The present investigation was carried out during 2023-2024 to find out the effect of vermicompost and biofertilizers on the growth and yield of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. Camarosa at the Horticultural Research Farm of Doon (P.G.) College of Agriculture Science and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i12567
Aims: This study aimed to identify factors that influencing vegetable growers' decision to participate in output market in the West Coast Region of The Gambia. Study Design: A cross-sectional data involving a sample of 138 vegetable producers were selected using multi-stage samp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i12565
A study on the research entitled “Effect of inorganic, organic and biofertilizers on growth and yield of garlic (Allium sativum L.) cv. Yamuna Safed - 4 (G-323)” was conducted to evaluate the effect of different fertilizers on growth and yield of garlic at the Horticultural Resea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i12566
Climate change is causing a serious threat to agricultural sector as the major causes of environmental stress influencing plant growth and development. Water stress is one the major environmental stress. In order to evaluate the effects of two contrasting water stress (drought an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i11564
Manual substrate mixing for mushroom production such as rice straws, sawdust, and banana leaves is laborious and time-consuming. Substrates need to be thoroughly mixed to produce mushrooms of good quality. This study was done to design, fabricate, and evaluate the performance of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i11563
The global population is projected to increase by 25% by 2050, adding approximately 2 billion people, significantly intensifying the demand for food. Ensuring food production and accessibility enriched with essential minerals is crucial to addressing malnutrition. Currently, 2 bi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i11561
This study evaluates gender inclusion in credit utilization among farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria. The research aimed to analyze the nature of credit accessed, identify factors influencing credit utilization and access, and assess the constraints faced by male and female farmers....
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i11562
Dietary sweet potato (I. batatas) leaves extract was assessed for nutrient enhancing ability and improvement of flesh quality in catfish (C. gariepinus). Thirty five (35) % crude protein feed was formulated using locally available ingredients. Four different diets were prepared f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i11560
Soil temperature is a critical factor influencing crop growth and development. This study investigated the effects of tillage, irrigation, and Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium (NPK) fertilizer on soil temperature, exploring optimal management strategies for improved crop producti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i11559
Agriculture has always been a risky profession. Unlike the industrial sector it is subjected to the vagaries of the nature. It is facing so many difficulties such as drought, floods, cyclones, pest, diseases etc. The present need is protecting the famers from financial losses ari...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i11558
Aims: • To evaluate the impact of adding wheat bran (WB), cowpea hay (CPH), or mixes of the two on the chemical and physico-mechanical properties of leather. • To determine the ideal ratio for supplementing wheat bran and cowpea hay on the chemical and physico-mechanical properti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i10557
Cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) is a leading natural fiber crop that is cultivated for its soft, fluffy staple fiber. Drip irrigation is a method of irrigation wherein water is carried to the plant under low pressure, through small diameter plastic pipes and delivered at the root zo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i10556
A field experiment was conducted during the kharif season of 2023 at the Agriculture Research Farm, Graphic Era Hill University, Uttarakhand. Surface soil (0-15 cm) of the experiment field was sandy loam in texture, low organic carbon (0.39%), medium in available nitrogen (157 kg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i10555
The World is passing through a critical phase of climate change and its effect on the ecosystem. It can be related to growing plant diseases that are becoming more and more important because of the losses they cause. So controlling plant disease is very crucial looking at the gro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i10554
The present investigation aimed to assess the impacts of three Salicylic Acid (SA) concentrations (T2=100, T3=200, T4=300ppm), three Chitosan concentrations (T5=150, T6=225, T7=300ppm) and T8= Salicylic Acid (100 ppm) with Chitosan (150 ppm) mixture in comparison to control treat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i10553