Invitro Efficacy of Different Chemical Fungicides against Fusarium Spp. in Potato
By: Rasmita SHRESTHA, Subeksha SHRESTHA, Adrina SEDHAI, and Sarita KAPALI
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This study was carried out at the National Plant Pathology Research Center (NPPRC), Khumaltar, Lalitpur to evaluate the efficacy of different chemical fungicides against Fusarium spp. causing dry rot in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) leading to considerable post-harvest losses. The experiment was conducted...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Effect of Different Media on Growth of Cauliflower Seedling
By: Manoj TIMALSINA
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The growing medium plays a significant role in the quality and performance of vegetable seedlings. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the effect of media on the growth of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) seedlings. The experiment was conducted inside a plastic...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Molecular Characterization, Biochemical Isolation and Identification of Salmonella species from Poultry Liver and Fecal Samples at Dinajpur, Bangladesh
By: Md HUSNEID, A.S. AHMED, M.S. HUSSAIN and T. MAHATAB
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Poultry products are the main means of transmission for Salmonellosis, a significant foodborne infection in the world. The purpose of this work was to separate, biochemically identify, and molecularly describe Salmonellosis from samples of poultry feces and liver. A total of 150 samples...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Farmers’ Perceptions, Knowledge and Practices for Nematode Management in Tomato Farms at Meghang, Nuwakot
By: Chandani BEGAM, Subeksha SHRESTHA, Asmita OLI, & Aayushma POUDEL
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This study was carried out in Meghang Rural Municipality, Nuwakot, Nepal, to assess farmers’ knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding nematode management in tomato cultivation. The research was conducted from April 28 to June 20, 2025, covering the tomato cropping cycle to observe nematode...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Effect of Environmental Change on the Welfare Status of Crop Farmers in Kaduna State and Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
By: Chikezie Gabriel, AJUNWA ., Jeremiah Samuel, ALUWONG , Ojuh Ezekiel, HARUNA , Josephine Titilayo, AYODELE , Michael Oguche, ABAH , Kennedy Chinedu, EBOH , Park Odojoma, IDISI , and Olugbenga Omotayo, ALABI
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This study investigated the effect of environmental change on the welfare status of crop farmers in Kaduna State and Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 198 crop farmers. Primary data were used based on a well-structured questionnaire....

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Study on Seroprevalence of Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia in Goats Marketed in Kathmandu Valley
By: Anisha RAI and Barun Kumar SHARMA
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Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) is a highly contagious respiratory disease of small ruminants that is caused by gram-negative, pleomorphic, facultative anaerobic bacterium Mycoplasma capricolum, sub-sp. Capripneumoniae. It is a severe respiratory disease of goats characterized by high morbidity and mortality, as well as the...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Escherichia coli from Poultry Intestine and Feces in Dinajpur, Bangladesh
By: Md SHAHANAVAZ, Md HUSNEID and T. MAHATAB
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) in poultry presents a significant zoonotic concern, as certain pathogenic strains particularly ETEC (Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli) can be transmitted from poultry to humans through direct contact, environmental contamination, or the food chain, especially via undercooked poultry meat or contaminated produce....

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Study on the Effect of Breeds on Physiochemical Parameters of Goat Milk at National Goat Research Program, Bandipur Tanahun Nepal
By: Maheshwar DAHAL, Raju KADEL , Shivahari GHIMIRE and Buddhi Ram ACHARYA
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This study analyzed breed-specific variations in milk composition among pure Saanen, pure Boer, and pure Khari goats at National Goat Research Program in Bandipur, Tanahun between March and May, 2018. Using a milk analyzer, we evaluated 96 Saanen, 12 Boer, and 12 Khari...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Socio-Economic and Environmental Factors Influencing the Output of Rice Farmers in Kaduna State and Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
By: Chikezie Gabriel, AJUNWA , Jeremiah Samuel, ALUWONG , Ojuh Ezekiel, HARUNA . Josephine Titilayo, AYODELE , Michael Oguche, ABAH., Ize Zinnatu, ABDULSALAM, Park Odojoma, IDISI ., Olugbenga Omotayo, ALABI
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This study investigated the socio-economic and environmental factors influencing the output of rice farmers in Kaduna State and Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select 185 respondents. Primary data were used based on a well-structured questionnaire. The...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Animal Genetic Resources for Sustainable Livestock Development in Nepal
By: Shreeram P. NEOPANE
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Nepal is rich in animal genetic resources (AnGR) both in terms of diversity and numbers. Animal genetic resources play a key role in livestock development in the country mainly through their contribution to income generation and livelihood enhancement. They have also non-economic values...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026