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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Taro with Newly Recommended Fertilizer Rate at Chaha District, Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: InEthiopia,agriculturehasthepotentialtoaccountforarelativelylargeshareoftheGrossDomesticProduct,buttheproductivityofthissectorlagsbehindthecountry'spotential.One of the reasonsforthisisthelackofrecommendedfertilizerratesforcrops like taro.Therefore,this study aimedtodemonstrateimprovedtaroatthenewlyrecommendedfertilizerratesintheChahaDistrictoftheGuragezoneduringthemainharvestseasonof2021.The Districtwasdeliberatelyselectedbasedonthetechnicalgapsof farmers on the crop production.20farmersfrom2 kebeles,BoraandJato,wereselectedbasedontheirwillingnessandlandavailability.57farmersand11stakeholders with a total of 68 participantsweretrained.Itwasplantedin70cmb/nrowsand50cmb/nplantspacingataseedrateof30kg ha-1.ForthedemonstrationplotusingthenewrecommendedfertilizerrateNPS: 242 kg ha-1 and UREA: 180 kgha-1applied.Allrecommendedfarmingpracticeswereappliedequallytoallplotsandthefieldswerecarefullyandproperlymanaged.Datawerecollectedthroughmeasurements,interviewswithfarmers,andphotographs.Yieldand farmer’s preferencedatawerequalitativelyanalyzedusingmean,percentage, andfeedbackdata.Theaverageyieldsattonha-1fortarowiththenewrecommendedrateoffertilizerwere4.56and4.49,andwithoutfertilizerwere2.68and2.54forBora and Jato Kebeles respectively.Tuberyield,plantheightandearlymaturitywerecommonselectioncriteria,althoughtherewas a slightvariationinthecriteriaestablishedinthetwoKebelesbyfarmers.Inallkebeles,improvedtaro with newly recommended fertilizer rateoutperforms improved taro without fertilizer. The Benefit Cost Ratio result also showedthatusingimproved taro with a newly recommended fertilizer rate was moreprofitablethanusingwithoutfertilizer. So, using improved taro with newly recommended …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Biodiversity of Gentiana sikkimensis C.B. Clarke in Sikkim Himalaya
Abstract: The mountain ecology is a fragile ecology where the species are ecologically linked and grow maintaining particular ecological niche. Several species of alpine forest are unique in their diversity. This result might be resulted due to the microclimatic conditions of mountain ecology. Since, this writing covers Gentiana sikkimensis Clarke and according to the report, the Himalayan region is bestowed with the different species of Gentiana upto ca. 71 species. Out …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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E-Waste Toxicity and Its Environmental Impact, Challenges, and Solutions for Sustainable Waste Management in India
Abstract: Introduction: E-waste describes any electronic component that is obsolete or no longer functional. The ever-increasing public concern of e-waste in India stems predominantly from the aggressive expansion of the electronics industry along with insufficient recycling and disposal practices. Lead, mercury, and cadmium in e-waste pose serious risks to human health and the environment by polluting air, soil, and water. Informal recycling methods further exacerbate these hazards through unsafe practices. This …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Comprehensive Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Genital Thrush in Males and Females: A Public Health Approach in Punjab (September 2024 to February 2025)
Abstract: Background: Genital thrush, a common fungal infection caused mainly by Candida albicans, affected both men and women, leading to itching, discomfort, and recurrent infections. In Punjab, high humidity, poor hygiene awareness, excessive antibiotic use, and limited access to healthcare contributed to its widespread occurrence. Without effective prevention and management strategies, the condition significantly impacted quality of life. Addressing this issue through a public health approach was essential for reducing its …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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A Review On Alocasia Macrorrhizos
Abstract: Abstract: Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) G. Don syn. Alocasia indica(L.) schott. is an important medicinal plant in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and South America. Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) G.Don is recommended in the Ayurvedic text for the prevention and treatment of inflammation, diseases of the abdomen and spleen, antimicrobial, anticancer, analgesic, hepatoprotective, hepatorenal, antioxidant and antifungal. Leaf juice is used as a digestive, anthelmintic, laxative, diuretic and astringent. Alocasia macrorrhiza(L.)G.Don …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 45–57 Read article