Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024

  • Research Article

    Effect of Priming on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Cardamom (Elletaria cardamomum L. Maton) at Teppi, Southwestern Ethiopia

    Behailu Mekonnen*, Asrade Chane, Belay Gezahegn, Hassan Seid, Getachew Shiferaw, Tsegaye Mulualem

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 13-21
    Received: 4 December 2023
    Accepted: 2 January 2024
    Published: 20 March 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20241302.11
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    Abstract: An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of seed priming on the germination and seedling growth of cardamom. The experiment consisted of two factors, namely; five priming solutions (distilled water, KNO3 (0.2%), GA3 (200 ppm), cow urine (10%), and tap water), and two soaking durations (6 hrs. and 9 hrs.). The factorial combination of the... Show More
  • Research Article

    Studies of Genetic Variability in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Collections for Morpho-Agronomic Traits at Werer, Ethiopia

    Mesay Tadesse*, Negash Geleta, Gudeta Nepir

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 22-30
    Received: 16 January 2024
    Accepted: 26 February 2024
    Published: 20 March 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20241302.12
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    Abstract: Knowledge of genetic variability is necessary to develop a suitable breeding method for crop improvement. Thus, further information on the existence of variability in sesame accessions is needed to set appropriate breeding strategies and improve sesame in terms of yield and desired quality traits. Based on this concern, this research was conducted ... Show More
  • Research Article

    A Review on the Impact of Soil Acidification on Plant Nutrient Availability, Crop Productivity, and Management Options in the Ethiopian Highlands

    Amanuel Tadesse Warke*, Tesfaye Wakgari

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 31-45
    Received: 29 January 2024
    Accepted: 29 February 2024
    Published: 2 April 2024
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    Abstract: Soil acidity is a type of soil deterioration that has a negative impact on Ethiopia's overall and Western Oromia's specific sustainable agricultural production. Currently, soil acidity in highland portions of Western Oromia, including Gimbi, Nedjo, and surrounding areas, is a major problem that can impede agricultural productivity. Reviewing the me... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Weight at First Mating on the Performance of New Zealand White Rabbit Population in the Rainforest Zone of Nigeria

    Collins Odion Obugo, Godspower Bello-Onaghise*, Arierhire Michael Orheruata

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 46-51
    Received: 17 October 2023
    Accepted: 16 November 2023
    Published: 2 April 2024
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    Abstract: It has been generally accepted that for breeders to embark on intensive production of rabbits there is a need to use appropriate body weight rabbit that has better performance. To provide such information, this study was therefore carried out to determine the effect of weight at first mating on the performance of the New Zealand White rabbit popula... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Intercropping by Flax, Radish and Fenugreek on Faba Bean, Vicia faba L., Production and Reduction of Orobanche crenata Forsk Seed Bank

    Esmat Hegazi*, Abou Zeid, Manal Ahmed Attia, Mervat Abo Elhamed Hasaneen, Amany Abu Shall, Mohamed Awad El Eryan, Nagat Mohamed Aly, Sania Fateh Allah Showiel, Safaa Moustafa Abd El-Rahman, Hamdy Kotb Abou Taleb, Anter Kenawy Mahmoud, Wedad Emam Khafagi, Marwa Ahmed Farag

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 52-59
    Received: 15 February 2024
    Accepted: 13 March 2024
    Published: 2 April 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20241302.15
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    Abstract: Faba bean Vicia faba L. is a primary source of protein in the diet of masses in Egypt. Broom-rape, Orobanche crenata Forsk (Orobanchaceae), present great threat parasitic weed to some crops in Egypt including faba bean. Egyptian farmers were forced to abandon growing faba bean crops due to O. crenata heavy soil infestation. Several methods have bee... Show More