American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2019

  • Effects of Moisture Content and Additives on the Fermentation Quality and Degradation of Glycoalkaloids in Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Vine Silage in Tibet

    Zhou Juanjuan, Wei Wei, Qin Aiqiong, Samten, Tenzin-tarchen, Li Bin

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: Nov. 22, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 13, 2018
    Published: Jan. 24, 2019
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    Abstract: The objectives of this research were to evaluate the effects of raw material moisture content and additives on the fermentation quality and degradation of glycoalkaloids in potato vine silage and to explore new approaches for feedstuff preservation with the aim of providing a source of sustainable livestock feed. Potato vine was partially wilted to... Show More
  • Plant Growth Regulators Affect Germination and Main Carbon-Nitrogen Metabolites of Potato Tubers

    Zhong Lei, Wang Liangjun, Yuan Jichao, Zheng Shunlin, Hu Jianjun

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 10-16
    Received: Nov. 06, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 29, 2018
    Published: Jan. 30, 2019
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    Abstract: Assessing the effects of different growth regulators on sprout growth and tuber carbon-nitrogen metabolism during the storage of potato tubers is helpful to understand the physiological changes of dormancy in potatoes. In this study, a major potato cultivar ‘Chuanyu-117’ of Southwestern China was used as the experimental material. The tubers were i... Show More
  • Weed Population Assessment in Wheat at Central Highlands of Ethiopia

    Shugute Addisu, Zahara Mohammed, Gebre Kidan Feleke

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 17-22
    Received: Dec. 01, 2018
    Accepted: Jan. 10, 2019
    Published: Feb. 13, 2019
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    Abstract: Study was conducted on Weed Population Assessment in Wheat at Adea, Gimbichu, Minjar shenkora, Akaki, Boro and Lume Districts in Central Highlands of Ethiopia during, 2014/15 main cropping season to determine the distribution of weed species in wheat growing areas of central highlands of Ethiopia and to record the weed infestation level on wheat cr... Show More
  • Development and Utilization of Medicinal Parasitic Plant Dodder as Source of Nectar and Pollen

    Mingxing Zhao

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 23-27
    Received: Dec. 26, 2018
    Accepted: Jan. 24, 2019
    Published: Feb. 21, 2019
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    Abstract: Dodder, a parasitic herbage, is widely distributed throughout china.It is a very troublesome hogweed in agricultural production. People have to spend more human and material resources to get rid of it. Does dodder has some useful values? It has been provided by clinical applicant text and modern medical analysis that dodder is a medical plant. Alth... Show More
  • Rice Collectors’ Attitude Towards Purchasing of Hybrid Rice in Myanmar

    Naing Kyi Win, Nyein Nyein Htwe, Cho Cho San, Kyaw Kyaw Win

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 28-35
    Received: Jan. 23, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 11, 2019
    Published: Mar. 27, 2019
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    Abstract: Hybrid rice is one of the most feasible options for increasing rice reproduction and Myanmar has area expansion under hybrid rice production. However, hybrid rice is a very new seed industry but social perceptions are not favorable. The objectives of the study were: 1) to study the characteristics of the rice collectors and their performance on pur... Show More