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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

           ISSN: 1313 – 8820 (print)
           ISSN: 1314 – 412X (online)

Indexing: AGRIS (FAO), CABI, EBSCO-host, ROAD and DOAJ

About the journal

Agricultural Science and Technology /AST/ was founded in 2009 by Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
It’s is published in English in one volume of 4 issues per year, as a printed journal and in electronic form.

This issue in 2025 is printed with the financial support by Contract No. 06-НП6/73 from 10.12.2024, financed by Bulgaria National Science Fund (BNSF), grant "Bulgarian scientific periodicals".

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  • Dynamics of cash crop production in Nigeria: A historical analysis and future perspectives
    Economics Section, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B 5244 Idi Ayunre, Ibadan. (Manuscript received 18 February 2025; accepted for publication 12 August 2025) *email: yomoladokun@gmail.com Abstract. Agriculture has been pivotal in Nigeria’s economic history, providing jobs and sustenance, especially through the export of cash crops since colonial times. This research delves into Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, focusing on […]
  • Determinants of informal credit utilization among maize farmers in Iwo Agricultural Development Programme Zone, Osun State, Nigeria
    O.K. Akintunde1, L.O. Jimoh1, K.O. Olanrewaju2, A.A. Hassan3 1Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria 2Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria 3Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin-Kowa, Gombe State, Nigeria (Manuscript received 25 March 2025; […]
  • Grey wolf (Canis lupus L.) cranium parameters: latest Bulgarian research in addition to data unification
    K. Uzunowa1*, B. Koychev2 1Department of Animal husbandry – non-ruminant animals and special branches, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 2Department of Forest ecology, Forest Research Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria Abstract.The numbers of the grey wolf (Canis lupus) in Europe have declined significantly and nowadays its range is fragmented. Many authors publish data about skull […]
  • Precision management of soil fertility through zonal fertilization and nutrient balancing in Southeastern Bulgaria
    G. Hristova Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University – Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 02 July 2025; accepted for publication 29 Octomber 2025) Abstract. This study presents a two-year comparative agrochemical analysis of soil samples collected from an agricultural field in the Zetyovo area (Southeastern Bulgaria) during the 2022 and 2023 growing seasons. The objective is to monitor the […]
  • Comparative analysis of experimental study and simulation modeling of the area with maximum power from a photovoltaic panel
    Y. Ivanova1, S. Ivanov2, K. Peychev1, 1Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 2Department of Electronics, Faculty of Electronics and Automation, Technical University Sofia, Plovdiv branch, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 31 July 2025; accepted for publication 08 October 2025) Abstract. Experimental research has been made of volt – ampere characteristic of a […]
  • Effect of shading levels on the growth and flowering of Schlumbergera spp. under greenhouse conditions
    G. Lykokanellos¹, D. Zoumadakis¹, N. Semkova², V. Ivanova² 1 Department of Agriculture, Laboratory of Floriculture – Landscape Architecture, University of Patras, 30200 Messolonghi, Greece 2 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Horticulture, Agricultural University, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 21 May 2025; accepted for publication 3 September 2025) Abstract. Shading significantly affects the growth, morphology, and […]
  • Influence of treatment with biostimulants on the chemical composition of grapes and wine in conditions of South Central Bulgaria
    F. Emurlova, A. Cholakova Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria Abstract. The impact of biostimulants treatment on basic grape quality and wine of the Kaylashki Rubin variety in the period 2022-2023 has been studied. The biostimulants studied are from Agrological Dynamics Proserpina imported three times during the growing season. The results confirm statistically proven differences […]
  • Modification of African cereals through the malting process
    M.U. Useh1, C.F. Eze2 1Chemistry Advanced Research Centre, Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja, Nigeria. 2Department of Plant Health Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. (Manuscript received 30 April 2025; accepted for publication 15 September 2025) Abstract. Cereals are known as the global staple foods and largest source of energy for millions of people. These foods are primarily made of […]
  • Productive performance, body condition score and exterior dimensions of Mouton Charollais sheep
    S. Slavova, N. Dimova, M. Mihaylova, D. Koleva Agricultural Academy – Sofia, Agricultural Institute, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 11 September 2025; accepted for publication 7 November 2025) Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the productive performance, body condition score and exterior dimensions of Mouton Charollais sheep. The object of study are the female breeding animals born in the period 2019-2021 in […]
  • Genetic diversity and variety-specific ISSR markers on small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton)
    S. Pradeep Kumar, K. Pradip Kumar, A.B. Rema Shree S. Pradeep Kumar1, K. Pradip Kumar2, A.B. Rema Shree 3 1Division of Biotechnology, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board, Myladumpara, Idukki, Kerala-685 553, India. 2Division of Crop Improvement, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board, Myladumpara, Idukki, Kerala-685 553, India. 3ICRI, Spices Board, Kochi- 682025, Kerala, India. Abstract. Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton, […]
  • Control options and sources of resistance to the pathogens of lettuce drop (Sclerotinia minor jagger and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (lib.) de bary): A review
    Koynov Department of Plant growing, Faculty of Agronomy, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 05 June 2025; accepted for publication 4 August 2025) Abstract.Lettuce (Lacuca sativa L.) is one of the most commonly grown vegetables in field and greenhouse conditions. Modern technologies allow it to be grown almost year-round, which can supply the market with fresh produce. Its biological features allow produce to be […]
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