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Yield Selection within Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11

B. M. Gichimu, E. K. Gichuru, G. E. Mamati & A. B. Nyende · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aims: This study was aimed at identifying high yielding Ruiru 11 sibs in varying growing conditions. The study also intended to measure the extent to which cherry yields of Ruiru 11 are affected by the environment. Study Design: Randomized Complete Block Design with three replica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2013/2064

Corrigendum: Diallel Cross Analysis in Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.): Identification of the Best Parents and Hybrids for Resistance to Bolting and Cercospora Leaf Spot in Sugar Beet Monogerm O-type Lines

Mohsen Niazian, Reza Amiri, Abazar Rajabi & Mohammad Reza Orazizadeh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Corrigendum for  It has been drawn to the journal's attention (by the corresponding author) that there is error in the author list of the published paper. Therefore, following the and  this Corrigendum is processed. We have great respect and we generally follow the guidelines, gi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/485

Initial and Residual Effects of Organic and Inorganic Amendments on Soil Properties in a Potato-Based Cropping System in the Bolivian Andean Highlands

J. Aguilera, P. P. Motavalli, M. A. Gonzales & C. Valdivia · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of applications of organic and inorganic soil amendments on initial and residual soil chemical, physical and biological properties that may affect both short- and long-term soil fertility in a potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/2006

Economic Efficiency of Soybean Production in Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

A. O. Ajao, L. T. Ogunniyi & A. A. Adepoju · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

This study estimated the technical, allocative and economic efficiencies indices and further examined the factors influencing technical efficiency for the sampled soybean farms in Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area of Oyo State (LGA). The study made use of a cross-sectional data obt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1253

Evaluation of Fluazifop-P-Butyl and Propanil for Weed Control in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in Southern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

E. I. Magani, P. A. Shave & T. Avav · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aims: To evaluate the effects of rates of the post-emergence herbicides Fluazifop and Propanil for weed control in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) grown in Makurdi. Study Design: Randomized Complete Block Design.  Place and Duration of Study: The trials were conducted in the growing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1606

Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Finishers Fed Different Levels of Poultry Offal Meal and Crayfish Waste Meal as Replacement for Fishmeal

A. R. Asafa, A. D. Ologhobo & I. O. Adejumo · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aims: There is need to supply birds with the nutrients required in order to maintain normal growth and reproduction. The escalating cost of dietary protein ingredients necessitates the search for alternatives in poultry production. The inclusion of crayfish waste (CW) and poultry...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1786

Effects of Tillage on Forage Legumes Growth and Subsequent Dry Matter Yields of Corn Planted for Livestock Feeding

I Gusti Made Oka Nurjaya & I Gusti Ayu Mas Sri Agung · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Two field experiments were conducted to find a simple tillage method to introduce centro (Centrosema pubescens Benth.) and calopo (Calopogonium mucunoides Desv.) on native grasslands and to find out the effects of the tillage and legume phase on the growth of subsequent corn plan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1660

Development of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) Inbred Lines and Genetic Diversity Assessed with ISSR Markers in a Maize Breeding Program

K. Mbuya, K. K. Nkongolo, R. Narendrula, A. Kalonji-Mbuyi & R. V. Kizungu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Very few studies have been conducted to develop new quality protein maize (QPM) varieties adapted to various agro-ecological conditions in Africa. Such QPM varieties with high grain yield, genes for resistance to local disease and pests would contribute to increased grain product...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1626

Resistance of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) to Verticillium Wilt Correlates to Microbial Abundance and Soil Enzyme Activities

B. L. Zhou, Z. X. Chen, L. Du, X. L. Ye & Y. F. Liu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aims: To determine the relationship between microbial abundance and enzyme activities of rhizosphere soil from different resistant eggplant cultivars and resistance of eggplant to Verticillium wilt. Study Design: The changes of microbial and enzymatic activities of the rhizospher...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1380

Performance of Improved Sweet Potato (Ipomea batatas L.) Varieties in Makurdi, Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

O. M. Egbe, S. O. Afuape & J. A. Idoko · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aim: To investigate the performance of some improved sweet potato varieties obtained from the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Nigeria, for root yield and other yield components.  Study Design: Field experiment. Place and Duration of Study: Teaching and Re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1347

Prevalence of Coat Colour Phenotypes in West African Dwarf Sheep Reared by Small Holder Farmers in South Western Nigeria

M. N. Bemji, A. A. Ogunjimi, A. J. Ode, S. R. Okediji, A. T. Akinwunmi, T. O. Sanyaolu, B. S. Salawudeen, B. A. Kelani, A. O. Ogunsola, M. O. Agunbiade, A. S. Adenaike & A. I. Ogundiyi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

The West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep reared extensively by small holder farmers in South Western Nigeria has not been selected based on preference for coat colour, which varies considerably but without adequate information on the current distribution. The prevalence of different co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1544

Application of SSR Markers for Genetic Purity Analysis of Parental Inbred Lines and Some Commercial Hybrid Maize (Zea mays L.)

I. O. Daniel, J. A. Adetumbi, O. O. Oyelakin, S. A. Olakojo, M. O. Ajala & S. O. Onagbesan · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aims: Morphological evaluation of seeds and growing plants used for certification for purity and variety distinctness in Nigeria is time consuming and expensive. This experiment set to evaluate the usefulness of SSR markers to determine genetic purity of commercial hybrids and th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1579

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Different Rates of Herbicides on Weed Growth and Grain Yield of Two Rice Varieties in Two Rice Ecologies in Sierra Leone

S. S. Harding, D. R. Taylor, A. B. Jalloh, N. Mahmood, C. A. Dixon & S. D. Johnson · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Two rice varieties, NERICA L19 (weed competitive) and ROK10 (high yielding) were subjected to two pre-emergence (RiceForce and ButaForce) and two post-emergence (Stam and RiceForce) with different active ingredients and rates of application during the wet seasons of 2009 and 2010...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1611

The Influence of Glomus mosseae and Trichoderma harzianum on Phytohormone Production in Soybeans (Glycine max L. Merr) Planted in Sterilized and Unsterilized Soils

O. Egberongbe Haneefat, A. A. Sobowale, O. A. F. Ilusanya & R.T. Feyisola · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of the mycorrhizae; Glomus mosseae and Trichoderma harzianum; singly and in combination on the level of phytohormones (auxin, gibberrelin and abscisic acid) of soybean (Glycine max L. Merr) planted in sterilized and unsterilize...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/910

Estimating the Model of Investigating Attitude and Intention in the Usage of Variable Rate Irrigation Technology

Abdolazim Ajili, Saeid Salehi, Kurosh Rezaei-moghaddam, Dariush Hayati & Fereshteh Karbalaee · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aims: This study investigated the attitude and intention of experts in Agriculture Organization of Fars and Khuzestan Provinces towards the usage of variable rate irrigation technology. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: In Agricultural Organization...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1267