Volume 5, 2019

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The adoption of non-flooded rice systems, either partial or full, will become a major imperative in Pakistan for rational use of declining water resources. This study aimed to compare partial and fully aerobic rice systems by quantifying crop performance, water productivity WP, and nitrogen use efficiency NUE in a field experiment was conducted at the research area of the Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad to evaluate the potential of different fertilizers under alternate submerged non-submerged condition (ASN) and continuous non-submerged system(CN). Experimental design was randomized complete block design in a split-plot arrangement with three replicates. Net plot size was 5 m × 3 m. Using rice cultivar Super Basmati as experimental material, two water regimes i.e. ASN and CN will be tested against three different sources of nitrogenous fertilisers i.e. urea, ammonium sulphate and calcium ammonium nitrate with nitrogen application rate of 120 kg ha−1.

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Report

Evaluation of some mechanical properties of Date Palm Trunk (Case Study: Mazafati, Rabbi and Zardan cultivars)

Meisam Mazloumzadeh, Mansoureh Pourjafar

Today the use of wood varieties has become widespread in many industries which can be used in the rail industry, shipbuilding, furniture manufacturing, etc. In this paper, some mechanical properties such as compressive strength in the longitudinal and transverse directions and flexural strength for three-dimensional wood species

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 1-8

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Analysis

Crop performance, nitrogen and water use in partially-flooded and aerobic rice systems

Naeem Ahmad, Maqsood Ul Hussan, Muhammad Dilawaiz Khan, Hassan Saddique, Umer Ijaz, Muhammad Muntazir Mehdi Khan, Nazeer Abbas, Muhammad Mubeen Khadim

The adoption of non-flooded rice systems, either partial or full, will become a major imperative in Pakistan for rational use of declining water resources.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 9-18

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Report

Control of seed borne fungi of Jute by chemicals

Md Abdul Ahad, Md Shahidul Islam, Nur Fatema Nupur

The study aims to explore the prevalence of seed-borne fungal pathogens of jute and their control with chemicals. The experiment is carried out in seed pathology center, Bangladesh Agricultural University to get pertinent information about jute seeds and explore the efficacy of chemicals as seed-treater

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 19-28

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Research

Response of commercial and candidate lines of soybean (Glycine max L.) against root rot disease and its chemicals management

Muhammad Muntazir Mehdi Khan, Hina Firdous, Zunaira Tahir, Khizra Zahid, Muhammad Ammar Haider, Abdul Qadus, Adeel Sultan, Maqsood Ul Hussan, Muhammad Saqib Mushtaq

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is imperative nitrogen fixing leguminous crop cultivate for foodstuff and nourishment. Root diseases caused by soil-borne pathogens are often main constrains in legume crop production among these pathogens Macrophomina phaseolina is major limiting factor.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 29-40

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Review

Effects of organic amendments on the transformations and bioavailability of phosphorus in soils: A review

Gichangi EM

Sustainable agricultural systems depend on maintaining adequate amounts of plant nutrients including phosphorus (P), without unduly increasing either environmental nutrient load or loss.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 41-50

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Analysis

Growth and yield response of African spinach plant grown in different substrates culture of drip hydroponic farming method

Olubanjo OO, Alade AE

The hydroponic techniques of growing vegetables have increased tremendously in developed countries over years while it is still new in developing countries such as Nigeria and other African countries.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 51-59

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Evaluation of Compost Integrated with Chemical Fertilizer for better production of Maize in Shashemene District of West Arsi Zone, Oromia

Kasahun Kitila, Abay Chala

The effect of integrated use of compost and urea on yield of and yield component was assessed in a field experiment in Shashemene district during 2016-2018.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 60-68

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Evaluation of Wheat Genotypes for Seedling and Adult Plant Resistance to Leaf Rust (Puccinia triticina)

Baidya S, Bhardwaj SC, Shrestha SM, Manandhar HK, Thapa RB, Mahto BN, Joshi AK

Leaf rust, caused by Puccinia triticina. is an economically important wheat disease which occurs in all the river basin and plain areas of Nepal.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 69-78

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Research

The Effect of Potassium and Zinc Foliar application time on Grain Yield, Qualitative Traits and water Use Efficiency (WUE) of Corn (Zea Maize L.; S.C704) under Deficit Irrigation Conditions

Mortezakuchak Dezfuli, Alireza Shokuhfar, Shahram Lak, Mojtaba Alavifazel, Mani mojaddam

In order to investigate the effect of potassium and zinc foliar application on grain yield and quality characteristics of corn under deficit irrigation conditions, a research was carried out in summer of 2015 and 2016as split-split plots based on completely randomized block design with three replications in Ahvaz, the southwest of Iran

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 79-88

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Analysis

Insecticidal effect of botanical oils for protection of wheat seeds against red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum)

Md Shahidul Islam, Nixon Chandra Pal, Amitabh Shuva Chakma, Sarder Md Shahriar Alam, Md Anowar Hossain

Botanical oil is an effective element to control stored grain pest like red flour beetle. The main purpose of this study was to determine the direct toxic effects of the different plant oils.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 89-97

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Report

Evaluation of Trifolium accessions for Agronomic Performance in the Mid-altitude of Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia

Mulisa Faji, Alemayehu Abebe, Habtamu Alebachewu, Kedija Ahmed, Diribi Mijena

A study was conducted at Assosa Agricultural Research Center with the objective of to identify the superior accessions of Trifolium species based on the dry matter (DM) yield and herbage components.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 98-104

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RESEARCH

Planting dates and plant densities influence on morpho-physiological responses, forage productivity and nutritive value of clitoria in an arid region

Hamdy Mahfouz, Ekram Ali Megawer, Ahmed Shaaban

Clitoria (Clitoria ternatea L.) is a perennial multi-purpose legume plant could provide high-value forage for livestock in the arid regions such as Egypt.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 105-118

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ANALYSIS

Effects of crossbred sires of normal feather Rhode Island Red on different dams of Nigerian indigenous chickens for fertility, hatchability and early growth performance

Amao SR, Zalia IL, Oluwagbemiga KS

The study was designed to evaluate the effects of fertility hatchability and early growth performance on crossbred sire chickens of normal feather Rhode Island Red of different dams of Nigerian indigenous chickens

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 119-126

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Efficiency of some extension methods in adopting planting edible crops (Millet and Sorghum) in Sheikan Locality, Sudan

Ahmed YM Kair, Mohammed AA Hamad, Maki A Murhal

The present study was conducted in Sheikan locality at North Kordofan State during the period 2014 – 2016. The main objective of the study is to identify the efficiency of some extension methods in convincing farmers to adopt planting some selected improved crops varieties.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 127-135

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RESEARCH

Decreasing suitable land for Maize production in Nigeria; assessments with the synchrony of conventional and geospatial techniques

Senjobi BA, Tobore Anthony, Oyerinde Ganiyu

Rapidly increasing global population has triggered ever-increasing demand for arable crops such as maize. This has necessitated the need for increase in the precision of soil characterization for maize production in Nigeria - the most populous country in Africa.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 136-145

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REPORT

Yield maximization of rice through site specific nutrient management

Tripathi BN, Singh RK, Arvind Kumar, Mishra SK, Aslam

In order to maximize the rice productivity, biomass accumulation, nutrient concentration along with uptake in relation to soil supply capacity of plant nutrients and their management for developing fertilizers prescription to achieve realizable target yields based on particular field observations

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 146-152

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ANALYSIS

Different somaclones (r1) compared to their sources varieties

Kuasha Mahmud, Nasiruddin KM, Hossain MA, Hassan L

The experiment was conducted in Bangladesh Sugar crop Research Institute (BSRI), Ishurdi, Pabna, Bangladesh to find out performances of somaclones settlings compared to their sources varieties.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 153-160

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REPORT

Effect of time and quantity of N-Fertilizer application on growth and yield of Maize in Forest- Savannah Agro-Climatic Zone of Nigeria

Adetayo Adewale O, Dauda TO

Field experiments were carried out to determine the effects of the application regimes of nitrogen fertilizer (Urea) on growth and yield characteristics of two varieties of maize (TZSR-Y-1 and DMR-LSR-Y) at the Students’ Project Farm of the Federal College of Agriculture Ibadan, Nigeria.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 161-167

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ANALYSIS

Assessment of the quality and detection of adulteration of raw milk of local markets in Bangladesh

Md Rashedul Islam, Md Touhiduzzaman Sarker, Md Shahidul Islam, AZM Shafiullah Prodhan

This experiment was conducted to explore the quality of milk collected from local markets on the basis of quality evaluation and adulteration test

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 168-176

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Assessment of genetic variability and heritability estimates in F2 populations of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum l.)

Mir Muhammad Nizamani, Feroz Gul Nizamani, Raza Ali Rind, Aamir Ali khokhar

Wheat breeders are working to increase the yield potential of bread wheat by developing new varieties with ideal genetic makeup to overcome the increasing consumption pressure of the population.

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 177-188

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Performance of new Bt-cotton strains for yield and fiber traits

Zaheer Ahmed Jatoi, Saifullah Abro, Dongyi Huang, Wenqiang Wu, Haider Bux Jatoi, Faizan Mahmood Halo, Muhammad Tahir Jatoi, Sajjad Ali Panhwar, Mir Hazar Khan Jatoi, Mir Muhammad Nizamani

A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2018 to ascertain the performance of twelve newly evolved advanced elite lines of Bt-cotton strains

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 189-202

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Analysis of price, cost price and efficiency of organic rice production from 2015 to 2018 in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Nguyen Cong Thanh, Tran Thi Tuyet Van, Duong Van Hay

From 2015 to 2018, the group of scientists implementing organic projects from the Institute of Agricultural Sciences for Southern Vietnam (IAS) in collborating with Department of Science and Technology of Tra Vinh province

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 203-213

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REPORT

Optimal selling point and production efficiency of Catfish farmers in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Onwusiribe CN, Agwu NM, Nto POO, Okereke DP

The study determined the optimal selling point and production efficiency of catfish farmers in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, Nigeria

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 214-220

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Identification of problems faced by the rural women in receiving services provided by the BRAC on food and nutrition: A case of rural Bangladesh

Purabee Roy, Mohammed Nasir Uddin, Md Abdul Momen Miah, Sharmina Akthar

Both GOs and NGOs have been conducting different program for rural women whereas food and nutrition improvement program is one of them in Bangladesh

Discovery Agriculture, 2019, 5, 221-228

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