American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2015

  • Morpho-Anatomical Structure and DNA Extract of Sun and Shade Leaves of Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.)

    Farida D. Silverio

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6-1, December 2015
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Mar. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 30, 2015
    Published: Nov. 10, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.s.2015030601.11
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Agro-Ecosystems
    Abstract: A study on the comparison of morpho-anatomical structure and DNA extract of sun and shade leaves of jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) was done. Morphological structure of exposed the Corchorus capsularis are taller, leaves are lighter, thicker, bigger and broader than shaded. Anatomical form of exposed jute have many stomata on the leaf, two layered p... Show More
  • Bio-organic Fertilizer on Pechay Homegarden in Cotabato

    Mosib B. Tagotong, Onofre S. Corpuz

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6-1, December 2015
    Pages: 6-9
    Received: Mar. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 30, 2015
    Published: Nov. 10, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.s.2015030601.12
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Agro-Ecosystems
    Abstract: This study focus on the determination of bio-organic fertilizer and levels of application that could gave favorable response on the growth and yield of pechay planted in a home garden at Arakan, Cotabato. Bio-organic farming is a key to sustainable agriculture leading to sustainable development. The bio-organic fertilizers used in this study includ... Show More
  • Spore Culture of Nephrolepis falcate (Cav). C. Chr.

    Farida D. Silverio

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6-1, December 2015
    Pages: 10-14
    Received: Mar. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 30, 2015
    Published: Nov. 10, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.s.2015030601.13
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Agro-Ecosystems
    Abstract: Spore culture of Nephrolepis falcate (Cav). C. Chr. was undertaken to propagate Nephrolepis falcata in vitro using the spores. Specifically, it aimed to find out the duration of the germination of Nephrolepis falcate spores and observe spore germination and prothallial development. Nephrolepis falcate is a fern plant under family Lomariopsidaceae w... Show More
  • Traditional Rice Farming Ritual Practices of the Magindanawn in Southern Philippines

    Saavedra M. Mantikayan, Esmael L. Abas

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6-1, December 2015
    Pages: 15-18
    Received: Mar. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 16, 2015
    Published: Nov. 10, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.s.2015030601.14
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Agro-Ecosystems
    Abstract: The study is purely a documentation of the traditional rice farming rituals and practices of the Magindanawn in Southern Philippines. Specifically aims: to identify the farming rituals of the Magindanawn farmers; to descriptively analyzed the rationale behind the practice of rituals in farming; and to determine the factors that made rituals persist... Show More
  • Light Regime Under Eucalyptus deglupta as Hedgerows and its Effect on Intercropped Zea mays

    Esmael L. Abas, Onofre S. Corpuz, Lumina D. Cabilo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6-1, December 2015
    Pages: 19-29
    Received: Mar. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 03, 2015
    Published: Jun. 21, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.s.2015030601.15
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Agro-Ecosystems
    Abstract: The study uses randomized complete block design in determining the light regime under 7 year old Eucalyptus deglupta as hedgerows with Zea mays underneath. The result shows that the mean Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) was highest at 1200 hr. and lowest at 1500 hr. across treatments (Eucalyptus hedgerows) and cropping season. The solar radiat... Show More
  • Enhancement of Upland Rice Production in Various Agro-Ecosystems

    Onofre S. Corpuz, Z. M. Adam, S. L. Molao, P. E. Dalam, A. S. Sangcupan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6-1, December 2015
    Pages: 30-34
    Received: Sep. 29, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 03, 2015
    Published: Jun. 21, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.s.2015030601.16
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Agro-Ecosystems
    Abstract: The study aimed to determine the potentials of various agro-ecosystem in producing favorable growth and yield of upland rice including biomass production and carbon storage. Results of the study revealed that hinumay and dinorado were performed significantly better in plant height, yield, biomass and carbon content as compared to other varieties. H... Show More