The study was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, in May, 2022 to February, 2023 cropping seasons to examine the effect of organic fertilizers namely: Decomposed Fluted Pumpkin pod (DFPP), oil palm Bunch Ash (OPBA) and poul...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1644
Introduction: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), a vital crop worldwide, is under significant threat from Sclerotium rolfsii, the fungal pathogen responsible for southern blight. This soil-borne pathogen, known for its wide host range and destructive nature, thrives in humid environm...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1642
Root-knot nematodes are harmful plant parasites that significantly reduce agricultural productivity, affecting about 2,000 plant species and causing 5% of global crop losses. Due to concerns about the environmental impact of chemical nematicides, plant-based alternatives are gain...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1643
M. Paramasivan, M. Deivamani, S. Thangeswari, R. Ramjegathesh, A. Thangam, M. Senthilkumar, S. Malathi & V.K. Satya·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2025
A study on the management of important diseases of rainfed kuthiraivali was carried out through biological control and fungicides in combination with seed treatment and foliar application methods and different intervals of diseases incidence. The leaf blight pathogen was isolated...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1640
The present study was concentrated in the four forest blocks, namely Khaipora, Tangmarg, Ferozpora and Baderkut of Gulmarg Forest Range in Kashmir Himalayas. Natural regeneration and edaphic factors affecting regeneration status of different conifers was studied. Quadrats of 2x2m...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1641
Manik R. Lajurkar, Aniruddha N. Barve, S. J. Waghmare, R. A. Karande, S. B. Kharbade, A. S. Bagde & Snehal N. Sathe·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2025
Crop diseases are one of the major threats to global food production. The different crop diseases result in significant yield losses, where their effective monitoring and accurate early identification techniques are considered crucial to ensure stable and reliable crop productivi...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1638
The present study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of premix formulation of spinetoram and methoxyfenozide towards predatory insects viz., coccinellids and spiders. Many insecticides have been evaluated against these pests without considering the specificity to manage th...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1637
M.P.Kavitha, A.Yuvaraja, K.Manonmani, V.Vijayalaksmi, M.Gnanasekar, M.Madhan Mohan, G.Sudhakar & C.Parameswari·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2025
An On Farm Trial was conducted to assess the herbicide for effective weed management in irrigated black gram in Pudukkottai district during the year 2022-2023 through ICAR-Krishi Vighyan Kendra, Vamban, Pudukkottai. Five farmer’s fields were selected in the Mangalakoil village of...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1636
Trash mulching in crops increases yield and conserve the insect biodiversity. An experiment on mulching with leaf litters was conducted in high density guava with an idea of conserving. The results showed more insect diversity in mulched than non-mulched trees. The insect species...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4630
The present investigation was carried out to establish a standardized sterilization protocol for explants and regenerate shoots from nodal explants. Results showed that sodium hypochlorite (1%) for 4 min., cefotaxime (0.10%) for 15 min., streptomycin (0.10%) for 15 min., carbenda...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4631
This study was conducted at the College of Horticulture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Dapoli, Maharashtra, during the rabi season of 2023-2024. A Factorial Randomized Block Design with eight treatments and four replications was used to evaluate...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4632
The experiment was conducted at Horticultural Instructional Farm, C. P. College of Agriculture, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar during Kharif-2022 & Kharif-2023, respectively to evaluate the bio-efficacy and phyto-toxicity on the bacterial blight diseases as...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4633
The experiment was conducted at Horticultural Instructional Farm, C. P. College of Agriculture, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar during Kharif-2022 & Kharif-2023, respectively to evaluate the bio-efficacy Fluopyram 250 g/L+ Trifloxystrobin 250 g/L SC against f...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4634
A field experiment entitled “Study on foliar application of Plant growth regulators for improving reproductive efficiency and yield of Groundnut (ArachishypogaeaL.) genotypes” was carried out during Rabi, 2023-24 at wetland farm of S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati campus of...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4635
Plastic film mulching (PF) was extensively used to improve maize yields, but its continuous application with ridge-furrow practices led to a significant depletion of soil organic carbon (SOC) and soil water storage (SWS). A study conducted during the 2018–19 rabi season on sandy...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4639