Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University

The Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University is published by the Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. The main aim of this journal is to publish the original research findings in the field of Plant Science, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Veterinary Science, Forestry, Environmental Science, and Social Science.

Current Issue

Vol. 5 (2022)

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Published: 2022-12-16

Review Articles

Biology and management of Chinese citrus fly, Bactrocera minax (Enderlein) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

D. Adhikari, R. B. Thapa, S. L. Joshi, J. J. Du, S. Tiwari

1-13
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Research Articles

Analysis of floor price trend of raw coffee in Nepal

G. Luitel, B. Acharya

15-23
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Host plant preference by the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) on the range of potential host plant species

S. Tiwari

25-33
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Evaluation of Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatic L.) genotype, a potential green leafy vegetable in summer season at Khajura, Banke, Nepal

S. Lohani, S. L. Shrestha, R. Rawal, Y. K.C., L. N. Aryal

35-40
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Constraints on the use and adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) tools and farm machinery by paddy farmers in Nepal

U. P. Sigdel, K. N. Pyakuryal, D. Devkota, G. P. Ojha

41-51
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Determinants for adoption of foundation rice seed production: Evidence from Kailali district of Nepal

J. Dhungana

53-60
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Effect of foliar application of different nutrients on growth, yield, and quality of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Sankhu, Kathmandu, Nepal

A. Duwadi, A. K. Shrestha, D. P. Pudasainy

61-69
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Evaluation of reproductive performance and litter traits of Khari, Jamunapari and Sirohi crossbred goats in Surkhet district of Karnali province, Nepal

N. Bhattarai, J. Poudel, M. R. Kolakshyapati, M. P. Sharma, N. A. Gorkhali, A. Sigdel, S. Upadhayaya, S. Sapkota

71-80
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Response of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. Cv. Bhaktapur local) to the application of plant growth regulators in plastic tunnel

K. Dahal, K. C. Dahal

81-88
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Aphid Pest Management in Sweet Pepper Field with Rapeseed as a Companion Crop

A. Shrestha, S. Tiwari, R. Regmi, B. Gautam

89-94
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Efficacy of biological and chemical insecticides against diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.) on Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. Var capitata)

B. Sapkota, R. Regmi, S. Tiwari, R. B. Thapa

95-101
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Comparative study on fattening performance of different goat breeds supplemented with common fodder trees in mid hills of Nepal

S. H. Ghimire, D. B. Nepali Karki, R. Shah, R. P. Ghimire, S. Malla

103-114
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Distribution of isoflavone and pinitol content in different parts of Serica lespedeza

K. H. Dhakal

115-123
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Maize cultivation: present status, major constraints and farmer's perception at Madichaur, Rolpa

S. Dhakal, S. K. Sah, L. P. Amgain, K. H. Dhakal

125-131
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Laboratory bioassay of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) larva using various insecticides

S. Sharma, S. Tiwari, R. B. Thapa, S. Pokhrel, S. Neupane

133-138
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Effectiveness of different measures to control red bloom in carp ponds

R. B. Mandal, S. Rai, M. K. Shrestha, D. K. Jha, N. P. Pandit

139-147
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Determinants of technical efficiency among dairy farms in Chitwan, Nepal

S. C. Dhakal

149-156
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Effects of varieties and fertilizer levels on yield and economics of hybrid rice at Hardinath, Nepal

U. Sah, S. K. Sah, S. Marhatta, M. P. Neupane

157-163
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Effectiveness of crop and livestock protection methods against wildlife damage: A case from Chitwan National Park, Nepal

S. Ghimire, D. Devkota, S. C. Dhakal, B. R. Upreti

165-175
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Growth performance of different fish species during dry period in Chitwan, Nepal

P. Neupane, S. Rai, H. Kafle, R. Ranjan

177-185
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Contribution of marginal land and indigenous crops on food security: A case of eastern Chitwan, Nepal

R. H. Timilsina, G. P. Ojha, P. B. Nepali, U. Tiwari

187-195
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Husbandry practice, health, productive and reproductive status of lulu cattle in Mustang, Nepal

G. Gautam, P. B. Oli

197-202
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Antioxidant activity of essential oil of Artemisia vulgaris collected from sub-tropical region of Bagmati province, Nepal.

S. Sapkota, I. P. Kadariya, M. Pandey, P. Risal, B. B. Basnet

203-207
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Relationship between udder and teat conformations and morphometrics with milk yield in Murrah buffaloes

S. P. Poudel, D. K. Chetri, R. Sah, M. Jamarkatel

209-217
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Effects of coated and briquette urea on yield and nitrogen use efficiency of rice at Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal

S. Marahatta

219-227
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Determining factors and impact of household income on dairy cattle insurance in Nepal

S. Subedi, R. R. Kattel

229-238
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Factors affecting adoption of major adaptation strategies against drought among summer vegetables growers in central Nepal

A. P. Subedi, D. R. Dangol, S. C Dhakal, U. Tiwari

239-246
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Understanding the role of key determinants towards realizing food insecurity amongst the rural households: A case from Bajhang and Morang districts of Nepal

N. Bastakoti, S. Bhattarai

247-255
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Restoring competitive and commercial agriculture in river basin of Nepal, focus in Daraudi river, Gorkha

S. Pokhrel

257-269
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A study on activation of polyethylene glycol and its characterization by infrared spectroscopy and thin layer chromatography

R. Bashyal

271-275
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Clinical evaluation of Ageratum houstonianum Mill intoxicated goats

R. Bhatta, P. Sharma, P. Pal

277-283
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Isolation and antibiotic sensitivity of Salmonella typhimurium isolates from poultry farms and slaughterhouses of Chitwan, Nepal

S. Singh

285-292
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Synthesis of nanoparticles of Poly (ethyleneimine) and their characterization by transmission electron microscopy, thin layer chromatography, and infrared spectroscopy

R. Bashyal

293-298
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Effect of Trichoderma isolates on Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.

P. Adhikari, S. M. Shrestha, H. K. Manandhar, S. Marahatta

299-310
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