Agronomy

Climatic Factors Affecting the Quality of Cocoa Beans During Fermentation, Drying, and Storage

1. Introduction Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is a climate-sensitive crop whose post-ha

Potato (solanum tuberosum l.) yield and quality response to nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer rates in Rwanda (#71898)

Potato is a strategic commodity with the potential to improve food and nutrition

Effect of coir mulch and kaolin on evapotranspiration and yield of Pwani hybrid 4 maize under rain-fed and adequate soil moisture conditions in coastal Kenya (#71896)

Adverse soil moisture deficit as a result of high ambient temperatures and high v

Effects of Tillage Method and Sowing Time on Growth, Water Use and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in Kenyan Dry

Abstract The need to provide sufficient protein food for an increasing population

Nematode metabolic footprints, ecological and functional indices in tropical maize-beans agro-ecosystems under different farming practices

Abstract Maize and beans contribute significantly to food security in Kenya. Farm

EFFECT OF ANTITRANSPIRANTS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF MUTANT PEARL MILLET (Pennisetum glaucum) GENOTYPE

Millet is cultivated and used as food for man and livestock in parts of of Africa

Growth, nodulation and yield of selected legumes under drought conditions in Kitui county, Kenya

Abstract: Loss of fertility in soil is the main limiting factor that affects prod

Evaluation of farmers’ vulnerability to climate variability and extreme events in selected agro-ecological zones in Kitui county, Kenya (#68238)

Abstract: Climate variability and extreme events are some of the most pressing en

INFLUENCE OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZATION ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND SEED YIELD OF NIGER (Guizotia abyssinica (L.f) Cass)

Abstract: Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) is an annual dicotyledonous oil crop and th

EFFECTS OF FURROW IRRIGATION METHODS AND INTERVALS ON TUBER YIELD RELATED AND QUALITY OF POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.) GENOTYPES AT HARAMAYA, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Potato is an important cash and food security crop in mid and highlands

GEOSTATISTICAL EVALUATION, PHOSPHORUS SORPTIONDESORPTION, AND RESPONSE OF BREAD WHEAT (Triticum aestivum) TO LIMING AND PHOSPHORUS IN ACID SOILS OF ARSI ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Acid soils research has been one of the main priorities of the governme

RESPONSE OF FABA BEAN (Vicia faba L.) VARIETIES TO PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER RATES IN LIMU BILBILO DISTRICT OF ARSI ZONE, SOUTH EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Faba bean production is a common practice in Limu Bilbilo areas. Howeve

RESPONSE OF TOMATO (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) TO FERTILIZERS IN RAYA VALLEY, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Tomato is an important cash crop grown by smallholder farmers as well a

INFLUENCE OF SALT STRESS ON SEED GERMINATION, GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND YIELD OF FABA BEAN (Vicia faba L.)

Abstract: In Ethiopia, salt affected soils are prevalent in the Rift Valley and l

EFFECTS OF TYPES AND RATES OF BLENDED FERTILIZERS ON SELECTED CHEMICAL SOIL PROPERTIES AND YIELD OF COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) IN DEBUB ARI DISTRICT, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA (#66772)

Abstract: Production and productivity of common bean is decreased mainly by soil

SOIL SURVEY AND FERTILITY ASSESSMENT OF ARGO-GEDILALA SUBWATERSHED IN DUGDA DISTRICT, CENTRAL RIFT VALLEY OF ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Soil resource inventory through characterization provides an insight in

EFFECT OF GYPSUM AND FARMYARD MANURE ON SELECTED PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SALINE SODIC SOIL, YIELD AND NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.) AT AMIBARA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Salt affected soils are known to occur in vast areas of the arid and se

EFFECTS OF TYPES AND RATES OF BLENDED FERTILIZERS ON SELECTED CHEMICAL SOIL PROPERTIES AND YIELD OF COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) IN DEBUB ARI DISTRICT, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Production and productivity of common bean is decreased mainly by soil

EFFECTS OF NPSB RATE ON SELECTED SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND BREAD WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) YIELD AT BOYENA TUPA IN CHENCHA DISTRICT, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Wheat is one of the most important cereal crops produced in Ethiopia. H

EVALUATION OF FARMERS’ HANDLING PRACTICES, EFFECT OF SEED SOURCES AND SEED SIZES ON SEED QUALITY, YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENT OF FABA BEAN (Vicia faba L.) AT KERSA MALIMA DISTRICT, CENTRAL

Abstract: Faba bean is one of the most important pulse crops grown in Kersa Malim

EFFECT OF TIED-RIDGE AND MULCHING ON GROWTH, YIELD AND YIELD RELATED PARAMETERS OF SORGHUM (Sorghum bicol-or (L.) Moench) IN BABILE DISTRICT EAST HARARGHE ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Soil moisture stress is one of the major problems that affect the growt

VARIATION IN GROWTH AND FRUIT YIELD OF OKRA [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] AT DIRE DAWA, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Okra is one of indigenous genetic resource of Ethiopia, but only few st

ON-FARM DIVERSITYASSESSMENT OF WHEAT (Triticum aestivumL.)INYEM SPECIAL WOREDA, SNNPR ETHIOPIA.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess on farm wheat landrace/ varieti

ASSESSMENT AND EFFECTS OF FERTILIZER AND IRRIGATION LEVEL ON MAIZE (Zea mays L.) PRODUCTIVITY AT BOLOSO SORE DISTRICT, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Maize productivity under irrigation is affected by several factors incl

SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.) PRODUCTION AND RESPONSE OF THE CROP TO APPLICATION OF FERTILIZERS AND IRRIGATION IN THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS

Abstract: First and foremost, I would like to thank Professor Nigussie Dechassa (

CLIMATE VARIABILITY, IMPACTS ON MAIZE (Zea mays L.) YIELD, AND SMALL HOLDER FARMERS’ PERCEPTION AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN WEST BADAWACHO DISTRICT OF HADIYA ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA (#66568)

Abstract: Climate variability affects crop productivity at both global and local

TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY IN TEFF PRODUCTION: THE CASE OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN JAMMA DISTRICT, SOUTH WOLLO ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Teff is one of the dominant crops and its productivity is low in the st

EFFECT OF MUNGBEAN (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) INTERCROPPING ON EARLY GROWTH OF SUGARCANE (Saccharum officinarum L.) UNDER IRRIGATION AT METAHARA SUGAR ESTATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Appropriate planting pattern and suitable variety of mungbean are impor

EFFECT OF INTRA-ROW SPACING AND IN-SITU MOISTURE CONSERVATION ON YIELD COMPONENTS AND YIELD OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) AT JIGJIGA, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Realizing the importance of developing appropriate cultural practices f

EFFECT OF BLENDED NPS AND N FERTILIZER RATES ON YIELD COMPONENTS, YIELD AND GRAIN PROTEIN CONTENT OF BREAD WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) IN BORE DISTRICT, GUJI ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Bread wheat is a major cereal crop in Ethiopia and in the study area, b