Sugarcane whip smut, caused by Sporisorium scitamineum, is among the most destructive fungal diseases affecting sugarcane production worldwide. This investigation aimed to isolate endophytic microorganisms from different sugarcane tissues and evaluate their antagonistic activity...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84380
Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lentis, is an important constraint to lentil production. This study evaluated the cultural requirements of the pathogen and the efficacy of selected chemical, botanical and biological treatments under laboratory, net-house and fi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84381
Mung bean (Vigna radiata), introduced into Burkina Faso in the 1980s, remains underused in rural production systems. This study evaluated the response of the Benga tigré variety to fertilisation and sowing density to identify a suitable management combination under the conditions...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84376
Animal intrusion in agricultural fields can contribute to crop damage and financial loss, while many conventional deterrent methods are labour-intensive, inconsistent or unsuitable for non-lethal field protection. This study evaluated a low-cost image-detection system based on ES...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84377
Composting is a biological process that supports the recycling of agricultural and green wastes into organic amendments. This study evaluated changes in microbial load and selected physicochemical parameters during the composting of grass clippings and cocoa pod husks. A compost...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84378
Postharvest decay of papaya (Carica papaya L.) substantially affects fruit shelf life and quality under tropical conditions. This study aimed to isolate, identify and molecularly characterise the fungal pathogen associated with postharvest decay of 'Pusa Dwarf' papaya in Eastern...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84372
Plant hormones orchestrate the defensive capacity of crops against an expanding array of biotic and abiotic constraints that threaten global agricultural output. Among these regulators, salicylic acid and jasmonic acid form the backbone of inducible immunity, directing distinct y...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84373
Wild ber (Ziziphus rotundifolia Lamk.) is an adaptable fruit-tree species of ecological and economic importance in arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluated the effectiveness of biostimulants and plant growth regulators in improving seed germination, seedling vigour and su...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84374
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) often suffers from poor germination under normal as well as various adverse climatic conditions, in this context seed priming can be considered as an important strategy for improving seed germination and seedling stand establishment of different crops. This...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84375
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) is an important vegetable crop, and the fruit and shoot borer, Earias vittella, is a major pest affecting its vegetative and reproductive stages. The present laboratory study was conducted to examine the biology, developmental duration, m...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84370