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Comparison of Non Linear Models and Artificial Neural Network to Describe the Liveweight from Birth to Maturity in Female Jersey Cattle

D. O. Omoniwa, J. E. T. Akinsola, R. O. Okeke, J. M. Madu & D. S. Bunjah Umar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Evaluation of growth data is an important strategy to manage gross feed requirement in female Jersey cattle in the New Derived Guinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria. Two non-linear functions (Gompertz and Logistic) and Neural network models were used to fit liveweight (LW)-age data usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430681

Use of PhenoCam Measurements and Image Analysis to Inform the ALMANAC Process-based Simulation Model

Jacqueline Jacot, James R. Kiniry, Amber S. Williams, Addison Coronel, Jianzhong Su, Gretchen R. Miller, Binayak Mohanty, Amartya Saha, Nuria Gomez-Casanovas, Jane M. F. Johnson & Dawn M. Browning · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Near-surface remote sensing has been used to document seasonal growth patterns (i.e. phenology) for plant communities in diverse habitats. Phenology from this source may only apply to the area within the images. Meanwhile ecosystem models can accommodate variable weather and land...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430684

Enterolithiasis in a 15 Year Old Dongola Breed Stallion

D. O. Omoniwa, B. A. Alaba, R. O. Okeke, W. A. Adanu, J. J. Kalang, O. O. Oladipo & R. A. M. Adedokun · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Equine enteroliths are mineral accumulations of magnesium-ammonium-phosphate (struvite) around a foreign object that form round, triangular, or flat stones inside the bowel usually over the course of multiple years. They form in the large colon of horses where they can remain for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i530683

Suitability of Rice Transplanters and Weeders in Different Soil Types

S. Vallal Kannan, A. Veeramani, M. Hemalatha, S. Elamathi, C. Umamageswari, N. Satheesh Kumar & S. R. Shri Rangasami · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Aim: To evaluate the performance of existing models of rice transplanters in different soil types, to evaluate the performance of existing models of power weeder in different soil types, and to reduce the cost of cultivation and enhance the rice production and profitability. Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430676

Interaction effect of Spacing and Nutrient Levels on N, P and K Content and Uptake of Isabgol Plant (Planatago ovata forsk) under Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka

M. Eragegowda, A. P. Mallikarjuna Gowda, T. N. Pushpa, B. N. Maruthiprasad, M. N. Thimmegowda & G. R. Smitha · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design with sixteen treatments and replicated three times. There was no significant difference among the treatments with respect to nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content of leaves under different levels of planting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430675

Physical Evolution of Solutions in Response to the Contact of Water with Beans: Case Study of Soaking and Boiling

J. C. Fopoussi Tuebue & I. N. Tchinda · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

The present paper aims to highlight the physical evolution of solutions from soaking and beans cooking process. This is motivated by the desire to shed light on the particular behavior of the bean end-of-cooking solutions when they are incorporated into the soil. For that purpose...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430674

Yield and Total Nutrient Uptake Influenced by Soil Salinity, Phosphorus Sources and Biofertilizers in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)

Sushila Aechra, B. L. Yadav, Kiran Doodhwal, Rashmi Bhinda & Lali Jat · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

A pot experiment was laid out at Sri Karan Narendra College of Agriculture, Jobner in 2015 during kharif season using cowpea as a test crop to study the influence of soil salinity, phosphorus sources and biofertilizers on yield and total nutrient uptake by cowpea (Vigna unguicula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430672

Effect of Biopesticides and Pheromone Traps on Major Insect-Pests and Their Natural Enemies of Cabbage

Aklima Begum, Md. Abdul Latif, Mohammed Ali & Fatima Farhana · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Aims: This study is aimed to know the effect of biopesticides on insect pests, predators and yield of cabbage. Study Design: The experiment was laid out at a randomized complete block design with four replications. Place and Duration of Study: Central farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430673

Variability, Association and Selection of Promising Characters for Breeding Creole Maize

Yrle da Rocha Fontinele, Vanderley Borges dos Santos, Luan de Oliveira Nascimento, Antônio Carnaúba de Aragão, Matheus Matos do Nascimento, Almecina Balbino Ferreira, Antonia Fabiana Barros de Lima, José Genivaldo do Vale Moreira & Dheme Rebouças de Araújo · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Genetic variability is the main characteristic when seeking to select promising genotypes for plant breeding. Thus, the objective of this work was to investigate the genetic variability in agronomic and morphological characteristics of traditional varieties of maize, in addition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430670

Breeding Resistance for Post Flowering Stalk rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) in Maize Identification of Resistance against Post Flowering Stalk Rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) in Maize

M. Banoth, K. Prabhavathi, D. Bhadru & B. Mallaiah · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Maize is one of the most important staple food crops in the World. However, the yields of maize have been affected by various fungal infestations. Post flowering stalk rot is one of the devastating diseases and so, we planned our study to order to identify suitable resistance mai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430671

Effect of Root Trainer on the Success of Grafting and the Survival Rate of Cashew Tree [Anacardium occidentale L.(Anacardiaceae)] in Field

Camille Kouakou, Kouakou Laurent Kouakou, Jonas Patrick Dao, Kouamé Kévin KOFFI & Irié Arsène Zoro Bi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Grafting is the most widespread vegetative propagation technique in cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.). Usually, cashew plant grafting are done on seedlings in plastic bags in nursery. In addition, to the low success rate, grafted plants have a low viability rate in field be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430669

Comparative Elimination of Begomoviruses in Cassava Meristems and Axillary Buds

Adonise F. Valam Zango, Innocent Zinga, Régis Dimitri Longué Soupké, Simplice Prosper Yandia, Brice Toko Marabana, Nicole Gado Yamba Kassa, Françoise R. Otabo, Emmanuel Kamba Mebourou, Kosh Komba Ephrem, Armand M’Villa, Guy Florent Ankogui, Semballa Silla & Joseph Mabanza · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Aim: The production of healthy cuttings from a local cassava cultivar for cassava mosaic control. Study design: The study was carried out at the In Vitro Culture Laboratory using the techniques of thermotherapy and culture of tissues and explants in a specific medium. Place and d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430665

Using Glufosinate in Sequential Application Systems with Dicamba on Palmer Amaranth

Grace Flusche Ogden & Peter A. Dotray · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Aims: Determine the influence of sequential spray order and role of glufosinate when used in a system with dicamba to control Palmer amaranth at three different growth stages. Study design:  Randomized complete block design with four replications Place and duration of Study: A fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i430666

Analysis of the Leaves of Five Sweet Potato Varieties for Their Nutrient, Mineral and Phytochemical Properties

Ayimbire Abonuusum, Asumboya Gabriel, Abdul-Rahaman Saibu Salifu, Christina Abi Atinga, Akazotiyele Richard & Bodieu Marcellinus · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Aim: To determine the nutrients, minerals and phytochemicals contained in leaves of five sweet potato varieties. Study Design: The study was carried out in the dry season from November 2018 to March 2019, using a randomized complete block design (RCBD).During planting, 10 cm leng...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i330664

Response of Phosphorus on Growth and Yield of Pearl Millet, Microbial Population and System Productivity in Pearl Millet Based Cropping Systems

A. Sowjanya, Ch. Pulla Rao & Ch. Sujani Rao · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

The present study evaluated the use of various phosphorus management practices with and without PSB on pearl millet and its residual effect on succeeding pulse crops like green gram, blackgram and chickpea. It was conducted at agricultural college farm, Bapatla during both kharif...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i330662