International Journal of Agricultural Extension
Vol 14, No 1 (2026): Int. J. Agric. Ext. - In Press
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International Journal of Agricultural Extension is devoted to publishing authoritative empirical research and conceptual contribution building the theory of agriculture extension especially focusing on community development through practices of agriculture extension education.
International Journal of Agricultural Extension
Editor: Dr. Muhammad Zakaria Yousaf Hassan
Publisher: EScience Press
Format: Print & Online
Print Copy Provider: EScience Press
Frequency: 03
Publication Dates: April, August, December
Language: English
Scope: Agricultural Extension
Author Fees: Yes
Types of Journal: Academic/Scholarly Journal
Access: Open Access
Indexed & Abstracted: Yes
Policy: Double blind peer-reviewed
Review Time: 04-06 Weeks Approximately
Contact & Submission e-mail: ijae@esciencepress.net
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240-million-year-old giant “sand creeper” found hidden in retaining wall | |
| A forgotten fossil hidden inside a garden wall has turned out to be one of Australia’s most remarkable prehistoric discoveries. Scientists have now identified the 240-million-year-old amphibian, Arenaerpeton supinatus, revealing an almost perfectly preserved skeleton—complete with rare traces of skin. This ancient river predator, about 1.2 meters long, looked somewhat like a giant salamander but was bulkier and armed with fearsome fang-like teeth. | |
| Posted: 2026-05-06 | More... |
Oak trees are delaying spring to starve caterpillars | |
| Oak trees have a surprising trick to fight back against hungry caterpillars: they simply wait. When trees are heavily attacked one year, they delay leaf growth by just three days the next spring—long enough to leave newly hatched caterpillars with nothing to eat. This small shift slashes insect survival and reduces leaf damage by more than half, proving even more efficient than costly chemical defenses. | |
| Posted: 2026-05-06 | More... |
Scientists boost strawberry flavor and nutrition without changing growth | |
| A surprising genetic twist shows that boosting a seemingly ordinary “housekeeping” gene can dramatically improve fruit quality without any trade-offs. By increasing the activity of a tRNA-related gene in strawberries, researchers unlocked richer color, stronger aroma, and higher levels of health-boosting compounds like anthocyanins and terpenoids. Even more striking, these enhancements came with zero impact on plant growth, fruit size, or sweetness—avoiding the usual downsides of metabolic tinkering. | |
| Posted: 2026-05-05 | More... |
This “Pink Floyd” spider hunts prey 6x its size and lives in walls | |
| Scientists have uncovered a tiny wall-dwelling spider named Pikelinia floydmuraria, inspired by Pink Floyd. Despite its size, it’s a fierce predator that hunts ants much larger than itself and helps reduce common urban pests like mosquitoes and flies. Its clever strategy of building webs near lights makes it especially effective. The discovery also raises new questions about its mysterious link to similar spiders in the Galápagos. | |
| Posted: 2026-05-01 | More... |
Mezcal worm in a bottle DNA test reveals a surprise | |
| The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that all sampled larvae were actually agave redworm moth caterpillars—not a mix of species as once believed. While the discovery clears up a long-standing mystery, it also raises concerns about sustainability. Growing demand for mezcal and edible larvae could put pressure on wild populations and the agave plants they depend on. | |
| Posted: 2026-04-26 | More... |
