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Effect of Gibbrellic Acid, Kinetin and Potassium Nitrate on Seed Germination of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) cv. Red Lady

Mahak Rani, Gurdeep Singh, Navdeep Singh & Dinesh Kumar · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

Seed germination is the most important aspect for raising the nursery for successful seedling production of papaya. The research was carried out at the Faculty of Agriculture, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda (Punjab) during 2023 to evaluate the impact of different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i7522

Gender Roles in Improved Cowpea Varieties Production and Selection Among Farmers in Kano State, Nigeria

Amina Aminu Idris, Ibrahim Tafida & Daniel Ishaya Jackson · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

Gender plays a vital role in agricultural production, especially for cowpea, which is an important crop in Nigeria. The selection of good preferred varieties results in optimum output. The study assessed the gender roles in improved cowpea variety production and its selection amo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i7521

Effect of different Nitrogen Levels on Yield and Quality of Forage Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench cv. Abusabien)

Feisal M. Ismaeil, Salah Eldeen E. Ahmed, Abderhim A. Jabereldar, Entisar Elilah B. Mohammed Ahmed & Mohammed H. B · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

The present study was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Natural and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan. To evaluate the effect of different nitrogen fertilizer levels on growth, yield and quality of Sorghum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i7520

Evaluation of Conophor Nut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) Protein Isolates, Hydrolysate and Ethanolic Extract Ameliorating Potential on Hepatological and Renal Dysfunction of Streptozocin-induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

Olubukola Yinka Odekunle, Oluwole Steve Ijarotimi & Isaac Babatunde, Oluwalana · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

Aim: This study aimed at extracting bioactive components from conophor nut as a probable nutraceutic in the treatment of diabetes. Place and Duration: Food Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology, and Biochemistry Laboratory of the Federal University of Te...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i7519

Comparative Analysis of Consumer Preferences and Nutritional Composition of Wild and Farmed African Giant Rat. (Cricetomys gambianus) in Mampong Ashanti of Ghana

F. N. Cudjoe, A. Duodu, J. K. Dotser & W. K. J. Kwenin · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

The African giant rat is one of Ghana's most common animals sought after as a source of meat (game). Local hunters use unhealthy means to hunt these animals, so attempts have been made to domesticate African giant rats in Ghana. Nevertheless, certain local consumers have articula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6518

Impact of Communication on Livelihood of Tribal Goat Farmers of Kandhamal District in Odisha, India

Bhabesh Chandra Das, Abinash Sahoo, Suman Sant & Rajesh Kumar Vandre · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

The present study was conducted to find out the intensity of communication of tribal goat farmers with different stakeholders to improve their livelihood. Kandhamal district of Odisha was purposively selected for the study as this district is highly concentrated with local goats....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6517

Determination of Ideal Spacing for the Growth and Development of Boro Rice BRRI Dhan47

Nice Afroz, Karima Akter, Shakil Arvin Zomo, Jesmin Zaman & Md. Omar Kayess · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

A study was carried out in the Agronomy Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh to investigate the impact of spacing on the growth and yield of Boro rice cv. BRRI Dhan47. The experiment consisted of four spacings viz. 25 cm × 10 cm, 25 cm ×...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6516

Germination Indices and Seedling Growth Parameters in Maize under Salinity Stress with Varying Concentrations of Giberellic Acid (GA)

Hanim Mohi EldenAhmed Matter, Badr ELdin Abdelgadir Mohamad Ahmed & Abdelmalik Omar Ahmed Idris · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

Salinity stress is one of the factors limiting seed emergence and seedling development in sunflower at New halfa scheme in East of Sudan. A study of two factors pots experiment was conducted during winter season of 2019 to evaluate germination indices and seedling growth characte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6515

Assessment of Water Resources Potential of Ogun River for Irrigation Purposes at Middle Ogun Irrigation Project

Babatunde, M.A., Ojediran, J.O. & Okekunle, P.O. · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

The Middle Ogun Irrigation Project (MOIP) was conceived by the Federal Government of Nigeria to boost agricultural food production in the southwestern part of the country using modern irrigation facilities. However, water supply from the Ikere Gorge dam has been intermittent, par...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6514

Effect of Different Concentrations of Auxin as Well as Cytokinin on Shoot Initiation, Formation and Multiplication of Pepino (Solanum muricatum Ait.) cv. Valentia with MS Semi-solid Medium

Shiwanand Pandey, Satya Prakash & Vivek Kumar Tripathi · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

The pepino (Solanum muricatum Aiton) is conventionally propagated through vegetative means. But, this approach of propagation is not feasible for commercial production of plants and has at more time the chances of reduction yield. Therefore, the availability of quality planting m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6513

Fruit Sorting by Pizzo-electric Sensor and PLC Controlling

Aswant Kumar Sharma, Akshay Krishna Varak, Shubham Arun Gitaye, Nishant Vijay Gavali & Prathamesh Kishor Bate · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

Abstract: The fruit sorting process traditionally relies on visual inspection, primarily considering size as a key quality parameter. However, industries engaged in large-scale fruit trading have turned to image processing technology for sorting, despite its high cost and impract...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6512

Assessment of Agricultural Cooperative Societies on Farm Input Supply in Ekiti State, Nigeria

R. S. Owoeye, OJO Olaniyi Oluwatosin, J. O. Ijigbade & Moyinoluwa Ayomide Oriola · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

This research investigated how Agricultural Cooperative Societies in Ekiti State, Nigeria, influenced the supply of farm inputs. The results indicate that most cooperative society members were male, in their working-age years, and had received formal education. These individuals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6511

Comparative Profitability of Napier Fodder with Competitive Cash Crops in Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Syidul Islam, Sharmin Sultana, Md. Ashraful Islam, Sabina Yasmin, Md. Ruhul Amin, Md. Sirazul Islam & Razia Khatun · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

The research was carried out to investigate the scenario of the fodder-cultivated farmer along with the profitability of Napier fodder cultivation in comparison to main cash crops like rice, jute and onions and the challenges in fodder cultivation. This study was done by collecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6510

Climatic Suitability for Cocoa Production in Nigeria

F. S. Omotayo, P. G. Oguntunde & A. S. Akinwumiju · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

Cocoa is one of the major cash crops that contribute more to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Nigeria and West Africa as a whole. Its contribution to the economic development of Africa and the world in general cannot be over emphasized. However, it has been discovered that coc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6509

Assessment of Awareness, Knowledge, and Perception on the Purchase Intention towards Packaged Milk

Venkatesa Palanichamy N, Kalpana M, Giruba M & Aruna Prabha S · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

India has the highest livestock population in the world with 50 percent of the buffaloes and 20 percent of the world’s cattle population, most of which are milk cows and milk buffaloes. The research was focused on the packaged milk purchasing behaviour of consumer. The study area...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i6507