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Trait Association and Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield Traits in Myanmar Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Germplasm

Myint Aye & Nyo Mar Htwe · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

The experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design with three replications during the dry season, 2014 at Yezin Agricultural University, Myanmar to determine the extent of genetic variability for important yield attributes and to determine interrelationship among th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i330402

Path Coefficient Analysis of Some Prominent Agronomic Traits in Castor (Ricinus communis L.) Germplasm

Destaw Mullualem Atinafu, Shiferaw Alemu Alayachew & Zerihun Jida · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Background and Objective: Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is a diploid plant with chromosome number of 2n=20 which belongs to family of Euphorbiaceous and genus Ricinus.  Correlation alone is not efficient for variability studies. So, it should be in conjugation with Path co- effici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i330401

Haematology and Serum Biochemical Constituents of Finisher Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing Water Soaked Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel Meal at Varying Durations

A. O. Amaga, O. I. A. Oluremi, C. D. Tuleun & F. G. Kaankuka · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

A four week feeding trial was conducted using 180 5-week old Arbor acre broiler chickens to determine the effect of feeding various duration of water soaked sweet orange peels on haematology and serum biochemical indices with a view to determining the potential of soaked sweet or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i330400

Antioxidant Responses of Three Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Varieties against Pepper veinal mottle virus

Léon W. Nitiema & Pierre A. E. D. Sombié · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the changes in antioxidant activity and protein content between non-infected and infected leaves of three Capsicum annuum varieties against Pepper veinal mottle virus. Materials and Methods: Pepper veinal mottle virus isolated from infected p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i230397

Performance of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Varieties under Different Soil Amendments

Kwadwo Gyasi Santo & Joseph Sarkodie-Addo · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Studies were carried out at Offinso in the Ashanti Region of Ghana to assess root quality of cassava grown with application of poultry manure and NPK 15-15-15 and NPK 23-10-10 fertilizers. The experimental design was a 2 x 6 factorial, arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i330398

Evaluation of the Antioxidant Potential of Mesquite Grains Flour in Hamburger Meat Product

Atacy Maciel de Melo Cavalcante, Osvaldo Soares da Silva, Genésio José da Silva Neto, Anely Maciel de Melo & Neila Lidiany Ribeiro · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Aims: The objective is to approach the use of the flour of the mesquite grains in restructured hamburger meat product formulations. Introduction: The mesquite seed is a by product of great nutritional value and little use in large scale for food purposes, being considered, also,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i330399

Growth and Yield Responses of Curry Plant (Murraya koenigii) to Plant Row Spacing in an Utisol

O. A. Agba · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Curry plant (Murraya koenigii) is one of the most important vegetable spices crops use for food, spice, medicinal and industrial purposes in Nigeria. However, curry plant production in commercial scale in Nigeria is highly constrained by several factors: it is not cultivated in r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i230396

Method of Area Frame Sampling Using Probability Proportional to Size Sampling Technique for Crops’ Surveys: A Case Study in Pakistan

Abdul Qayyum & H. M. Muddasar Jamil Shera · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

The Crops’ estimates have been greatly concerned by the Government of Punjab (Pakistan) all the times. Crop Reporting Service (CRS), Agriculture Department, Punjab, as a unique and the largest statistical organization in Punjab, has been working on agricultural statistics using t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i230395

Genetic Manipulation and Product Shelf Life: Is There a Connection? A Developing World Perspective

Michael T. Masarirambi, Kwanele A. Nxumalo, Diana M. Earnshaw, Patricia J. Musi & Bonginkhosi E. Dlamini · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Genetic manipulation of plants is the science where there is deliberate modification of the genetic make up of plants. Such plants are referred to as genetically modified (GM) organisms. The practice of genetic manipulation of organisms has been practiced since ancient times, it...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i230394

Emergence and Initial Development of Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) BRS Alegria at Different Depths of Seeding and Water Availability

Ana Lucia da Silva, Aloisio Bianchini, Matheus Azevedo dos Santos, Patrícia Monique Crivelari da Costa & Pedro Silvério Xavier Pereira · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

The depth of seeding and the availability of water influence the seed germination process. Amaranth has small seeds from 1.0 to 1.5 mm and limited nutrient reserves and, after emergence, slow growth. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the emergence and formation of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i230393

Risk Analysis in a Tropical Forest Wood Exploration and Processing System in Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Denise Ransolin Soranso, Luciano José Minette, Wanderson Lyrio Bermudes, Michel Picanço Oliveira, Stanley Schettino, Nilton Cesar Fiedler & Frederico Eustáquio Telles Vieira · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Forestry and logging activities in tropical regions are commonly carried out in inappropriate thermal conditions, due to the hot and humid climate, demanding from the worker high energy expenditure and physical effort. They often operate and handle machines and equipment that pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i130391

The Effect of Air Dried Leaf Powder and Burnt Leaf Ash of Different Plants on Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)

O. F. Nnadi, C. C. Ononuju, E. A. Ikwunagu & C. C. Orikara · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

The effect of air dried leaf powder and burnt leaf ash of different plants on the control of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) on Okra was investigated in a pot experiment. The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design with nine treatments each replicated four...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i130389

Sugarcane Leaf Scald Disease in Côte d'Ivoire: Pathogenicity and Biocontrol of Xanthomonas albilineans Isolates

N’guessan Aya Carine, Kouamé Konan Didier, Kassi Koffi Fernand Jean-Martial, Kouame Koffi Gaston, Konan Dawa Richard, Yao Kouadio Jacques-Edouard & Kone Daouda · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Aims: The present investigations describes bactericidal potential of essential oil for management of Xanthomonas albilineans (Ashby. 1929) Dowson 1943, pathogen responsible for sugarcane Leaf scald disease in Côte d'Ivoire. Study Design: the study was conducted at the Ferké 1 sug...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i130388

Floral Biology and Pollen Viability of Passiflora edulis Sims

Ivan Sérgio da Silva Oliveira, Vênia Camelo de Souza, Sara Beatriz da Costa Santos, Jazielly Nascimento da Rocha Almeida, Josinaldo da Silva Henrique, Paulo Marks de Araújo Costa, João Henrique Constantino Sales Silva, Carlos Alberto Lins Cassimiro, Carmelita Érica Azevedo de Lucena & Thiago de Sousa Melo · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Yellow passion fruit is a native tropical fruit tree whose cultivation has evolved very rapidly in Brazil; therefore, studies on the ecology of reproduction are needed. The study of pollen viability is an important tool to observe the male potential of the species. The objective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i130386

Effect of Field Treatment with Selected Soil Amendments on Bacterial Wilt Incidences in Tomatoes, Capsicum and Potatoes

E. K. Kago, Z. M. Kinyua, J. M. Maingi & P. O. Okemo · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to establish the effect of field treatment with selected soil amendments on bacterial wilt incidences in Tomatoes, Capsicum and Potatoes.  Study Design:  The study was laid out as randomized complete block design (RCBD) in split plot arrangement fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v41i130387