Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3835

Full Length Research Paper

Utilization, cultivation practice and economic role of medicinal plants in Debre Markos Town, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Yebirzaf Yeshiwas
  • Yebirzaf Yeshiwas
  • Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia.
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Esubalew Tadele
  • Esubalew Tadele
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia.
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Mahlet Workie
  • Mahlet Workie
  • Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 04 September 2018
  •  Accepted: 20 September 2018
  •  Published: 10 January 2019

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