African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of fruit postharvest handling practices and losses in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Yigzaw Dessalegn
  • Yigzaw Dessalegn
  • International Livestock Research Institute, LIVES Project, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
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Habtemariam Assefa
  • Habtemariam Assefa
  • International Livestock Research Institute, LIVES Project, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
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Teshome Derso
  • Teshome Derso
  • International Livestock Research Institute, LIVES Project, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
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Amare Haileslassie
  • Amare Haileslassie
  • International Water Management Institute, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 20 September 2016
  •  Accepted: 25 October 2016
  •  Published: 29 December 2016

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