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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijfsa.2025.06.010

Evaluation of Soybean Cultivars for Adaptability and Yield Performance in Kabul’s Agro-climatic Conditions

Mohammad Zarif Sharifi*Ahmad Nabil Mustafazada

Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University, Kabul 26000, Afghanistan.

*Corresponding author: Mohammad Zarif Sharifi

Published: September 3,2025

Abstract

Soybean is the most important oilseed crop in the world in terms of both cultivated area and production. It is a crucial crop globally due to its broad geographical adaptability, unique chemical composition, high nutritional value, functional health benefits, and diverse end-uses, including food, feed, and non-edible applications. Soybeans can generate profitable returns even under minimal agricultural inputs and management practices. The objective of this research was to determine which soybean cultivars were best suited to Kabul’s agro-climatic conditions and to identify cultivars that produced high yields and good-quality grains for human consumption. A field experiment was conducted at the research farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University, in 2018. The experiment included five soybean cultivars: Stine 29E22, Stine 3400-2, Gipong, Gongill, and Mongpong. The study was arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The results showed significant variation in plant height, leaf area, number of leaves per plant, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per square meter, 100-seed weight, and grain yield. All soybean cultivars demonstrated broad adaptability to Kabul’s agro-climatic conditions, with yields ranging from 3.1 to 5 tons per hectare. These findings indicate that soybean exhibits strong adaptability to Kabul’s climate. It is suggested that farmers cultivate soybean cultivars in regions with climatic conditions like those of Kabul, as such environments provide optimal conditions for growth and yield performance.

Keywords

Soybean cultivars; Adaptability; Climatic conditions

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How to cite this paper

Evaluation of Soybean Cultivars for Adaptability and Yield Performance in Kabul’s Agro-climatic Conditions

How to cite this paper: Mohammad Zarif Sharifi, Ahmad Nabil Mustafazada. (2025) Evaluation of Soybean Cultivars for Adaptability and Yield Performance in Kabul’s Agro-climatic Conditions. International Journal of Food Science and Agriculture9(2), 112-120.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijfsa.2025.06.010