Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the important oil seed crops in Ethiopia. It is famous for international market and its production is challenged by inappropriate agronomic practices, insect pest infestation and weather uncertainties. Sesame webworm, Antigastra catalaunalis...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28483
A field experiment was conducted at the research field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, in the Robi season during the period from November 2013 to March 2014 to study the effect of sowing date on yield and seed quality of soybean. The aim of the study was to find...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/29301
In Fogera district of northwestern Ethiopia, agroforestry land use systems are considered as sustainable and productive approaches as they have multiple benefits. Agroforestry systems in Fogera were developed by the farmers themselves over time; however, their distribution had re...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28310
An experiment was conducted to check the effect of foliar spray of nano and organic fertilizers and a growth regulator on vegetative growth of sunflower crop. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), Spanish class (Viki) was cultivated from march 2013 to June 2013 at College of Agricult...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/25694
Traditional beliefs on wild plants utilization are rapidly eroding worldwide leading to loss of rich traditional practices, knowledge, plant species and habitats. The study focused on identification and documentation of wild plant species used in craft making and local constructi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28364
The experiment was carried out in peasant (local) farmers’ farms in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto to investigate the effect of long-term cultivation (involving organic fertilization) on physical properties of a sandy soil in Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria. The experiment consi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/27305
Aims: This study was undertaken to evaluate the merchantability of bagged PICS cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L Walp) containing a biopesticide (leaves of Lippia multiflora Moldenke) during storage. Study Design: Cowpea grains were collected from April to May 2015 in the Southwest of...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28304
Environmental conservation is an interdisciplinary program that covers a variety of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society, plants, and animals. This study is to investigate the degree of environmental factors and the flora on the Back...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28293
The benefits, uses and potentials of Treculia africana Decne (African breadfruit) have been identified as socio-economically, industrially and environmentally important. However, lack of commercial propagation posses an extinction threat of this endangered species as seeds expres...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28123
Aims: To determine some characteristics involved in the cola path and to reveal the main constraints related to the production and trading of cola nuts. Study Design: Field investigation from farmers in the main regions of the cola cultivation in Côte d’Ivoire. Main concerns from...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28369