Cover crops and composted broiler litter (CBL) are two organic methods used to improve soils and organic vegetable production. The objectives of this study included determining the extent summer cover crops and CBL alter nutrient availability in soil, determining how summer cove…
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The study is an investigation of the sustainability of agriculture in Nigeria using Rubber as case study. Edo and Abia states were sampled for the study with 300 questionnaires administered in 10 communities among rubber farmers. The study is an investigation of the socio-demogr…
Root-knot nematodes (RKN, Meloidogyne spp.) are major pests attacking carrots (Daucus carota ) worldwide, causing galling and forking of the storage roots, rendering them unacceptable for market. Genetic resistance could significantly reduce the need for broad-spectrum soil fumi…
This research was conducted to develop nutrient budgets for almond that guide the rate and timing of fertilizer application. The major objectives of the study were to develop nutrient demand curves, evaluate the response of yield and yield components to nitrogen (N) and potassiu…
Frequent poor harvests in rainfed agriculture have resulted in recurring food shortages in Niger for decades. The predicted climate change during this century is expected to worsen the situation. Dry season irrigated horticulture has been adopted as a coping strategy. However, i…
Leaf sampling and critical value analysis is widely used as a sole method for making nutrient management decisions in pistachio orchards in California. However, the use of leaf sampling as a nutrient management tool has limitations and when used as a sole management tool has the…
The fruit and pits of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) cultivars from the United States (US) and Saudi Arabia (SA) were analyzed for their total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity for two years. The amount of total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in all dat…
The purpose of this research is to identify and implement more efficient ways to produce bell (Capsicum annuum) and spice peppers by eliminating transplant costs via direct seeding planting methods with the addition of various planting dates, seed priming, and cover crops. Seed …
Warm-season grasses go dormant in winter months under Mediterranean conditions, but they require less water and have a higher heat and drought resistance than cool-season species. The objectives of this study were: to assess the adaptation, drought resistance, and effects of sea…
Removal of basal leaves early in the vegetative and reproductive development of grapevines is a tool used to decrease fruit set, lower cluster rot severity, and improve fruit quality. However, the considerable time required for implementation limits its use by grape growers. Eff…
New Mexico-pod type green chile (Capsicum annuum) is one of New Mexico's leading horticultural commodities. Cultivated acreage of green chile in New Mexico is threatened due to the high cost and unavailability of labor for hand harvest. Therefore, mechanization is necessary to s…
Side cracking and ostiole-end splitting skin fruit damage affected decay development and the percentage of sound fruit during fresh fig (Ficus carica L.) postharvest handling and marketing. Furthermore, postharvest decay incidence was associated with the degree of side cracking …
Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) is an aquatic, herbaceous perennial considered to be one of the most valuable plants in the world. Each part of lotus is consumed throughout Asia for food or used for medicinal purposes. Effects of fertilizer type (conventional, organic, o…
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a neurotoxic, immunotoxic, and teratogenic mycotoxin produced by many Aspergilli and Penicillia. These organisms infect several plant species at pre-harvest and post-harvest and produce OTA in the infected crops. To date, little is known about the mechanism…
Very little research focus has been placed on roselle hibiscus leaves even though they have been widely consumed by diverse groups of ethnic population. This research was conducted to (i) evaluate the effects of fertilizer treatments on the nutrient elements of the Senegal-origi…
Olive (Olea europaea L.) consumption and production are important socially and economically in Libya. Olive cultivars that are adapted to local conditions produce olives that have high quality and quantities of oil. Many of the important olive cultivars grown in Libya were evalu…
Various aspects of the micropropagation of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) from shoot tips and from single mesophyll cells were investigated. 1. The conditions affecting shoot proliferation were studied in two types of tip culture experiments : one without subculturing for …
The world’s population is projected to increase by 30% in 2050, to 9.5 billion persons. Meeting society’s need will require 60% more food to be produced than is done today, all in the face of inevitable increases in the price of water, energy, and agricultural resources. Such a …