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Postharvest Practices and Economic Outcomes in the Cocoa Industry: Insights from Licensed Buying Agents in Southwest Nigeria

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1. Introduction Cocoa production is integral to Nigeria’s agricultural economy, particularly in the Southwest region, which accounts for a significant share of the nation’s output. This region benefits from favorable agroecological conditions, such as loamy soils, tropical climate, and a structured farming economy, which collectively make it conducive to high-quality cocoa cultivation [23][15]. Despite these … Read more

Assessing Consumer Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Safer Vegetables in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Introduction The demand for vegetables has increased dramatically worldwide, in part because of urbanization (see, [29]) and the widespread perception that vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that promote health and vitality [26].For optimum health and vitality, 400g or more of vegetables should be consumed each day [27]. For the nutrition of … Read more

MicroRNA: One Of The Stress Fighters Plays Crucial Role In Resilience Of Rice To Changing Climatic Conditions

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INTRODUCTION In the present century of global climate change, environmental factors (abiotic as well as biotic) are adversely affecting the growth, development, and productivity of crop plants. Abiotic stresses including drought, flooding, low light, heat, cold, salinity, etc., resulting from unpredicted climate change, pose significant constraints to crop production and the nutritional quality of the … Read more

Profitability and Efficiency of Cassava Production in Ekiti State, Nigeria

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1. Introduction Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a staple crop that plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s agricultural and economic systems. Renowned for its resilience and adaptability, cassava serves as a primary carbohydrate source and a key contributor to food security, particularly in the southern regions of the country. Nigeria is recognized as the world’s leading … Read more

Assessing Technical, Economic, and Allocative Efficiencies of Maize-Rice-Based Farmers Across Scale Economies in Southwest Nigeria

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1. Introduction Agriculture continues to be a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, playing a vital role in its gross domestic product (GDP) and serving as the primary source of employment for the majority of the population [15] [29] [3]. In Southwest Nigeria, maize-rice cropping systems hold particular importance, as both maize and rice are not only … Read more

Assessment of Soil Degradation Due to Dyeing Effluents in Thangallapally area, Rajanna Siricilla, Telangana

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Soil is one of the most vital resources on Earth, supporting life and exhibiting a heterogeneous nature. The use of effluents for irrigating agricultural land is a common practice worldwide, particularly in developing countries where the cost of water treatment remains prohibitive. Irrigation with sewage effluents provides water, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and organic matter … Read more

Agronomic Bio-Fortification of Cereals with Zinc to overcome the Malnutrition from Indian Population

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INTRODUCTION Rapidly growing population jeopardizes worldwide food stability. Nutrition security, defined as “Universal access to nutritious food, promoting healthy living, and supported by proper healthcare, education, and a clean environment”. This problem is significantly more serious in low-income countries like India, since farmers use extensive agricultural approaches to boost productivity and profitability. Imbalance diet is … Read more

Energy budgeting and greenhouse gas emission under different cropping sequences in the North Western Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh, India

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Introduction Energy inputs are crucial for crop production and the increased use of fossil fuel energy resources has become important to both developed and developing countries. In India, energy use in agriculture has been increasing since the green revolution in the late sixties with increasing use of high-yielding varieties, synthetic fertilizers, agrochemicals, herbicides, machinery as … Read more

Plant Hormones and Growth Regulators: Mechanisms, Interactions, and Agricultural Applications

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Introduction Phytohormones Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemical substances produced spontaneously in plants that regulate physiological reactions at low concentrations. Phytohormones are classified into two groups: growth promoters and growth inhibitors. Growth promoters enhance cell division, expansion, pattern creation, tropic growth, flowering, fruiting, and seed formation. Growth inhibitors involve numerous growth-inhibiting activities such … Read more

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Enhancing Vigour and Yield: A Brief Review

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Introduction Economically viable and biologically sustainable farming needs good agricultural practices. The quality and productivity of the farm produce were directly or indirectly influenced by soil health. The biggest challenge in today’s agriculture world will be the maintenance of soil without altering environmental sustainability. Plant growth is always affected by a narrow area of soil … Read more