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63 articles for “Randomized Complete Block Design”
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Quantifying Hybrid Head Cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. capitatal) Yields in Response to Varied Vermicompost Dose
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted with the objective of investigating the promotive role of varied Vermicompost doses in filling the Yield gaps among selected of Head cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. capitatal) varieties. The experiment was carried out during November 2018 to April, 2019. Four vermicompost doses;0, 1.5, 2 and2.5t/ha were applied over the hybrid head cabbage varieties and laid out in a 3x4 factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Linseed Released Varieties Adaptation Trial at Sidama and Hadya Zones of Ethiopia
Abstract: Among oil crops, linseed is the third important commodity next to sesame (Sesamumindicum L.) and noug (Guizotiaabyssinica Cass.) in Ethiopia. Testing the adaptability of a variety over diverse environments is commonly evaluated by the degree of its interaction with different environments in which it is grown. An evaluation experiment was conducted in three districts, namely, Bule (Gedeo zone), Dara (Sidama zone) and Hosanna (Hadiya zone), Southern Ethiopia, during 2018 and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Participatory Variety Selection and Evaluation of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Varieties in Cheha and Enemorina enner Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the grain food legumes contributing an enormous amount of protein to the human diet in southern Ethiopia. Participatory variety selection was conducted during 2015–16 and 2017–18 cropping seasons in Cheha and Enemorina-Enner districts using five improved varieties with local variety; laid out grandmother and mother trial Randomized completed Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. At Cheha district, Habru and Natoli, whereas at Enemorina …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Yield Gaps Among Hybrid Head Cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. capitatal) Varieties
Abstract: An experiment was conducted to quantify the impacts of selected hybrid head cabbage (Brassica capitata var. L.) varieties on the yield and quality traits. Three hybrid head cabbage varieties; K-500, Landini and Bandung were tested. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Head weight, head diameter, marketable yield, total head yield and gross head yield at (P<0.05) were significantly affected by the variety.The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effects of Blended Fertilizer Rates on Growth, Yield and Quality of Malt Barley (Hordeum distichum L.) Varieties at Mekdela District, South Wollo, Ethiopia
Abstract: Malt Barley is main cash-crop in Ethiopia, whose yield was constrained by lack of improved varieties, and declining soil fertility due to nutrient depletion. A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of Blended fertilizer rates on growth, yield and quality of malt barley varieties at Mekdela District, South Wollo, Ethiopia. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with factorial arrangement with three replication and consisted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Corm Production in Gladiolus Using Different Chemicals and Growth Regulators
Abstract: AbstractThe experiment was conducted in the experimental field of Department of Horticulture, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706 from November 2019 to May 2020. In the experiment, foliar spray with GA3 at 150 (T1), 200 (T2) and 250 ppm (T3), KNO3 at 1% (T4) and 2% (T5), Ca (NO3) at 1% (T6) and 2% (T7) was done at 30, 45 and 60 DAP to observe corm yield of gladiolus. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Split Application of Lime on Acid Soil Amelioration and Bread Wheat Yield at Dember, SNNPR Ethiopia
Abstract: Soil acidity is one of the most important yield-limiting factors for crop production in highlands areas where areas receive heavy rainfall. Liming of acidic soils has been suggested as a good measure to boost crop productivity in acidic soils. However, lime is not free or easy to obtain, require a large quantity, and its transportation is also difficult. Thus, a field trial was carried out in permanent plots to investigate …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Yield Stability of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Hybrid Genotypes in Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Improved maize varieties were released by different agricultural research centers at different times in Ethiopia. However, the productivity of these varieties was not evaluated at wide environment. The variety choice of most farmers in Ethiopia is not suitable for their farm due to lack of awareness about varieties adaptability and their field’s condition. The objective of this study was to evaluate the stability and yield potential of hybrid maize genotypes …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Efficacy of two Organic Droppings (Poultry manure and Cow dung) on the Development, Nutrient Status and Yield of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of two organic fertilizers on the growth, development, nutrient status and yield of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three treatments (Poultry manure, Cow dung and control) and were replicated twice. The findings of this study indicate significant differences (P<0.05) in response to the different organic fertilizers applied. Hence, the growth …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Desi and Kabuli Type Chickpea Varieties at Hulbareg District Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the third most important pulse crop and one of the major highland pulse crop widely grown in Ethiopia. They are two types of chickpea, called desi and kabuli. This study was conducted on Hulbareg district of Southern Ethiopia at 2020 cropping season. The field experiment was arranged a randomized complete block design with three replications to evaluate and select desi and kabuli type chickpea varieties …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Different Blended Fertilizer Type and Rate for Better Production of Wheat in Meskan Woreda, Guraghe Zone Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, wheat accounts the fourth level from the total cultivated area and production. Application of balanced essential elements is required to improve production of wheat. However, its productivity is mainly constrained by lack of site-specific fertilizer (NPSB) recommendation in the study area. Therefore, field experiment was conducted at Meskanworeda during 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 main cropping season to evaluate the effect of different blended fertilizers on yield and yield components …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Stability Analysis of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Varieties in Siltie and Guraghe Zones, Ethiopia
Abstract: The experiment was conducted with ten faba bean Varieties for two consecutive years (2015–2016) comprising six environments in order to determine the effect of genotype x environment interaction and to identify and select high yielding, stable and best performing faba bean varieties with better adaptability. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The combined analysis of variance of grain yield showed a highly …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Stability Analysis of Medium Seeded Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Varieties in Siltie And Gurage Districts Of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Field experiment was conducted with eight medium seeded for two consecutive years (2020 - 2021) comprising three environments (Mareko, Sankura and Abeshge). The objective of this study was to identify and select high yielding and best performing medium seeded common bean varieties for wide and specific adaptability. Eight medium seeded common bean varieties were used. Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications was used. Data was analyzed using R software …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Adaptation and evaluation of Improved Cassava (Manihot Esculentacrantz) Varieties In Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Cassava, scientifically known as Manihot esculenta Crantz, plays a crucial role as a primary food source for over 800 million individuals in numerous tropical countries. It serves as a vital dietary staple crop in these regions.. Nutritionally, cassava has a great potential to provide economical sources of dietary energy in the form of carbohydrates and cassava has huge a potential crop to address general food insecurity due to recurring droughts …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Effects of seed and nitrogen with phosphorus fertilizer rates on production of lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Fogera plain, North Western Ethiopia.
Abstract: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the main cereal crop in the Fogera. However, crop yields are low due to lack of various agronomic management practices. Among these, lack of site-specific seed rate and fertilizer levels are the major limiting factors. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted at the Fogera National Rice Research and Training Center in 2019 to study the effects of seed and nitrogen with phosphorus fertilizer rates on …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 7–21 Read article
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Evaluation of Rhizobium Strains Inoculation on Growth, Yield, and Yield Components of Faba Bean in Debub Ari District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Production and productivity of faba beans in Ethiopia are reduced due to biotic and abiotic factors. Reduction of soil fertility is among the most important factors that reduce the productivity of faba beans, thus the trial was conducted to estimate Rhizobium strains inoculation effect on the production of faba bean in Debub Ari District, Southern Ethiopia. The trial was conducted on cropland in Debub Ari District during the 2016/2017- 2017/2018 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Effect of Irrigation Regimes and Nitrogen Levels on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Yield and Water Productivity in Sodo Woreda, Gurague Zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: Application of nitrogen nutrient and optimal irrigation scheduling results satisfactory tomato yields and advisable economic advantages with better water productivity. Therefore, this study was investigated the effect of irrigation regimes and nitrogen levels on tomato yield and water productivity in Sodo woreda, Gurague Zone, Ethiopia. The study was structured using a Randomized Complete Block Design, employing a factorial setup involving four nitrogen levels (0, 46, 92, and 138 N kg …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Fruit Yield Production Potential of Tomato Genotypes during Summer Season
Abstract: The aim of this experiment was to investigate heat tolerance of tomato genotypes (C11, C21, C41, C71, WP10, FP5 and HT025) during summer under Sylhet condition. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. The highest number of branches per plant was recorded in C71 (15.41) and lowest was recorded in WP10 (2.43). Stem diameter ranged from C51 (4.29 cm) to C71 (3.11 cm). The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Evaluation of Over Forage Legume on Biomass Productivity of the Highland Natural Pasture, High Altitude of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The present study was conducted at Alicho Wuriro district, Ethiopia to evaluate legumes over sowing on biomass productivity of highland grazing land and nutritive value of combined sample. Treatments were Vicia dasycarpa, Vicia sativa, and Vicia villosa and none over sown or control. Three replications of a randomized complete block design experiment were used. Significantly the highest dry matter yield was recorded for grazing land over sown V.dasycarpa (23.56 t/ha) …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Evaluation of Advanced Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Genotypes for Yield and Stem Rust Resistance at southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Twenty-four bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes including one local and one standard check obtained from Kulumesa agricultural research center were evaluated for their yield and stem rust resistance at Mareko Woreda during 2021 cropping season. The treatments were assigned using randomized completely block design with four replications. Data were collected on yield, yield, yield components and disease. The ANOVA showed that the genotypes significantly (p <0.05) different in most …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–27 Read article