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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
Integrity Research Journals

ISSN: 2536-7072
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JASP
Start Year: 2016
Email: jasp@integrityresjournals.org

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JASP Articles

On-farm Comparative Evaluation Of Solomon Hay-box Brooder And Mekete Bamboo Brooders At Basketo Special District, Southern Ethiopia
Authors:  Mekete Manjura* and Otoro Olke
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.200   |   Article Number: 0012F4702
The study was conducted in two peasant associations (ZabaEla and GezaAyima) and in one city administration (laska) at Basketo special district of SNNPR, Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to compare Solomon hay-box brooder with Mekete bamboo brooder for growth and production performances of day-old chickens. Ten randomly selected households (5 participants... Continue here
Determinants Of Choice Of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices Adoption Among Yam Based Farming Households In Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors:  Oluwafemi S. Faleye* and Carolyn A. Afolami
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.202   |   Article Number: 290F5E093
Agriculture is highly vulnerable to the effect of climate change even though is the most weather dependent of human activities. Thus, there is a need for sustainable approach to practice of agriculture in the region. This study examined the determinants of adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) practices among yam based farming households in Ogun State,... Continue here
Selenium Accumulation And Growth Of Perennial Ryegrass (lolium Perenne L.) As Affected By Pig Manure Composting
Authors:  Anthony Owusu-sekyere
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.206   |   Article Number: 53E69E504
At trace concentrations, selenium (Se) has been shown to exert positive effects on plant growth, but Se essentiality to higher plants remains in doubt. Plants can absorb Se from the soil in inorganic or organic forms, but the cycling and bioavailability of organic Se in the manure-soil-plant system remain to be fully understood. This study investigated the effects... Continue here
Free Radical Scavenging And Metal Ion Chelating Properties Of Differently Pigmented Rice Varieties
Authors:  Sandy Pradipta, Mohammad Ubaidillah and Tri Agus Siswoyo*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.216   |   Article Number: 514CA0545
Pigmented rice (Oryza sativa L.) becomes interestingly important in agroindustry because it contains high phytochemical compounds that can be antioxidants and metal ion chelating. This study attempted to relate the content of phenols, flavonoids, anthocyanin, and bioactive phytochemicals activity from differently pigmented rice (red and black) varieties. The... Continue here
A Regression Model To Depict The Influence Of Physiological And Agronomic Traits On Yield Of Wheat Cultivars Under Water Stress In Tigray, Ethiopia
Authors:  Mohammed Mebrahtu Mossa
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.187   |   Article Number: 08AFF2C41
Although developing drought tolerance is the major objective of plant breeders, it is hampered by the lack of effective selection criteria. Most plant breeders use the single trait approach in identifying the crop response to drought condition, and little priority is given to the physiological traits. Thus, all the possible traits have not been critically... Continue here
Effect Of Foliar Application Of Gibberellic Acid (ga3) On Quality Attributes Of Calendula Flowers (calendula Officinalis) Cv. Gitana Fiesta In Chitwan, Nepal
Authors:  Bishal Shrestha*, Ashmita Karki and Jenny Shrestha
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.219   |   Article Number: E992617A2
An experiment was conducted to study the effect of gibberellic acid (GA3) on quality attributes of calendula (Calendula officinalis L.). Single factorial experiment based on completely randomized design including 7 treatments and 3 replications was carried out. The treatments used were different concentrations of GA3 (0, 50, 100,150, 200, 250 and 300 ppm). Results... Continue here
Antibacterial Effects Of Some Selected Spices Used In Nigerian Pepper Soup On Cooked Broiler Meat On Days 3 And 6 Of Refrigeration Storage
Authors:  Akinduro, V. O.*, Asaniyan, E. K. and Osho, I. B.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.224   |   Article Number: BFC6B3473
Food deterioration with subsequent spoilage has been attributed to the presence of micro-organisms, in which bacteria play a prominent role in this regard, especially in the tropics. However, study of this nature was designed to help boost existing progress made in line of curtailing the activities of this micro-organism. Research studies have shown that spices... Continue here
Effect Of Indole-butyric Acid (iba) And Wounding On Rooting Ability And Vegetative Characteristics Of Apple Rootstock Cuttings Under Nepal Conditions
Authors:  Prem Krishna Upadhayay, Sudarshan Kharal* and Bishal Shrestha
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.220   |   Article Number: 7DDAADB74
Use of seedling rootstocks is widespread in Jumla and research on the evaluation of clonal rootstocks for propagation has still not started. Study on the concentration of IBA and wounding effect in cuttings is also deficit.  Therefore, this investigation was carried out in the Hi-tech Greenhouse of Kalika nursery in Jumla, Nepal from February to July, 2018 to... Continue here
Comparative Analysis Of Food Security Status Of Male And Female Headed Farming Households In Imo State, Nigeria
Authors:  Ibeagwa, O. B.*, Nwaiwu, I. U. O., Ukoha, I. I.,, Osuji, M. N., Essien, U. A., Chikezie, C. and Nwachukwu, E.u.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.204   |   Article Number: C7DC5C0F1
This study analyzed the food security status of male and female headed farming households in Imo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study compared the quantity of food produced and the factors influencing the food security status of the respondents. Primary data used for the study were collected from sixty-four (64) respondents in the study area. Data were analyzed... Continue here
Assessment Of Genetic Variability Of Passion Fruit Using Simple Sequence Repeat (ssr) Markers
Authors:  Emmy Chepkoech*, Felix Rotich and Bonface Alkamoi
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.230   |   Article Number: 97CF02A52
Purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is the third most important fruit crop in Kenya that is produced for both local and export markets. In Uasin Gishu County, passion fruit had recently emerged as an important cash crop for the small-holder farmers. Understanding the structure and diversity of species is very important in plant breeding and in... Continue here
Investigation Effect Of Installation Depths And Dripper Spacing On Water Productivity And Sugarcane Yield In Subsurface Drip Irrigation
Authors:  Ali Sheini-dashtgol*, Saeed Boroomand-nasab and Abd-ali Naseri
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.225   |   Article Number: DD9DA0F31
According to recent droughts and severe water, use of subsurface drip irrigation for sugarcane production was very important approach in Iran. The experiment was conducted in a split-plot design, a basic design of complete random block with two factors and three replications. The first factor composed of 50 and 60 cm space in the main plots. The second factor... Continue here
Development Of Rice Varieties Brri Dhan93, Brri Dhan94 And Brri Dhan95 For Rainfed Lowland Ecosystem Of Bangladesh
Authors:  Md. Abdul Kader, Tamal Lata Aditya, Ratna Rani Majumder, Tapas Kumer Hore, A K M Shalahuddin and Md. Ehsanul Haq*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.235   |   Article Number: A859EFDA2
Newly released rice varieties BRRI dhan93, BRRI dhan94 and BRRI dhan95, are suitable for rainfed lowland ecosystem of Bangladesh as an improvement over existing rice varieties. These varieties have satisfactorily been passed in the proposed varietal trial conducted at the farmers’ field. As a result, National Seed Board (NSB) approved these for commercial... Continue here
Effects Of Eucalyptus Wood (eucalyptus Globulus) Ash On Biomass Yield And Nutritive Value Of Elephant Grass (pennisetum Purpureum) At Habru District, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia
Authors:  Belay Gessesse Ashebir and Ali Seid
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.236   |   Article Number: 96EF8F083
The objective of this study was to determine the biomass yield and chemical composition of Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) at two successive harvests using five levels of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) ash as a fertilizer. Thus, a 2 x 5 factorial experiment was used in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. The factors considered... Continue here
Ants (hymenoptera: Formicidae) Associated With Scale Insects (hemiptera: Coccomorpha) On Citrus Trees In Coastal And Lower Eastern Counties, Kenya
Authors:  Michael Githae*, George O. Ong’amo, John Nderitu, Gillian W. Watson and Wanja Kinuthia
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.239   |   Article Number: C9BF0D654
A survey of citrus orchards was conducted in Kilifi, Kwale, Machakos and Makueni counties, Kenya to collect and identify ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and natural enemies associated with scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) feeding on citrus trees (Sapindales: Rutaceae). Nine ant species were found associated with nine scale insect species feeding on three... Continue here
Evaluation Of Improved Sorghum (sorghum Bicolor (l.) Moench) Varieties For Moisture Deficit Areas Of Konso, Southern Ethiopia
Authors:  Melese Lema
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.228   |   Article Number: B320A4785
A field experiment involving seven improved sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] varieties and one local check was carried out at Konso Woreda at Arfayde, Fuchucha and Sorobo farmers’ training center during the 2016-2017 main cropping season to identify the best performing variety to the moisture deficit areas of Segen area people zone. The seven improved... Continue here
Analysis Of Gender Roles In Tomato Production In Municipal Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria
Authors:  Ajibade, Y. E.*, Oyibo, F. O., Ameh, O. E. and Enimola, M. O.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.237   |   Article Number: CD9179F61
This study analyzed gender roles in tomato production in Municipal Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria. The study described socio-economic characteristics of the tomato farmers, examined the activities carried out in tomato production, estimated costs and returns of tomato production, and identified constraints faced by tomato farmers in the study area. A multi-stage... Continue here
An Evaluation Of Farmers’ Adoption Of Yam Minisett Technology In Agricultural Zone 3, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors:  Tasie, C. M.*, Wilcox, G. I., Kalio, A. E. and Igilar, M. E.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2020.245   |   Article Number: F4ED47812
The study investigated farmers’ adoption of yam minisett technology in Agricultural Zone 3, Rivers State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to examine farmers’ level of awareness of yam minisett technology in the study area, to access the extent of adoption of yam minisett production technique in the study area, examine the constraints to... Continue here
Effects Of Acidified Clay On Radicle And Plumule Emergence In Protected Seeds Of Maize Varieties (zea Mays L)
Authors:  Adebayo, R. A.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2019.171   |   Article Number: 06C1FF173
Maize is the third most important cereal in the world next to rice and wheat and with high production potential among the cereals. It is a staple crop of many nations and reputed as crop for food security. A laboratory study was conducted at the Department of Crop, Soil and Pest Management, the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria to... Continue here
Determination Of Nps Fertilizer Rates Based On Pc And Pf For Yield And Yield Components Of Bread Wheat (triticum Aestivum L.) In Negelle Arsi District, West Arsi Zone Of Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors:  Abdurahman Husien*, Tilahun Abera and Tilahun Firomsa
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2021.258   |   Article Number: 2A0BC17A1
The study was conducted for two years on farmers’ fields in Nagelle Arsi District in 2018/19 to 2019/20 to evaluate the effect of rates of NPS fertilizer on growth, yield and yield components of bread wheat and to determine economically appropriate rate of NPS fertilizer for bread wheat production. The experiments were laid out in randomized complete block... Continue here
Yield And Yield Attributes Of Lowland Rice As Affected By Weed Control Methods In Sudan Savanna Zone Of Kebbi State Nigeria
Authors:  Folorunsho E., Muhammad A., Na-allah M.s.*, Bubuche T.s. and Tanimu M.u.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2021.262   |   Article Number: 33D048DC2
Field experiment was conducted during 2019 rainy season at the Experimental/Seed Multiplication Farm of National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Rice Research sub-station, Gwadangaji, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State (latitude 12º 11’; longitude 12º 4’). The treatments consist of factorial combination of two level of Topstar spectrum 600 and 400... Continue here

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