Volume 17, Issue 1 (2022) | American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Effects of Bradyrhizobium Japonicum on Nitrogen Concentration in Soybean Leaves and Seeds Cultivated on Acidic Soils

Ben Tshibuyi Kasu-Bandi — 2022-01-24

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 24 January 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.1.6

The legume-rhizobium symbiosis plays an important role in Nitrogen (N) uptake by plants, more particularly in the humid tropical region where soils are deeply weathered and have poor electrochemical p...

Hematological Biomarkers in Nellore Cows of Different Ages from the Bolivian Tropics

Atsuko Ikeda — 2022-02-04

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 4 February 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.7.11

The objective of the work was to evaluate if the multiparous adult cows presented any difference in the values of hematological biomarkers compared to young primiparous Nellore cows from the Bolivian ...

Levels of Trace and Other Selected Metals in Mixed Teff Grain Samples

Abraha Gebregewergis Weldehawaria — 2022-02-19

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 19 February 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.12.22

Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zuccagni)) is a hugely important crop to Ethiopia both in terms of production and consumption. In terms of production, teff is the dominant cereal by area coverage and second onl...

Evaluating the Production and Marketing Assessment of Selected Vegetables in Bangladesh

Fatima Khatun — 2022-03-26

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 26 March 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.23.33

The prosperity of Bangladesh depends upon agricultural development. In addition to that, vegetables play a significant role in the economy of Bangladesh. The present study aims to overview the product...

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Smallholder Farmers on Corona Virus Pandemic in Nigeria

Obot Akaninyene — 2022-06-18

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 18 June 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.34.39

Agriculture plays an essential role in the economy of Nigeria as it provides food for the entire population of a country and also provides raw materials for the non-agriculture sectors of the economy....

Vegetative Propagation by Root Segments Cuttings of Sclerocarya Birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst: Effects of Substrate and Mycorrhizal Inocula on the Ability to Root Cuttings

Abdoulaye Herbert — 2022-08-23

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 23 August 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.40.50

Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst is one of the woody plants of the soudano-Sahelian zones, with great socioeconomic importance. The local populations over-exploit this species for their daily soci...

Sensitivity of Okra Growth Indices to Various Moisture Conditions

Akeem Makinde — 2022-08-04

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 4 August 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.51.57

This study evaluates the effects of flooding conditions on two Okra cultivars (Ibadan local and Jokoso) at Abeokuta, Nigeria. The flooding conditions vary from continuous Flooding (FLD), Wetting after...

Climate Adaptive Measures Among Smallholder Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Obot Akaninyene — 2022-09-19

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 19 September 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.58.64

Agricultural production/activities in Nigeria depends on rainfall, which often occurs only at certain times of the year and thus makes agriculture very susceptible to crop failure, insect infestation ...

Agricultural Farmers Training in Nepal: A Review of Social Work Perspective

Som Nepali — 2022-10-08

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 8 October 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.65.70

Social workers can mediate in the agricultural process on two crucial levels- first, it can familiarize the local people with the new technologies, information, training, available subsidies, and faci...

Analysis of the Rural Youth Engagement in IFAD Value Chain Development as a Panacea to Unemployment in Southeast Nigeria

Okeke Chinyere — 2022-11-02

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2 November 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.71.78

Analysis of the rural youth engagement of IFAD value chain development program as a panacea (way-out) to unemployment in Southeast, Nigeria was the main aim of the study. The socioeconomic characteris...

Agronomic and Economic Parameter Estimates of Cocoyam as Influenced by Fertilizer and Environment

Prince Emmanuel Norman — 2022-11-24

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 24 November 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.79.89

The effects of fertilizer and environment on agronomic traits and economic parameters in cocoyam were assessed at the Njala Agricultural Research Centre experimental site during the 2014/2015 and 2015...

Effect of Seasonal Temperature on the Genotypic Variability of Flowering Duration in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) in Niger

Sani Daouda Ousmane — 2022-11-30

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 30 November 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.90.97

Heat stress is a major contributor to crop losses worldwide. Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] is a staple crop for inhabitants of arid and semi-arid regions of the world, due to its extraordina...

Field Evaluation of a Pneumatic Prototype Machine Designed to Control the Colorado Potato Beetle in Potato Crops

Saad Almady — 2022-12-26

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 26 December 2022; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2022.98.106

The Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB), Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say, 1824, is a major insect pest of potato plants. It can greatly reduce potato yields if left uncontrolled. The most effective method of c...