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{"title":"Influence of Smart Fertilizer on Yield and Economics of Cowpea","authors":"Balachandrakumar V., G. Arunprasath, N. Rukmani, M. Charumathi","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2461","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2461","url":null,"abstract":"The extent of agricultural land under cultivation is diminishing continuously as a result of improper over use of fertilizer leads to environmental contamination and productivity of land is also become diminished. Nonetheless, in order to fulfill the rising population's nutritional needs as well as those of the developing industry, agricultural production must be enhanced. Smart fertilizers like Nano fertilizers are the new technologies to enhance the nutrient use efficiency them by improving crop yield in sustainable manner. Nano-fertilizers are the Nano-particles-based fertilizers, where supply of the nutrients is made precisely for maximum plant growth, have higher use efficiency, exploiting plant unavailable nutrients in the rhizosphere and can be delivered on real time basis into the rhizosphere or by foliar spray. Pulses are gaining more important position in Indian agriculture. But the average productivity of pulses is pulses in India (764 kg ha-1) is far below the average productivity of the world (848 kg ha-1). Basally applied nutrients are lost over time, thus applying important fertilizer to cowpeas during their critical growth is a effective strategy to enhance their yield. Especially smart fertilizers like Nano Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Zinc - Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid (Zn EDTA) are very helpful in that. Therefore, the field experiment was done in the School of Agriculture and Animal Science, Gandhi gram Rural Institute, Gandhi gram, Tamil Nadu during January 2024 to April 2024 to assess the impact of Nano DAP and Zn EDTA on growth and yield of cowpea. There were seven treatments with three replications that were laid out in RBD. Among the different treatments, RDF 50% P, 100% NK + Seed treatment and two foliar spray 0.2% of Nano DAP + Foliar spray of 3% Zn EDTA (T7) was achieved a supremely improved growth parameters and yield attributes and yield. Experimental results clearly revealed that RDF 50% P, 100% NK + Seed treatment and two foliar spray 0.2% of Nano DAP + Foliar spray of 3% Zn EDTA(T7) has recorded the highest grain yield of 1720 kg ha-1 and BCR of 3.25.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":"10 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141341970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Deterministic Parameters of Growth and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as Influenced by Fractional Application of Nitrogen and Potassium","authors":"Sabia Akhter, Ambreen Nabi, Bilal Ahmad Lone, Shazia Ramzan, Vaseem Yousuf, Bhinish Shakeel, K. A. Zargar, Iram Farooq, Himayat Gulzar","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2460","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2460","url":null,"abstract":"An experiment was conducted during the winter (rabi) seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Budgam- Shere Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, to evaluate the growth and yield variability of wheat as effected by split application of potassium (K) and nitrogen (N). The experiment was set up in a split-plot design replicated thrice with K splits as main plot factor and N splits as sub plot factor which resulted in 15 treatment combinations, viz. of K 30 kg/ha [K1: 100% as basal dose-(RFP); K2: 50% as basal dose + 50% at active tillering; K3: 25 % as basal dose + 75% at active tillering] and 5 treatments of N:120 kg/ha in split ratios of [N1 : 50% as basal + 25% at jointing + 25% at booting stage (RFP); N2:25% as basal dose + 75% at active tillering; N3 : 25% as basal dose +50% at active tillering + 25% at booting; N4 : 50% as basal + 50% at active tillering; N5 : 0% as basal + 75% at active tillering + 25% at booting]. The results revealed that growth parameters like dry matter accumulation, leaf area index, SPAD reading at various phenological stages and quality parameters like N content (%) of grain and straw, protein content of grain, yield and N use efficiency were significantly more with the application of K in two equal splits in the ratio of 50:50 as compared to the treatment where K was applied in one split as 100% basal dose. There was the non-significant effect of split application of K and N on days taken to different phenological stages. Increase in N content (%) of grain was 5.76 and 5.73% during the year 2020-21 and 2021-22, respectively. Average percent increase in grain yield, protein content of grain and N use efficiency (grain yield (kg)/kg N applied) with the application of K in two equal splits in the ratio of 50:50 during both the years was 12.46, 5.81 and 12.46% that was significantly higher as compared to recommended fertilizer application (K1).","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":"5 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141341411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Botanicals against the Fruit Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) on Tomato","authors":"Takia Benta Reza, S. M. M. Rahman, Md. Abdur Rahaman, Mamtaz Begum, Tirsa Mrong Shilpa, Mst. Nur Mohal Akhter Banu","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2462","url":null,"abstract":"The experiment was conducted under the central farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka in order to assess the efficacy of six promising botanicals (of 50gm/L) against tomato fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera). The botanicals assessed weree neem leaf extract, Datura seed extract, Garlic bulb extract, Mahogany seed extract, Black pepper seed extract and Allamanda  leaf extract. The lowest number of infested fruits in early, mid and late fruiting stages (2.67, 5.63 and 4.48 fruits plot-1 respectively) were obtained from the plots that were treated with neem leaf extract. The highest number of infested fruits were from control plots with 11.33, 16.28, and 13.55fruits/plot obtained at early, mid and late fruiting stage respectively. Similarly, the highest yields of 2.45 kg/plot, 3.10 kg/plot and 2.91 kg/plot at early, mid and late fruiting stages respectively were obtained from the plots treated with neem leaf extract. Increses of weight over control were 75%, 55.78% and 88.96% at early, mid and late harvest respectively. Based on total yield obtained from three harvest (8.54kg/plot) compared to yield of control (5.03kg/plot) and lower toxicity to the environment as well as human being, neem leaf extract was the most promising botanicals for the effective management of tomato fruit borer.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":"7 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141343604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Overview of Cyanobacterial Contributions to Agriculture","authors":"M. Sathyananth, T. L. S. Raj","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2458","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This paper reviews the diverse agricultural applications of cyanobacteria for improving soil health, plant growth, and agricultural sustainability. \u0000Research Method: The paper provides a literature review summarizing recent research on cyanobacteria's roles in soil aggregation, biofertilization, abiotic/biotic stress tolerance, yield improvements, carbon sequestration, and bioremediation. Both laboratory studies                             and field trials evaluating cyanobacteria's effects on soil properties and plant growth are               discussed. \u0000Findings: Cyanobacteria can enhance soil structure, provide fixed nitrogen, mitigate salinity stress, increase crop yields, and sequester carbon. Their stress adaptations, antimicrobial metabolites, and synergies with plants and microbes underpin many benefits. However, translating laboratory research into effective field inoculants remains challenging. \u0000Research Limitation: Variability in effectiveness across cyanobacterial strains, plant species, and environments limits current understanding. More field testing is needed along with assessment of potentially negative impacts. \u0000Originality/Value: This review highlights promising areas for cyanobacteria to promote agricultural sustainability while identifying knowledge gaps in genetics, plant-microbe interactions, and soil ecology that require further study. It emphasizes the need for locally-adapted, integrated solutions leveraging cyanobacteria's multifunctional traits.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":" 84","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141374632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding Soil Quality Dynamics for Improving Rice Yield in Farmer’s Field","authors":"Charan Singh, Amit Kumar, Vishal Gandhi, Lalita, Sukham Madaan, S. Saini, Mahaveer, Ashish Jain, Rakesh Kumar, Sumit","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2459","url":null,"abstract":"A roving survey was conducted during Kharif 2023 to assess the constraints in rice crop production of district Kaithal, Haryana. A total of 20 soil samples from the surveyed sites were collected in triplicate for further analysis. The pH(1:2) and EC(1:2) and OC of the surveyed sites ranged from 7.84 to 8.98, 0.19 to 0.66 dS/m and 0.44 to 0.67% respectively. The surveyed soils were non saline in nature. Most of the surveyed sites (around 70%) were found medium in organic carbon status. Soil available nitrogen ranged from 145.36-194.13 kg N/ha, available phosphorus 11.54-19.27 kg P/ha and available potassium 323.2-398 kg K2O/ha in the surveyed sites. The grain yield of rice varieties ranged from 2.85-8.85 t/ha whereas the straw yield of rice varieties ranged from 5.0-12.0 t/ha. The commonly grown rice varieties in scented group were PB 1121, PB 1509, PB 1718, PB 1847 and CSR 30 while the common high yielding non-scented variety and hybrid was PR114 and Vnr 2222, respectively. The constraints include low available nitrogen status of soils, high pH and sodicity at some sites, improper and untimely urea (N fertilizer) application. No farmer was   applying organic fertilizers.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":" 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141374093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study on the Impacts of Fertilizer Crisis on Paddy Cultivation in Five Selected Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Trincomalee District During Maha 2021/22","authors":"T. Abirami, S. Sutharsan, S. Srikrishnah, M. Thenuja","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2456","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2456","url":null,"abstract":"Rice is one of the most important cereal crops in the world. With population growth, farmers have to increase paddy production to meet existing as well as future demand. Fertilizer is the major input in rice production. Growth and yield traits of rice are affected by improper and imbalanced application of plant nutrients. Hence, suitable practices of adequate rate and timing of fertilizer application are needed to increase the rice yield. In May 2021, Imports & Exports (Control) Regulation No 07 of 2021 was issued, banning the importation of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, & herbicides in Sri Lanka. Low fertility of paddy soil created the need for adequate and constant supply of chemical fertilizers in paddy cultivation, which is a major threat to production and endangers the national food security and economy of Sri Lanka, especially in the major cropping season of Maha 2021/22. Therefore, a questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate the impact of the fertilizer crisis in major paddy-cultivating Divisional Secretariat divisions of the Trincomalee district. The random sampling method was used to select respondents for the survey, and the collected data were statistically analyzed by SPSS version 26.0 software. The results revealed that the majority of the farmers experienced a 50% yield reduction compared to the last cropping season of Maha 2020/21 in the entire five DS divisions. The seedling stage was highly affected during the fertilizer crisis in paddy cultivation in all five DS divisions. Further, the cost of production in paddy cultivation increased by more than 50% during the fertilizer crisis compared to the cost involved in Maha 2020/21. The potential for organic manure production is very poor, while the majority of farmers are interested in adopting the sustainable farming system of the Integrated Plant Nutrient System through the judicious application of chemical and organic fertilizers received on a subsidy basis, according to the present government’s fertilizer policy, which emphasizes 70% of inorganic fertilizers and 30% of organic manure application to improve sustainability in paddy cultivation in the country.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":"43 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141107685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the Impact and Challenges of Farmer Producer Organizations on Agricultural Development in Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India","authors":"Mohan Lal Yadav, Pritesh Dwivedi, Amit Kumar","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2455","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2455","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in agricultural development, focusing on their impact on income, employment, and work activities alongside the prevalent challenges they face. Through a detailed analysis of survey data, the effectiveness of FPOs is evaluated in key areas such as food availability, healthcare, and education. Additionally, the study identifies critical barriers including financial access, policy constraints, and the need for technical training. By highlighting these issues, the research aims to provide insights into improving FPO operations and enhancing their contribution to sustainable agricultural growth, thus supporting farmer empowerment and economic development.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":"19 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141114740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Application of Phototrophic Microorganisms as Biofertilizer Isolated from South Gujarat, India","authors":"Bijal H. Patel, Ratna Trivedi, Jay Bergi","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2454","url":null,"abstract":"Chemical fertilizers have impact on soil texture and also affects the plant growth upto certain level. Due to overuse of chemicals, soil profile has major changes in Gujarat. South Gujarat having major agricultural practices in vegetables, fruits and Sugarcane. The phtotrophic microorganisms isolated from wetland of Nanikakrad situated near to Navasari. The impact of algal biofertilizers on the growth of Solanum melongena, Solanum lycopersicum, and Capsicum annum was researched through a pot study. Plant height, width, and the number of leaves at different time intervals were measured, and soil nutrient levels were analysed by measuring Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sulphur content. A total of 30 pots (10 for each plant species) were used, and eight different isolates were applied across treatment. Two pots of plants were maintained as controls; one including chemical fertilizers. Plant growth was significantly promoted by isolates I1 and I2 in Solanum melongena, while in Solanum lycopersicum and Capsicum annum, all treatments improved growth compared with controls. Chlorophyll content was significantly increased in chemical fertilized Solanum melongena, whereas in Solanum lycopersicum and Capsicum annum, I1 significantly increased Chlorophyll content. These findings underline the potential of algal biofertilizers as a smarter, safer alternative to chemical fertilizers that promise to drive sustainable growth in agriculture.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":"51 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141118377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study on Medicinal Plants Diversification and Their Role on Livelihood Development in the Nilgiris","authors":"C. Cinthia Fernandaz, S.P. Thamaraiselvi, S. Manivasakan, S. Vennila, Thiru. M.V. Jawahar Vishnu","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2453","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2453","url":null,"abstract":"Tribal economy and development are mainly dependent on the Forest and Non wood forest products. The non wood forest products are mainly the products and services availed from the other those timber products of the forest and the fringed areas. Traditionally these forest products are having direct impact on the livelihood of the tribal communities. This study has been designed to analyse the role of the Non wood forest products on the livelihood of the tribal communities in the Tamil Nadu State, India. Three of the major tribal communities in the Nilgiris Hills, Kolli hills and the Kalvarayan Hills were taken for the study. The key informant method was followed and 80 informants were selected to collect the primary data. An exhaustive list of the available Medicinal Plants was also inventorised. The contribution of the livelihood through the products ranged from 50-10 % based upon the collection and marketing of the products.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":"33 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140969630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing Climate Change Perceptions and Adaptation Strategies among Sesame Farmers in Yobe State, Nigeria","authors":"Madaki, M. J., Owoade, E. O., Hassan, B. K., Muhammed, H. K.","doi":"10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2452","url":null,"abstract":"The study was conducted on sesame farmers' perception of climate change on sesame production in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria. A sample of 125 farmers was selected for the study. Data was collected on the socioeconomic characteristics of the farmers, their perception of climate change, sources of information, their adoption of adaptation strategies, and their constraints on sesame production. Descriptive statistics such as means, percentages and Likert scale were used to analyze the data. The results show that male farmers (80.0%) dominated sesame production. The mean age was 35.03 years, and most (64.0%) farmers were married. Most (56.8%) respondents had an unfavorable perception of climate change. The primary source of information on climate change was other farmers (86.4%). Most (52.8%) respondents had a low adoption of climate change adaptation strategies. The majority (53.6%) of the respondents faced high constraints to sesame production. It was recommended that agricultural extension services be revived to disseminate climate change information to sesame farmers so as to improve their control measures to climate change with the view to enhance sesame production.","PeriodicalId":372539,"journal":{"name":"Asian Research Journal of Agriculture","volume":"37 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140981012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}