Aim: This study was conducted to examine the effects of exhaust pollutants and garden soil extract on seed germination and seedling growth of some economically important crops, maize and sunflower. Study Design: The in-vitro experimental design was completely randomized. Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v4i230065
Wheat is the staple food for many countries, therefore, it needs more attention as compared to other cultivated crops. Stem rust is one of the major wheat diseases. Fungus spores fall on the plant surface and starts to grow inside the plant tissues. Two groups of resistant genes(...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v4i230064
Phung Dinh Trung, Tran Duc Manh, Nguyen Toan Thang, Dang Van Thuyet, Dao Trung Duc, Mai Thi Linh, Nguyen Van Tuan, Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Ninh Viet Khuong, Tran Hoang Quy, Tran Cao Nguyen, Dang Thi Hai Ha, Vu Tien Lam, Nguyen Huu Thinh, Hoang Thanh Son, Trinh Ngoc Bon, Ho Trung Luong, Ly Thi Thanh Huyen, Hoang Van Thanh, Vu Van Thuan & Tran Van Do·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2019
Plus tree selection is the first step to improve production and quality in forestry. An individual-based method is widely used to select plus trees for timber production, timber form, freedom from diseases and insects. In this study, a method to select plus trees for flower produ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v4i130063
Md. Kamrul Islam, Md. Shahidur Rashid Bhuiyan, Md. Sarowar Hossain, Md. Sadiquzzaman Sarker, Md. Shamsuzzoha & Maruf Mostofa·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2019
The investigation was carried out under field conditions to characterize agro-morphological traits of twenty-one (21) advanced Aus rice lines (F5). The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). The field was divided into three blocks; each block was su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v4i130061
Aims: This study was conducted specifically to develop a low cost rapid plantlet multiplication process easily affordable for farmers to enable them speedily generate plantlets for their farms from mini tubers of sweet potato variety, TIS 87/0087. Study Design: The experimental d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v4i130062
For ages, plant breeders have relied on the genetic variability that results from sexually crossing plants within the same species. However, the variability that exists within species populations is inadequate, hence the need to exploit desirable traits of interest in distantly r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v4i130059
This review work aims to evaluate the factors affecting the storage grain protein content of tetraploid Wheat (Triticum turgidum L.) and their management. For commercial production of tetraploid wheat, grain protein content is considered very important. As the grain receive great...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v4i130058
Seed dormancy in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major problem attributing to yield loss. It is a complex evolutionary trait that temporarily prevents seed germination, thus allowing seedling growth at a favorable season. This experiment was conducted to determine the effect of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i430057
Due to increasing popularity and use of agro-chemicals to control pests and diseases on fields, applicators of these pesticides, consumers of agricultural products and other living organisms are exposed to the dangers of these chemicals if not used properly. To mitigate these dan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i430056
J. Mudibu Wa Kabangu, N. Kalonji Kabemba, P. Katoto, J. C. Lukombo, J. Mukendi, M. Muengula Manyi, Funny Biola, Tshilenge Lukanda, V. Tshiombe & A. Kalonji Mbuyi·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2019
Soybean is one of the main food crops in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Its production is ensured mainly by farmers who use seeds of various origins. However, yields obtained with this crop remain low because of seed-borne diseases that also affect the quality of the seeds....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i430054