Estimation of Combining Ability for Yield and Component Traits in Maize (Zea mays L.) Cultivars Using North Carolina Mating Design II

ALIU D. AFEKHAI*1, CHIBUZO N. C. NWAOGUALA1 AND JOSEPH E. ALIKA1 1Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria   Download PDF fulltext Abstract The study was conducted to estimate general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) of 13 maize cultivars on grain yield and component traits […]

The assessment of the Bulb Size Impact in Onions Characteristics and Losses during Storage with Natural Ventilation

THOMA NASTO1, TOKLI THOMAJ1* 1Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Agriculture University of Tirana   Download PDF fulltext Abstract The effect of bulb size on storage behavior of onions was investigated in an experiment carried out in Korça region. This study was focused on evaluation of certain bulb characteristics during storage under natural ventilation conditions. […]

Analysis of Loan Accessed by Cooperative Society Farmers from Bank of Agriculture (Boa), in Imo State, Nigeria 

NDUBUEZE-OGARAKU, MERCY EBERE1* ANDAMADI, EUNICE MUNACHIMSO1 1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, East-West Road, Rivers State, Nigeria   Download PDF fulltext Abstract The study examined the determinants of agricultural loan accessed by cooperative farmers from Bank of Agriculture in Imo State. Specifically, the socio-economic characteristics of the cooperative […]

Albanian Farm Access to Agriculture Development Support Program 

MERITA GECAJ1 1PhDstudent, Faculty of Economy and Agrobusiness, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF fulltext Abstract Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) sector is one of the most important agri-food subsectors in terms of income for rural households in mountainous areas and one of the subsectors where Albania has been traditionally competitive in world markets. […]

Effect of Light Intensity on Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Olive Plants – Application of mPEA Fluorometer

EMILIA ÇAÇI1  1Departament of  Physics, University “Ismail Qemali” Vlora, Albania Download PDF fulltext  Abstract Light is one of the basic ecological physics factors, determining not only  the possibility for plants existence but also the physiological state of their photosynthetic apparatus. Applying simultaneous measurements of the kinetics of prompt fluorescence, delayed fluorescence and modulated 820 nm […]

Reduction of Ammonia Volatilization Loss from BRIS Soils Using Controlled Release Urea and Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)

HALIMATUL SA’ADIAH ABDULLAH1, KHAIRUN NAIM MULANA2, MARDHATI HAZIRAH HASSAN3 1PhD candidate /Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Malaysia 2MSc. candidate / International Environmental and Agriculture Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, 183-0054, Tokyo, Japan 3MSc. candidate /Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, […]

Information Relevance and Perception of Albanian Consumers when Purchasing Meat

FABJAN LASHI1*, ILIR KAPAJ2  1Faculty of Engineering, Canadian Institute of Technology, Tirana, Albania. 2Faculty of Economics and Agribusiness, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania   Download PDF fulltext  Abstract Information is a key element for customer’s perception now days. There are many channels from where consumers get information from internet, TV, other consumers experience, but […]

Occurrence of Fungal Strains with Herbicidal Potentials in Agricultural Soils of Southern Guinea Savanna Agro – ecology of Nigeria

FAWOLE, OLUYEMISI BOLAJOKO1* AND YAHAYA, JAMES UKWUMONU1 1Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, P.M.B 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria Download PDF fulltext Abstract In a laboratory experiment, herbicidal potentials of fungal strains in agricultural soils were investigated. This was with the view of using them to compliment synthetic herbicides which have been associated with adverse […]

Study of Tillage Systems Effect and Number of Weeding on Species of Weeds and Yield of Corn

 RASOUL FAKHARİ1, AHMAD TOBEH2, MOHAMAD TAGHİ ALEBRAHİM2, RUHANGİZ MAMMADOVA3*, RAUF KULİYEV4, FİRUZA YUNUSOVA3 1Ph.D Student, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran 2Department of Agronomy and Plant breeding, University of Mohaghegh Ardabil, Ardabil, Iran 3Genetic Resources Institute of Azerbaijan, National Academy of Sciences, Azerbaijan 4Genetics and Evolution Theory Faculty, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan Download Full […]

Modeling of Rainfall Factor in Soil Erosion Risk in Albania

EUGEN SKURA1, ILIR KRISTO1* 1Department of Agroenvironment and Ecology, Agricultural UniversityofTirana, Tirana, Albania Download Full text PDF  Abstract Area of the Republic of Albania is characterized with high soil erosion rate. Each year nearly 60 million tons of sediments are deposited by Albanian rivers into the Adriatic Sea. Soil erosion and other associated pollution, are critical […]