- Volume 13, Number 2 (2025)
SOIL NUTRIENT SHIFTS FOLLOWING PHOSPHORUS APPLICATION IN INTEGRATED LEGUME-SORGHUM SYSTEMS
JANE Njeri Maina, Samuel Kiprotich Kimutai
Phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) are pivotal nutrients essential for plant growth, serving as the foundation for modern agriculture. The conventional agricultural practice relies heavily on water-soluble chemical fertilizers to provide a steady supply of these nutrients, as highlighted by Yu et al. (2012) and Marschner (1995). However, this approach presents significant challenges, particularly for smallholder farmers, as it is cost-prohibitive and environmentally unsustainable, as noted by Ginkel (2011). The necessity to reduce the reliance on chemical fertilizers and explore cost-effective, eco-friendly alternatives is evident, as emphasized by Jayasinghearachi and Seneviratne (2006). This study delves into the quest for sustainable...
FOOD SAFETY AT HOME: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT CONSUMER PRACTICES
John Michael Anderson, Sarah Elizabeth Johnson
Ensuring food safety is paramount for public health, socio-economic stability, and global trade. Despite growing concerns about food safety, Southwest Mississippi lacks comprehensive research on foodborne illnesses. This knowledge gap hinders the development of effective policies to prevent contamination. To predict consumer behavior, it is crucial to understand how consumers perceive risks and benefits related to food safety. Foodborne diseases, resulting from the consumption of contaminated food or water, pose a significant public health threat in the United States. This study aims to address this gap by investigating consumer perceptions of food safety issues in Southwest Mississippi. The findings will...
GENETIC MAPPING OF FUSARIUM STRAINS IN RICE SEEDS FROM THE WEST AFRICAN REGION
Marie-Claire N'Diaye Toure, Pierre Olivier Traoré
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a vital global food crop and economic resource, particularly in Africa. Burkina Faso, with rice cultivation in all 13 administrative regions, exhibits notable production concentrations in Hauts Bassins (16.97%), the East (15.02%), Centre-Est (14.82%), Boucle du Mouhoun (14.44%), and Cascades (10.91%). Fusarium species pose a significant threat to rice, with Fusarium-induced diseases affecting 80% of global crop plants. This study delves into the prevalence of fungal diseases, specifically those within the Gibberella fujikuroi species complex, including F. verticillioides, F. sacchari, F. subglutinans, F. proliferatum, F. andiyazi, and F. fujikuroi. Such diseases have a widespread presence,...
ANALYSIS OF OIL YIELD AND FATTY ACID PROFILES IN OLIVE CULTIVARS FROM ŞIRNAK, SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIA
Mehmet Ali Yılmaz, Ayşe Elif Demir, Hasan Selim Özdemir
The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) has held a symbolic and cultural significance in the Mediterranean region, deeply intertwined with the histories of civilizations around the basin. Southeastern Anatolia is notably recognized as the olive tree's region of origin and a primary gene center, as proposed by various researchers [1]. Recent studies in the Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, and Mardin regions have further substantiated this perspective, revealing that the highest diversity of olive tree sub-species is concentrated within this area. This concentration of sub-species in Southeastern Anatolia underscores its pivotal role in preserving olive tree genetic diversity, highlighting the importance of this...