IOSR-JAVS VOLUME-18 ~ ISSUE-6 ~ June 2025

ABSTRACT: This study was conducted at the Poultry Unit of the Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev, Benue State – Nigeria to investigate the effects of supplemental Vitamin A (retinol) and Vitamin E (dl- alpha tocopheryl acetate) on performance parameters: hen day production, feed intake, feed conversion ratio, egg weight, haugh unit score, shell thickness, loss in body weight and mortality of Isa brown hens reared under the humid tropical conditions of Yandev, Benue State Nigeria. The study lasted for 24 weeks. A total......

Keywords: laying hens, Isa Brown, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, heat stress, egg production

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ABSTRACT: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a very important food crop that is propagated vegetatively by roots in most parts of the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Africa produces over 54% of the world cassava and Nigeria is at the top of world production with 57 million tonnes. Like most Vegetative Propagated Crops (VPCs), this method of asexual reproduction makes them more vulnerable to pest and disease attacks. The bulkiness of cassava stems that serve as the planting materials (seed) together with low multiplication rate and perishability tend.....

Keywords: Manihot esculenta, vegetatively propagated crops, sustainable intensification, market infrastructure, improved varieties

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ABSTRACT: La lutte contre les ennemis de culture est l’une des propriétés des producteurs dans les pays en voie de développement. Le Gouvernement de la République Démocratique du Congo a pris l’option de résoudre les problèmes de baisse de rendement de maïs dus aux attaques de ravageurs principalement la chenille légionnaire d’automne par l’utilisation des variétés résistantes distribuées par le Programme National de Développement agricole. Cette étude a pour objectif d’identifier les facteurs explicatifs de l’adoption des variétés améliorées de mais dans la commune rurale de Djuma......

Keywords: Innovation, acquisition, culture de maïs, moyen de lutte, Développement agricole.

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ABSTRACT: Cereals are edible grains that belong to the grass family (Poaceae) and are widely cultivated for their carbohydrate-rich seeds, which serve as staple foods for a large portion of the global population. The present study aims to know the growth, instability and crop diversification of Cereals as they are most significant food crops which are grown in large extent and yielding more income to the farmers in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh with the......

Keywords: Cereals, Stable Food, Instability, Coefficient of Variation, Cuddy-Della Valle Index, Herfindahl Index, Crop Diversification

[1]. Aiswarya, G.B., Kshirsagar, P.J., Banekol, S.S., Bhosale, S.S., & Sawant, M.S. (2024). “Dynamics of Crop Diversification in Midlands of Kerala, India.” Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, 17(1), 1-9. DOI: 10.9734/ARJA/2024/v17i1405.
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ABSTRACT: The effect of Triticum aestivum of different doses and Fat Rich Diet (FRD) on the plasma protein estimated by gel electrophoresis technique. By Gel electrophoresis technique, proteins are separated according to their size and molecular weight. Wheatgrass refers to the young grass of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivum Linn. , family Poeaceae......

Keywords: Fat Rich Diet ( Vanaspati ghee and Coconut oil), Triticum aestivum, Plasma Protein, Gel Electrophoresis.

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ABSTRACT: Climate change poses a significant challenge to global agriculture, influencing food production, water availability, and ecosystem stability. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increasing greenhouse gas concentrations are disrupting traditional agricultural systems, particularly in developing countries where food security is already at risk. Projections suggest a global temperature rise of 1.4°C to 5.8°C by 2100, which could reduce crop yields, increase drought frequency, and escalate pest and disease outbreaks. Agricultural productivity is projected to decline by 3% to 16% globally by 2080, with some developing nations experiencing up to a 40% reduction in yields.......

Keywords: Climate Change, Agricultural Productivity, Food Security, Water Scarcity, Adaptation Strategies.

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