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Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science

Official journal of Universiti Putra Malaysia for peer-reviewed research across tropical agriculture and allied agricultural sciences.

e-ISSN 2231-8542 ISSN 1511-3701

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Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science

Vol. 49 (4) Aug. 2026

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Evaluating Ovarian Maturation Stages of Banana Shrimp, Penaeus merguiensis

Mohamad Ali Nur Aina-Liyana, Ariffin Hidir, Hongyu Ma, and Mhd Ikhwanuddin

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.01

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Life Cycle Assessment of Conventional Broiler Farm System in Malaysia and Carbon Footprint Mitigating Strategies

Chin Hui Ween and Tee Tuan Poy

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.02

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Productivity of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) in Response to Nitrogen Fertiliser Application in Tropical Regions: A Meta-Analysis

Muhammad Dicky Mandiri Nasution, Nafiatul Umami, Asih Kurniawati, and Muhammad Khoirul Anwar

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.03

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Agronomic Performance, Forage Yield, Nutritive Value and Forage Utilisation of Four Urochloa spp. to Repeated Cutting Cycles in Thailand

Savek Kiatsomphob, Pakanan Jiamtae, Thana Kuaphanich, Thararat Pongchaumdee, and Pattama Nitthaisong

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.04

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Effect of Shading and Water Stress on the Vegetative and Generative Growth Patterns of Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.)

Sutrisno, Henny Kuntyastuti, Febria Cahya Indriani, Tinuk Sri Wahyuni, Runik Dyah Purwaningrahayu, Edi Santosa, and Eriyanto Yusnawan

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.05

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Endophytic Bacterial Community of Leaf Tissues of Mangifera indica L. cv. Harumanis Revealed by 16S rRNA Metagenomics

Saidu Abdullahi, Muhammad Hazeeq Asyraf Suhimi, Aminu Salisu Mu’azu, Fadhilnor Abdullah, Go Furusawa, Mardani Abdul Halim, and Amir Hamzah Ahmad Ghazali

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.06

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Reviving Peatland Sustainability: Insights of Perception, Willingness to Invest, and Financial Feasibility of Agroforestry Models

Dessy Adriani, Andy Mulyana, Mirza Antoni, Trisna Wahyu Swasdiningrum Putri, Siti Ramadani Andelia, Dini Damayanthy, and Merna Ayu Sulastri

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.07

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Wild Gingers of Malaysia (Zingiberaceae Martinov): A Source of Bioactive Phytocompounds with Promising Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potentials

Muhammad Shawal Shafiee, Fatin Sofea Mohd Sho’ib, Nazrin Abd-Aziz, Salasiah Mohamad, Rico Ramadhan, Alina Wagiran, Norliza Abdul Latiff, Salimah Ab Malik, Mohd Nadzreen Hidayat Sarjuni, Nurul Hidayah Hadzuha, Ahmad Meisery Abd Hakim, and Mohd Zuwairi Saiman

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.08

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Effects of Legume-Enriched Moina micrura on the Growth, Survival, and Nutritional Composition of Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Post-larvae

Amirah-Husna Saiffuddin, Aisyah Ashaari, Hon Jung Liew, Nabilah Abdul Hadi, Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim, Terry Previo Avianto5, Ahmad Shofy Mubarak, and Nadiah Wan Rasdi

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.09

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Ameliorating Acidity and Nutrient Leaching in Tropical Soils Using Silico-Manganese Slag in Combination with Chemical Fertilisers

Alicia Vanessa Jeffary, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Ng Ji Feng, and Latifah Omar

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.10

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Photoperiod-specific LED Supplementation Enhances Growth Performance and Alters Biomass Allocation in Mustard Greens (Brassica Juncea L.) under Controlled Environment Agriculture

Nha Van Duong, Phuoc Van Nguyen, and Anh Nhat Nguyen

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.11

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SAGO (Metroxylon sagu) Traditional Processing Practices and Challenges: An Exploration for Sustainability, Adaptability, Guidance and Optimisation (SAGO) Training

Martina R. Rebustes, Cleo Jude A. Joaquin, Ma. Consuelo Y. Yap, Remar D. Apolinario, Marybelle F. Amenamen, and Elmer M. Albaladejo

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.12

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Growth and Reproductive Development of Asian Seabass, Lates calcarifer in Small-Scale Aquaculture Farms in Malaysia

Irsyad Tarudin, Zarirah Zulperi, Yuzine Esa, and Zafri Hassan Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.13

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Influence of Culture Media on Growth and Conidial Quality of Two Trichoderma spp. Isolates with Preliminary Evaluation Against Downy Mildew in Maize

Elly Roosma Ria, Ida Nurhelawati, Agus Surya Mulya, and Nunung Sondari

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.14

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Allometric Biomass Equations and Form Factor Determination for Four-Year-Old Eucalyptus Hybrid DH3229

Azizul Hakim Ramli, Johar Mohamed, Hazandy Abdul Hamid, Fatin Norliyana Mohamad Ismail, Siti Norazira Hasnan, and Nurul Adilawani Wahid

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.15

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Silico-Manganese Slag Application Ameliorates Acidity and Enhances Nutrient Availability in a Tropical Acidic Soil

Alicia Vanessa Jeffary, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Ng Ji Feng, and Latifah Omar

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.16

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Effect of Nitrogen on Yield and Quality of Forage Sorghum Genotypes in Peninsular Malaysia

Nazatul Shima Naharudin, Arsalan Ishaque, Anjas Asmara Samsudin, and Mamat Hamidi Kamalludin

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.17

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Brucella spp. Surveillance in Wild Long-Tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis) in Selangor, Malaysia

Atiqah Zulhisam, Siti-Khairani Bejo, Abdul Rahman Omar, Annas Salleh, Yaro Sallau Saidu, Safawati Zawani Zamri, Mazlina Mazlan, and Azlan Che-Amat

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.18

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Nutritional Quality of Dominant Herbaceous Forages: A Comparative Study of Burnt and Unburnt Areas of Kikulula Ranch, Tanzania

Mackanya Tumbo Makanya, Nyatwere Donasian Mganga, and Hussein Luswaga

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.19

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Development and Evaluation of Fermented Sago-Based Poultry Feed Using Solid-State Fermentation with Aspergillus niger

Marsela Dalyna Rosly, Lee Kui Soon, Hasnain Hussain, Dayang Salwani Awang Adeni, Ngieng Ngui Sing, and Gloria Jane Edmund

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.20

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Food and Feeding Habits of Wild Pangasius nasutus (Bleeker 1863) in Jerantut District of Pahang River Mainstream, Malaysia

Goh Ming Ying, Izharuddin Shah Kamaruddin, Rozihan Mohamed, Rumeaida Mat Piah, Muhammad Ikhmal Roslan, and Aziz Arshad

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.21

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Assessing the Impact of Land Use on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Root Colonisation Rate, Phosphorus and Nitrogen Uptake in Ife Bimpe Cowpea

Nwokocha Amarachi Grace, Ukagba Oluchi Ukamaka, Sani Idris, Briki-Okolosi Ebenezer Ogheneochuko, Omopariola Oluwadara, Oyekale Oluwafunmike, and Fagbola Olajire

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.22

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The Effect of Cooking Time on Physical, Cooking, and Textural Properties of Parboiled Rice MR297

Jhauharotul Muchlisyiyah, and Rosnah Shamsudin

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.23

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Impact of Soybeans-Shallots Intercropping on Physical Quality and Antioxidant Capacity of Shallots

Sumarmi, Avisema Sigit Saputro, Fadilah Husnun, and Edy Listanto

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.24

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Spatial-Based Analysis of Rice Field Drought Levels in West Sumatra Province

Rival Doli Yusman, Delvi Yanti, and Fadli Irsyad

https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.49.4.25

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