhrul Islam, Md. Abdur Rahim & Md. Azizul Haque · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

A field experiment was conducted at the field Laboratory, Horticulture farm, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh during the dry season (October to April) to evaluate the effect of planting time on the growth and yield of two garlic varieties. The exper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i230133

Insecticidal Activity of Five Plant Species on Cowpea Weevil [Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius)]

Adeleke, M. T. V., Nwauzoma, A. B. & Elekima, A. · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

A study was conducted to evaluate the insecticidal activity of five locally available plants, namely: Azadirachta indica (Neem), Cymbopogon citratus (Lemon grass), Lantana camara (Lantana), Occimum gratissimum (Scent leaf) and Tagetes erecta (African marigold) on cowpea weevil, C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i130132

Response of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) to Nitrogen Levels in Irrigated Areas in Somalia

Hassan Nuur Ismaan, M. H. Mayow, Husni Abdirahim Muse, Yusuf Hasan, Hassan Mohamed H. Omar (Miirkey) & Omar H. Husien (Akiila) · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

Aims: SARTEC conducted an experimental study with the objective of determining the effects of various nitrogen rates on sunflower growth and yield in the Afgoi district, Lower Shabelle region. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out at the SARTEC experimental farm in Afg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i130131