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Limited awareness prevents the use of compost and biochar as soil amendments by Ghanaian cocoa farmers
Organic soil amendments can be used to reduce the environmental impact of cocoa farming, increase sustainability, and protect livelihoods. This …
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Evaluation of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes in Ethiopia through multi-environment trial analysis using factor analytic mixed models
Abstract Bread wheat is a vital crop for Ethiopia’s food security, with expanding cultivation driven by variety development efforts and …
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Effect of Aloe debrana leaf powder as an alternative to antibiotics on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens
Abstract Phytogenic plants have gained considerable attention as natural feed additives with the potential to replace commercial antibiotics in poultry …
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Advisor quality and productive resources as complementary drivers of farmers’ satisfaction with agricultural extension services in Benin
Abstract Pluralistic delivery systems, in which private providers operate alongside public structures, are reshaping agricultural advisory services across sub-Saharan Africa, …
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Analysis of line × tester mating design for rice (Oryza sativa L.) based on earliness, yield, and its components
Abstract Thirty F1 hybrids were planted in 2023 to evaluate an analysis of general (GCA) and specific (SCA) combining abilities, …
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Optimal nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer rates for bread wheat production in the Northwestern Ethiopian highlands
Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are the major nutrients limiting bread wheat yield in Ethiopia, yet their optimal application rates …
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Responses of seven cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. WALP) genotypes to 14-day water deficits at various phenological stages
Abstract In West Africa, cowpea is a key crop valued for its nutritional, ecological, and economic value. However, this region …
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Site-specific nitrogen optimization for enhanced productivity and economic returns of sesame (Sesamum indicum L. cv. Ex-Sudan) under rainfed conditions in the Sudan Savannah agroecological zone of Northern Nigeria
Abstract Inadequate nutrient management, particularly nitrogen fertilization is a primary driver of yield gaps in sesame ( Sesamum indicum L.) …
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Effects of biochar produced from different feedstocks and organic fertilizers on soil properties and maize (Zea mays L.) production in the northern part of Rwanda
Abstract This study applied biochar derived from different local feedstocks and organic fertilizers (OF) on contrasting acidic soils, Andosol and …
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Farmer-reported biometeorological hazards and their implications for banana production in Kyabugimbi subcounty, Bushenyi district, southwestern Uganda
Abstract Banana production in Uganda is increasingly exposed to environmental and biological stressors that affect productivity and livelihood stability among …
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Optimum dietary protein requirement of three-spotted tilapia (Oreochromis andersonii, Castelnau, 1861) juveniles reared under suboptimal temperature conditions
Abstract The optimization of the nutritional requirements of native tilapia species is vital for enhancing aquaculture productivity and promoting sustainable …
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Climate-resilient and underutilized crops for pharmaceutical excipients, bioactives and bio-based packaging: a circular bioeconomy review
The pharmaceutical industry faces increasing supply-chain vulnerabilities driven by climate change, geopolitical disruptions, and the concentration of raw material production. …
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Mineral composition of neglected and underutilized food crops and their role in nutrition security in Sierra Leone
Abstract Background Sierra Leone’s food system faces persistent nutritional challenges, largely due to limited crop diversity and reliance on imported …
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Drivers and crop productivity impacts of agricultural innovation bundling among smallholder farmers in the drylands of Kenya
Abstract Drylands in Kenya hold significant potential to enhance food security and improve rural livelihoods, yet agricultural productivity remains constrained …
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Current and future potential of cassava (Manihot esculenta) in Southern Africa: a scoping review
Abstract Cassava ( Manihot esculenta ) is an important staple food in sub–Saharan Africa. Over 60% of the global cassava …
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Climatic, environmental factors and agricultural practices favoring dynamics of the spread of African cassava mosaic disease in Côte d’Ivoire
Abstract Cassava mosaic disease (CMD), caused by begomoviruses, poses a major threat to cassava leading to huge yield losses. We …
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Influence of variety and harvesting stage on germination and vigour of mung bean (Vigna radiata) seeds
Abstract Mung bean seed quality is greatly affected by the inherent difficulty of determining the optimal harvest time, which is …
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DRIS-based evaluation of optimal nutrient ranges in sunflower under "different irrigation regimes and selenium application"
Abstract Achieving an optimal nutrient balance is fundamental to sustainable crop production, particularly for economically important oilseed crops such as …
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Retraction Note: Profitability dynamics of improved and traditional beehive models in Tanzania
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Optimization of sustainable maize production in Sub-Sahara Africa using split-plot response surface methodology
Abstract Purpose This study investigated optimization of fertilizer on maize yield in Iburu and Zaria, Nigeria, where soils are nutrient-depleted …