Tolerance to submergence stress is an important breeding objective for the areas where rice cultivars are subjected to complete inundation for a week or more. Submergence tolerance is an important trait for rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the flash flood-prone ecosystem. The trait is l...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1253
A. Kufinu Dia Matondo, K. Koy Kapinga, F. Ngumbu-Kibanda, J. Masumu Maloluka, A. Ngombo-Nzokwani, L. Tshilenge-Lukanda, M. Muengula-Manyi & A. Kalonji-Mbuyi·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2024
Aim: To evaluate the behavior of soybean varieties recently introduced in germplasm of National Pulses Program of National Institute for Agricultural Study and Research. Study Design: The study was conducted using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with six treatments repl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1252
A Cotton experiment was laid out at the agronomic research farm of agriculture faculty of Kunduz University in spring season of 2023 to investigate effects of phosphorus fertilization of growth and yield parameters of cotton crop (Gossypium hirustum L.) under Northeast climate of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1251
The gains obtained from organic mulching of pineapple farms can never be overemphasized. Despite this fact many developed countries still patronize synthetic mulching due to its efficiency in large pineapple farms. However in developing countries of Africa and Nigeria in particul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1249
Plants and human health are both negatively impacted by the soil's heavy metal toxicity. By using excess amounts of fertilizers, sewage sludge, and pesticides, smelting, burning coal, and other methods, they are introduced into the soil. Among different heavy metals copper and a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1250
A field experiment was conducted at the agronomic research farm of Kunduz University during summer season of 2023 to evaluate Growth and yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) genotypes as affected by Nitrogen Fertilizer in northeast climate of Afghanistan, the experiment laid o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1248
One of the most important environmental factors that can has the significant effects on growth and development of the plant is drought stress. Drought condition causes the plant to undergo several physiological and biochemical changes that may have an impact on how well it functi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1247
In the present paper, the time series analysis of wheat production in some selected states of India has been carried out by fitting well-known statistical models, viz. linear, exponential and cubic models. The selection of wheat growing states has been made on the basis of criter...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1246
Water stress is one of the most important crop growth limiting factors which leads to low crop productivity and yield instability. Water stress affects crop growth and development, especially during the germination and seedling period. The experiment was conducted in the growth c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1244
Pisum Sativum is one of the commonest crops grown in India. Therefore, increasing the yield of green pea plants without harming the soil with chemicals are important. In places wherever there is deficiency of phosphorus in soil resulted in decreased production of green pea plants...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1245
Biochar is considered as universal conditioner to improve soil quality, but its effect on different soil types and rates on soil properties,bacterial community and plant growth are still unclear,particularly in the typical acid soil in southeastern Nigeria. This study was done to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1243
Two field experiments were carried out at the Experimental Farm of Rice Department, Sakha Agricultural Research Station, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt throughout 2020 and 2021 summer seasons to identify an efficient chemical control program against Ipomea sp. as perennial Convolvulaceae we...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1242
Zubaira Bibi, Muhammad Junaid Maqsood, Ayesha Idrees, Hafisa Rafique, Aliza Amjad Butt, Rameesha Ali, Zunaira Arif & Mutie Un Nabi·Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science·2024
Global ecosystems are threatened by climate change, thus understanding plant response is vital. Phenotypic plasticity allows genotypes to produce different phenotypes in response to different environmental conditions, helping plants adapt to changing climates. The reviewsynthesiz...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2024/v9i1241
An excellent illustration of this idea is the use of insects in circular production systems, since they are capable of converting a variety of organic waste and byproducts into nutrient-rich feedstocks that are subsequently recycled back into the production cycle. This study revi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2023/v8i4240
Aim: To evaluate the anti-fungal properties of Cassia fistula with alcohol soluble and aqueous extracts against Macrophomina phaseolina. Methods: Ethanolic, methanolic and aqueous extracts were prepared and qualitative and quantitative analysis of phytoconstituents was done. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2023/v8i4239