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Health and Environmental Hazards Associated with Agricultural Pesticides in Ethiopia

Yitayih Gedefaw, Abebe Gezahegn & Mulatwa Wondimu · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2022

The use of chemical pesticide in Ethiopian agriculture has a steady historically growth and strongly associated with the need to boost crop production and expansion in a high-input floriculture industry. An increased crop production and productivity is mainly dependent on effecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2022/v15i230152

Identifying Agri-Entrepreneurship Intention of Youth Engage in Agricultural Education: Referring Theory of Planned Behavior in Developing Context

Mekala Gunasinghe & Vilani Sachitra · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2022

Agricultural sector is becoming less attractive for young people, especially in educated youth, in an increasing rate, which has become a global trend.  One of the dominant factors which support the development of the youth agri-entrepreneurship intention while boosting the econo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2022/v15i230151

Investigating Level of Inbreeding and Its Effects on Productive Traits of Napri X Broiler Chickens

Adejoh-Ubani Elizabeth Ojoma, Rufina Obioma Okeke, Edward Christopher Dung, Biola Lisa Bodamisi, Suleiman Ibrahim Onotu, Stanley David Oziegbe & Danjuma Reuben Tom · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2022

Inbreeding refers to the mating together of individuals that are more closely related than would be the case if mating was at random. In this study, we investigate inbreeding and its effect on productive traits in NAPRI X broiler chickens. Traits measured were bodyweight and morp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2022/v15i130150

Influence of Manganese on Nutrient Uptake in Rice Plants under Saline Conditions

Tauseef Tabassam, Syed Ishtiaq Hyder, Rabia Manzoor, Vishandas Suthar & Nadeem Arshad · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2022

Salinity-induced nutritional disorders adversely affect the performance of crops. The consequence of salinity disorders may result on nutrient availability, competitive uptake, transport or partitioning within the plants. Present study was aimed to investigate the effects of Mn a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2022/v15i130149

Influence of Irrigation Water Deficit on Forage Yield, and Water Utilization Efficiency for Sorghum and Cowpea Forage Crops

Tamer G. El-Gaafarey, Amira Abd Elraouf Kasem & Shereen M. El-Nahrawy · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2022

The present study was carried out at Sakha Agricultural Research Station (clayey soils) during 2018 and 2019 to find out the role of water deficit on yield and some water relations for sorghum and cowpea summer forage crops. Three irrigation levels were executed; 100% (full irrig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2022/v15i130148

Assessment of Quality of Wastewater Being Used in Irrigating Soils under Urban Agriculture in Zaria Urban Area

S. A. Mashi, S. Yakubu & S. Sani · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2022

The cultivation of food crops in open spaces of cities in the developing world is very common but has not attracted the research attention it deserves. In most areas, the practice relies on the use of wastewater derived from urban sources (houses, industries, markets, public inst...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2022/v15i130146

Assessment of the Nutritional Value of Spontaneous Leafy Vegetables of Interest from the Marahoué (Côte D'ivoire) Region and Their Traditional Home Made Sauces

DOUE Ginette Gladys, Vanie-Bi Irié Germain, Zoue Lessoy Thierry & Zouzou Michel · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2022

Local plant resources with high nutritional potential including wild leafy vegetables are an essential link in strategies to promote food security for low-income populations. However, little attention is paid to them, even in localities where their consumption is limited to the l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2022/v15i130147

Yield and Yield Attributes of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) as Influenced by Planting Dates and Weed Management Systems

Tej Pratap Dubey & Rajan Sagar Chaudhary · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2021

Chickpea is one of the major winter legumes of Nepal, grown in terai and inner terai predominantly. To ascertain the degree of variation exhibited by the weed management practices at different stages of chickpea crop growth due to influence of dates of sowing, an experiment was c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i430145

Evaluation of Sex Effects on Serum Biochemical and Genetic Parameters of Japanese Quails

U. H. Udoh, J. E. Udoh & A. A. Adeoye · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2021

The study evaluated effect of Sex on serum biochemical parameters and Correlation with body weight of Japanese quails. A total of 400 birds (200 birds per sex) were reared in a Completely Randomized Design under standard management practices for 7 weeks with feed and water given...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i430144

Microbial Assessment and Proximate Composition of Pepper (Capsicum annum) and Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Displayed for Sales

Omorodion Nnenna & Alabo Briggs · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2021

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and pepper (Capsicum annuum) are among the world’s most important vegetable crops. A total of 20 samples made up of fresh tomatoes, spoilt tomatoes, fresh pepper and spoilt pepper were analysed in this study. Standard microbiological practices were c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i430143

Effect of Gamma Irradiation of Seeds on the Development and Productivity of Three Maize Varieties (Zea mays. L) in Côte D’ivoire

Yao Kouakou Francois Konan, AYOLIE Koutoua, Soro Dogniméton, Koné Sié Kissomanbien, Kouadio Akéssé Blaise & Kouadio Yatty Justin · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2021

Climate variability has been and continues to be the main source of food fluctuations. This variability threatens the production of cash crops such as maize (Zea mays L). Maize is a cereal and has become one of the main agricultural crops in Côte d’Ivoire. The objective of this s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i430142

Agrophysiological Characterization of Maize (Zea mays) Plants from EV 8728 Seeds Irradiated to Gamma Radiation

AYOLIE Koutoua, Beugré Manéhonon Martine, Kanga Ahou Nadia, N’GUESSAN Affoué Sylvie Rachelle, Kanga N’guessan Martial, Kouadio Kouamé Léonard, Kouadio Akéssé Blaise, Koné Sié Kissomanbien & Kouadio Yatty Justin · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2021

Maize (Zea mays L.) is a tropical annual herbaceous plant of the Poaceae family. It is a cereal cultivated under very varied conditions ranging from tropical to temperate climates. However, the accentuated climate change causes abiotic and biotic stresses reducing the development...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i430141

Influence of Downward Tapping Delay on Agronomic Parameters of Upward Tapping Rubber Trees

Moro Affia Perpetue, Kouakou N’ guessan Kan Pulchérie, Diarassouba Moussa, Adou Bini Yao Christophe, Konan Djézou, Koffi Antoine, Kouakou Tanoh Hilaire & Obouayeba Samuel · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2021

The nine-year period of downward tapping prior to upward tapping is often considered too long and irrelevant. Thus, a study was carried out to determine the minimum time needed for downward tapping for which the agronomic parameters (rubber production, vegetative growth) of the r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i430139

Determining the Coping Strategies towards Household Food Security Practiced by the Farmers in Flood Prone Areas

M. E. Haque, M. N. Islam, M. J. Alam, M. Y. Uddin, M. M. Haque, M. R. Islam, M. A. Majid, M. G. Mostafa, N. Muhammad & M. Z. Turin · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2021

A study was carried out at each of three flood affected reverine villages of three upazilas (small administrative unit) under Jamalpur district in Bangladesh during September, 2011 to May, 2012 to find out the coping strategies towards household food security practices by the far...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i430140

Evaluation of the Agromorphological Determinants of the Spread of the Bacterial Disease in Orchards of the Main Mango-Producing Regions in Côte d'Ivoire

Brou Kouassi Guy, Doumbouya Mohamed, Oro Zokou Franck, Doga Dabé, Yapo N'guéssan Patrick, Kouassi Koffi II Nazaire & Dogbo Denezon Odette · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2021

The use of agroecological practices for the management of phytosanitary problems has become a major issue in the context of sustainable development. It is with this in mind that this study was initiated in the regions of Bagoué, Poro and Tchologo. This study consisted of investig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i430138