Journal of Agricultural, Food Science & Biotechnology
Journal of Agricultural,
Food Science & Biotechnology (JAFSB) is a
peer-reviewed open access international journal invites original research,
review, short reports and commentaries focusing on research in agriculture,
food science and biotechnology.
JAFSB also covers a wide range of topics involving the
chemical and microbiological analyses of food, food additives and contaminants,
food production, safety, packaging and nutritional aspects of food. Artificial
intelligence (AI), bioinformatics and in-silico approaches in agricultural and
food science are also encouraged.
Physicochemical and anti-nutrient composition of banana leaves (Musa paradisiaca) ensiled with watermelon juice (Citrullus lanatus)
Odeyinka Simisola Mercy*
Odeyinka Simisola Mercy*
Corresponding
Author
Department of Animal Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Osun State Nigeria. E-mail: smodeyinka@yahoo.co.uk, Tel: +2348037252130
Abegunde Taye Olurotimi
Abegunde Taye Olurotimi
Department of Animal
Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Osun State Nigeria.
Ayandiran Samuel Kola
Ayandiran Samuel Kola
Department of Animal Science, Osun State University Osogbo. Osun State. Nigeria.
E-mail:
samuel.ayandiran@uniosun.edu.ng
Adunola Funbi Peter
Adunola Funbi Peter
Department of Animal Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Osun State Nigeria.
Nwaokolo Stephen Awele
Nwaokolo Stephen Awele
Department of Animal Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Osun State Nigeria.
Received: 2026-03-13 | Revised:2026-04-13 | Accepted: 2026-04-27 | Published: 2026-06-06
Pages: 158-164
Growth performance of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) in aquaculture system and reuse of fish farming effluents for soybean (Glycine max) market gardening
Rouba Gningue
Rouba Gningue
University Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (IUPA), Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), 5005, Dakar, Senegal. E-mail: roubagnigue221@gmail.com
Jean Fall
Jean Fall
University
Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (IUPA), Cheikh Anta Diop University
(UCAD), 5005, Dakar, Senegal.
Alla Ndione*
Alla Ndione*
Corresponding Author
University
Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (IUPA), Cheikh Anta Diop University
(UCAD), 5005, Dakar, Senegal. E-mail:
ndionealla@gmail.com, Tel: +221772245521
Ndeye Codou Mbaye
Ndeye Codou Mbaye
University Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (IUPA), Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), 5005, Dakar, Senegal.
Daouda Mbow
Daouda Mbow
University Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (IUPA), Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), 5005, Dakar, Senegal. E-mail: mbowdaouda239@gmail.com
Mbaye Ba
Mbaye Ba
University Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (IUPA), Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), 5005, Dakar, Senegal. E-mail: mbayebaa3@gmail.com
Received: 2026-02-15 | Revised:2026-05-04 | Accepted: 2026-05-07 | Published: 2026-06-05
Pages: 146-157
Efficacy of rabbit urine concentrations as fertilizer on herbage yield and nutritive value of Congo grass (Brachiaria ruziziensis)
Ayandiran Samuel Kola*
Ayandiran Samuel Kola*
Corresponding Author
Department of
Animal Science, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.
E-mail: samuel.ayandiran@uniosun.edu.ng,
Tel: +2348062748481
Akintobi Sheriff Olayinka
Akintobi Sheriff Olayinka
Department of Animal Science, Federal university of Agriculture Zuru, Kebbi State. Nigeria.
Ojo Oluwafikayo Ayodele
Ojo Oluwafikayo Ayodele
Department of
Animal Science, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.
Oloidi Femi Festus
Oloidi Femi Festus
Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Federal College of Agriculture, Nigeria.
Received: 2026-03-05 | Revised:2026-03-31 | Accepted: 2026-04-08 | Published: 2026-05-24
Pages: 137-145
Modelling the effect of microwave-assisted extraction parameters on polyphenol yield from Persea americana leaf, seed and stem bark
Margaret Ngehneh Kweh*
Margaret Ngehneh Kweh*
Corresponding
Author
Department of
Nutrition, Food and Bioresource technology, College of Technology, University
of Bamenda, P.O.Box 39, Bamenda, Cameroon.
E-mail: ngehnehkweh@gmail.com, Tel: +237 677381619
Alex Dimitri Tchuenchieu Kamgain
Alex Dimitri Tchuenchieu Kamgain
Centre for Food, Food Security and Nutrition Research, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies, P.O.Box 6163, Yaounde, Cameroon.
And
Food Evolution Research Laboratory, university of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. E-mail: alexkamgain@gmail.com
Ferdinand Lanvin Edoun Ebouel
Ferdinand Lanvin Edoun Ebouel
Centre for Food,
Food Security and Nutrition Research, Institute of Medical Research and
Medicinal Plants Studies, P.O.Box 6163, Yaounde, Cameroon.
E-mail: edouferdinand@gmail.com
Romelle Feumba Dibanda*
Romelle Feumba Dibanda*
Corresponding
Author
Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea,
P.O.Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
E-mail: romellefeumba@gmail.com, Tel: +237 679993344
Ngwasiri Pride Ndasi
Ngwasiri Pride Ndasi
Department of Nutrition, Food and Bioresource technology, College of Technology, University of Bamenda, P.O.Box 39, Bamenda, Cameroon.
E-mail: ngwasiripridy@yahoo.com
Received: 2026-02-15 | Revised:2026-04-23 | Accepted: 2026-04-23 | Published: 2026-05-23
Pages: 127-136
Molecular characterization and yield analysis of EMS-treated accessions of Vigna subterranea using RAPD markers
Nancy Nneka Ndukwe
Nancy Nneka Ndukwe
Department of Plant Science and
Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, P. M. B. 7267,
Nigeria.
E-mail: nancyndu2013@gmail.com
Chikodi Lilian Okechukwu*
Chikodi Lilian Okechukwu*
Corresponding
Author
Department of Plant Science and
Biotechnology, Abia State University Uturu, P.M.B. 2000, Abia State, Nigeria.
E-mail: chikodi.okechukwu@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng;
Tel: +2348063001017
Jane Ogbenyealu Eke
Jane Ogbenyealu Eke
National Root Crops Research Institute
Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Abia State University, P.M.B. 2000, Uturu, Nigeria. E-mail: janeeke8@gmail.com
Franklin Eberechi Akanwa
Franklin Eberechi Akanwa
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Abia State University, P.M.B. 2000, Uturu, Nigeria. E-mail: franklin.akanwa@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
Chidi Ezeibe Nwaru
Chidi Ezeibe Nwaru
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Abia State University, P.M.B. 2000, Uturu, Nigeria. E-mail: nwaru.chidi@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng,
Onyeabor-Chinedum Nkechi Patience
Onyeabor-Chinedum Nkechi Patience
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Abia State University, P.M.B. 2000, Uturu, Nigeria. E-mail: nkechi.onyeabor@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
Bernard Nnabuike Uwalaka
Bernard Nnabuike Uwalaka
Department of Biology and Biotechnology, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences Uburu Ebonyi State, Nigeria. E-mail: uwalakabn@dufuhs.edu.ng
Gabriel Gbenimakor Ejikeme Osuagwu
Gabriel Gbenimakor Ejikeme Osuagwu
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, P. M. B. 7267, Nigeria. E-mail: gg.osuagwu@mouau.edu.ng
Garuba Omosun
Garuba Omosun
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, P. M. B. 7267, Nigeria. E-mail: omosun@yahoo.co.uk
Received: 2026-02-27 | Revised:2026-04-11 | Accepted: 2026-04-13 | Published: 2026-04-30
Pages: 117-126
Influence of biofertilizers on the diversity of indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with the rhizosphere of plants during crop rotation between Sorghum bicolor L. Moench and Glycine max L. Merrill
Manuela Diobe Motassy
Manuela Diobe Motassy
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé-Cameroon.
Mbouobda Hermann Désiré
Mbouobda Hermann Désiré
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Department of Biology, Higher Teacher Training
College, Bambili (HTTC), the University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon.
Meguekam Tekam Lilianne
Meguekam Tekam Lilianne
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Djeuani Astride Carole*
Djeuani Astride Carole*
Corresponding
Author
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of
Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé-Cameroon.
E-mail: astride-carole.djeuani@facsciences-uy1.cm, Tel: +237699428884,
Tiki Antoine Marie Kevin
Tiki Antoine Marie Kevin
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé-Cameroon.
Nyimiebolo Bengone Audrey Magguy
Nyimiebolo Bengone Audrey Magguy
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of
Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé-Cameroon.
Adounga Samuel Brice
Adounga Samuel Brice
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of
Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé-Cameroon.
Nzie Oussena
Nzie Oussena
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Departments of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Nguetrapouna Issofa
Nguetrapouna Issofa
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Departments of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Mpon Ikoyin Linda
Mpon Ikoyin Linda
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé-Cameroon.
Kouéya Christelle Ladone
Kouéya Christelle Ladone
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Departments of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Moutamal Djem Rose Théophine Derricka
Moutamal Djem Rose Théophine Derricka
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé-Cameroon.
Wokdjou Romulus Carven
Wokdjou Romulus Carven
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
And
Departments of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Niemenak Nicolas
Niemenak Nicolas
Laboratory
of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Higher
Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Received: 2026-02-14 | Revised:2026-03-17 | Accepted: 2026-03-19 | Published: 2026-04-27
Pages: 99-116
Influence of pretreatment and controlled differential sieving process (CDSp) on the physicochemical and techno-functional properties of defatted soybean powder
Sampson Zango
Sampson Zango
Department
of Food Sciences and Nutrition, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, PO Box 455,
Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
E-mail: sampsonzango@gmail.com
Djantou Elie Baudelaire*
Djantou Elie Baudelaire*
Corresponding
Author
Department
of Food Sciences and Nutrition, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, PO Box 455,
Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
And
Department
of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Maroua, PO Box 814,
Maroua, Cameroon.
E-mail: elie.baudelaire@agritech-france.fr, Tel +33629953783
Nguimbou Richard Marcel
Nguimbou Richard Marcel
Department
of Food Sciences and Nutrition, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, PO Box 455,
Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
E-mail: nguimbou.rm@gmail.com
Deli Markusse
Deli Markusse
Laboratoire d’Ingénierie des Biomolécules (LIBio), Université de Lorraine,
2, avenue de la Forêt de Haye, B.P. 172, 54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
E-mail: markusdeli@yahoo.fr
Ndjouenkeu Robert
Ndjouenkeu Robert
Department
of Food Sciences and Nutrition, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, PO Box 455,
Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
E-mail: rndjouenkeu@gmail.com
Received: 2026-02-15 | Revised:2026-03-17 | Accepted: 2026-03-24 | Published: 2026-04-23
Pages: 80-98
Comparative and competitive advantage of cooperative cassava farmers under the Anambra state VCDP: Evidence from a policy analysis matrix
Obiekwe Ngozi Josephine
Obiekwe Ngozi Josephine
Department of Agricultural Economics, Nnamdi
Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
E-mail: nj.obiekwe@unizik.edu.ng
Obianefo Chukwujekwu Aloysius *
Obianefo Chukwujekwu Aloysius *
Corresponding
Author
Department of Agricultural Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
E-mail: obianefoca@gmail.com, Tel: +2347039134994
Nzeocha Chibuzo Chinwendu
Nzeocha Chibuzo Chinwendu
Department of Agricultural Economics,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
E-mail: nzeochachinwendu@gmail.com
Anyikwa Friday Chikezie
Anyikwa Friday Chikezie
Department of Agricultural Economics,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
E-mail: chikezieanyikwa1987@gmail.com
Ahaneku Chinwendu Evangel
Ahaneku Chinwendu Evangel
Department of Agricultural Economics,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
E-mail: ce.ahaneku@unizik.edu.ng
Uchemba Victor Uzochukwu
Uchemba Victor Uzochukwu
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Nigeria.
E-mail: vu.uchemba@coou.edu.ng
Nwankwo Eucharia Chijindu
Nwankwo Eucharia Chijindu
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Nigeria.
E-mail: ec.nwankwo@coou.edu.ng
Received: 2026-02-10 | Revised:2026-03-17 | Accepted: 2026-03-17 | Published: 2026-04-14
Pages: 67-79
Irish potato culture: Good diversification in the collective gardens of onion producers in the Sudano-sahelian area of Cameroon
Pierre Dérik Sakatai*
Pierre Dérik Sakatai*
Corresponding Author
Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD) Wakwa
(Adamawa), Cameroon.
And
Department of Agriculture, Animal, Husbandry and Derived Products,
National Advanced School of Engineering, University of Maroua, Cameroon.
E-mail: spierrederik@yahoo.com, Tel: (+237) 6978572 71/672006682
Pierre Metsena
Pierre Metsena
Department of Agriculture, Animal, Husbandry and Derived Products,
National Advanced School of Engineering, University of Maroua, Cameroon.
E-mail: pierremetsena@yahoo.fr
Joel Tize Koda
Joel Tize Koda
Department of Agriculture, Animal, Husbandry and Derived Products,
National Advanced School of Engineering, University of Maroua, Cameroon.
E-mail: tizekodjoel@yahoo.fr
Lysette Laure Chimi Nkombo
Lysette Laure Chimi Nkombo
Institute of
Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD) Bagangté, Cameroon.
E-mail: claurelysette@yahoo.com
Received: 2026-01-29 | Revised:2026-03-05 | Accepted: 2026-03-17 | Published: 2026-04-09
Pages: 57-66
Antifungal activity of cassia, lemongrass, and oregano essential oils: an in vitro investigation on gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) growth inhibition
Isabel P. Lykken
Isabel P. Lykken
D. Gary Young Research Institute, Lehi, UT 84043, USA.
Alma Laney
Alma Laney
Department of Biology, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058, USA.
E-mail: alaney@uvu.edu
Christopher R. Bowerbank
Christopher R. Bowerbank
D. Gary Young Research Institute, Lehi, UT 84043, USA.
Tyler M. Wilson*
Tyler M. Wilson*
Corresponding
Author
D. Gary
Young Research Institute, Lehi, UT 84043, USA.
E-mail: tywilson@youngliving.com; Tel.: +1-801-669-4501
Received: 2026-02-24 | Revised:2026-03-15 | Accepted: 2026-03-17 | Published: 2026-03-25
Pages: 50-56
Editor-in-Chief
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