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A study was conducted to determine the effect of sweet potato growing methods on the yield of three sweet potato varieties. The field experiment was conducted at Africa University farm in Mutare Zimbabwe. The trial had five treatments and was designed as a 5x3 factorial experiment with treatments arranged in a Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with three replicates blocked against irrigation lines. The five...
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Sorghum is one of the major staple food crops in eastern Ethiopia where the area is known for an uncertainty of rainfall. Therefore, this study assessed the direct and indirect effects of yield-related traits on sorghum grain yield and estimated associations among yield and yield-related traits of sorghum genotypes. Thirty-four sorghum genotypes and two improved varieties in 6x6 simple lattice designs at Fedis Agricultural...
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Trees are essential for carbon sequestration, a critical process for mitigating global climate change. Assessing the carbon stock potential of primary forests and cashew plantations is essential, especially in light of the considerable degradation of forest resources in southern Ghana. A series of parallel permanent transects, each up to 1 km in length and spaced 200 meters apart, were established across different land use...
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Crop rotation could be a possible intervention to resolve multifaceted problems of monoculture. In recent years, there is a concern about soil depletion caused by intensive farming. In crop rotation legume crops, which capture atmospheric nitrogen and “fix” it into forms available to plants will increase soil fertility. Faba bean (Vicia faba L.), rapeseed (Brassica napus L.), oat (Avena sativum L.) and vicia (Vicia...
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This article discusses the pivotal role of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in enhancing agricultural productivity globally, with a focus on developing economies. Developed by the Centre for Community Technology (CCT), iOS and Android applications facilitate control and monitoring of hardware projects via WSNs, specifically designed for Precision Agriculture like smart...
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Over the last decade, there has been gradual growth cowpea production in Burkina Faso due to its significant income generation for farmers, processors and traders. However, despite the increasing interest in cultivating this crop, yields are still low due to various constraints, including drought. During drought periods cowpea productivity and growth are significantly reduced. This study was conducted to evaluate the...
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Soil analysis was carried out to assess the physico-chemical qualities of the soils and identify the microbial presence in the study areas. Twelve composite soil samples were taken from 0 - 15cm (top soil) and 15 - 30cm (sub soil), homogenized and analysed in a laboratory. The soil pH values ranged from 5.5 (IGBS1) to 6.5 (IGBS7) in Igbotako, and 6.0 (ODSS11) to 6.7 (ODSS10) in Ode-Aye. The least soil porosity was observed...
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Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major cereal crop in Fogera district; however, the current yield is decreased due to low soil fertility status as a result of continuous cultivation, and inadequate use of organic and inorganic fertilizers. Hence, a field experiment was conducted at Fogera National Rice Research and Training Center (FNRRTC) during the 2021 cropping season to determine the effects of integrated use of farmyard...
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Irrigating Vertisols to produce crops, e.i rice crops, changes its hydrological regime and often degrades it, in particular through waterlogging and soil salinization. The objective of this study was to evaluate effects of fodder crop of Echinochloa stagnina on salt and water dynamics of saline Vertisols in comparison to irrigated paddy system in the Niger River valley. The study was conducted in irrigated paddy fields in...
Performance Evaluation of Cassava-Legumes Associations in Rwanda
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This study evaluates the performance of cassava-legume intercropping systems in Rwanda, with a particular focus on yield, soil fertility, and economic benefits. Field experiments were conducted across the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Provinces, where cassava was intercropped with common beans, cowpeas, and soybeans. The results demonstrated that intercropping significantly enhanced cassava yields and improved soil...
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The Major objective of the study was to investigate the impact of cooperative membership on farmers’ income in Ethiopia. Primary cross-sectional data were collected from the total sample of 371 smallholder farmers, in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed. sample respondents were selected using the probability proportional technique. To analyze the data collected, different statistical...
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Pesticide use in cotton cultivation in Ethiopia has increased due to the emergence of new insect pests, leading to environmental and health concerns. The aim of the study to examines pesticide utilization, handling practices, and knowledge among farmers in the Awash Valley. For this study, one hundred twenty-eight small-scale and twenty-five large-scale holder farmers were included. The data were collected through...
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Urban agriculture increasingly occupies an important place in West African. With growing insecurity in the and the massive displacement of populations to cities, off ground agriculture is proving to be a sustainable solution for feeding populations. The objective of this study is to contribute to the installation of soilless agriculture in Burkina Faso. The material used consists of lettuce varieties, and the substrate...
Phytosanitary evaluation of different types of improved maize seed produced in Burkina Faso
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The impact of fungal diseases on maize productivity remains a significant concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), as it is throughout the world. In Burkina Faso, maize production is subject to attacks by numerous species of fungus, which result in not only yield losses but also a reduction in production quality. These losses are attributable to a number of factors, including sowing failure, delayed plant growth and the...
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of salinity stress and evaluate the effectiveness of seed priming in increasing salt tolerance of rice (Oryza sativa L.) accessions from Mozambique and improving their yield and grain composition. Seeds of three rice accessions (Chincherica, Gaza and IR64) were primed with solutions of 200 mM CaCl2 (?s= -1.25 MPa) and 297 mM KNO3 (?s= -1.25 MPa), for 36 h at 25 oC +2 oC,...
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Food yams are important annual crops that yield root tubers. Virus diseases remain one of the major threats to their productivity, caused by a variety of viruses belonging to the Alphaflexiviridae (genus Potexvirus), Betaflexiviridae, Bromoviridae (genus Cucumovirus), Caulimoviridae (genera Badnavirus and Dioscovirus), Closteroviridae (genus Ampelovirus), Potyviridae (genera Macluravirus and Potyvirus), and Secoviridae...
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Despite the large area coverage of cereals in Ethiopia, their national productivity is much below the average of African and world yield productivity. Analyzing the yield gap, i.e. the difference between yield potential (Yp) and the actual yield (Ya) is essential to explore intervention options that can minimize the yield gap. Therefore, this paper aims to estimate the yield gap and map its spatial variation for bread...
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In the current coffee production the most important agricultural commodity is the production of coffee an to d seedlings seedling nevertheless which requires a lot of time and labor. Coffee seedling production is essential and the main source of income for millions of people worldwide. Despite Ethiopia having the largest share of production and economic output, the value of coffee exported from Africa, and particularly...
Experimental Investigation of Gas Fluidization Characteristics of Teff Grain
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Gas-fluidization characteristics of Teff grain are crucial for understanding its behavior under gas flow, enabling it to act like a fluid, which is vital for pneumatic conveying systems. Key parameters include the minimum fluidization velocity and the pressure drop across the fluidized bed, which reflect the interaction between gas and grains. These characteristics are essential for selecting the appropriate phase of the...
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The genetic diversity among twenty hot pepper (Capsicum spp. L.) accessions from eight different geographic locations in Ghana, was studied using molecular and phenotypic characteristics to evaluate their genetic relationships. Using the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute descriptor list for capsicum the genetic diversity in 13 quantitative and 22 qualitative traits were assessed. Fifteen SSR markers were used...
Spatial variability of soil microbiological properties under different land use systems
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Understanding the spatial variability of soil microbial properties is essential for assessing their role in nutrient cycling and ecosystem functioning across various land use systems. While many studies focus on soil physicochemical characteristics, the spatial heterogeneity of microbiological attributes is less explored. This research examined the spatial distribution of microbial biomass carbon (MBC) and dehydrogenase...
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The degradation of soil nutrients by water erosion is the main cause of crop yield reduction. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effect of soil and water conservation measures on finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn) yield and yield components. The experiment was conducted in farmers' fields by dividing sites into three parts based on slope gradient: soil bunds, soil bunds stabilized with grass, and...
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The study was conducted to identify cattle market channels, determinant factors of household market participation and supply level based on data from 121 randomly selected households, export abattoirs, traders, collectors, and market experts. The result showed 4(four) informal cattle channels and about 9(nine) formal cattle market channels. Informal cattle marketing shares 47.6% of market volume, while 54.4% pass through...
Spent oyster mushroom substrate used as growing media for potted tomato plants
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Recycling of spent mushroom substrate through its use in crop production as a component of growing media would provide an environmentally safe disposal. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the suitability of composted and un-composted oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) spent substrates mixed with organic red sandy soils, as potting medium for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Also to determine the effect of...
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The fertilizer subsidy program targeting household food garden owners in South Africa involve supplying farmers with LAN and/or NKP fertilizers. Whether this blanket approach improve the fertility of the gardens remain unknown. This study involved 20 household food gardens whose owners were recipients of the fertilizer subsidy, located in and around the city of Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa, as well as in the...
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is grown as culture of rent for small farmers in Niger. In the present study, eight lettuce morphotypes from Zinder region in Niger Republic have been assessed for their agronomic performance traits. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Our results showed significant differences between the morphotypes for several agro-morphological traits....
Modern Optical Sensing Technologies and Their Applications in Agriculture
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Modern agriculture faces the challenge of producing more food on less land to meet the demands of a growing global population while minimizing its impact on the environment. To achieve this, precision agriculture has emerged as a transformative approach, harnessing cutting-edge technologies to optimize farming practices. Among these technologies, modern optical sensing has garnered significant attention due to its...
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) is one of the major foods in Cameroon. This study aims to identify fungi species from Cassava leaves and determine its phylogenetic relationship. Random sampling was used to collect symptomatic leaves in 20 cassava farms and cultured on PDA. Mycelia of 31 pure isolates were harvested and used for molecular analysis. DNA was extracted using the sorbitol - CTAB method and amplified using...
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The study investigated integrated management strategies for green mold in a mushroom house, focusing on botanical, bioagent, and fungicide treatments previously effective against Trichoderma harzianum. In vivo evaluations of Azadiracta indica, Bacillus subtilis, and Carbendazim were conducted. Results showed that a combination of Carbendazim, B. subtilis, and A. indica, along with B. subtilis alone,...
Production System of Indigenous Chicken in Awi Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia.
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The objective of this study was to assess the production system of indigenous chicken in three districts of the Awi-zone Amhara Region. A total of 9 peasant associations from three districts were purposively selected for the study. A total of 180 chicken owners were selected using simple random sampling technique for interviewing using semi-structured questionnaire. About 43.2%, 16.6%, 11.2% and 6.5% of the respondents...
Effect of organic and inorganic fertilization on the growth and yield of two Amaranthus accessions.
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Indigenous leafy vegetables (ILV) form a major part of human nutritional needs by providing the necessary vitamins and minerals needed by the body. However, to achieve better growth of these vegetables, adequate nutrient supply through fertilization is essential. In light of this, an experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of organic and inorganic fertilization on the growth and yield of Amaranthus accessions...
Registration of Arjo Medium set Pigeon pea [Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millsp] Variety.
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Arjo Medium set Pigeon pea Variety with pedigree name ICEAP00979/1 was tested and released by the Bako Agricultural Research Center for Western Ethiopia and similar agro-ecological zones. Arjo was evaluated for seed yield, agronomic characters and disease reaction at Bako, Billo and Gute experimental sites between the years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. Arjo was released because of their better seed yields as well as biomass...
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Rhizobial strains have contributed to enhance N2 fixation, soil fertility and yield of legume crops when they are sufficient in the soil under favorable environment. A field experiment was implemented to evaluate yield response and economic profitability of fababean through inoculation of strain together with lime. The experiment consists four strains [(BF-17, BF-04, BF-1018 and BF-1035), control, 21kgha-1 urea and 150...
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Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV) is a pathogen that causes significant yield losses in crops. TSWV has been reported to infect nearly 1,000 plant species in 84 families, including tomato, pepper, lettuce, tobacco, eggplant, and various weeds, all of which belong to the Solanaceae family. TSWV, a member of the Orthotospovirus genus within the Bunyaviridae family, is characterized by an isometric enveloped...
Registration of Arjo Medium set Pigeon pea [Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millsp] Variety
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Arjo Medium set Pigeon pea Variety with pedigree name ICEAP00979/1 was tested and released by the Bako Agricultural Research Center for Western Ethiopia and similar agro-ecological zones. Arjo was evaluated for seed yield, agronomic characters and disease reaction at Bako, Billo and Gute experimental sites between the years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. Arjo was released because of their better seed yields as well as biomass...
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This study examined the impact of tractor power on soil compaction and crop yield in different soil types and climatic conditions. The experiment used a split-plot design with three replications to test the effects of tractor power level (40, 60, 80, and 100 kW) and number of passes (1, 3, and 5) on soil compaction and crop yield. A four-wheel drive tractor with radial tires, tire inflation pressure of 120 kPa, and speed...
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African Yam Bean, diversity, matK gene, phylogeny, linear distance
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Through the use of path coefficient analysis and correlation, crop breeders can improve complex traits like grain yield through indirect selection. The current study set out to quantify the relationship between yield and traits related to yield as well as pinpoint critical features for indirect selection aimed at enhancing the grain yield of faba bean. The objective of the current study was to identify key characteristics...
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Enset (Ensete ventricosum) is a perennial plant and used as a multi-purpose crop in Ethiopia. Quantitative characterization of Enset is one of curtail information to determine the yield of enset and also qualitative characterization is important to determine the genetic variability of Enset. Wolkite university was conserving enset landrace since 2014 which is collected in different enset growing areas with the objective of...
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The present study was implemented in the localities of Buyo, Duekoué and Gueyo in western Côte d'Ivoire, in agroforestry systems combining cocoa trees with Irvingia gabonensis. The aim was to improve cocoa production in Côte d'Ivoire through the association to Irvingia gabonensis, in order to achieve sustainable production. To reach this goal, a design of 10 and 20 m radii was set up around the Irvingia gabonensis species,...
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As environmental challenges grow and with the recent incidence of flooding across several Agricultural landsin Nigeria as well asthe COVID-19 pandemic effect on the economy, one of the biggest challenges facing the world is feeding growing urban populations while attending to the social, economic, and environmental needs and aspirations of cities. This review portrays the benefits of backyard farming in feeding individual...
Plant diversity in cocoa, coffee, and cashew agroforest in southern Ghana
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Understanding the importance of cocoa, coffee, and cashew agroforestry systems in preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services remains limited in tropical and humid regions globally. The study seeks to evaluate plant species diversity within cocoa, coffee, and cashew agroforestry systems in comparison to natural forests, addressing a critical knowledge gap in these regions. We employed the line transect method to...
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The use of modern beekeeping technology for women beekeepers in Tolay is the means of wealth creation andeconomic contribution to impactthe livelihood of the targetpeople. This study was conducted for 10 cooperatives and interviewed 192 women beekeepers. Purposive random sampling method was used to collect the data for this study and the Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such...
The theoretical basis for agriculture high-quality development y in water-limited region
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Abstract: Soil water is the water stored in the soil and can only be used by plants and then converted into plant products and services for people to use in most of water-limited Regions. As population increases and economy develops in water-limited regions, there is an increasing demand for the quantity and variety of plant products and services. To meet the demands of this situation, most of the original forest has...
Evaluation of grain yield of two simple hybrid maize (Zea mays L.) varieties grown in Sumbe, Angola
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Maize (Zea mays L.) is a key component of the daily diet in Angola, but its grain yield remains low at about 1 t ha-1 due to several factors including the use of low-yielding local varieties. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the grain yield of two hybrid maize varieties grown in Sumbe, Cuanza Sul province to increase current yield levels. The study was laid in a randomized split-plot block design with three...
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Although irrigation is a way to increase agricultural production, the irrigated production of the country still falls far short of expectations. The aim of this study is to assess small-scale irrigation systems in Ethiopia and how they affect the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Omonada district and how they impact on the lives of smallholder farmers. The data was collected from 196 family heads who were interviewed...
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The study examined on-farm feed utilization by small-scale dairy farmers in Hwedza District, Mashonaland East Province. Purposive sampling was used to identify wards that are active in dairy production and snowball sampling was used to identify dairy farmers. Forty smallholder dairy farmers were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. They used natural pastures (15%), home-formulated feeds (10.5%), and simple...
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Bacteria blight is a serious disease on green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and can affect all the growth and yield parameters of the crop and cause yield loss of about 40 %. Inadequate information exist on the evaluation of nitrogen fertilizer potential on bacterial blight diseases on green beans cultivars. The aim of this study was to access nitrogen fertilizer potential on bacterial blight disease on green beans...
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Without inhibiting measures on intense development, the global population will increase up to 15 billion people by 2100. It is only possible to provide this number of people with food through intensified industrial agriculture together with loss minimization. A decisive role in solving this problem belongs to biotechnology, namely biopreparations which can protect plants against pests, diseases, and stimulate plant growth....
Reasons for seizures of small ruminant meat at the Maradi cold-storage Slaughterhouse
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The foodstuffs of animal origin are a main source of protein for the population of Niger in general and that of the city of Maradi in particular. Our study was carried out at the refrigerated slaughter house of Maradi during a period of three (3) months from July to September. The aims of this study was to contribute to the improvement of public health. A total, of 3,769 heads of animals Slaughtered during this study...
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