Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014

  • A Survey of Acaricide Use in the Control of Ectoparasites by Livestock Farmers in Sub Urban Accra, Ghana

    Nkegbe Emmanuel

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 58-61
    Received: Feb. 04, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: A total of 17 acaricides were identified in 77 small holder livestock farms in suburban Accra during farm surveys to identify acaricides being used by livestock farmers. It comprised Pyrethroids, Amidines and Organophoshates. A survey of Veterinary shops in the project area showed the presence of 12 of the listed chemicals. All the acaricides showe... Show More
  • Effect of Resin Type, Pressing Temperature and Time on Particleboard Properties made from Sorghum Bagasse

    Apri H Iswanto, Irawati Azhar, Ir. Supriyanto, Arida Susilowati

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 62-66
    Received: Feb. 01, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Sorghum bicolor L Monech part Numbu as potential materials for particleboard manufacturing due to its cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin content similar with wood. The objective of the research was to determine the adhesive type, pressing temperature and time on physical and mechanical properties of particleboard made from sorghum bagasse. Size ... Show More
  • A Study on the Effect of Salinity Stress on the Chlorophyll Content of Certain Rice Cultivars of Kerala State of India

    K. T. Chandramohanan, V. V. Radhakrishnan, E. Abhilash Joseph, K. V. Mohanan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 67-70
    Received: Jan. 22, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Photosynthetic efficiency of a crop species depends upon factors like leaf area, chlorophyll content, stomatal exposure, etc. The present study was an attempt to assess the impact of salt stress on the chlorophyll content of sevenpopular rice cultivars grown in one of the saline rice habitatsof Kerala state of India such as Kuthitru, Kuttusan, Orka... Show More
  • Performance of Zephyr Board Made From Various Rolling Crush Number and Palm Oil Petiole Parts

    Lusita Wardani, Massijaya Muhamad Yusram, Yusuf Sudo Hadi, Darmawan I. Wayan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 71-75
    Received: Feb. 09, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: The objective of this research was to evaluate physical and mechanical properties of zephyr board made from palm oil petiole parts. The palm oil petiole parts were distinguished on the basis of rolling crushed number (4, 5 and 6 times,as factor A) and base, middle and upper parts of petiole (factor B). The board was made from three layers of pe... Show More
  • Effect of Integrated Use of Lime, Manure and Mineral P Fertilizer on Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) Yield, P uptake and Status of Residual Soil P on Acidic Soils of Gozamin District, North-Western Ethiopia

    Mekonnen Asrat, Heluf Gebrekidan, Markku Yli-Halla, Bobe Bedadi, Wakene Negassa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 76-85
    Received: Jan. 18, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Soil acidity problem is one of the bottlenecks to improve crop production in high rainfall regions of Ethiopia in general and in Gozamin District of Amhara region in particular. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of integrated use of lime, manure and mineral P fertilizer on acid soils for wheat production and status of residual soil P... Show More
  • Effect of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Irrigation for Boro Rice Cultivation in Bangladesh

    Md. Redwanur Rahman, Sheikh Helena Bulbul

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 86-92
    Received: Feb. 18, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute to find out possible effects of alternate wetting and drying irrigation (AWDI) on the yield, water use and water use efficiency (WUE) of Boro rice. The experimental plots were laid out with 2 factors RCBD combining two modern varieties of rice viz., BRRI dhan29 and BRRI hybr... Show More
  • Local Soil Knowledge and Its Use in Crop Allocation: Implications for Landscape-Scale Agricultural Production and Conservation Efforts in Talamanca, Costa Rica

    Leigh A. Winowiecki, Matthew P. Whelan, Paul A. McDaniel, Marilyn Villalobos, Eduardo Somarriba

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 93-101
    Received: Feb. 17, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Smallholder farmers have developed knowledge about soil and crop management through long-term, on-farm observations. Yet, food insecurity and land degradation continue to threaten livelihoods, globally. Part of the solution lies in linking local and scientific knowledge to develop improved agricultural strategies. We argue that incorporating farmer... Show More
  • Heat Unit, Phenology and Fruit Quality of Salak (Salacca zalacca var. Amboinensis) cv. Gulapasir on Different Elevation in Tabanan Regency-Bali

    I K. Sumantra, I N. L. Suyasdi Pura, Sumeru Ashari

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 102-107
    Received: Mar. 04, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 09, 2014
    Published: Apr. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Each cultivar of zalacca could adapt to elevation, which has close relationship with the plant tolerance to temperature. However, heat unit of zalacca cv. Gulapasir, which are required to reach definite phase if they are grown in Tabanan areas have not known yet. The main objective of the research was to study heat unit, phenology and fruit quality... Show More
  • Association Analysis of Daun Sang (Johannesteijsmannia altifrons (Rchb.f. & Zoll) H.E. Moore) with Other Vegetation in Resort Sei Betung, Gunung Leuser National Park

    Kansih Sri Hartini, Hadi S Alikodra, Retno Widhiastuti, Herman Mawengkang

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 108-112
    Received: Mar. 27, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 10, 2014
    Published: Apr. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: The purpose of this research was to analysis an association between Daun Sang and other vegetation in Resort Sei Betung, Gunung Leuser National Park. According to its conservation status, Daun Sang was including on vulnerable categories (VUD2) and its presence was limited, then the action to conserve this species in nature is very important and urg... Show More
  • Mercury Stress Resistances in Nauclea Orientalis Seedlings Inoculated with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

    Hanna Artuti Ekamawanti, Yadi Setiadi, Didy Sopandie, Dwi Andreas Santosa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 113-120
    Received: Mar. 07, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 09, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: The effect of inoculation with the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi on the resistance of mercury (Hg) in lonkida (Nauclea orientalis) seedlings were investigated using an artificially contaminated river sand media at the concentration of 0, 375 and 750 µM Hg at screen house. Mercury accumulation was lower in mycorrhizal roots than in non-mycorrhiz... Show More
  • Development of Farmer Support System on Dairy and Meat Industry of Goat Utilizing ICT

    Teppei Hirata, Takeshi Miyagi, Yasunori Nagata, Shiro Tamaki, Tsutomu Omatsu, Tetsuya Mizutani

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 121-127
    Received: Apr. 02, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 12, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Recently, due to the rapid growth of population and food demand in the Asian region, animal feeding industry is more prosperous, so that animal food production is increasing remarkably in the region. That is, the livestock movement is getting more activated and expanding rapidly, accompanied by the enlarged globalization of economy and distribution... Show More
  • Degradation of Leaf Litter of five Tree Species by Perionyx excavatus with Relation to their Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Content

    Sayantani Pattanayak, Rupa Dasgupta, Partha Pratim Chakravorty, Susanta Kumar Chakraborty

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 128-132
    Received: Feb. 05, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 25, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: The ecological suitability of different leaf litter types in enhancing the biological diversity and micronutrient status in soil needs to be understood for deciding the plant species to be used for afforestration practices. The present research work was done to study the colonization of an epigeic earthworm, Perionyx excavatus in the decomposing le... Show More
  • Influence of Small Cereal Intercropping and Additive Series of Seed Proportion on the Yield and Yield Component of Lupine (Lupinus Spp.) in North Western Ethiopia

    Yayeh Bitew

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 133-141
    Received: Apr. 02, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 15, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Small cereals as a main crop and lupine as a minor crop are food crops often traditionally grown in association in North Western Ethiopia. The experiment was conducted on intercropping of lupine (Lupinus albus L.) with wheat (Triticum aestivum), barley (Hordeum vulgar) and finger millet (Eleusine coracana) in 2009 at Adet Agricultural research stat... Show More