admin Dear Esteemed Readers, Researchers, and Contributors, With great pleasure and enthusiasm, we extend our warmest greetings to you through the pages of Agriculture Archives: an International Journal. As we embark on this journey together, we are filled with a sense of anticipation and commitment to fostering excellence in agricultural research and innovation. Agriculture Archives aims … Read more
Introduction The agricultural landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by changing climatic patterns, economic forces, and technological advancements. Amidst these transformations, the well-being and prosperity of farmers remain paramount. In response to the challenges faced by farmers and the imperatives of sustainable agriculture, the concept of Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) has gained prominence as a holistic … Read more
Introduction Intercropping, a traditional farming practice dating back centuries, involves the simultaneous cultivation of multiple crops within the same field space. Unlike monoculture systems, which rely on single crop species, intercropping harnesses the complementarity and synergies among different plant species to optimize resource utilization, suppress pests and diseases, and enhance soil health [1]. Despite its … Read more
Introduction Pesticides are essential tools in modern agriculture, helping to combat pests and diseases that threaten crop productivity and food security. However, their widespread use has raised concerns about their impact on the environment, particularly soil and water quality. The physicochemical behavior of pesticides, including their sorption, degradation, and transport processes, plays a critical role … Read more
Introduction Plant tissue culture, a technique pioneered by Haberlandt in the late 19th century, involves the aseptic culture of plant cells, tissues, or organs under controlled conditions in a nutrient medium supplemented with growth regulators. Since its inception, tissue culture has become an indispensable tool in plant science, facilitating the propagation of elite plant varieties, … Read more
Seed germination, the first stage of growth, is susceptible to water scarcity because soil moisture at the time of planting may hinder seedling emergence, which in turn affects yield output [1-2]. Due to a water deficit, plant physiological and biochemical processes as well as growth and development may all be significantly impacted [3]. The plant … Read more
Crop improvement has come a long way, but modern agriculture is confronting some unheard-of hurdles to keep up with the expanding human demand [1]. Physiological screening procedures are generally resisted by plant breeders because they are thought to be more expensive, time-consuming, and challenging to employ. Therefore, growing interest has been shown in the use … Read more
In Ethiopia, termites are one of the major threats to agricultural crops, forest trees and buildings in western part of the country [1]. Termite attacks caused up to 36% reduction in yields of maize respectively in the region [2, 3 &4]. This devastating insect pest also causes soil degradation by reducing vegetation and leaving the … Read more
INTRODUCTION Physiological workload is the measurable portion of physical resources expended when performing a given task and is affected by a range of factors, which include nature of work, training, motivation and environmental factors. Physiological workload can be assessed by heart rate monitor which is a personal monitoring device that allows one to measure one’s … Read more
INTRODUCTION Over the last few decades, the agriculture policy in India has undergone a major change through diversification and emphasis on a sustainable production system. Rhizosphere researchers have been throwing up surprise and interesting ideas for research ever since the pleasant environment of microorganisms around plant roots is called the rhizosphere. The term rhizosphere was … Read more