Eucalyptus serves as a resource in the pulp and paper industry, with its leaves and logs being considered forest harvesting waste and possessing the potential to generate liquid smoke for secondary products. This study investigated the physicochemical properties of Eucalyptus pel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2390
The research sheds light on the use of biopesticides and their ability to provide phyto-insecticides that are worthy of research into potential novel applications. There has been an increased interest in using botanicals as a new insecticide in various sectors over the last sever...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2388
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) has emerged as a high-value crop for agroforestry, particularly in regions facing climate change challenges and food insecurity. This study investigates the perception and adoption of coconut palm cultivation among farmers in Atiba Local Government Are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2389
This study was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, El-Obeid, Sudan, to evaluate the impact of different levels of fermented cow manure on the growth, yield, and quali...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2387
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal potential of Mikania micrantha, Senna alata, and Datura metel extracts against Fusarium oxysporum, the causal agent of Panama wilt in banana and to determine the optimal concentration of the most effective extract for fungal suppr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2386
Successful onion cultivation not only requires knowledge, skill and accuracy in the production but also in the marketing. Therefore, marketing of onion seems as a special significance in the onion cultivation. Marketing is one of the post production activities, which consistently...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2385
Aims: This study aims to identify suitable tree species for biochar production and evaluate their effectiveness in improving soil quality and the growth of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Akshmoni (Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. ex Benth). The findings will help determine the most eff...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2384
This study was carried out to investigate how human factors affect forest resources exploitation and utilization. The study therefore aimed at identifying the level of pressure put on different forest resources as a result of human activities. It was conducted in thirty-four (34)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2383
The study was conducted at three locations; Makurdi, Abuja and Zaria in 2016, 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons within the Guinea Savanna agro-ecological zone of Nigeria. Six improved cowpea varieties (IT99K-573-1-1, IT99K-573-2-1, IT89KD-288, UAM09-1055-6, UAM09-1046-6-1, and UAM09...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2382
Aims: Lead pollution in the environment is of serious concern to researchers globally due to the toxic nature of lead. The study assessed lead pollution in sandy soil. Effect of lead on Amaranthus growth and Human Health risk were experimentally investigated. Study Design: The s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i1381
The research developed a sustainable model for farmers transitioning to the Indonesian highlands using design thinking. The study used a qualitative methodology with a systematic literature review approach. The data came from journals indexed by Sinta, Google Scholar, Web of Scie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i1380
Background: This study focused on managing Bactrocera zonata, an invasive Tephritid fruit fly that attacks a variety of fruits, by applying cuticle degrading enzymes (CDE) extracted from Beauveria bassiana, a phytopathogenic agent for the biological control of insect pests, as co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i1379
Mangrove ecosystem degradation threatens its ecological functions, including its role in the carbon cycle. This study is essential to estimate the litterfall production of Sonneratia alba and its contribution to carbon accumulation in sediments. The findings can support conservat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i1378
The marketing of Bt cotton is a critical component of the agricultural value chain, especially in regions like Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat. This study was conducted to estimate the marketing costs, margins, and price spread through different marketing channels of Bt cotton in the De...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i1377
The study was conducted to determine the performance of broiler chickens fed diets containing rejected mango fruit pulp - maize offal mix. The extracted mango pulp was evenly mixed with maize offal (Dusa) in a ratio of 2:3 (RMFP: MOM). The mixture was sun dried for 5 days until m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i1376