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...
Productive and reproductive performance of indigenous goats in Ethiopia: Review
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This paper tried to discuss available research work done indigenous goat breed in Ethiopian and evaluate economically important trait. The objective of review was to combined, documented innovative finding, the potential of indigenous goat in Ethiopia, to identify gaps and future research issues in indigenous goat. The published documents were searched and collected using electronic device computer, laptop from Google...
Genetic variability studies in dry lowland sorghum landraces of Abergelle, Northern Ethiopia.
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Even though sorghum is dominant cereal crop in Tigray region of Ethiopia, a limited study has been undertaken on existing sorghum landraces variability. Thus, the objectives of this study were to assess the presence and degree of variability among fifteen sorghum landraces for desired agro-morphological traits at Abergelle Agricultural Research Center, northern Ethiopia during 2020 cropping season. The field experiment was...
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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,...
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Integrated crop-small ruminants’ production systems have been identified as one of the strategies to enhance food security among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. This study uses a combination of on-station and on-farm trials to investigate the effects of pearl millet stover on performance of small ruminants, and to identify best cultivars that can be recommended to livestock’ farmers as suitable fodder for sheep...
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Water scarcity is a significant challenge facing Ethiopia's irrigated agriculture, prompting the need for innovative on-farm irrigation management strategies to ensure the sustainable utilization of limited water resources. In 2021, a study was conducted at the Fogera National Rice Research and Training Center (FNRRTC) to assess the yield and water productivity (WP) of tomato crops under water stress conditions. The...
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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Experiments performed with pot-grown plants are probably the most common in plant research. Here, we isolated PGPB from rhizosphere soils and root nodules of peanut plants grown under greenhouse conditions and evaluated their PGP properties to select the elite strains as inoculants. The isolates were characterized for the following PGP activities: phosphate (P) solubilization, auxin and siderophore production,...
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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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Climate change poses significant threats to global agricultural output, affecting the livelihoods of millions of farmers particularly. Ghana’s semi-arid Upper East is one of those areas where millet and sorghum producers are facing increasing challenges as climatic patterns changes. Smallholder farmers frequently employ adaptation strategies in response to changing climate conditions. However, despite their efforts, these...
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Genetic diversity can be enlarged by combining desired traits from different local and wild populations of different geographical origins into the breeding lines. This study aimed at the assessment of diversity among 23 maize landraces using 10 simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers. The study identified a total of 19 alleles among the 10 primers used. The mean allelic frequency was 0.8304 and the highest allele per locus...
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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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To reduce the impacts caused by the constant use of the same active ingredient, a new genetically modified soybean cultivar has been developed for resistance to the herbicides 2,4-D choline salt, glyphosate, and glufosinate ammonium. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of herbicides applied at the V3 and V6 stages on the development and productivity of Enlist E3™ soybeans over two growing...
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The aim of the study was to determine the biochemical and sensory characteristics of dishes made from maize and baobab, tomi and néré pulp. To this end, Badégué with baobab, Badégué with tomi and Wasséra were prepared using traditional technologies to determine their physico-chemical composition followed by a sensory evaluation. The results showed that Wasséra has the highest levels of total carbohydrates (51.94 ± 0.39 g /...
Effects of Tithonia diversifolia on species composition of other weeds
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Alien species, such as Tithonia diversifolia, if introduced to areas outside of their natural distribution range, subsequently become invasive, threatening biodiversity and agricultural productivity. A field survey to determine the potential allelopathic effects of T. diversfiolia on species composition was conducted in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe using two different sizes quadrats. The quadrats were randomly placed at different...
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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...
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Local landraces of mango (Mangifera indica L.) occupy an important position in household consumption in South-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the local knowledge of Mangifera indica landraces, the variation in their morphological traits, and the influence of environmental variables on the variability of morphotypes in Northern Benin. Two hundred and three households were interviewed using a semi-structured...
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 different fractions of phosphorus available in the short term were studied by the fractionation method. Soil samples (0-20 cm) were taken during 2021 and 2022 campaigns after the harvests in a test set up on the factorial design with four repetitions. The P sources (Calcined Burkina Phosphate enriched with calcium (CBKCa) and Triple Super Phosphate (TSP)) were applied to the main plots, and the subplots had three...
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Wheat is one of the most consumed and less produced crop in Cameroon. The study aims to investigate farmers’ knowledge on wheat cultivation and estimate the performance of introduced varieties using different fertilization in Santa. A random sample of 80 farmers were administered an open-ended questionnaire. Then, 14 varieties were evaluated in RCBD with three replicates. The survey indicated that the age of farmers ranged...
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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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Yam forms the basis of the diet of many African countries, as it is an important source of carbohydrates and other nutrients. In Burkina Faso, various yam cultivars are grown. However, data on their biochemical characteristics and nutritional value are not known, which strongly limits their use in breeding and varietal improvement programs. This study aims to characterize the nutritional and antioxidant potential of 5...
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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...
Estimating and forecasting red meat consumption and production in Saudi Arabia during 2022-2030
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The study aims to predict domestic consumption and the production of three meat species (cattle, goats, and sheep) between 2022 and 2030. All series data are stationary at the first difference. The non-intercept and trend model, using income per capita as an exogenous variable, is the best model for predicting domestic meat consumption. Furthermore, the model with an intercept and trend is the best predictor of meat output...
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Despite many years of research, drought is still a major factor affecting crop productivity globally and presents a challenge to plant breeders. Understanding the genetic variability among sorghum genotypes is key to the development of improved sorghum cultivars for drought-prone environments. A set of 72 sorghum genotypes advanced from a pedigree breeding approach was used in this study. The result showed that Grain yield...
The Use of Indigenous Plants for Food Preservation
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Introduction: This study sought to explore the use of indigenous plant parts as a means of extending the shelf-life of food. Methods: A qualitative descriptive survey was employed, utilising a multi-stage sampling technique to select 396 farmers as participants. A structured questionnaire was used in order to collect data, which was analysed using frequencies and percentages, alongside ANOVA inferential statistics at a...
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This study examines the tradeoffs while improved agricultural technology are applied in the production of sesame. 202 sesame producers were selected as a sample using multistage simple random methods. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. Further data were analyzed using multivariate probit model and descriptive statistics. The result of the multivariate probit model...
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A feeding trial was conducted using sainfoin hay at 0, 10, 20, and 30% on a dry matter basis of inclusion to yearling rams placed on, T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively, to substitute Noug seed cake in concentrate (wheat bran + Noug seed cake + common salt + wheat straw as a basal diet). Yearling 24 rums were selected on the basis of age and weight similarity and randomly assigned to the four treatments in RCBD with six...
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To sustain livelihood resilience, livelihoods must respond to global and local environmental changes. Agroforestry is one possible livelihood activity that can help farmers adapt to changes and shocks. This research evaluated the roles of agroforestry in building livelihoods resilience to floods in Nyabihu District, western province of Rwanda. Different research approaches were used including archival research, field visit...
GROUNDNUTS PRODUCTION IN AFRICA; A REVIEW FROM 2012 TO 2022
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Food safety and security remains a major concern in developing nations. Groundnuts rank the second globally in oil seed production after soya beans and the 11th most important crop for human intake. Limited productivity against the potential of existing crops due to biotic, abiotic, market and policy factors causes the poor food production trends. This work uses a systematic review approach to determine the productivity of...
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The larvae of Fall Armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), can cause economic losses to maize and other crops if not well managed. Studies with different research interests have been conducted on FAW in Ghana. Despite these studies, there is little knowledge about farmers' understanding of the disease and its management techniques. This study identified the essential elements related...
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Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes Mart.) is a notorious weed that affects the biodiversity and socio-economic services of freshwater bodies across the world, including Ethiopia. Different management techniques have been applied as long-term and short-term strategies to curb the impact of this weed on aquatic ecosystems. Using water hyacinth weevils as a classical biological control agent is a principal method in the...
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