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Influence of Poultry Manure Rates on the Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) in Rivers State

O. L. Adesina & K. O. Wiro · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Knowledge of optimum rates of poultry manure application is of immense significance in the correction of the soil nutrient deficiencies for crop production. Manure application is of importance to both the soil amendment and in the growth and yield of crops. Leaching, pattern of c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130457

Effects of Cattle Manure on the Growth, Yield, Quality and Shelf Life of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L. cv. Detroit Dark Red)

Vusumuzi C. Dlamini, Kwanele A. Nxumalo, Michael T. Masarirambi, Paul K. Wahome, Tajudeen O. Oseni & Mathole G. Zwane · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is one of the widely and popularly used salad vegetable in the Kingdom of Eswatini: However, there is scarcity of information pertaining to its organic production. A field study laid out in a Randomised Complete Block Design (RCBD) was conducted at the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130455

Response of the Growth of Cowpea Varieties Submitted to Organic Fertilization Produced under a Regosol in the Semiarid Region of Paraiba

Cássio Ricardo Gonçalves da Costa, Marcos Gomes da Silva & Vânia da Silva Fraga · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

The objective of this work was to compare growth parameters of traditional varieties of cowpea with commercial varieties based on agroecological processes in the semi - arid region of Paraiba. The experiment was installed in the factorial scheme of 3 blocks x 4 treatments x varie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130454

Screening Sorghum Accessions for Resistance against Anthracnose and Grain Mold through Inoculating with Pathogens

Louis K. Prom, Hugo Cuevas, Thomas Isakeit & Clint Magill · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study was to identify resistant accessions against pathogens, causing anthracnose and grain mold. Study Design: Study was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Data for anthracnose rating, grain mold severity, seed weight, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130453

Effectiveness of Azospirillum brasilense Inoculants to Wheat (Triticum aestivum) in the Micro-region of Curitibanos (SC)

William Gilberto Balbinot, André Luis Gordechuk, Géssica Rogaleski Eutrópio, Cibele Medeiros & Glória Regina Botelho · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Aims: This work aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of A. brasilense inoculants to the development of wheat at the southern part of Brazil. Study Design: The experimental design was randomized block with twelve treatments, containing two liquid inoculants with the A. brasilense s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130450

Study on Rice Residue Management Options on Growth Parameters and Growth Indices of Rice Crop

A. Vijayaprabhakar, S. Nalliah Durairaj, M. Hemalatha & M. Joseph · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

The research was conducted to study the effect of management options for combine harvested rice residue and its effect on succeeding rice crop growth responses. The experiment was laid out in field using a randomized block design with nine treatments and replicated three times. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130451

Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield and Yield Components in Late Maturing Pro-vitamin A Synthetic Maize (Zea mays L.) Breeding Lines

David Oluwagbenga Olawamide & Lawrence Stephen Fayeun · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

This study was conducted in a rainforest ecology of Southwestern Nigeria during 2016 and 2017 cropping seasons under rainfed conditions to estimate character association and path coefficient of grain yield (t ha-1) and its component characters, to identify characters whose select...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130452

Biological, Serological and Molecular Characterisation of a New Virus Species Infecting Telfairia occidentalis in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

O. I. Eyong, A. T. Owolabi, A. A. J. Mofunanya & E. E. Ekpiken · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Telfairia occidentalis (Hook) belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae and is an economically important cash crop worldwide. It is widely cultivated in Nigeria including the South Eastern part of the country. This research was aimed at isolating, characterising and identifying a new v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130448

Chlorophyll a Fluorescence Parameters do not Detect Yield-limiting Injury from Sub-lethal Rates of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)

Seth A. Byrd, John L. Snider, Timothy L. Grey, A. Stanley Culpepper, Jared R. Whitaker, Phillip M. Roberts, Daryl R. Chastain, Wesley M. Porter & Guy D. Collins · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Aims: Determine if the use of novel chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters could be utilized to predict yield loss of cotton exposed to sublethal rates of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) at various growth stages. Study Design: All trials were arranged in a randomized comple...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130449

Species Composition and Status of Stored Sorghum Pests in Traditional Farmer’s Storages of Kena District of Koso Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Ararso Gognsha & Berhanu Hiruy · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Aim: To determine the species composition and status pests of stored sorghum under traditional storages of farmers in Kenna district of Konso Zone of Southern Ethiopia. Study Design: From peasant association, about three sub-localities were randomly selected and from each sub-loc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130447

Effects of Integrated Use of Calliandra calothyrsus and Maize Stover with Urea on Soil Mineral Nitrogen, Striga Infestation and Maize Yields in Western Kenya

Robert O. Nyambati, Duncan G. Odhiamboz, Cornelius K. Serrem, Caleb O. Othieno & Frank S. Mairura · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

This study investigated the effects of applying different combinations of two contrasting plant residues, Calliandra calothyrsus (Calliandra) and maize stover, with urea on Striga infestation and maize yield in western Kenya. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with 12 trea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130446

Physicochemical Attributes in Mango Fruit (Mangifera indica) as Influenced by Storage Temperature and Hot Water Treatment

Senewa Bobby Pholoma, Vallentino Emongor & Seoleseng Tshwenyane · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Background: The temperature being the most important environmental factor that influences the deterioration of perishable commodities. It is often critical that fresh produce rapidly reach the optimal pulp temperature for short term storage if it is to maintain its highest visual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i130459

Thermal and Soil Moisture Amplitude of Intercropped Crops

João Danilo Barbieri, Paulo Sérgio Lourenço de Freitas, Rivanildo Dallacort, Cornélio Alberto Zolin, Diego Fernando Daniel, William Fenner & Ana Claudia Sossai Souza · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Conservation systems of production are promoting yields and profitability, intercropping systems aim at sustainable maximization of soil and water use, and have become an alternative for regions characterized by relatively short rainy periods and high temperatures. The objective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i630445

Valorization of Agro-industrial Bio-waste from Seed Cotton in the Restoration of Degraded Soils in the District of Korhogo in Northern Côte d'Ivoire

Alui Konan Alphonse, Yao Saraka Didier Martial, Oro Zokou Franck & Yao-Kouamé Albert · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

The objective of this study was to restore degraded soils with organic manure from agro-industrial bio-waste (seed cotton) in the Department of Korhogo in Northern Côte d'Ivoire. The research plots were set up in a Fisher block experimental design with four treatments, namely T0...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i630444

Effect of Hot Water Exposure Duration, Storage and Hot Water Temperature on Chilling Injury, Incidence and Quality of Keitt Mango (Mangifera indica L.)

Senewa Bobby Pholoma, Vallentino Emongor & Seoleseng Tshwenyane · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

Low temperature storage is the most effective method of extending postharvest life and maintain fruit quality because it delays physiological processes such as ethylene production and senescence. Unfortunately, fruit such as mangoes are sensitive to low temperature storage and ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i630442