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Beyond Conventional Fertilization: Integrating Soil Stoichiometry, Microbiomes and Crop Demand for Sustainable Nutrient Management

Govind Kumar Thakur, Manikant Kumar, Vipin Chandra Mishra & R. P. Srivastav · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Synthetic fertilisers have supported modern crop production, but nutrient use efficiency remains constrained by losses, nutrient imbalances and the biological processes that regulate nutrient availability. This review examines sustainable nutrient management by integrating three...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4471

Screening of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Germplasm in a Screenhouse for Novel Aphid Resistance

J. N. Simbauni, Isutsa, D. K. & M. M. Muraya · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is an important nutritional and economic grain legume; however, its productivity in Kenya remains low because of various stresses, including aphid infestation. The use of synthetic insecticides for aphid control negatively affects the environ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4470

Genetic Response of Some Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Genotypes to Severity of Early and Late Leaf Spot (Cercospora spp) Diseases in Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria

I. B Richard, M. I Kulloma, F. B Busami, N. B Joshua, U. R Franca, D. Ado & M. Rukayya · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

A field experiment was conducted during the 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons to assess the genetic response of groundnut genotypes to the severity of early and late leaf spot diseases at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4469

Genetic Diversity and Proximate Grain Quality Variation among Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) Genotypes in North Darfur in Sudan

Salma Abdrahman Abdalla Fadul, Atif Elsadig Idris, Mohamed Ibrahim Ismail, Nawall AbdelGayoum Abdel-Rahman, Mayada Mamoun Beshir, Samia Osman Yagoub, Asim Mohammed Elsir Hagelhassan & Atif Ibrahim Abuali · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) is an important climate-resilient cereal crop with considerable potential for improving food and nutritional security in dryland regions. This study evaluated 23 pearl millet genotypes for physical and proximate grain-quality traits a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4468

Evaluating Seedling-Stage Salinity Resilience in Bangladeshi Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Cultivars via Multivariate and Physiological Profiling

Md. Lutfar Rahman, Shariful Islam, Md. Jalil Uddin & Md. Omar Kayess · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Soil salinity constrains wheat establishment, particularly during germination and early seedling development. This study evaluated the morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses of four wheat cultivars—BARI Gom 33, BARI Gom 28, BARI Gom 26, and BARI Gom 22—exposed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4467

Gene Action and Combining Ability for Yield and Panicle Traits in Sorghum under Semi-arid Conditions of Kenya

Naaman Arodi & Kahiu Ngugi · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Aims: To determine the nature of gene action and combining ability governing yield and panicle traits in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) under semi-arid conditions of Kenya and to identify parental lines and cross combinations of potential value for breeding. Study Design: A North C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4466

Physiological Characterization in Some Groundnut Genotypes for Drought Tolerance

Amin A. Ahmed Ibrahim, Seif Eldin M. Gasim, Ahmed H. Abuassar & Mayada M. Beshir · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food and cash crop in Sudan, with approximately 70% of its production occurring under rainfed smallholder farming systems. However, productivity is severely constrained by recurrent drought, particularly during the reproductive stag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4465

Effects of Chamber Types and Cultivar on the Performance of Plantain Macropropagation Technology (Musa paradisiaca L.)

Murphy Kayode, W. B. Akanbi & B. A. Lawal · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Plantain production is constrained by the limited availability of healthy, high-quality planting materials, making efficient and affordable propagation techniques important for sustainable production. Macropropagation provides a low-cost alternative to conventional sucker propaga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4464

Optimising Organic Fertiliser Application to Enhance Photosynthetic Pigments and Physiological Performance in Moringa oleifera Seedlings

Nurhazwani Mustaffer, Syazrul Iqmal Jalani & Ahmad Ariff Luqman Abd. Hamid · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

In Malaysia, sustainable agricultural practices characterised by organic production systems are gaining increasing recognition because of their potential to reduce dependence on synthetic inputs. Moringa oleifera is a highly nutritious perennial species with well-documented medic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4463

Incidence and Damage of Bruchid Infestation on Selected Common Bean Varieties under Farmers’ Storage Conditions in Burundi

Annonciate Nsabimana, Paul M. Kusolwa, Lilian F. Shechambo & Paulo J. Lyimo · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a vital legume crop globally, providing essential proteins and micronutrients, particularly in developing countries. In Burundi, beans are integral to food security and rural livelihoods, yet smallholder storage practices expose seeds to sig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4461

Impact of Farmer Field Schools Participation on the Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices among Maize Farmers in Kamonyi District, Rwanda

Delphine Mujawamariya, Ndayishimiye Benjamin, Nsabimana Jean Claude, Boniface Ndayambaza & Christophe Mupenzi · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Farmer Field School (FFS) is a participatory extension approach widely used to strengthen smallholder farmers' knowledge and encourage the uptake of sustainable agricultural practices. This study assessed the impact of FFS participation on the adoption of sustainable agricultural...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4462

Price Support for Oilseeds in India: An Analysis of Minimum Support Price Trends and Growth

Chetti Praveen Kumar · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Minimum Support Price (MSP) has long served as a key instrument of India’s agricultural price policy, particularly in the oilseed sector, which plays a vital role in ensuring the country’s edible oil security. However, despite sustained policy efforts, India remains substantially...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4459

Regenerative Versus Conventional Nutrient Management: Effects on Growth, Yield, and Nutritional Quality of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

O. E. Ibok, O. R. Akata & F. E. Ben · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

An experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, to evaluate the growth, yield, and nutritional quality of orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) varieties (UMUSPO...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3458

Fertiliser Responses in Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceus and African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.): A Comparative Critical Review with Evidence from Related Vegetable Amaranths

Manju M George · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Fertiliser management in leafy amaranths and African marigold is frequently discussed as if greater nutrient supply produces a simple, transferable increase in crop performance. The evidence is more conditional. This critical narrative review compares mineral, organic, integrated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3456

Genetic Associations and Path Coefficient Analysis of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Yield and Its Components

Elawad Mohammad Sedig, Mayada Mamoun Beshir, Atif Elsadig Idris, Abdelsalam Kamil Abdelsalam, Gafar Ali Farah, Nahid Abdalfattah Khalil & Yassin Mohamed Ibrahim Dagash · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Fifty-four sesame genotypes, comprising 51 genebank accessions and three farmer-preferred cultivars, were evaluated during the 2023 and 2024 summer seasons at the Kassala and Gash Research Station, Sudan, under surface irrigation using an augmented randomised complete block desig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3457