Mohd Aziz Rashid, Fauzi Jumat, Mohammad Hariz Bin Abdul Rahman, Mohd Saufi Bin Bastami, Maisarah Binti Mohamad Saad, S. N. Misman, Chong Tet Vun, Norlida Binti Mohamed Hamim, S. Talib
{"title":"Plant Physiological Performances, Plant Growth, Grain Yield and Methane Emission of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) in Response to Water Management as Adaptation Strategy for Climate Change","authors":"Mohd Aziz Rashid, Fauzi Jumat, Mohammad Hariz Bin Abdul Rahman, Mohd Saufi Bin Bastami, Maisarah Binti Mohamad Saad, S. N. Misman, Chong Tet Vun, Norlida Binti Mohamed Hamim, S. Talib","doi":"10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i1306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2024/v11i1306","url":null,"abstract":"Continuously flooded rice systems are a major contributor to the greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions in the agriculture sector in Malaysia. Intermittent irrigation has been recommended to replace conventional rice water management to save water and reduce GHG emissions without compromising rice yields. This study was conducted in two growing seasons at Malaysia’s largest rice granary area to determine the effectiveness of different water management practices on conserving water, mitigating GHG and maintaining rice grain yields. Three water management treatments were continuous flooding (CF), saturated and wet conditions from transplanting to heading and flooding until maturity (S-F) and continuous saturated and wet conditions (CS). The results showed that S-F and CS reduced water inputs between 15.0-16.8% and 32.0-34.0% as compared to CF, respectively. Water-saving treatments mostly did not significantly affect the plant's physiological performance, plant growth parameters, growth rate, grain yield and yield parameters. The results indicated that soil saturated and wet conditions provided adequate soil moisture content for the plant’s requirement similar to flooding conditions. Maintaining soil at saturated and wet conditions during the vegetative stage reduced 24.18-39.76% of methane emissions. However, maintaining soil at saturated and wet conditions throughout the growing season reduced 34.52-55.08% of methane emissions. In conclusion, intermittent irrigation could be an effective adaptation technique for simultaneously saving water and mitigating GHG while maintaining high rice grain yields in rice cultivation systems.","PeriodicalId":474789,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of agricultural and horticultural research","volume":"41 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140435209","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}
Sharkawy Sahar, S. A., Asmaa M. Alkolaly, S. Mikhail
{"title":"Integrated Control of Some Fungal Diseases Affecting Guava and Pomegranate from Farm to Fork in Egypt","authors":"Sharkawy Sahar, S. A., Asmaa M. Alkolaly, S. Mikhail","doi":"10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4295","url":null,"abstract":"These studies aim to identify a group of pathogens and design an integrated control program reducing the infection in Guava Psidium guajava and Pomegranate Punica granatum by cross inoculation method. Almost eight fungi were collected from governorate Ismaelia and Behera in 2019. Alternaria alternate, Fusarium spp, Phomopsis psidii, Macrophomina spp., Cercospora spp. Botrytis cineria and Pestalotia spp. were the most frequencies isolated fungi on all fruits. In the second season 2020 we treated trees with biocides, fungicides and fertilizer they gave significant differences between the treated treatments and control .The bluegreen algae bio treatment, showed the best results compared with both of RizoN and Plantagaurd treatments, the percentage of disease severity on the leaves was 13.4%, compared to the control45%, the best chemical treatment was Fungalpro, Topsin and Collise, where the disease severity was 0% in case of guava ,the same results obtained in pomegranate .At the end of the season, the best results were in the treatment with fungalpro which gave the least disease severity percentage on each of the leaves, branches and fruits in both guava and pomegranate .In the third season 2022 we applied integrated control program there were a significant decrease in pathogenic fungi in leaves, branches, flowers and ripe fruits, as the population at the end of the season for some fungi reached zero, such as Phomopsis sp. and Pestalotia sp. As Alternaria fungus, the results showed significant differences compared with the control, with regard to Guava, the percentage of disease severity in fruits was 8.75% and 9.75% in both Ismailia and South of Tahrir, respectively, compared to the control, which reached 85.5% and 88.5% in Ismailia and South of Tahrir, respectively. The results for pomegranate followed the same pattern.","PeriodicalId":474789,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of agricultural and horticultural research","volume":"9 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139007667","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 Agricultural Practices and Plant Protection Methods in Rupnagar District, Punjab, India","authors":"Sanjay Kumar, Shivani, Pallavi Sharma, Rajeev Kumar","doi":"10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4296","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: The purpose of this research is to analyze plant protection systems and agricultural practices in Punjab, India's Rupnagar District, in order to provide insights into nutrient management, seed rates, crop diversity, mechanization, and their implications. \u0000Conclusion: The study emphasizes the significance of improved mechanization, crop diversity, and sustainable farming techniques in Rupnagar, Punjab, to promote future agricultural development. \u0000Methodology: The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining field surveys and structured interviews with 120 farmers across six villages in Rupnagar District, Punjab, India. Data on crop types, seed rates, machinery usage, and nutrient management were collected. Random sampling ensured representativeness, providing comprehensive insights into agricultural practices and challenges in the region. \u0000Place and Duration of Study: Villages of Rupnagar district, Punjab (Primary place) and Department of Agriculture sciences, Chandigarh university, Gharuan (Secondary place), between August 2023 and September 2023 \u0000Results: According to the data, the two main crops grown in the research areas were rice and wheat. Among the various degrees of mechanization observed, tractors were the most frequently visible piece of equipment. Seed rate management varied, and some farmers used more seed than was recommended. The data revealed a diversity of nutrient management approaches, as well as a proclivity for urea overuse. These findings offer insight on how complex the farming methods in the area are. \u0000Study Design: A mixed-methods methodology is used in the study design. It combines field surveys, interviews, and data analysis to extensively analyze agricultural practices in Rupnagar District, Punjab, India, including crop diversification, mechanization, and the use of plant protection strategies.","PeriodicalId":474789,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of agricultural and horticultural research","volume":"13 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139009377","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}
Yashoja Indurugalla, Dilki Manimekala, G. Galahitigama
{"title":"Biostimulatory Impacts of Seed Priming through Botanical Extracts on Crop Production: A Critical Review","authors":"Yashoja Indurugalla, Dilki Manimekala, G. Galahitigama","doi":"10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4294","url":null,"abstract":"Rapid human population increase, food scarcity, and climate change are some of the global challenges in the current scenario. Among these, climate change adversely impacts crop production by creating abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and metal toxicity. Seed emergence, the critical stage in crop development, is highly vulnerable to these abiotic stresses. Therefore, short-term approaches to increase seed germination and the initial growth of plants were investigated in advance as a solution. Seed priming is indeed a pre-sowing treatment of seeds. It is a technique used to enhance the germination and early growth of seeds by exposing them to controlled hydration and sometimes other treatments before planting. Seed priming considered a low-cost, eco-friendly, and sustainable technique to promote seed germination and the initial growth of plants. Though various priming methods are available, this review discusses only botanical extracts (both seaweed and plant extracts) used as priming agents in seed priming. Among the seaweed extracts, green and brown algae species such as Ascophyllum nodosum, Sargassum spp., and Ulva spp. enhanced the crop performances even under stress conditions. In addition, leaf extracts derived from drumstick (Moringa oleifera) and neem (Azadirachta indica) are widely used to increase the crop production under stress and non-stress environments. Furthermore, in this review discussed about priming mechanism, different extraction methods and bioextracts behavior under diverse agroecosystems are discussed in detail.","PeriodicalId":474789,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of agricultural and horticultural research","volume":"18 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139010619","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":"Influence of Biochar and Irrigation Levels on Productivity of Marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) under Sandy Soil Conditions","authors":"Reem H. I. Hassan, Abbas S. M. T., Ismail A. Y.","doi":"10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4293","url":null,"abstract":"A field experiment designed as a split-plot experiment based on a randomized complete block design with three replications was conducted during two summer successive seasons 2021 and 2022 at the Experimental Farm of EL-Quassasin Horticultural Research Station, Ismailia Governorate; Egypt, to investigate the influence of biochar at rates of 0, 2, 4, and 6 tons/fed. at three irrigation levels (1, 1.5, and 2 hours/day) using a drip irrigation system on the growth, essential oil (productivity and constituents), as well as some chemical constituents of marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) plant grown in sandy soil. The obtained results revealed that both irrigation and biochar levels affected all the above-mentioned traits. It was clear that plant growth parameters increased as long as increasing irrigation levels and biochar rate. Considering the interaction, it was clear that generally the highest values in vegetative growth (plant height, number of branches, and herb fresh & dry weights/ plant), essential oil yield/plant, N%, and K% were attained from the treatment of irrigation at 1.5 hours/day combined with biochar at the rate of 6ton/fed. On the other hand, the highest values of essential oil%, essential oil components (p-cymene, trans-Sabinene hydrate, α-terpineol), as well as proline, were recorded in stressed plants (received 1h/ day irrigation and 0 biochar). The existing outcomes show that biochar application might increase water use efficiency and produce a high yield of marjoram. Subsequently, it could be a viable option to alleviate the severity effect of water deficit in marjoram growth, which opens opportunities for cultivating arid regions.","PeriodicalId":474789,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of agricultural and horticultural research","volume":"3 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138586089","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":"The Effect of Different Pre Sowing Treatments of Cow Urine, Soaking Duration, PGPR Applications and their Combinations on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth Parameters of Custard Apple (Annona Squamosa L.)","authors":"Deeksha, T. R. Sharma, Mohni Parmar","doi":"10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4292","url":null,"abstract":"The study was conducted to evaluate “the effect of different pre sowing treatments of cow urine (20%,40%,60%,80%), soaking duration (24 hr, 48, 72 hr), PGPR (Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria) viz 0%,3%,6% applications and their combinations on seed germination and seedling growth parameters of Custard apple (Annona Squamosa L.)”.The experiment was carried out during the year 2018-2019 at vegetable research farm Maharajpur, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Jabalpur (M.P.) with Asymmetrical Factorial Randomized block design with three replications and single seed treatment in net house condition. Germination parameters, vegetative growth parameters, physiological parameters, seedling vigour index were measured as per the standard procedures. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis in OPSTAT software. Cow urine, soaking duration and PGPR Media was found significant effect on days taken to start germination, days taken to 50% germination and germination percentage at 30 and 60 DAS. Maximum germination was recorded by the seeds treated with cow urine 20% for 24 hrs at 20 DAS, and 50 % germination at 35 DAS. The maximum shoot length, number of leaves, stem girth, LAD, LTR, Root length, Fresh and dry weight of shoot and root, seedling vigour index I and II, survival of seedlings were also observed in the seeds treated with cow urine 20% for 24 hrs. From this research, it was concluded that the treatment 20% cow urine for 24hrs soaking can be recommended for custard apple grown farmers to ensure sustainable and ecofriendly organic custard apple orchard with good yield.","PeriodicalId":474789,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of agricultural and horticultural research","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138585420","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":"Performance of Different F1 Hybrids of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) on Growth, Yield and Quality","authors":"Kajal Kumari, S. Topno","doi":"10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4291","url":null,"abstract":"The present investigation was carried out at the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during the Kharif season 2022-2023 with a view to check performance of different Hybrids of cucumber under Prayagraj agro climatic conditions and to estimate economics of different hybrids of cucumber. Hybrids comprised of V1 (J K Manali), V2 (Malini), V3 (NBH-Manvi plus), V4 (USM- Rani (01), V5 (Nazia F1), V6 (KSP 1665 Power), V7 (Shagun), V8 (Super green) and V9 (NBH-842). Among different hybrids of cucumber hybrid super green performed best in terms of growth parameters like vine length, number of branches, flowering parameters like earliness in flowering and maturity, male female ratio and yield parameters like fruit length, fruit diameter, and fruit yield per vine. The hybrid super green also had high TSS and Vitamin C content. Maximum BC ratio was obtained in hybrid super green with value of 2.96.","PeriodicalId":474789,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of agricultural and horticultural research","volume":"52 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138627600","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}