Aims: In the current study we try to clarify the mechanism that might be involved in the ameliorating effects of Nano-silicon (NSi) and Silicon (Si) on faba bean (Vicia faba) plants grown under different levels of salinity stress that we found in a previous study. Study Design: F...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/15110
Study to evaluate the insecticidal efficacy of pyrethrum, Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium, relative to a synthetic insecticide (Cypermethrin 10 E. C) in the control of some field pests of groundnut was carried out at the Teaching and Research Farm, School of Agriculture and Agricul...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/15609
Aim: To investigate long run and short run relationship between the prices of hides and ‘pomo’ in Kano and Lagos markets in Nigeria, using cointegration techniques. Study design: The study made use of purely secondary data the prices of hides for the past twenty one years (1988 –...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/9960
A protocol was described to regenerate plants from callus culture of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.). Callus cultures were induced from ginger shoot tips inverted cultured on semi-solid MS medium supplemented with 2, 4-D (0.5-1.0 mg L-1) and BA (0.5- 1.0 mg L-1). Maximum callu...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/13980
Gender is an important socio-economic variable in determining vulnerability and ability to adapt to a changing climate and local institutions are known to help in connecting local populations and social groups to external support. The research determined the capacity of local ins...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/14252
Massive utilization of inorganic fertilizers for a prolonged period leads to alteration of the soil chemical properties, the availability and uptake of nutrients by the plants. The field experiments aimed at investigating the effect of bio-organic amendments on infestation of maj...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/15086
The financial sector has witnessed several reforms over the decade. The associated impact of this is also felt in the agricultural sector. The study was carried out to assess the impact of financial sector reforms on agricultural growth in Nigeria from 1970-2009. Secondary data w...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/11423
Measurements of soil organic carbon (SOC) levels were made on soils from 0.00–0.10m and 0.10-0.20m soil depth that were collected from three 12 - years old shelterbelts integrated with pastures in new South wales, Australia to determine whether there was any effect of shelterbelt...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/14497
Aims: In spinach, transplanting has replaced direct seeding but small containers may cause root restriction effects that would be decreased post-transplant yield. Although a single hormonal regulator (BAP) spray is effective in overcoming root restriction, the mechanisms involved...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/14979
Richard Adu-Acheampong, Joseph Easmon Sarfo, Ernest Felix Appiah, Abraham Nkansah, Godfred Awudzi, Emmanuel Obeng, Phebe Tagbor & Richard Sem·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2015
Farming systems in cocoa over the last three decades have involved the use of new hybrid plant varieties, which produce pods throughout the year, intensified fertilizer use, and misguided pesticide applications by some farmers. Resource availability in terms of abundance of feedi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/12956
Keshavulu Kunusoth, Krishnasamy Vadivel, Raman Meenakshi Sundaram, Razia Sultana, Passoupathy Rajendrakumar, Sheshumadhav Maganti, Lella V. Subbarao & Sebastian Reyes Chin-Wo·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2015
Assessment of genetic variability of the crop varieties is essential to assure selection of genetically divergent lines useful for the future breeding programmes. Thus, genetic diversity assessment of 24 elite Indian rice varieties was performed based on 24 agro-morphological tra...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/14863
Aims: To evaluate the effects of various treatment combinations of water contaminated with faecal sludge on the growth and microbiological characteristics of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivated around the river Avo'o discharged zone. ...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/14517
Nine male grower West African Dwarf (WAD) goats with an average weight of 9.30 kg, aged between 5-7 months were used in a completely randomized design to assess the growth performance and blood profile of WAD goats fed shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) leaves and supplemented wit...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/11314
Edward Mare Muya, Violet Kirigua, Victor Wasike, Leonard Simiyu Nafuma, Esther Macharia, Elias Gitonga Thuranira, Peter Onyango Owenga, Haron Goro, Benard Kariuki Waruru, Alla Lusi Chek, Jeremiah Kimigo & Peter Mbindio Maingi·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2015
Aims: To study the impact of land degradation on soil quality Study Design: Comparative analysis of soil quality indicators in year 2002 and 2013 in Mosiro Irrigation Scheme. Methodology: Changes in soil indicators determined in 2002 and 2013 were analyzed using ANOVA at 95% conf...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/10659
Three years field studies were conducted at teaching and research farm of faculty of Agriculture, Bayero University Kano to evaluate the effect of various tillage practices on weed control and yield of groundnut. The study consisted of nine (9) treatments comprising of two (2) ze...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/14540