Apomixis is seed and embryo formation without fertilization. A study was carried out from August, 2012 to May, 2014 in order to investigate the possibility of occurrence of apomixis in fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F.) using emasculation method. Five genotypes of f...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/15261
Aims: To evaluate gerbera hybrids with respect to mass propagation under in vitro conditions and their characterization under field conditions for floral traits for selection of promising gerbera lines for commercial utilization. Study Design: Field performance and differential r...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/20653
Morphological characterization of guava landraces from Western and Coastal landraces was done using 13 qualitative and 2 quantitative descriptors. Root descriptors between the landraces in the two regions did not show differences while the leaf, fruit, branching of stem showed va...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/12674
The experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of varying levels of probiotic (Toyocerin®) on the performance of broiler chicks in a completely randomized design. One hundred and fifty broiler chicks were divided into five experimental groups (three replicates of ten chic...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/19308
Aims: Sustaining a family farm business for multiple generations is a great concern for many farm families. The transfer of managerial control in family farm businesses often takes place separately from the transfer of farm ownership. This article identifies variables affecting t...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20808
Aims: To study the phenotypic diversity of 25 forage and 45 grain sorghum genotypes for dual purpose as food and feed and to identify traits that might contribute to genetic improvement. Study Design: A 7 × 10 alpha lattice design was used with two replications at two sites. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20577
Aim: To investigate cost efficiency and its determinants on New Rice for Africa (NERICA) farms in Ghana whilst accounting for the non-usage of fertilizer and herbicides by some farmers. Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Kpando, Hohoe and Kadjebi District...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/19866
This feeding trial was conducted to assess the body composition and product quality of Clarias gariepinus fed dietary levels of Azadirachta Indica leaf meal (AILM). Four isonitrogenous diets of 36% crude protein were formulated containing 0, 5, 10 and 15% AILM (Diets 1-4). The di...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/19405
Aims: Identify changes in photosynthetic efficiency, pigment concentration, and enzyme activity in cotton caused by water-deficit stresses during early floral bud development; compare physiological stress responses among cotton cultivars. Study Design: A strip plot design with tw...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/21477
This work is aimed to evaluate different statistical analysis with a randomized complete block design for paired-plot studies of herbicide selectivity in sugarcane experiments. Two procedures were considered: i) the construction of a t-test to assess the hypothesis of the paired...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20722
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) is one of the most important vegetables in Kenya, mainly grown by smallholder farmers for food and source of income. Its production is hampered by insect pests and diseases, leading to economic yield losses. Row cover insect proof nets...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20583
This paper deals with issues of improving technical efficiency and productivity of chilli pepper production in Kaduna state. It uses the stochastic frontier analysis approach for the estimation of production functions. The paper made use of a cross-sectional data between August a...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20298
Aims: To assess the extent of the relationships of various growth and yield related characters. To evaluate the direct and indirect contributions of these characters to root yield, a basis of selection for further improvement. Study Design: Field Experiment, in Randomized Complet...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20078
Aim: The experiments were conducted to determine effects of time of introducing sesame into maize or vice versa on the performances of the intercrops. Study Design: Randomized complete block design replicated four times. Place and Duration of Study: Teaching and Research Farm,...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20453
The experiment was conducted in the central farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh during February to September, 2013 to evaluate some potential insecticides in comparison with conventional insecticides for controlling eggplant...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/19234