Anyanele Wisdom Chibuzo, Izundu Alexander Ikechukwu, Ezenwata Ifeoma Sussan, Ezeabara Chinelo Anthonia, Anyanele Ijeoma Sylvalyn, Mbaukwu Onyinye Ann, Egbe Patricia Amaka & Nwaogaranya Uche Patrick·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2024
Ageratum conyzoides is an annual herbaceous plant of American origin with a pantropical distribution. It belongs to the Asteraceae family. It owns a reputed history of indigenous remedial uses, including as a wound dressing, an antimicrobial, and mouthwash as well as in treatment...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4345
Tree biomass and volume estimation based on allometric equations is a widely used non-destructive technique for estimating biomass, sequestered carbon, and volume worldwide. Non-linear models for the biomass and volume of individual trees in Nigeria's Cross River State's Agoi-Iba...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4343
In Sierra Leone, existing cultural norms are believed to limit gender mainstreaming in sustainable forest management. This study investigated women’s involvement in decision making regarding forest governance and management in five communities within Kori Chiefdom Southern Sierra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4344
The southern Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia faces significant agricultural challenges, including soil erosion and water scarcity. To address these issues, bench terraces (BTs) have been introduced as a soil and water conservation measure. These terraces aim to enhance agricul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4342
Ethiopia is recognized as one of the most severely affected regions by soil erosion globally, posing significant threats to its national economy. This study investigates soil loss estimation and community awareness within the framework of integrated watershed management in the La...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4341
This study investigated the effects of irrigation schedules and nitrogen fertilizer application rates on the growth and productivity of cabbage in Damaturu, Yobe State. Using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in a 3x5 factorial arrangement with three replications, we test...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4339
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the application of eco-farming practices to support the sustainability of Arabica coffee farming in the drylands of Sembalun, East Lombok Regency. Specifically, it aims to: (1) assess the effectiveness of eco-farming in creating a sustainable agr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4340
This study compared the effects of feeding broiler chickens, maiwa and pearl millet as dietary energy sources. The effectiveness, performance, and carcass features of broiler chickens given varying amounts of maiwa and pearl millet as dietary energy sources were evaluated in a fe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4337
Avenue trees, ornamental plants and shrubs are capable of removing a significant amount of air pollutants from the atmosphere and hence should be considered an integral part of any sustainable plan intended at improving air qualityIncreasing the amount of vegetation also function...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4338
Tricholoma matsutake (S. Ito & Imai) Singer is most expensive edible mushroom, naturally grown dispersed in temperate oak pine forested areas in Bhutan. It is ectomycorrhizal fungi with high ecological and economic value requiring an important ecological niche and symbiotic t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4336
In the highlands of northern Ethiopia, many land use and land cover changes (LULCC) have occurred during different activities of the populations. Despite its coverage and unwise use of natural resources, these land uses and land covers are facing increasing or decreasing their ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4334
Soil quality declines due to the conversion of natural vegetation into farmland and grazing areas. The response of soil properties to land use and land cover changes (LULC) exhibits both spatial and temporal variations. This study aimed to assess the effects of LULC changes on th...
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An experiment was conducted to study the effect of Zinc (Zn) as a micronutrient on growth and nodulation in Vigna unguiculata L. The experiment was carried out as a pot experiment in the Crop Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Palachcholai, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from August to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4333
India's cotton industry is crucial to the economy, providing raw material for 75% of the textile industry and employing millions. Despite having the largest area under cotton cultivation globally, India faces challenges such as low productivity due to rain-fed farming. To address...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4331
The increasing global population has heightened the demand for efficient food production, leading to the adoption of compact cultivation methods such as greenhouses. However, weed growth within these controlled environments significantly challenges crop productivity. The applicat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4332