African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6907

Full Length Research Paper

Socio-economic and environmental impacts of invasive plant species in selected districts of Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia

Mohammed Mussa
  • Mohammed Mussa
  • Department of Animal and Range Science, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia.
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Habtamu Teka
  • Habtamu Teka
  • Department of Animal and Range Science, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia.
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Ahimed Aliye
  • Ahimed Aliye
  • Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extention, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 10 January 2018
  •  Accepted: 07 March 2018
  •  Published: 05 April 2018

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