Research Paper on Effects of 60Co gamma radiation doses on seed germination of Jatropha curcas L.

 

Baudouin K. Nyembo, Alexandre N. Mbaya, Calvin C. Ilunga, Jean-Louis N. Muambi and Luc L. Tshilenge wrote a research paper on  seed germination of Jatropha curcas L., entitle of "Effects of 60Co gamma radiation doses on seed germination of Jatropha curcas L."

This study aimed to assess the effects of different gamma radiation doses from Cobalt -60 isotopic source on seed germination and early growth parameters of Jatropha curcas L. Healthy and dry seeds were subjected to three doses of gamma rays (100, 200 and 300 Gy). The experiment was conducted using randomized complete block design, with three replicates. 

The significantly maximum germination percentage (89.85 %), seedling survival (92.3 %), seedling collar diameter (0.892 cm), plant height (17.30 cm), number of leaves (7) were observed at 30 days after germination. The results revealed that seed germination percentages and seedling shoot length decreased with increasing dose of gamma-rays. 

Higher gamma-ray dose (300 Gy) in particular had a pronounced effect on these germination parameters than others, probably because high-dose inhibited cell division due to free radicals and DNA system damage. The LD50 for seeds germination rates was obtained at 254 Gy. These results implied that germination traits of Jatropha curcas seeds were sensitive to increase in gamma-ray. 

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Research Paper on vegetables | Towards valorizing spinach and amaranth’s leaves in Eastern democratic republic of Congo | IJAAR 2019

Rubayi Sanga Providence, Niyibizi Gakuru Patient, Habineza Mpunga Jean Pierre and Chuma Boshwenda André wrote a research paper on spinach and amaranth’s vegetables, entitle of "Towards valorizing spinach and amaranth’s leaves in Eastern democratic republic of Congo"

Spinach and amaranth are among the most consumed vegetables in Eastern DRC where mothers are encouraged to consider them in their daily diets as source of vitamins and minerals and to fight against infantile malnutrition. During dry season prices are higher as compared to wet season due to low productions; at the same time considerable production losses are encountered during wet seasons due to poor conservation facilities.

It’s in the regards that this study was conducted aiming to reduce post-harvest losses by drying leaves; specifically in this study two methods of drying leaves (sun and oven drying) will be assessed to come up with the best; this study will help also diversify consumption pattern in Eastern DRC. Organoleptic and physicochemical analyzes showed that sun-dried vegetables have high values ​​of moisture, iron, fat and ash compared to oven dried vegetables; however, no significant difference was observed between the two methods of drying as regards to protein and calcium contents. Oven drying reduced the aroma, color, taste and flavor of amaranths compared to the sun drying, but no difference was found between the two methods for spinach. These results imply that drying is a good method of preservation, making these vegetables available during the period of scarcity. Oven and sun drying are both good for spinach but precaution should be taken when applying oven drying on amaranths.

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Evaluation of phenolic content of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in association to bean fly (Ophiomyia spp.) infestation | IJAAR-Vol-14-No-3-p-9-13

By: Gaudencia J. Kiptoo, Miriam G. Kinyua, Oliver K. Kiplagat

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Common bean is the most important pulse crop in Kenya, though small scale farmers have limited access to pest resistant seeds. This has therefore made common bean yields remain below 1000kgha^-1, while the potential is 2000kgha^-1. However phenolics are secondary metabolites present in plants and this could be an attribute contributing to common beans resistance to bean fly infestation.

The objective of this study was to devise effective ways of managing bean fly by use of phenolic content present in commercial varieties of common beans. This was achieved by determining the total phenol content of the beans. The bean varieties were; KK 8, Tasha, KK 15 (Resistant check), Chelalang, Wairimu dwarf, Ciankui, GLP 585, Miezi mbili, GLP 2 (Susceptible check), GLP 1004, GLP 24, and GLP 1127. Experimental design was RCBD with three replications. Data collected were subjected to ANOVA, mean values were separated using LSD at 5% level of significance. Chelalang, Tasha, GLP 1004, KK 8, GLP 585 and KK 15 showed resistance and high yields. Phenol content was significant (P< 0.05) in resistant common bean varieties (KK8, Tasha, Chelalang, GLP 585, KK15, and GLP 1004). The common beans which showed significant resistance to bean fly had significant (P< 0.05) high yields of above 1000Kgha^-1.

Therefore from the study it was evident that presence of phenol content in common beans deters bean fly infestation. Get the full articles via original publisher source at- Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 14(3), 9-13, March 2019.

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Gaudencia J. Kiptoo, Miriam G. Kinyua, Oliver K. Kiplagat.
Evaluation of phenolic content of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in association to bean fly (Ophiomyia spp.) infestation.
Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 14(3), 9-13, March 2019.
https://innspub.net/ijaar/evaluation-phenolic-content-common-bean-phaseolus-vulgaris-l-association-bean-fly-ophiomyia-spp-infestation/

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Characterizing agronomic response of rice genotypes to bacterial leaf streak disease in Uganda | IJAAR

By: Kanaabi Michael, Tusiime, Geoffrey, Tukamuhabwa, Phinehas, Zziwa, Simon, JL Andaku, Lamo, Jimmy

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Bacterial leaf streak disease (Xanthomonas Oryzae pv. Oryzicola) is a devastating disease of rice that is endemic to Asia and parts of the West African coast. In 2014, researchers in Uganda confirmed the occurrence of bacterial leaf streak disease (BLS) in the country.

Having been only recently confirmed in the country, the agronomic response of rice genotypes to the disease has not been studied and therefore the extent of damage to rice due to bacterial leaf streak disease (BLS) has not yet been estimated. A study was conducted with the objective of characterizing the agronomic response of rice genotypes with varying levels of reaction to BLS. Spray inoculation was done 30 days after planting and data collected on BLS incidence and severity starting 15 days after inoculation, then every 10 days for the next 40 days. Data were also collected on yield and yield components at maturity. A strong positive correlation (r=0.99) was found to exist between BLS AUDPC and loss in 1000 grain weight. Regression of AUDPC against yield loss was found to be highly significant (P=0.002), with a high coefficient of determination (R²-0.98). The study revealed that BLS caused yield losses of 0.8-19.2% and losses in panicle fertility of 2.1-13.6%. Source of the articles: Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 14(1), 1-10, January 2019.

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Effect of storage methods of cassava planting materials on establishment and early growth vigour | IJAAR

By: Baraka Barnabas Mdenye

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Cassava (Manihot esculenta Cruntz.) establishment depends on quality of planting materials. The experiment was done to determine the effects storage and variety on crop establishment and early growth vigour. Karembo and KME 4 varieties were stored in clamp under double shade (CUDS), horizontal under shade (HUS), vertical under shade (VUS) and horizontal under open ground (HOUG) as control for 16 weeks.

Planting materials was sampled from each storage methods after every 4 weeks and taken to field to evaluate their sprouting ability, number of primary shoots formation, number of leaves, rate of leaf formation and early growth vigour. Data were subjected to ANOVA and means separated by LSD. Sprouting percentage at Kabete was 54.73 % while in Kiboko had 37.78 %. The results showed that Kabete had 1.60 number of primary shoots per plant compared to 1.04 of Kiboko. The results showed KME4 had higher sprouting than Karembo in both sites. This can be due to genetic difference among varieties. The rate of leaf formation at Kiboko was higher as compared to Kabete it could be contribute difference in temperature between locations. Thus, optimum temperature and relative humidity should be factored in cassava cuttings storage to avoid increased death of stored cuttings. In case of storage cassava cuttings, should be stored in clamp under double shade methods under low temperature and moderate RH.
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IJAAR, October 2018 Issue | Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(4)

Water physico-chemical properties of the Khafjee and Jubail Sabkhas, Eastern Saudi Arabia
By: Sawsan Hussein Ahmed Karsani, Nayef S. D. AL-Shammari, Hatil Hashim EL-Kamali 
Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(4), 1-6. 

Pollination efficiency of Braunsapis sp. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) on Helianthus annuus L. (Asteraceae) flowers at Dang (Ngaoundéré, Cameroon)

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Morpho-physiological characterization of cultivated rice (Oryza spp. ) during early vegetative growth under different soil water conditions - IJAAR

• David Montcho1,2*, Koichi Futakuchi1, Gustave Djedatin3, Mamadou Fofana4, Baboucarr Manneh5, Clement Agbangla2, Corneille Ahanhanzo2

1. Physiology Unit, Africa Rice Center, Cotonou, Benin
2. Department of Genetic and Biotechnology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin
3. Department of Genetic, Polytechnic University of Abomey, Dassa, Benin
4. Physiology Unit Africa Rice Center Ibadan, Nigeria
5. Irrigated Rice Breeding Unit, Africa Rice Center, Sahel Station Saint Louis Senegal

In rainfed rice cultivation, weeds, low or no fertiliser inputs and no water control can be production constraints. Vegetative early vigor may favour weed competitiveness. Since Oryza glaberrima is considered as genetic resources for this characteristic, growth analyses of three lines were made from seeds to juvenile plants of 35 days after seed soaking (DAS) in a pot experiment with two O. sativa under two soil water regimes: soil of water saturation without standing water (SAT) and soil of a wet surface without water saturation (WET). 

After germination, total dry weigh decreased (heterotrophic phase using carbohydrate reserve in kernels) then increased during autotrophic phase. Start of autotrophic phase was earlier in SAT than in WET (6.2 vs 7.6 DAS) and kernel weight lost was also higher in SAT (93 vs 82 %). Total dry weight was smaller in SAT than in WET at 5 DAS but larger at and after 11 DAS. The carbohydrate reserve in kernels was more rapidly and sufficiently used for seedling growth in SAT than in WET; the growth phase more quickly shifted from the hetero trophic to auto trophic in SAT than in WET then growth after the sift was better in SAT. Leaf area (determined at and after 13 DAS) was always larger in SAT than in WET. Varietal difference in total dry weight became significant (P<0.05) at 28 DAS; the O. glaberrima lines showed larger total dry weight than O. sativa varieties and difference between the two species was more obvious in SAT.

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Morpho-physicochemical characterization of Kartiksail rice(Oryza sativa L.) land races of Bangladesh - IJAAR

Mir Sharf Uddin Ahmed1*, Shahnaz Parveen1, Mohammed Khalequzzaman1, A.K.M
Shamsuddin2

1. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur-1701, Bangladesh
2. Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, BAU, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Twenty one land races of Kartiksail rice of Bangladesh were studied at Bangladesh Rice Research Institute during T.Aman2011.The analysis of variance of 37 morpho-physicochemical characters showed highly significant differences among the land races. The mean performances showed that wide range of variations among the genotypes was existed and there was no duplicate genotype.

The seedling height varied from 53.24 (KS15) to 82.93 cm (KS1), culm height from 80.80 (KS15) to 117.0 cm (KS6), straw yield per hill from 12.34 (KS3) to 34.39 g (KS14), panicle length from 19.81 (KS13) to 27.04 cm (KS5), secondary branch number from 15.67 (KS13) to 49.0 (KS5), grain length from 44 (KS16) to 10.6 mm (KS19), 1000-grain weight from 16.52 g (KS16) to 30.06 g (KS13), protein content from 6.6% (KS10) to 10% (KS20), grain yield per panicle 1.58 (KS15) to 3.82 g (KS1) and grain yield per hill from 16.83 (KS17) to 29.84 g (KS19), respectively. Besides, high GCV and h2 b together with high GAPM were observed in secondary branch number, LB ratio, seedling height, 1000-grain weight, protein content etc. suggested that selection may be effective for these characters in segregating generations.The correlation between different characters indicated that the higher the PBN, APBL, SBN and SBFGW possessed greater PL and PGY and these characters emerged as most important associates of grain yield in rice. Finally, the identified traditional rice germplasmof the present study can offer a valuable gene reservoir which needs to be characterized as well as mapping the QTL using molecular tools for validating useful genes.

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Response of maize (Zea mays L.) to sodium chloride concentrations at early growth stages - IJAAR

• Y. Abdellatif Idris*, Siddig A.M. Ali

• Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zalingei, Sudan

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of NaCl concentrations on seed germination and seedling growth of maize (Zea mays L.). Laboratory and pot experiments were conducted in 2014 using maize seeds obtained from Ministry of Agriculture Central Darfur State, Sudan. Ten seeds were germinated in Petri dishes containing filter paper of 9cm diameter, whereas in the pot experiment, five healthy seeds were allowed to germinate in plastic pots containing loamy soil.

Treatments comprised of control (distilled water), 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2% of sodium chloride (Na Cl). Treatments were arranged in completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 replications. Data recorded for the both experiments were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA). Least Significant Differences (LSD) method was used to test differences between treatments means at 5% and 1% probability levels. Results of the laboratory experiment showed that the number of germinated seeds was significantly affected by salinity level, especially by the higher salt concentration. Final germination percentage and seedling vigor index decreased with increasing salinity level. The highest seed germination percentage (97.5%) and seedling vigor index (2.49) were found with the control (0% NaCl) and the lower seed germination percentage (22.5) and seedling vigor index (0.05) were found with 2% concentration. Results indicated that the plumule length decreased significantly (p ≤ 0.01) as concentration of NaCl increased. The radical length followed the same trend of the plumule length, it was decreased significantly (p ≤ 0.01) as NaCl increased. Results of statistical analysis of pot experiments revealed that salinity made highly significant effects (p ≤ 0.01) for the investigated traits. It was observed that the highest seed germination percentage (95%), seedling vigor index (23.3), plumule length (24.7 cm), radical length (26.2 cm) plumule fresh and dry weights ( 1.95 & 0.24 g/plant ) and radical fresh and dry weights ( 1.66 &0.203 g/plant ) were observed in 0%NaCl (control). No seeds germinated in the 1% and above NaCl treatments.

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Check sowing date and seed priming on the essential oil Dracocephalum moldavicaL.-IJAAR

• Masome Norali Gare Mosa, Mojtaba Fateh*

1. Department of Agriculture, Miandoab Branch, University of Medicinal Plants Miandoab Islamic Azad, Iran

Moldavian balm (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) grasses, annuals, belonging to the mint family. Vegetative body of the plant contain essential oil has antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, is And to relieve headaches and colds, and spasms of the kidney and used in the food industry and cosmetics.

In order to evaluate the agronomic characteristics Dracocephalum moldavica influenced by planting time and priming, Agricultural Experiment Station, Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Station in 2013 in the city of West Azarbaijan province was conducted in Sect. The experiment was a split plot in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Main plots consisted of three sowing dates (15 May, May 31 and 15 June) and sub-plots included four levels of priming (Zn (0/02 percent), potassium nitrate (0/4 percent), tap water and control (without priming) were studied.

According to the data, it is observed that the maximum height of plants treated with potassium nitrate is Moldavian balm And a minimum height of 78 cm and an average value for the control. The most essential Moldavian balm (0/7%) of potassium nitrate is priming. Thus it can be concluded that the time of planting and priming with potassium nitrate can be improved morphological characteristics and performance of the plant.

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April issue of IJAAR (Volume 6, Number 4, April 2015) – International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research

Volume 6, Number 4, April 2015 – IJAAR

Study of mineral and nutritional components of some leguminous herbaceous and shrubs species in Tunisia
A. Laamouri, M. Elaloui, A. Ennajah, N. Bouabdelly
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 1-7. (Full Text)

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Phytosociological attributes of weeds in lowland paddy at talata mafara, sudan savannah, nigeria
J. Alhassan, S.A. Dadari, J.A.Y. Shebayan, B.A. Babaji
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 8-13. (Full Text)

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Risks associated with dry soil planting time in Ethiopia
M. Feyera Liben, S. Charles Wortmann, T. Kindie Fantaye
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 14-23. (Full Text)

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Management of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) on okra (Abelmoschus esculuntus (L.) Moench) with aqueous sesame seed extract
Frederick Kankam, Elias Nortaa Kunedeb Sowley, Mohammed Alhassan
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 24-31. (Full Text)

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Growth performance, photosynthetic status and bioaccumulation of heavy metals by Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb.) Steud growing on contaminated soils
Nada Ben Bahri, Bochra Laribi, Sihem Soufi, Salah Rezgui, Taoufik Bettaieb
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 32-43. (Full Text)

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Antagonistic effect of Trichoderma harzianum against Phytophthora infestans in the North-west of Algeria
Kerroum Fatima, Karkachi Noureddine, Jamal Edinne Henni, Kihal Mabrouk
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 44-53. (Full Text)

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Check sowing date and seed priming on the essential oil Dracocephalum moldavica L
Masome Norali Gare Mosa, Mojtaba Fateh
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 54-58. (Full Text)

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Response on growth, yield and quality parameters of Multiplier Onion (Allium cepa L. var aggregatum Don.) var. CO(On)5 with different doses and method of Zinc and Boron application
Umesh Acharya, Narayan Sharma Rimal, K. Venkatesan, T. Saraswathi, K.S. Subramanian
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 59-67. (Full Text)

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Response of maize (zea mays L.) to sodium chloride concentrations at early growth stages
Y. Abdellatif Idris, Siddig A.M. Ali
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 68-74. (Full Text)

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Sustainable maize production by urban biowaste products
Alessandro Rovero, Marco Vitali, Daniele Rosso, Enzo Montoneri, Walter Chitarra, SilviaTabasso, Marco Ginepro, Claudio Lovisolo
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 75-91. (Full Text)

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Utilizing the olive trees for developing green area in kurdistan
Dr. Jamil Jalal Mohammed Ali, Dr. Soran Hama Amin, Dr.  Sherwan Omer Rashed, Dr.  Ibrahim Maaroof Noori
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 92-99. (Full Text)

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Comparative influences of manures and NPK fertilizer on growth performance, root yield and reserpine content of Rauvolfia spp
Rachna Kumari, Maheshwar, P.Trivedi, Birendra Prasad
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 100-111. (Full Text)

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Contribution of genetic x temperature interaction to performance and variance of rice yield in Indonesia
Desta Wirnas, Ragil  Homsyatun Mubarrozzah, Mildatus Noviarini, Siti Marwiyah, Trikoesoemaningtyas, Hajrial  Aswidinnoor, Surjono Hadi   Sutjahjo
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 112-119. (Full Text)

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Assessment of the responses of cassava (Manihot esculenta) breeder’s germplasm to cassava mosaic virus (CMD) infection in Kenya
Geoffrey Sing’ombe, E. Ateka, D. Miano, S. Githiri, Theresia Munga, Samuel Mwaura
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 120-129. (Full Text)

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Genotypic variation in fruit characters in some genotypes of watermelon cultivated in Morocco
El Madidi Said,  Hakimi Fatiha
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 130-137. (Full Text)

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Evaluation of the application of gibbrellic acid and titanium dioxide nanoparticles under drought stress on some traits of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
Hasti Kiapour*, Payam Moaveni, Davoud Habibi, Behzad Sani
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 138-150. (Full Text)

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Effect of thymol treatment on decay, postharvest life and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) Fruit cv. ‘Gaviota
Mahsa Geransayeh, Sadegh Sepahvand, Vahid Abdossi, Reza Azizi Nezhad
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 151-162. (Full Text)

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Delay in fruit ripening: a promising approach for reduction of spoilage and use of hazardous chemicals in Bangladesh
Sajib Barua, Tahsin Rahi, Ekram Ullah, Durjoy Ghosh, Shoeb Ahmed
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 163-173. (Full Text)

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Effect of bulb size on quality seed production of onion in Bangladesh
Mohammad Ahmmed Ali, M. Mofazzal Hossain, Mohammad Zakaria, Afroz Naznin, Md. Mazadul Islam
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 174-180. (Full Text)

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Diversity and agronomic impact of rice stem borer at Nkolbisson, Yaoundé-Cameroon (Central Africa)
Karine Moche, Champlain Djieto Lordon, Zéphirin Tadu, Didi Gaëlle Mokam, Paul Alain Nana, Zéphyrin Fokam, Noé Woin
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 181-189. (Full Text)

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Suitability of Eucalyptus camaldulensis dehnh. growing in kurdistan region of iraq for sawn lumber industry
Mohammad Amin Y. Taha,   Basim A. Abd Ali
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 190-196. (Full Text)

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Agro-climatic zonation for dry farming wheat in zanjan province, Iran
Ali Hanafi, Fakhreddin Iranpour, Mohsen Soltani
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 197-206. (Full Text)

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Effects of potassium rates and   irrigation regimes on the yield of forage sorghum in arid regions
Khodadad Dahmardeh, Mohammad Reza Pahlavan Rad, Mohammad Reza Naroui Rad, Mojtaba Hadizadeh
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 207-212. (Full Text)

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Maternal genetic effect of resistance to rice yellow mottle virus disease in rice
E. Munganyinka, R. Edema, J. Lamo, P. Gibson, D. Gahakwa
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 213-221. (Full Text)

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The allelopathic effect of Euphorbia hirta and Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (VAM) on growth of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)
Ayoub Zeyada Elhag, Talal Sayed Abdelhaleem Musa, Mohamed Osman Gafar
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 222-228. (Full Text)

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Effect of budding method and graft union height on sweet cherry budding / mahaleb rootstock compatibility
Zahra Yazdani, Mehrdad Jafarpour, Majid Shams
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 229-232. (Full Text)

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Effect of time, method of budding and type of scion on bud take of sour cherry scions onto mahaleb rootstocks
Maryam Vatankhah, Mehrdad Jafarpour, Majid Shams
Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res. 6(4), 233-239. (Full Text)

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Study of relationship between grain yield and yield components using multivariate analysis in barley cultivars (Hordeum vulgare L.)
Saeideh Dorostkar, Hassan Pakniyat, Mahmood Ahmadi Kordshooli, Massumeh Aliakbari, Neda Sobhanian, Raziyeh Ghorbani, Masoud Eskandari
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Effects of tropical legume cover crops on soil quality at dryland farming area in Bali, Indonesia

Two field experiments were conducted to study the effects of tropical legume cover crops on soil quality in dryland farming areas at Angantaka village, Badung regency, Bali Province of Indonesia from June to November 2013. In the first experiment, three tropical legume cover crops (LCC) (Centrosema pubescens L.(Cp), Mucuna pruriens L.(Mp) and Pueraria javanica L. (Pj)) and one control (without LCC) were arranged in a randomized complete block design with four replicates.

Variables measured were the quality of LCC biomass, C-absorbed and fixed-N by LCC. The LCCs were harvested after three months, which were then incorporated into the soil according to the treatments set for the second experiment. Design for the second experiment was a Split-plot with four replicates, where residues (biomass) of three LCC (results of the first experiment) were assigned as the main plot and four times of biomas incorporation (0,10, 20 and 30 days) as the subplot. Results showed that Pj was the best LCC crop among others (Cp and Mp) due to its highest quality. Pj also had the highest absorbed-carbon (58.50 t ha-1), fixed-N (490.21 kg ha-1), biomass FW and DW (304.83 and 116.99 t ha-1) among LCC species.

The treatment of Pj with 30 days biomass incorporation significantly improved the soil quality as indicated by the highest soil moisture content (40.25%) and porosity (79.90%), organic-C (1.95%), total N (0.09%), available-P (15.71 mg kg-1), exchangeable-K (2.07 mg kg-1) and soil respiration (63.94 meC-CO2 kg-1day-1).

• This Article is Authored by Gusti Ayu Mas Sri Agung*, Ketut Sardiana, Gusti Made Oka Nurjaya

Udayana University, Bukit Jimbaran-Badung, Bali, Indonesia

FULL ARTICLE AVAILABLE AT: Volume 6, Number 3, March 2015 – IJAAR (P.12-19)
PUBLISHED JOURNAL NAME:  International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR)

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