American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015

  • Long-Term Impacts of Cultivation and Residue Burning Practices on Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Contents in Cambisols of Southwestern Ethiopia

    Yacob Alemayehu Ademe

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 65-72
    Received: Mar. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 14, 2015
    Published: Apr. 24, 2015
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    Abstract: Soil organic carbon (OC) and total nitrogen (N) are important indices for evaluating land management system, so that assessing the management effects on soil OC and total N dynamics is essential for addressing sustainable land productivity and environmental quality issues. This study was carried out to determine the impact of long-term agricultural... Show More
  • Grapevine Farming and its Contribution to Household income and Welfare among Smallholder Farmers in Dodoma Urban District, Tanzania

    James Lwelamira, John Safari, Patrick Wambura

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 73-79
    Received: Apr. 02, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 15, 2015
    Published: Apr. 27, 2015
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    Abstract: High incidence of poverty in semi-arid region of central Tanzania is one of the major development challenges in the area. This has mainly been caused by failures of major crops due recurrent drought. Production of high value horticultural crops under irrigation such as grapes could be one of the strategies to reduce the severity of poverty levels a... Show More
  • Physiochemical Parameters Analysis to Get an Upgraded Composting System

    Edson Edain González-Arredondo, Juan Carlos González-Hernández, Jorge Rodríguez-López, Christian Omar Martínez-Cámara

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 80-85
    Received: Apr. 05, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 17, 2015
    Published: Apr. 27, 2015
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    Abstract: Physicochemical determinants parameters were analyzed in different stages of organic matter decomposition, using various chemical and biological treatments: Manure, Legumes, Mineral solution, and Vermicompost. Specifically, we studied the importance of decisive physicochemical parameters for obtaining an improved composting system. To do this, were... Show More
  • Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Coping Strategies at Malindza, a Rural Semi-Arid Area in Swaziland

    Siboniso M. Mavuso, Absalom M. Manyatsi, Bruce R. T. Vilane

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 86-92
    Received: Mar. 20, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 01, 2015
    Published: May 07, 2015
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    Abstract: The objective of the study was to assess the impacts of climate change faced by rural households in the lowveld of Swaziland, using Malindza as a case study area, and further identify adaptation and coping strategies employed by households. A questionnaire was developed and used to conduct interviews from 160 households randomly selected in four ru... Show More
  • Evaluation of Satellite Rainfall Estimates for Swaziland

    Absalom Mganu Manyatsi, Ntobeko Zwane, Musa Dlamini

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 93-98
    Received: Mar. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 18, 2015
    Published: May 07, 2015
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    Abstract: Swaziland is generally an arid country, with most rains falling during the period of October to March. The long term average annual rainfall ranges from 400 mm in the lowveld to 1,200 mm in the mountainous highveld. Raingauges have been used as reliable source of rainfall data, but the density of these ground based instruments is too low, offering ... Show More
  • Women Economic Empowerment Through Non Timber Forest Products in Gimbo District, South West Ethiopia

    Getahun Kassa, Eskinder Yigezu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 99-104
    Received: Mar. 21, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 10, 2015
    Published: May 09, 2015
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    Abstract: In many communities there are limited income-generating opportunities for women. Fortunately, NTFP activities are one of the few cash-generating opportunities for women in marginalized rural communities. Nevertheless, increasing pressure on forests and biodiversity has increased the pressure on rural women. We investigated the factors influencing t... Show More
  • Effect of Locally Produced Blood Meal on Growth Performance and Packed Cell Volume of Broiler Chicks

    Ufele Angela Nwogor, Ogbu Anthonia Uche, Ebenebe Cordelia Ifeyinwa, Akunne Chidi Emmanuel

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 105-108
    Received: Mar. 24, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 20, 2015
    Published: May 12, 2015
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    Abstract: This research evaluated the effect of locally produced blood meal on growth performance of broiler chicks. Three experimental diets were formulated; diet one served as control without blood meal, diet 2 contained 100g of blood meal mixed in 500g of chick mash while diet 3 contained 300g of blood meal mixed with 500g of chick mash. Forty-five broile... Show More
  • Salicylic Acid, Phosphorous Acid and Fungicide Sumi 8 Effects on Polyphenol Oxidases Activities and Cassava Resistance to Anthracnose

    Seu Jonathan Gogbeu, Koffi Mathurin Okoma, Koua Serge Beranger N’Goran, Dénézon Odette Dogbo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 109-115
    Received: Apr. 15, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 29, 2015
    Published: May 13, 2015
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    Abstract: In Côte d’Ivoire, cassava contributes enormously to improve food security of population by increasing national production and financial resources of vulnerable households. But, plant is attacked by several diseases including anthracnose. This study was done to improve its resistance to anthracnose by stimulating its natural defense following treatm... Show More
  • Breeding Importance of the Hybrid Depression Problem and Possible Ways of its Overcoming

    Ruzanna Robert Sadoyan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 116-119
    Received: Apr. 15, 2015
    Accepted: May 01, 2015
    Published: May 13, 2015
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    Abstract: Widely spread natural negative mutations in the Triticum genus, the divergence of members of the complementary systems of depression, their concentration in different eco-geographical zones, depending on their biotype and variety leading to the appearance of depressive hybrid plants cause serious difficulties in breeding process. To overcome hybrid... Show More
  • Soil Fertility Status of Rice Field in Paundi Watershed, Lamjung District, Nepal

    Ram Kumar Shrestha

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 120-123
    Received: May 06, 2015
    Accepted: May 11, 2015
    Published: May 26, 2015
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    Abstract: From May to November 2014, a research was carried out to study the soil fertility status of lowland paddy field differed in the cropping system in Paundi watershed, Nepal. A total of 20 soil samples were collected and analyzed, and a household survey was carried out to collect the information regarding soil fertility management practices being adop... Show More