Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 318

Table of Content: October-December 2024; 16(3)

November 2024

Assessing post-harvest loss of tomato and its implications for food systems transformation in Nigeria

This study assessed post-harvest losses incurred by tomato farmers in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Cross-sectional data were collected to obtain information on the socio-economic characteristics of tomato farmers and the factors influencing post-harvest losses. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multinomial regression, and Tobit regression models. The mean age of farmers was 45.25...

Author(s): Olawale Olayide, Deborah Obe and Omobolaji  Obisesan  

December 2024

Evaluation of growth and quality of tissue culture Qatari date palm cultivars by using organic nutrients in greenhouse

Date palms are a crucial crop in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf, providing essential resources such as food and economic benefits. This study explores how organic fertilizers impact soil health and the growth of two date palm varieties, ‘Shishi’ and ‘Nabit Saif,’ specifically focusing on nutrient levels like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). While organic fertilizers are known to...

Author(s): Rehab Sedky, Kamla Al-Romaihi, Fatima S. Al-Khulaifi, Amal Al-Mahmoud, Ashraf Al-Mesiri and Mohamed M. Hassona