Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 314

Full Length Research Paper

Integrated effect of nitrogen and vermicompost levels on yield and yield components of carrot (Daucus carota L.) at Woreta, Northwestern Ethiopia

Tadila Getaneh
  • Tadila Getaneh
  • Department of Plant Science, Woreta ATVET College, Ethiopia.
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Amare Mezgebu
  • Amare Mezgebu
  • Department of Natural Resource Management, Woreta ATVET College, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 04 June 2019
  •  Accepted: 19 July 2019
  •  Published: 31 August 2019

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