International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017

  • Selenium in Soil-Crop-Animal System: A Holistic Perspective to Manage Animal and Human Health

    Uttam Saha, Abioye Fayiga, Bipul K. Biswas, Leticia Sonon

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 51-66
    Received: 10 March 2017
    Accepted: 24 March 2017
    Published: 25 April 2017
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    Abstract: Selenium (Se) dependent enzymes play important roles in physiological functions such as thyroid hormone metabolism, strengthens anti-oxidant defense system and immune system. However, about 800 million people worldwide are believed to be deficient in Se which is attributed to low Se levels in the soil. This is because Se in plant and animal product... Show More
  • Flowering Syndrome-Hybrid Performance Relationship in Maize 1-Agromonic Traits

    H. A. Alkhazaali, M. M. Elsahookie, F. Y. Baktash

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 67-71
    Received: 26 January 2017
    Accepted: 10 February 2017
    Published: 26 April 2017
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    Abstract: To determine the relationship between flowering syndrome and hybrid performance in some maize (Zea mays L.) crosses, selection on early and late flowering plants was undertaken. Selection was applied on plants of four inbreds; Zm19, Zm32, Zm51, and Zm61. Selected plants were propagated in the next season, grown in the third season and crossed to tw... Show More
  • Flowering Syndrome-Hybrid Performance Relationship in Maize 2- Grain Yield and Yield Components

    H. A. Alkhazaali, M. M. Elsahookie, F. Y. Baktash

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 72-77
    Received: 26 January 2017
    Accepted: 10 February 2017
    Published: 26 April 2017
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    Abstract: A field experiment was conducted for 4 seasons on the farm of the Dept. of Field Crop Sci., Coll. of Agric., Univ. of Baghdad in spring and fall plantings in 2014 and 2015. That was to determine the relationship of hybrid performance in maize (Zea mays L.) crosses with early and late selects of inbreds. Four inbreds; Zm19, Zm32, Zm51, and Zm61 were... Show More
  • Appraisal of Some Heavy Metals and Elements in Irrigated Vegetables and Fruit Cultivated in College Farm, Maiduguri, Nigeria

    Gwana Adamu Mohammed, Bassey Effong Edet, Hauwa Lawan Badawi, Halima Mohammed Bala, Mustapha Umar Marte, Ali Mohammed, Laku Dauda

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 78-86
    Received: 16 December 2015
    Accepted: 08 February 2016
    Published: 29 May 2017
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    Abstract: This study was conducted to determine concentration levels of heavy metals and element in irrigated leafy vegetables and fruit cultivated at colleges’ farm along river Kumodu Gana bank, Maiduguri. Samples were obtained randomly from five locations and analysed as described by AOAC, (1990). Cadmium, copper, iron, potassium, manganese, nickel, lead a... Show More