Crop-machinery management system for field operations and farm machinery...
The main objective of this study is to develop a computer system for farm management and selection of required farm machinery to perform field operations in time for crops grown in rotations. Excel...
View ArticleDetermination of some agronomic characters in different age groups of...
Yields of traditional rice cultivars are typically low. The objective of this study was to understand the yield and agronomically important phenotypic traits of some traditional rice cultivars with...
View ArticleEffect of locust bean fruit pulp (parkia biglobosa) flour on the quality of...
Composite biscuits were produced from blends of wheat flour and African locust bean fruit pulp flour. The wheat/locust bean fruit pulp flours were mixed in the ratio of 100:0, 90:10, 85:15, 80:20 and...
View ArticleHandling, processing and utilization of milk and milk products in Ezha...
A survey study was conducted in Ezha district of Gurage zone to understand the hygienic practices during production and further handling of milk and milk products; and their utilization. One hundred...
View ArticleRole of Dirhinus giffardii Silv. age on the parasitism preference to...
Apprehensions are mounting about the effects of pesticides on human and environment. Therefore, interest is being revived to use biological control, which is recognized as an important component of...
View ArticlePlasmid profile of bacterial isolates from fertilizer amended tropical agro...
This study assessed the profile of plasmids in the culturable heterotrophic bacterial isolates from organic swine waste (SW) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizer amended tropical soils of the Niger Delta...
View ArticleWhite rot (Sclerotium cepivorum Berk) - an aggressive pest of onion and...
Allium crops are the most indispensable vegetable crops used as condiments in most Ethiopian cuisine. Among them, onion (Allium cepa L.) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) rightly called as queen of...
View ArticleAgrobacterium mediated transfer of nptII and gus genes in Camellia assamica
The present work is an attempt to develop transgenic hairy root system in Camellia assamica, using leaves infected by Agrobacterium rhizogenes strain LBA9402, harboring binary vector (pART27 and...
View ArticleProduction, consumption and nutritional value of cassava (Manihot esculenta,...
Both soils and climate in Mozambique suit cassava cultivation and nine million tons fresh weight is produced annually, with a consumption of 85 kg per person per year. The roots are a staple...
View ArticleEffect of soil variation on quality of shea butter in selected areas of the...
Soil variation and its effect on the physical and chemical properties of shea butter, a product from the nut of the shea tree, were investigated in four districts of the northern region of Ghana....
View ArticleCharacterization of wild genotypes of Aroeira: Subsidy for plant breeding
The selection of genetically superior materials of different forest species with economic potential involves studies of germplasm characterization. Facing the exploitation of aroeira (Schinus...
View ArticleInnovation dynamics in cassava production systems in Uganda
Traditional knowledge has made appreciable contributions to peoples sustenance and livelihoods. Its contribution to science and technology is however not recorded, codified, stored or systematized to...
View ArticleSurvey on honey production system, challenges and Opportunities in selected...
The study was carried out in Hadiya zone to asses honey production systems, challenges and opportunities in the study area. A total of 196 farmers were selected randomly and interviewed using...
View ArticleEffect of fermentation on proximate composition, physicochemical and...
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of spontaneous fermentation on proximate composition, physicochemical and microbial characteristics of sprouted millet-acha blends with the aim...
View ArticleInstitutional determinants of farmer participation in irrigation development...
Access to reliable irrigation enables farmers to adopt new technologies and intensify agricultural, water and land productivity. The Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) of 2000 in Zimbabwe...
View ArticleComparative advantages of using modern technology for teaching-learning...
Modern technology is the backbone approach for teaching technology education. It continues to be increasingly adopted and used by higher institutions in Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to...
View ArticleComparative effects of organic and inorganic soil amendments on the growth of...
This experiment was established to investigate the comparative effect of organic and inorganic soil amendments on the growth of cashew seedlings. Cashew nuts were planted in potting medium filled with...
View ArticleInnovation barriers and drivers in Sub-sahara African economies (1976-2012):...
The study relied on secondary data accessed from World Bank data base spanning over 37 years (1976-2012). Data obtained were analyzed using canonical cointegration regression (CCR) method. It was...
View ArticleContemporary prosopis dilemma: Perception of inhabitants of Sabian Kebele...
The study was conducted in Sabian Kebele specifically Goro locality of Dire Dawa administration, Eastern Ethiopia. The study was aimed at assessing the perception of inhabitants of Sabian Kebele...
View ArticleImmobilization and association of microorganisms to improve fermentation...
Alcohol production in industry is carried out almost exclusively by means of batch or continuous fermentation processes. In both cases, cells are found spread throughout the fermenting substrate and...
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