African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of potassium on yield and growth of Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) in Dale District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia

Kibreselassie Daniel
  • Kibreselassie Daniel
  • Department of Soil Resources and Watershed Management College of Forestry and Natural Resources, Hawassa University, Wondogenet, Ethiopia.
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Suh-Yong Chung
  • Suh-Yong Chung
  • Division of International Studies, Korea University, Korea.
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  •  Received: 25 December 2019
  •  Accepted: 27 February 2020
  •  Published: 30 September 2020

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