IJRIAS - Volume 11, Issue 15
Articles
Location and Planting Date Influenced Fall Armyworm Infestation and Maize Yield in the Guinea and Sudan Savanna Zones of Ghana
Authors: Shamhuna Alidu, Shirley Lamptey, Gloria Boakyewaa Adu
Abstract: Maize production in Ghana faces significant yield losses due to fall armyworm (FAW) infestations. This study evaluated the impact of planting dates and location on FAW infestation and maize yields in ...
Assessment of the Technological Suitability of the “Kepez” Grape Variety for Quality Wine Production
Authors: Ismayilov M.T., Omarov Y.A.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to comprehensively evaluate the technological suitability of the local “Kepez” grape variety for wine production. Microvinification products “Kepez” variety are an...
Assessment of Stakeholders in Agro-Based Peasant Farming Development in Babadjou Subdivision, West Region, Cameroon
Authors: Peter Ta-ah Chia, Elvis Nsopkwi, Roland Bawe Ndzi, Vadel Nguefack Saatsa Perrin, Clovis Jiosias Ouamba Tchinda
Abstract: Babadjou sub division, characterized by its fertile volcanic soils, serve as a critical hub for the country’s food security, yet its agro-based peasant farming sector faces persistent challenges reg...
Comparative Analysis of Constraints Affecting Tamarind Processing and Marketing in Kano, Kaduna and Nasarawa States, Nigeria
Authors: Idahosa E.O., Imade O.S., Enize B.T., Umar H.Y.
Abstract: This study examined the constraints affecting tamarind processing and marketing among processors and marketers in Kano, Kaduna, and Nasarawa States, Nigeria. Primary data were collected in 2025 using ...
Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria from Municipal Solid for Production of Enzymes for Waste Degradation
Authors: Dr. Chime Emmanuel Uchenna, Godwin Umoren Akpan, Ibeh Chukwuebuka Ugochukwu
Abstract: Microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of municipal solid waste (MSW) in Uyo dumps were isolated and characterized using standard microbiology technique. Three municipal solid waste (Uyo Villag...
Correlation Analysis of Rice Yield and Weed Parameters as Affected by Post Emergence Herbicides and Seedling Age in Jega Sudan Savanna Zone of Nigeria
Authors: M. U. Tanimu, Ajala, Tajudeen
Abstract: The trial was conducted in the Fadama area of Teaching and Research Farm of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero located at Jega Sudan Savanna zone of Nigeria. The study was ins...
ComputeRice: Arduino-Based Automated Rice Drying System with Integrated Real-Time Process Monitoring
Authors: Emelyn Shaira B. Felisilda, Maria Shina Jane A. Melendres, Jhyclyff P. Junco, Raymund Castañares, Kristine T. Soberano
Abstract: This study presents ComputeRice: Arduino-Based Automated Rice Drying System with Integrated Real-Time Process Monitoring, designed to improve the efficiency of postharvest drying. The system uses a co...
Effects of Propagation Methods, Mulching and Fertilizer Types on Growth and Yield of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale ROSC.) in Ogbomoso, South West Nigeria
Authors: Fawole, T .O., Akanbi, W. B., Kolawole, G. O., Olaniyi, J. O., Lawal, B. A., Oyeyiola, Y. B.
Abstract: Production of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is one of the lucrative business to venture into due to high utilization derived from this produce. However, its production in Nigeria is limited by th...
Exploring Rice Bran and Cassava Peel as Alternative Feed Ingredients in Poultry Production in Jigawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Wasila Agunbiade MAHMUD, Surayya D. Alhassan
Abstract: This study evaluated the nutritional composition of rice bran and detoxified cassava peel and examined the effects of their graded inclusion as substitutes for conventional feed ingredients on growth ...
Multimodal Data Fusion in Smart Agriculture: Integrating Soil, Climate, Imaging, and Biological Signals Using Machine Learning: Scoping Review
Authors: R.N.I. Basnayake
Abstract: The evolution of smart agriculture has expedited the adoption of machine learning-based solutions for crop monitoring, disease detection, yield estimation, and environmental management. However, most ...
Ethnobotanical Utilization and Phytochemical Investigation of the Pith of Patikan (Caryota mitis) Plant
Authors: Jesreal B. Sebusa, Damsel B. Sagnay, Maedel Joy V. Escote
Abstract: This study aimed to document the traditional uses of the Patikan (Caryota mitis) plant and to examine the phytochemical content of its pith, which is one of the least studied parts of the plant. The s...
Farmers’ Perception of Biofertilizer Effectiveness in Rice Farming in San Agustin, Sagbayan, Bohol
Authors: Kim C. Abico, Jemma Lucitte A. Cabrillos
Abstract: This study aimed to assess farmers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of biofertilizer application in rice farming in San Agustin, Sagbayan, Bohol. The study assessed the efficacy of biofertilizers f...
Plant-Based Medicine: A Scientific Exploration of Selected Medicinal Plants and Their Therapeutic Potential
Authors: G. Sasipriya, Siva N
Abstract: Plant-based medicine has long served as a cornerstone of traditional healthcare systems, yet its scientific validation remains essential for integration into modern therapeutics. This study presents a...
Effects of Organic Amendments on Growth and Disease Resistance of Green Chili (Capsicum annuum)
Authors: Ysmael Yusoph E. Alamada, Jesusa D. Ortuoste
Abstract: This study evaluated the effects of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), brown sugar, and white vinegar—individually and in combination—on the growth performance and disease resistance of green chili...
Aerial Roots as Indicators of Whole-Plant Wellbeing a 40-Year Comparative Longitudinal Study
Authors: Dr. Swapan Samanta, Tarapada Manna
Abstract: Aerial roots have long been treated as distress signals — signs that a plant is struggling, starved of nutrients, or failing underground. Drawing on a 40-year observational record encompassing 180 s...
Scaling of Root Sensory Range with Root System Length: Evidence from a 40-Year Longitudinal Study Across Plant Life Forms
Authors: Dr. Swapan Samanta, Tarapada Manna
Abstract: Plant roots have traditionally been understood as reactive structures—organs that respond to their environment only upon direct contact. Over the past three decades, however, a growing body of evide...
Smart Agricultural Device for Soil Fertility Assessment and Tomato Crop Growth Prediction
Authors: Maria Nicole Galigao Fabito, Maricar Lagrada Mateo, Chammuel Aldave Villaluz, Vivien Accad Agustin, Ronald Burdios Fernandez
Abstract: This study developed a Smart Agricultural Device for Soil Fertility Assessment and Tomato Crop Growth Prediction using Internet of Things (IoT) technology and rule-based analysis techniques to support...
Growth Responses and Yield of Oryza sativa L. on Earthen Pond–Based Floating Bed
Authors: Norly Jane S. Alagos, Dorothy A. Antesa
Abstract: This study evaluated the growth response and yield performance of Oryza sativa L. grown under an earthen pond–based floating bed system compared with the traditional soil-based planting method. Spec...
Isolation of Strains of Potassium-Mobilizing Bacteria (KMB) for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Uday Patil, Jeetendra Kumar, Hemant Borse, Shubham Sabban
Abstract: Potassium-mobilizing bacteria (KMB) are beneficial soil microorganisms that increase potassium availability by mobilizing immobile K-containing minerals, such as mica, feldspar, and potassium alumina ...