American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020

  • Influence of Temperature and Rainfall on the Phenology of Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich) Hoscht in the Ferlo Zone (Senegal)

    Awa Latyr Sène, Aly Diallo, Mariama Dalanda Diallo, Moustapha Bassimbé Sagna, Ousmane Ndiaye, Aliou Guisse

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 181-189
    Received: Aug. 06, 2020
    Accepted: Aug. 18, 2020
    Published: Sep. 08, 2020
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    Abstract: The objective of this study was to characterize the phenology of the species Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich) Hochst and to monitor the influence of climatic factors (rainfall and temperature) on its phenological behaviour. The study was carried out in three sites of Ferlo Nord (Senegal) (Amaly, Widou Thingoly and Tessekere) between December 2015 and... Show More
  • Evaluation of Quality Raw Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Nuts from Major Cashew Producing Regions of Senegal

    Fatou Dieng, Daouda Ngom, Djiby Dia, Mouhamed Rassoul Sy, Seydou Ndiaye, Mohamadou Dieye

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 190-197
    Received: Jul. 07, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 24, 2020
    Published: Sep. 24, 2020
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    Abstract: Cashew nuts are one of the main cash crops that compete strongly with groundnuts and cotton in Senegal. However, there is no clear scientific evidence to confirm or refute this argument, so this fact is not widely known. This raises a knowledge gap and justifies the need to analyze the nut quality. Raw cashew nut qualities were evaluated using the ... Show More
  • Structure and Diversity of Agroforestry Parks in the Tenghory District (Lower Casamance, Senegal)

    Ismaila Coly, Aliou Badji, Daouda Ngom, Arfang Ousmane Kemo Goudiaby, Mamady Drame

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 198-207
    Received: Aug. 24, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 17, 2020
    Published: Sep. 24, 2020
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    Abstract: In Lower Casamance, farmers deliberately keep certain woody species in their fields to increase their crop yields and generate additional income. The objective of this study is to contribute to a better understanding of the state of agroforestry parks in Lower Casamance. To achieve this objective, vegetation surveys were carried out. Thus, a square... Show More
  • Characterization and Cytotoxic Activity of Dalbergia latifolia Wood Extract

    Thangamani Dhandapani, KR Sasidharan, Girija Shanmugam, Vimaladevi Sadanandam, Ragunathan Vasudevan, Suryanarayanan Lalitha, Ravichandran Anandalakshmi

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 208-213
    Received: Sep. 19, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 28, 2020
    Published: Oct. 12, 2020
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    Abstract: Dalbergia latifolia commonly known as the Indian rosewood, commonly found in association with Teak trees population in and around Western Ghat areas of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in India. From the heartwood of roots and trunk many phytochemical contents were investigated. A wide spectrum of flavanoids namely, flavones, isoflavones, neoflavones and chal... Show More
  • Ecological and Economic Potentials of Cocoa Agroforestry Systems in the Center Region of Cameroon

    Madountsap Tagnang Nadege, Simo Claude, Kabelong Banoho Louis-Paul Roger, Chimi Djomo Cedric, Ntsefong Godswill Ntsomboh, Ntonmen Amandine Flore Yonkeu, Tchinda Metagne Carole, Tchoupou Votio Mireil, Zapfack Louis

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 214-222
    Received: Sep. 19, 2020
    Accepted: Oct. 05, 2020
    Published: Oct. 16, 2020
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    Abstract: Agroforestry especially in the context of cocoa production is a powerful tool for sustainable development. The overall objective of this study was to identify the type of cocoa Agroforestry System (CAS) that can conciliate ecological interests with existential concerns of rural populations. Characterization of the different types of CAS was done th... Show More
  • Agro Pastoralist’s Perception and Willingness to Participate in Water Harvesting Practices in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

    Asmera Adicha, Melkamu Mada

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 223-234
    Received: Mar. 25, 2020
    Accepted: Apr. 10, 2020
    Published: Oct. 27, 2020
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    Abstract: This study was conducted to assess agro pastoralist’s perception and willingness to participate in water harvesting practices that could improve their decision to construct and manage water storage technologies at individual household level or community level in the study area. A total of 192 agro pastoralist’s households were assessed and 92.7% of... Show More