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47 articles for “Agro ecology”
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Heavy Metals and Soil Enzyme Activities in different Agro-Ecological Units of Intensively Managed Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Cultivated Fields in Kerala
Abstract: Pineapple cultivation is very popular in central Kerala which include high density planting, foliar application of fertilisers, hormonal applications and imprudent use of biocides such as pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Indiscriminate use of agrochemicals will change the soil chemistry furthermore affect the soil biota and pollutes the nearby water bodies. Pineapple cultivated areas from three agro-ecological units such as South Central laterites (AEU1), Southern and Central Foot Hills (AEU2) and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Production Potential, Economics, Energetics and GHG Emission Potentials of Paddy based Cropping System in a Micro-watershed under Damodar Catchment, West Bengal under Hot, Moist, Sub-Humid Agro-Ecological Zone
Abstract: AbstractThe Damodar catchment area in West Bengal is primarily dominated by rice-rice mono-cropping system. The present study was conducted in three villages through Naopara, Kantia and Syamsundarpur in the Barddhaman district of West Bengal; to explore the potentials of integrating other field crops in the existing rice based cropping system towards improving the monetary productivity and farmers’ livelihood. Field experiments were conducted taking different cropping systems through rice–rice, rice–potato–black gram, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Morphological and Biomass Performance of Indigenous Agroforestry Tree Species Seedlings under Different Provenances at Nursery Level, in Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Multipurpose trees are significantly important for climate change resistance in such a way that they contribute to both climate change adaptation and mitigation. In addition, they have important economic and social benefits for the livelihoods of farmers and also have a considerable effect on the GDP of the country. Therefore, to improve species’ adaptation in specific, site genetics fitness is an important factor. Therefore, the objective of the research was …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 47–58 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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Principal Component Analysis of Black and Brown Seeded Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Genotypes at Jimma and Bonga Southwestern Ethiopia
Abstract: Sixty-four soybean genotypes were evaluated for cluster analysis based on their morphological characters. The field experiment was carried out at Jimma and Bonga in south-western Ethiopia during the main cropping season of 2019. The experimental study was laid with simple lattice design with two replications. Data on 11 quantitative agronomic traits were gathered. For all of the examined variables, analysis of variance revealed substantial to very significant variations among genotypes. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Livestock and Landscapes: Rethinking Carbon Sequestration Synergies for Transforming Livestock-Raising Paradigm
Abstract: The livestock sector plays a critical role in global agricultural systems, but its impact on climate change is a growing concern due to significant greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane and nitrous oxide. As the demand for livestock products continues to rise, rethinking current practices becomes essential to mitigate environmental degradation and enhance sustainability. This study examines the synergies between livestock farming and carbon sequestration strategies within global landscapes, with a …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Evaluation of Mid Altitude Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Variety at Siltie Zone, Southern Regional State of Ethiopia
Abstract: Sorghum is one of most vital crops cultivated over a wide extreme ecological habitat in Ethiopia. Five released Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) varieties with one local check were tested in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications during 2017 to 2018 cropping season at two locations. The experiment was carried out to identify and select the best high yielding sorghum varieties for the target area. The varieties consisted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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On-Farm Demonstration of Improved Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Technologies in Cluster based Large scale Approaches at Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Sorghum is used as a source of food and cash for smallholder farmers in drought phrone areas of Gofa Zone. Farmers produce sorghum traditionally without proper management and input use and as a result yield obtained by farmers was far below the crop potential. Therefore, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center carried out a cluster-based large-scale demonstration of improved sorghum in Melo-Koza and Zala Districts of the Gofa Zone in Southern …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Evaluating the Effect of NPSB Fertilizers on Barely (Hordeum vulgare L.) Production and Productivity at Tocha Woreda, Southwest Ethiopia.
Abstract: A number of blended fertilizers (BFs) were formulated and introduced but site and crop specific rate was not identified. A research was conducted in Tocha woreda to evaluate the rate of NPSB fertilizer to improve barely yield during main cropping season of 2019 and 2020. The experiment consists of seven treatment such as control(0) , recommended NP (69kg N and 20kg P), NPSB: 18.9-37.7-6.95-0.1 (100kg NPSB), NPSB: 41.9-37.7-6.95-0.1(100kg NPSB + …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 39–45 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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Performance Evaluation of Oat (Avena sativa) Varieties for Growth, Yield, and Yield Components in Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: The improved feed shortage is main bottleneck of livestock production and productivity in southwest Ethiopia. Hence, the study was conducted in Southwest Ethiopia in Kaffa zone Gimbo district in 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons to identify the adaptable and high yielding oat variety (s). The trial consisted of five oat varieties (CI-8250, CI-8237, CI-2291, CI-2806 and ICARDA 6710) which were laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Response of Mung Bean (Vigna Radiata (L.) R. Wilczek) Varieties to Bradyrhizobium Inoculation at Gimbo District, Southwestern Ethiopia
Abstract: Globally, mung beans are grown in tropical and subtropical climates as an essential pulse crop. However, lack of appropriate nutrient management combined with the best responsive varieties is a major problem in enhancing productivity of mung bean. Thus, this field experiment was conducted in Gimbo district, Southwest Ethiopia, during the 2024–2025 rain-fed cropping season to evaluate the response of mung bean varieties to Bradyrhizobium inoculation. The treatments comprised factorial combinations …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Yield Stability Test of Released Food Barely (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Varieties in Highland Areas of Siltie and Gurage Zones
Abstract: Improved barley varieties under barley production were limited in study areas. Therefore, testing of food barley varieties including check over locations for their performance is of paramount important in identification of superior varieties for production. The experiments were conducted to identify high yielding and to determine the stability of the varieties, and specifically and widely adapted food barley varieties for the target areas. Combined analysis of variance showed highly significant …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Development of Fertilizer Management Package for Dragon Fruit Cultivation in Bangladesh
Abstract: An experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Research Centre, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Jamalpur during 2016–17 to develop a fertilizer management package for Dragon fruit cultivation in Bangladesh. The experimental site belongs to the Agro-Ecological Zone 8 (Young Brahmaputra and Jamuna Flood Plain) and 9 (Old Brahmaputra Flood Plain) at 24056/11// N latitude, 89055/54// E longitude and at an altitude of 16.46 m. BARI Dragon Fruit-1 variety was used in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Genotype by Environment Interaction and Grain Yield Stability Analysis for Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Genotypes in Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The productivity of bread wheat varieties affected by many factors including the agro-ecology of the growing area. It is important to test the adaptability and yields of released varieties in multi-location for their productivity. This study was designed to evaluate the yield potential and stability of bread wheat varieties across locations. A total of fourteen recently released bread wheat varieties were evaluated during 2019 and 2020 main cropping seasons at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 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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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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Production Potential, Energetics and Economic Analysis of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Cultivation: A Case Study from Damodar Command Area, West Bengal
Abstract: AbstractSesame is one of the major oilseed crop grown in India and it was selected as an alternate crop option due to its suitability in a wide range of agro-ecological environments. A field experiment was conducted in the irrigated ecosystem under Damodar Command area, West Bengal taking sesame variety ‘Rama’. Crop yield varied from 8.2 to 11.2 quintal/ha in different soil series with highest yield obtained from Naopara soil series. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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On Farm Performance Evaluation of Faba Bean Varieties in the Highlands of Gurage and Siltie Zones
Abstract: Faba bean is the major food security crop in Ethiopia. Even though there is potential agro-ecology in the study area for faba bean production, the yield is still lower. On farm performance evaluation of faba bean varieties are important to increase faba bean production and productivity in the study area. The experiment was conducted in three districts namely, Gumer, Geta (Gurage zone) and Alicho Wuriro (Siltie zone), Southern Ethiopia, during …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Quantitative Implications of Variety on the Quality Traits of Head Cabbage (Brassica oleraceaevar. capitata l) Varaities
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted to investigate the quantitative impacts of hybrid head cabbage (Brassica capitata var. L.) varieties on the quality traits. The study was conducted from November 2018 to April 2019 under the agro ecology of Arba Minch where furrow irrigation was used. Three hybrid head cabbage varieties; K-500, Landini and Bandung were considered. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in 3x4 factorial …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 15–21 Read article