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2 articles for “Avocado seed”
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Extraction and Characterization of Antioxidants from the Seeds of Ethiopian Avocado Variety, Pinkerton
Abstract: The objective of this study was to extract and characterize the antioxidants from the Ethiopian avocado seeds of the Pinkerton variety, using ethanol as a solvent. Response surface methodology (RSM) in combination with Box-Behnken experimental design with a three level, three-factor mixture design was used to optimize the extraction condition for assessing the maximum yield of antioxidant from the avocado seeds. Ethanol concentration (%, v/v), temperature (°C) and time (h) …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Assessment of Crop Production System and Agricultural Technology Adoption in Afalech Watershed, Shishonde District
Abstract: In a developing country like Ethiopia, agriculture plays an active role in determining the economic, social, and political systems of a society by forming the basis for every economic activity. Methods: The objectives of this study were to identify and examine the major crop production systems and agricultural technology adoption in the Afalech Watershed, Shishonde District of Southwest Ethiopia. Results: The results of this study indicate that enset, coffee, maize, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 97–106 Read article