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Research Article | 10.36959/718/624 Volume 6 Issue 1

Genetic and Molecular Analysis of the Genotypes of Bread Wheat and its Single Cross Hybrids

Authors: Zeyad A Abdulhamed, Abdulsamad H Noaman, Nihad M Abood and Ghazwan Husam Tawfeeq

A field experiment was conducted in the fields of a farmer on the right bank of the Euphrates River in the city of Ramadi/the center of Anbar Governorate, which is located at longitude 43° and latitu... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/623 Volume 6 Issue 1

Stability Analysis for Newly Evolved Genotypes of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev) for Loose Flower Production

Authors: Reshma Negi, Dogra RK, Dhiman SR, Gupta YC, Gupta RK and Dhiman MR

An experiment was conducted on stability analysis of newly evolved genotypes of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev) for loose flower production at the experimental farm of Depart... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/622 Volume 6 Issue 1

Performance Evaluation of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Genotypes for Lowland Areas of Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia

Authors: Mulugeta Mamo, Solomon Mitiku, Yemata Beze and Eshetie Wudu

Sorghum is an important food security crop in Ethiopia. As the grain is preferred for food the biomass is equally important for farmers to use it as animal food. It is a major crop in lowland parts of... Read more

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Case Reports | 10.36959/718/621 Volume 6 Issue 1

Response of Kenaf Varieties to Different Threshing Methods and Storage Environments

Authors: Julius Oluseyi OLASOJI and Adam Akinloye OLOSUNDE

A study was conducted in the Seed Testing laboratory of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training to determine the response of kenaf to different threshing and packaging materials. Experimen... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/620 Volume 5 Issue 2

Evolution of Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor (SDHI) Fungicides as Plant Protection Active Substances in Europe

Authors: Alex Taylor and Patrice Marchand A

Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors (SDHI) are EU crop protection active substances which are controversial regarding their toxicity and ecotoxicity. From the total number of SDHI fungicides known (24)... Read more

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Review Article | 10.36959/718/619 Volume 5 Issue 2

Effects of Functional Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms on Plant Phenotypes

Authors: Fekadu Korsa and Tileye Feyissa

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) describe a change in a single nucleotide within the genome. SNPs are known as the markers of choice due to their desirable properties such as co-dominant in natu... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/618 Volume 5 Issue 2

Diversity of Pumpkins from Uganda Based on Phenotypic and Repeat DNA Markers

Authors: Kazibwe Anne, Bwesigye Thaddeus and Mulindwa Julius

Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) are valuable sources of nutrients for human consumption and have a capacity to enhance food security. However, their potential in Uganda has not been fully developed. There i... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/617 Volume 5 Issue 2

Performance Evaluation and Adaptability Study of Hybrid Maize (Zea Mays) in the Highlands of Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia

Authors: Zeleke Legesse, Jifara Gudeta, Fikadu Tadesse and Alemayehu Biri

Maize is one of a major crop in Ethiopia in production, consumption and income generation for both resource constrained men and women. Although, productivity of maize in Ethiopia is showing increment ... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/616 Volume 5 Issue 2

Effect of Salicylic Acid on Physicochemical Parameters and Accumulation of Compatible Solutes in Three Genotypes of Cowpea under Arsenic Stress

Authors: Bukola Victoria Ailenokhuoria and Charles O Olaiya

Cowpea is a legume widely cultivated across the world but its growth may be limited by contamination with nonessential elements among which are arsenic. The present study was designed to examine the e... Read more

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Review Article | 10.36959/718/615 Volume 5 Issue 2

Review on Causes and Management Strategies of Salt Affected Soils in Lowlands of Ethiopia

Authors: Habtamu Alemayehu and Wassie Haile

Soil salinization is one of the major constraints in achieving food security and environmental degradation in Ethiopia. Restoration of salt-affected lands into productive lands and protection of newly... Read more

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Review Article | 10.36959/718/614 Volume 5 Issue 1

Nature Based Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Sustainable Crops Production in Ethiopia: Review

Authors: Hana Tamrat Gebirehiwot and Edom Kibkab

Ethiopian crop production system is tremendously exposed to climate change impacts. Climate change, the higher increase in growing season temperatures combined with high inter-annual and intra-seasona... Read more

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Reserch Article | 10.36959/718/613 Volume 5 Issue 1

Water Availability and Row Spacing Effects on Nitrogen Use Efficiency in No-Till Maize

Authors: Barbieri PA, Echeverria HE and Sainz Rozas HR

Reduced row spacing has shown to increase nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in no-till irrigated maize; however available information in rainfed conditions is scarce. The objective was to analyze row spac... Read more

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Reserch Article | 10.36959/718/612 Volume 5 Issue 1

Performance of Rhizobial Inoculants on Yield and Yield Components of Faba Bean in Southern Ethiopia

Authors: Paulos Ketema Kebede and Tarekegn Tefera Lele

Biological fixation of atmospheric nitrogen by legumes is a known way to recycle nitrogen into a plant-available form. The efficiency of nitrogen fixation depends on the legume genotype and requires a... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/611 Volume 5 Issue 1

The Effect of Silicon on Salinity Toxicity in Tomatoes Plants: The Role of Antioxidants in Alleviating Oxidative Stress Caused by Salt Conditions

Authors: Giannakoula A, Daskas G and Ouzounidou G

Salinity stress is a major environmental factor which adversely affects plant growth and development. Silicon (Si) is an abundant element which, when supplied to plants, increases tolerance to abiotic... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/610 Volume 5 Issue 1

The Protective Role of Melatonin in Alleviation of Copper Toxicity of a Greek Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera L.) Variety

Authors: Anastasia Giannakoula and Stamatis Aggelopoulos

Grapevine is a major fruit crop with high economic importance, especially in the Mediterranean region. During the last few decades, increased heavy metal contamination has become one of the most impor... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/609 Volume 4 Issue 1

Effects of Nutrient Sources and Transplanting Age on the Growth and Yield of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Authors: Shuaibu YM, Kawure S, Bala RA, Sabo MU and Nayaya JA

A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of nutrient sources and transplanting age on the growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) at teaching and research farm of Bauchi... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/608 Volume 4 Issue 1

Economic Analysis of Durum Wheat Production Under Nitrogen and Sulfur Fertilization in Southeast Ethiopia

Authors: Girma F Dinsa, Nigussie Dechasa and Geremew Bultosa

Durum wheat is a preferred raw product for pasta making due to its gluten strength. Nitrogen and Sulfur are nutrients required both for yield and quality. A replicated field trial was conducted at two... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/607 Volume 4 Issue 1

Enhancement of Postharvest Life of Persimmon Fruit Through Botanical Extracts

Authors: Abdul Haseeb, Gohar Ayub, Tanveer Ali Sial, Sikandar Hayat, Husain Ahmad, Fayaz Ali, Zhilong Lan and Muhammad Numan Khan

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different plant extracts on the post-harvest of Persimmon fruit. The experiment was laid out in CRD (complete randomized design) with two factors ke... Read more

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Reserch Article | 10.36959/718/606 Volume 4 Issue 1

Seed Vigour of Quality Protein Maize Varieties Belonging To Different Maturity Groups

Authors: Olasoji Julius Oluseyi and Ajayi Sunday Adesola

Laboratory tests were carried out to investigate inherent quality differences among stored seeds of early, intermediate and late-maturing quality protein maize using completely randomized design (CRD)... Read more

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Review Article | 10.36959/718/605 Volume 4 Issue 1

Challenges and Opportunities for Management of Crop and Tree Diseases in Northern Ireland

Authors: Juluri R Rao, John Moore, Trevor Martin, David Nelson and Colin Fleming

Phytopathogens have beleaguered the island of Ireland since the 19th century great famine caused by the potato blight oomycete, Phytophthora infestans and in recent times by cohorts of serious bacteri... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/604 Volume 4 Issue 1

Challenges on Determination of Malondialdehyde in Plant Samples

Authors: Maryam Khoubnasabjafari and Abolghasem Jouyban

Malondialdehyde is a marker of lipid peroxidation and redox signaling and is used in many researches in the field of plant and biomedical investigations, possibly due to its simple measurement procedu... Read more

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Review Article | 10.36959/718/603 Volume 3 Issue 1

Phosphate Sources, Microorganisms, and P Plant Nutrition: Challenges and Future Trends

Authors: Nikolay Vassilev, Maria Vassileva, Vanessa Martos, Antonia Galvez, Elena Flor-Peregrin and Luis F Garcia del Moral

This mini-review deals with P-plant nutrition starting from the crude P-source, its further processing, most recent alternative P-sources, and biotechnological solutions of existing problems. Special ... Read more

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Editorial | 10.36959/718/602 Volume 2 Issue 1

MicroRNA Prediction Using Small RNA-Sequencing, Advances and Challenges

Authors: Kan Liu

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are basically a type of short (~22 nt) single strand RNA molecules predominantly shown in eukaryotes. Most identified miRNAs showed evolutionary conservation throughout different sp... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/601 Volume 2 Issue 1

Genetic Variation in Biomass Yield and Feedstock Composition and Trait Relationships in Lowland Switchgrass

Authors: Eifion Hughes, Hem Bhandari, Fred Allen, Virginia Sykes, Arnold Saxton, Dennis West and Mathew Bobbitt

Switchgrass, a leading candidate for lignocellulosic bioenergy feedstock development in the USA, has received widespread researchers' attention in the recent years. For switchgrass to be an economical... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/600 Volume 2 Issue 1

Effect of Polythene Mulch on Growth and Yield of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Authors: Tapan Kumar, Mohammad Asadul Haque, Md Saiful Islam, Md Fazlul Hoque and Rajib Jodder

The study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of polythene mulch and different levels of irrigation water on growth and yield of sunflower in saline soil of Bangladesh. The sunflower variety Pacific... Read more

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RESEARCH ARTICLE | 10.36959/718/599 Volume 1 Issue 1

Selection of Potential Plants for Saponin Extract Using Supercritical-CO2 Extraction against Golden Apple Snails (Pomacea canaliculata) for Paddy Cultivation

Authors: Ramli NH, Yusup S, Johari K and Abd Rahim M

Golden apple snail, (Pomacea canaliculata) has become a major constraint to the profitability of rice (Oryza sativa L.) farming by damaging rice seedlings during paddy growth. Chemical compounds such ... Read more

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Mini Review | 10.36959/718/598 Volume 1 Issue 1

Socially Modified Organisms in Multifunctional Agriculture - Addressing the Needs of Smallholder Farmers in Africa

Authors: Roger RB Leakey

To address on-going issues of hunger, malnutrition, poverty and land degradation in Africa, smallholder farmers are developing Socially Modified Crops as part of a 3-step approach to a multifunctional... Read more

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RESEARCH ARTICLE | 10.36959/718/597 Volume 1 Issue 1

Agro-Ecological Zoning for Tall Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum Ponticum) as a Potential Energy and Forage Crop in Salt-Affected and Dry Lands of Argentina

Authors: Silvia L Falasca, Carolina Miranda and Sandra Pitta Alvarez

Tall wheatgrass (Thinopyrum ponticum previously Agropyron elongatum) is the most disseminated halophyte species cultivated for forage on hydro-halomorphic soils in the world. In Argentina, it is used ... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/718/596 Volume 1 Issue 1

Investigation of Biological Processes Aimed at Improving the Quality of Compost from Bio-Waste

Authors: Francesco Di Maria

Exclusively aerobic and integrated anaerobic with post-aerobic treatments of bio-waste generated in a given waste management area were compared with respect to the quality of the final compost. Pilot-... Read more

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