African Journal of Agricultural Research

African Journal of
Agricultural Research

Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
Language: English
ISSN: 1991-637X
DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
Start Year: 2006
Published Articles: 6924

Screening for host plant resistance to fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in selected sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) breeding lines using detached leaf assay in Kenya

March, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 3

Fall armyworm (FAW) causes significant damage in sorghum globally. Sixteen Sorghum genotypes were evaluated for resistance to FAW using a detached leaf bioassay in the laboratory at Egerton University and the greenhouse at Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization, Njoro, in 2020. The experiment was laid out...

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Effects of cow dung and palm nut fiber ash on growth, yield, and nutritional quality of eggplant varieties in sandy clay soil

March, 2025

Tchiaze Ifoue Alice Virginie, Akesse Epoh Vicky, Simo Claude, and Bekele James Wheastone

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2024.16849
Article Number: 01F3C4473042

Abstract

Exploring the influence of calcium sources (calcium ammonium nitrate [CAN] and lime) on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) growth and yield in Rwanda

March, 2025

Maria Mandingaisa, Gloriose Marie Irakarama, Philbert Sindarihora, Jeannette Mukankurunziza, Vimbai Wedzerai Gumbeze, Samuel Nenhowe and Kudzaishe Christopher Mangadze

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2024.16852
Article Number: 627917473034

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Screening for host plant resistance to fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in selected sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) breeding lines using detached leaf assay in Kenya

March, 2025

Nancy Njogu, Alice Kamau, Paul Kimurto, Eric Manyasa, Miriam K. Charimbu and Bernard Towett

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2024.16805
Article Number: 69F433873040

Abstract

Phenological, physiological, and agronomic trait variation and heritability in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. subspecies durum Desf) genotypes

February, 2025

Lalise Ararsa, Behailu Mulugeta, Negash Geleta, Mandefro Nigusse, Endashaw Bekele and Mulatu Geleta

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2024.16814
Article Number: D48517D72974

Abstract

Soil quality role for enhanced soybean resilience under hydric stress season

February, 2025

Mateus Junior Rodrigues Sangiovo, Claudir José Basso, Telmo Jorge Carneiro Amado, Paulo Sergio Pavinato and Antônio Luis Santi

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2024.16797
Article Number: 2C2CDBA72986

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4 July, 2013

Drug bioavailability and traditional medicaments of commercially available papaya: A review

P. L. Saran and Ravish Choudhary

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2013.7295
Article Number: 4DD547035589

Abstract

7 November

South African seaweed aquaculture: A sustainable development example for other African coastal countries

Albert O. Amosu, Deborah V. Robertson-Andersson, Gavin W. Maneveldt, Robert J. Anderson and John J. Bolton

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2013.6994
Article Number: 5C21AA041673

Abstract

7 November

Agricultural income, land size and food insecurity in Pakistan

Bilal Ahmed

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2013.7055
Article Number: 66E4AB041685

Abstract

19 September, 2013

Growth, yield and economics of baby corn (Zea mays L.) as influenced by Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) practices

Ajaz A. Lone, B. A. Allai and F. A. Nehvi

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR08.335
Article Number: C8F3F9737922

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16 October, 2014

Influence of physical protectors with different filters on the initial development of Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub seedlings

Jeferson Klein, João Domingos Rodrigues, Vandeir Francisco Guimarães,Leandro Rampim, Débora Kestring, Daniel Schwantes, Rubens Fey, Valdemir Aleixo, Alfredo Richart, Michelli Carline Ferronato and Augustinho Borsoi

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR12.2156
Article Number: 201D26048065

Abstract

April 2008

Nguni cattle marketing constraints and opportunities in the communal areas of South Africa: Review

L. Musemwa, A. Mushunje, M. Chimonyo, G. Fraser, C. Mapiye and V. Muchenje

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR.9000503
Article Number: 72DBB8520180

Abstract

April 2008

Analysis of technical, allocative and economic efficiency of different pond systems in Ogun state, Nigeria

Kareem, R. O., Dipeolu, A. O., Aromolaran, A. B. and Akegbejo Samson

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR.9000052
Article Number: F05F93C20188

Abstract

April 2008

Effect of sorghum cultivars on population growth and grain damages by the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Ladang Y. D., Ngamo L. T. S., Ngassoum M. B., Mapongmestsem P. M.and Hance T.

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR.9000231
Article Number: 4AD569220201

Abstract

April 2008

The efficacy of two isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschin) Sorokin (Deuteromyco- tina: Hyphomycetes) against the adults of the black maize beetle Heteronychus licas Klug (Coleoptera: Scarabidae) under laboratory conditions

Makaka, Caston

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR.9000709
Article Number: 305032B20211

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April 2008

Pollination of the broad bean (Vicia faba L.var. major) (Fabaceae) by wild bees and honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) and its impact on the seed production in the Tizi-Ouzou area (Algeria)

Malika Aouar-sadli, Kamel Louadi and Salah-Eddine Doumandji

https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR.9000544
Article Number: 3CCED4E20221

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