Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020

  • Growth Performance Assessment of Chamaecyparis obtusa Stand in Gyeongnam Province, S. Korea

    Moon Hyun Shik, Kim Tae Woon, Tamirat Solomon

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 135-141
    Received: Aug. 07, 2020
    Accepted: Aug. 19, 2020
    Published: Sep. 03, 2020
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    Abstract: Growth causes in trees to change in volume (size) and shape or form. These changes can be positive or negative and it is the result of different factors either biotic or a biotic. A stand or individual trees have characteristic growth patterns and understanding the sources of change or factors that are influencing the growth is crucial for the prod... Show More
  • The Effect of Acacia tortilis and Balanites aegyptica Trees on Fodder Quality: The Case of Mieso District, West Hararghe, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

    Alemayehu Beyene, Muktar Reshad

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 142-147
    Received: Sep. 20, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 30, 2020
    Published: Oct. 14, 2020
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    Abstract: Acacia tortilis and Balanites aegyptica trees are a multipurpose tree species that produces diverse socio- economic and ecological benefits. These trees are grown commonly on farm land in Mieso district but scientific information is not yet documented about their effect on fodder quality. Thus, this study was initiated to investigate the effect of ... Show More
  • Evaluation of Striga Suppression Effect Herbicides (Chlorsulfuron 75% WDG) on Sorghum ((Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in Western Tigray, Ethiopia

    Assefa Abadi Kebede, Yirga Belay Kindeya, Letemaryam Desta, Zereabrk Geremedhin Tafere

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 148-152
    Received: Feb. 27, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 12, 2020
    Published: Oct. 26, 2020
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    Abstract: Striga is the major sorghum production constraints in western Tigray, Ethiopia. Three Striga sick plot locations (Rawyan, Adebay and Beaker Kebeles) were selected during 2019 main cropping season. The objective of the study was to evaluate the Striga suppression effect of Chlorsulfuron 75% WDG (Turkey and china) product herbicides on sorghum. The e... Show More