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Growth and Yield Component of Ethiopian White Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties under Ridge and Flat Planting in Arba Minch Condition, Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, sweet potato is grown by smallholder farmers and considered as one of the major food crop among root crops. It is mainly grown around a densely populated area in the South, Southwestern and Eastern parts of the country. Recently, there are many varieties released with varying potential from different centers of the country. The adoption of these varieties is in need to different areas of the country with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Evaluate the Adaptability of Improved Food Barley (Hordeum vulgare L) Varieties in the Highlands of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Food barley is a cool season crop that is suitable for high altitudes and cultivated in various agroclimatic regions under several production systems; however, the unavailability of barley varieties released to study areas was a major issue. Experiments were conducted to verify the suitability of improved food barley varieties and to select high-yielding varieties for the target area. Fifteen food barley varieties were conducted using randomized complete block design with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Genetic Diversity Studies of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Genotypes
Abstract: Twenty-two genotypes of eggplant were evaluated to assess the genetic diversity within the genotypes at Horticulture Research Centre (HRC) field, Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during the winter season of 2013-2014. Genetic diversity among 22 eggplant genotypes was estimated using Mahalanobis’s D2 statistic. Altogether five clusters were formed. Cluster II enclosed the highest number of genotypes (6) and cluster IV contained the lowest …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–57 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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Forecasting Area, Production and Yield of Cotton in India using ARIMA Model
Abstract: Cotton is an important crop in India. India is the second largest exporter of cotton behind the US. This study focuses on forecasting the cultivated area and production of cotton in India using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model. Time Series data covering the period of 1950–2010 was used for the Study. The study revealed that ARIMA (0, 1, 0) ARIMA (1, 1, 4) and ARIMA (0, 1, 1) are …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Variation in Extract Yield in Different Parts of Albizia lebbeck
Abstract: Phytochemical screening is an important step which leads to the isolation of new and novel compound. Solvent extract of the plant material with the help of different solvent such as n-hexane, chloroform, alcohol and aqueous revealed that in alcohol and aqueous solvent maximum extract yield obtained in all studied parts. Phytochemical screening analysis of the extract revealed presence of tannins, phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes and steroids in most parts. In …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Adaptation of Recently Released Andean Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties for Potential Areas in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia Region
Abstract: An experiment was conducted during the growing seasons of 2022 to 2023 at Areka and Kokate stations to evaluate and select high-yielding Andean common bean varieties, focusing on seed yield and associated traits. Seven common bean varieties, along with a local check, were subjected to evaluation using a randomized complete block design with four replications. The analysis of variance revealed a significant difference (P < 0.01) in seed yield, pod …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Degradation in Energy Yield of Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant due to Soiling Effect
Abstract: Renewable energy resources are the future of the world. Solar photovoltaic energy conversion is one such type of clean and sustainable energy resource. Solar photovoltaic power plant’s performance is directly dependent on the sun’s incoming solar radiation availability and its intensity. Solar energy conversion of photovoltaic power plants is limited by local climatic parameters such as temperature, wind, humidity, dust deposition, etc. and geographical factors of latitude, longitude, etc. Accumulation …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Time of Lime Application on Performance of Food Barely in Acidic Soil, Gummer District, Southern Highland Ethiopia
Abstract: Soil acidity is the main bottleneck to crop production, causing reduced yields in highlands areas with heavy rainfall. Lime application is the most common method of restoring soil acidity and can increase soil pH, improve nutrient availability for plants, and alter physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. However, the lime application time varies greatly along the boundary and deviates from the time recommended by different researchers. The experiment was …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved onion under furrow irrigation in Melokoza and Basketo special Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Despite high potentials, the production and productivity of horticultural crops including onion in Ethiopia in general and Southern region in particular is very low. Irrigation water scarcity is one of the major problems in arid and semi-arid areas of Ethiopia. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted trial of different water saving technologies for irrigated onion (red bombe) at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–35 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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Improvement of Yield of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Moringa stenopetala Leaves by Optimizing Ultrasonic-assisted Extraction
Abstract: Ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) parameters were optimized in this study using response surface methodology (RSM) to improve the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activity assessed using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) assays of Moringa stenopetala leaves. According to the results, the optimal UAE parameters were extraction time (26 min), ethanol concentration (68%), and solvent-to-sample ratio (42 mL/g). Based on these optimal parameters, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Growth and Yield Performance of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Indian Major Carps in Culture Condition
Abstract: A 150 days study was conducted to evaluate the growth and production of fishes at different species compositions in polyculture using tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), catla (Catla catla), rohu (Labeo rohita), mrigal (Cirrhinus cirrhosus) at Jamalpur Sadar upazila under Jamalpur district in Bangladesh from April to August, 2017. There treatments are following stocking densities: T1 (250 individuals) T2 (165 individuals) T3 (135 individuals). The average initial weight of fish in different …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Effect of Vermicompost, Compost and Inorganic Fertilizer on Production of Onion at Southern Ethiopia, Wolaita Zone Humbo District
Abstract: Combined application of fertilizers (organic and inorganic) could able to optimize production and productivity of onion. This experiment was conducted in Humbo district southern Ethiopia during 2019- 2021 under irrigation to evaluate the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer on bulb yield and general production of onion. Experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replication and consisted of seven treatments: T1: control, T2: NPSB(82.2N, 31.4P, 13.4S, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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The Role of Precision Agriculture in Enhancing Horticultural Crop Yields
Abstract: This article explores the quantification of lithium and mapping of mineral composition in crushed lithium ore utilizing two distinct calibration techniques with Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). Thirty samples from a pegmatite lithium deposit were analyzed, with representative mineral samples extracted, mixed with resin, and polished into disks. These disks underwent examination via an analyzer and an integrated mineral analyzer, facilitating mineral identification. The first calibration technique used empirical mineral chemistry …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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The BambooBuddy: An AI-powered Chatbot for Enhancing Bamboo Yield in India
Abstract: Bamboo farming is essential for sustainable agriculture and environmental preservation. This project presents BambooBuddy, a chatbot developed to assist farmers and surveyors in managing bamboo-related inquiries. The system leverages a structured dataset stored in recommendations.csv to provide precise and relevant recommendations based on user queries. By utilizing the flask framework for web development and incorporating Cohere’s natural language processing capabilities, BambooBuddy facilitates seamless interaction and enhances user experience. The chatbot …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Structural Modification of Sugarcane Bagasse using Alkaline, Acid, and Bleaching Pretreatments for Enhanced Yield of Poly (1→4)-β-D-glucopyranose (Cellulose) and Hemicellulose for Utilization as Biocomposites
Abstract: Sugarcane bagasse, a lignocellulosic byproduct generated in substantial quantities by the sugar industry, represents a promising feedstock for the sustainable production of enzymes and bio-based chemicals. Its high (1→4)-β-D-glucopyranose (cellulose) content, abundant availability, and low cost make it an ideal candidate for bioconversion processes. However, the inherent recalcitrance of bagasse, primarily due to its lignin-rich matrix, necessitates effective pretreatment strategies to enhance enzymatic digestibility. This study presents a comparative investigation …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 983–992 Read article
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Influence of Sediment Yield Over Life of Reservoir using Arc SWAT, to Adjudge Useful Life of Reservoir by Anova Analysis for Sri Ram Sagar Project
Abstract: Certain issues that include stresses, floods, seismic loads could be observed inevitable andunpredictable in terms of occurrence, ultimately affect the functionality and life span for anyReservoir. Another important factor, which ultimately and strappingly influences any robustReservoir and its storage capacity is Sedimentation. Appraisal of quantity of sediment and applicationof proper remedial measures could significantly sustain and enhance the storage capacity of thereservoir. This study primarily deals on evaluating the annual …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Model for an Agricultural Information System to Improve Crop Yield Using IoT
Abstract: The application of Agricultural Information Technology (AIT) in all facets of agriculture has made it the most efficient method and set of instruments for increasing agricultural production and fully using farming methods. The use of Agriculture Information Management technology, a crucial sub- technology of AIT, has a direct impact on the level of agricultural informationalization and the effectiveness of agricultural production decisions. This study provides an integration illustration of the …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Energy Yield from Biomass: A Case Study of a Village in Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Due to enormous rising demand of fossil fuel and environmental threat, there is a need to expedite the harnessing of renewable sources of energy for sustainable development. The renewable energy resources are vast sources for alternative energy production without endangering our environment and causing threat of climate change. Out of the several resources, the biomass resource is discussed in this paper. Biomass is one of the most potential sources of …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 4–10 Read article