American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016

  • Soil Physic-chemical Properties in Termite Mounds and Adjacent Control Soil in Miyo and Yabello Districts of Borana Zone, Southern Ethiopia

    Abiyot Lelisa Deke, Wondimu Tolcha Adugna, Amsalu Tilahun Fite

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
    Pages: 69-74
    Received: May 28, 2016
    Accepted: Jun. 12, 2016
    Published: Jul. 04, 2016
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    Abstract: This study was conducted in two districts of Borana (Yabello and Miyo). The objective of the study was to examine the soil texture and macronutrient distribution in termite mounds in relation to adjacent soil. Standard procedures were used to analyse the soil physic-chemical properties. One way ANOVA was used to compare results among control soil, ... Show More
  • Evaluation of the Efficacy of Selected Herbicides on Weed Biomass Control and Maize [Zea mays (L.)] Yield Production in Two Agro-ecological Zones in Swaziland

    Thandwa Menzi Dlamini, Henry Raphael Mloza-Banda, Oghenetsavbuko Todo Edje

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
    Pages: 75-85
    Received: Jun. 07, 2016
    Accepted: Jun. 16, 2016
    Published: Jul. 18, 2016
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    Abstract: Maize is the most important food crop in Swaziland, and is produced by over 90% of smallholder farmers on Swazi Nation Land. Excluding environmental variables, yield losses in maize are caused mainly by competition from weeds. Herbicidal weed control is a promising way to control weeds at initial stages of crop growth with the appropriate choice an... Show More
  • Genetic Relationship Among 36 Genotypes of Ceiba pentandra (L.) as Revealed by RAPD and ISSR Markers

    Cosmas Sorngmenenye Abengmeneng, Daniel Ofori, Philomena Kumapley, Richard Akromah, Ramni Jamnadass, Marian Quain

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
    Pages: 86-96
    Received: May 25, 2016
    Accepted: Jun. 12, 2016
    Published: Jul. 23, 2016
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    Abstract: Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn (trade name Ceiba) of the family Bombacaceae is an important multi-purpose tree species in Ghana and demand for it is rising daily. As a result, it has been included as one of the species for the National Forest Plantation Development Programme of Ghana as part of the efforts towards its restoration. Seedlings for the pr... Show More
  • Effects of Cropping Systems and Agricultural Lime on Soil Properties and Nutrient Content of Sugarcane on Acidified Soils of Kisumu County, Kenya

    Jacob Omondi Omollo, Ernest Semu, John Msaky, Philip Owuor

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
    Pages: 97-111
    Received: Jun. 28, 2016
    Accepted: Jul. 07, 2016
    Published: Jul. 23, 2016
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    Abstract: Acid soils cause soil fertility problems such as Al and Mn toxicity, Ca, Mg, N deficiency and P fixation. These are constraints to high crop yields. Historically, liming is the common management practice used to neutralize soil acidity and to overcome the problems associated with soil acidification. A field experiment was conducted to investigate t... Show More