American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024

  • Research Article

    Ecophysiology and Seedlings Nutrient Contents of Forest Species Ricinodendron heudelotii (Mull. Arg.) and Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Influenced by Biofertilizer and Salinity

    Tchiaze Ifoue Alice Virginie*, Lieujip Piengang Aurelien Cyril, Ekwel Sondi Serge, Fanteunti Ibrahim, Taffouo Victor Desire

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 129-141
    Received: 12 March 2024
    Accepted: 1 April 2024
    Published: 10 May 2024
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    Abstract: Ricinodendron heudelotii and Cola acuminata, are important plants species whose exploitation became abusive over the years due to the high utilization of their fruits as Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP). They face to multiple challenges: a recalcitrance of seeds and salinity that limits regeneration. Therefore, regeneration seems an appropriate co... Show More
  • Research Article

    Demand of Imported Rice in Mozambique (2011 - 2020)

    Sandre Macia*, Júlio Macuacua, Alfeu Vilanculos, Filipe Mahaluça

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 142-159
    Received: 8 April 2024
    Accepted: 22 April 2024
    Published: 10 May 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20241203.12
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    Abstract: Rice plays an important role in the food and nutrition security of the Mozambican population and has been importing rice to meet growing consumption needs. There are several studies regarding demand of imported rice worldwide. However, it is noted that despite the importance of imported rice in national consumption, the empirical and quantitative s... Show More
  • Research Article

    Hunting for Bushmeat Threatens the Rich Wildlife of Korup National Park in Cameroon

    Manfothang Dongmo Ervis*, Niki-Buroro Agbor Ekpe Jerome, Temgoua Lucie Félicité

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 160-173
    Received: 12 January 2024
    Accepted: 4 March 2024
    Published: 17 May 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20241203.13
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    Abstract: Studied bushmeat hunting in the southwest (cluster E) of the Korup National Park (KNP) to identify the various poaching methods, quantify bushmeat, and identify the various hunting routes and to elucidate the key factors of poaching within this protected area. To achieve this task, purposeful and random sampling methods were used for the selection ... Show More
  • Research Article

    New Names and New Combinations of the Genera of Bambusa, Dinochloa and Guadua (Bambusaceae)

    Da-Li Fu*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 174-184
    Received: 8 April 2024
    Accepted: 27 April 2024
    Published: 17 May 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20241203.14
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    Abstract: The subfamily Bambusoideae Luerss., belonging to the family Bambusaceae Burnett, is intricately intertwined with human production and daily life, exerting a profound influence on culture as well. The distinctive characteristics of the subfamily, such as culm, rhizome, branch, and culm sheath, have traditionally been employed in taxonomic classifica... Show More
  • Review Article

    Mechanised Removal of Cocoa Beans from the Pod and Strategies to Optimize the Technique: A Review

    Amuaku Randy*, Eric Amoah Asante, E. H. Y. Bobobee, Godwin Kwasi Amano

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 185-194
    Received: 21 April 2024
    Accepted: 20 May 2024
    Published: 3 June 2024
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    Abstract: Confronted with problems associated with removing cocoa beans, methods, technologies and equipment have been developed and applied over the years. This paper comprehensively reviews the most effective method and technology to split cocoa pods and remove the beans. The working principle of the technique was explained with the cocoa pod opening mecha... Show More
  • Research Article

    Women and Agricultural Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas in West Africa: Case of Benin

    Eyitayo Raïnath Kegnide*, Fifanou Vodouhe, Aklesso Egbendewe, Jacob Afouda Yabi

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 195-208
    Received: 22 April 2024
    Accepted: 17 May 2024
    Published: 3 June 2024
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    Abstract: This research identified factors that can influence the forms of women's entrepreneurship in rural areas in Benin. The Harmonized Survey on Living Conditions of Households database carried out in 2018 was used for the study. Data in several countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo) and financed by the... Show More
  • Research Article

    The Effects of Mother Tree Size and Flowering Period on Salt Tolerance of Tamarix Austromongolica Seeds in the Yellow River Delta

    Qingzhi Lin, Yaling Yang, Muzheng Hao, Xin Han, Yuling Zhang*, Jing Yang, Mengmeng Zheng, Qingshan Yang, Xiaojun Lu

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 209-216
    Received: 13 May 2024
    Accepted: 28 May 2024
    Published: 13 June 2024
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    Abstract: Tamarix austromongolica is a two-season flowering plant with a spring and summer flowering period and both flowering periods produce viable seeds, with flowering extending from mid-May to October and seed maturation from mid-June to October. In order to reveal the germination pattern of T. austromongolica seeds in the Yellow River Delta region, thi... Show More
  • Research Article

    Empirical Analysis on Economic Sustainable of Rice Rain-Fed Area in Rural Cambodia

    Darith Siek*, Sun Emmsethakar, Wen Yu, Shiwei Xu, Sun Bunna, Siek Sourphimean, Siek Sourchhordaphear

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 217-222
    Received: 30 May 2024
    Accepted: 15 June 2024
    Published: 27 June 2024
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    Abstract: This paper investigates the economic sustainability of Cambodian rural rice farmers. Rice in Cambodia is a stable crop just as in many other Southeast Asian countries. The rice plants not only provide food to people but also a source of feed for livestock. Based on survey about of 6 districts of the rural household in Battambang of Cambodia, a tota... Show More