American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2022

  • GIS and Remote Sensing Based Spatiotemporal Analysis of Deforestation in Dati Wolel National Park, Western Ethiopia

    Tekalign Ketema, Getu Lemi, Jarso Liban

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2022
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: 9 December 2021
    Accepted: 8 January 2022
    Published: 15 January 2022
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    Abstract: Deforestation is extreme in tropical and subtropical regions in emerging economies. In Ethiopia, the rate of forest degradation has accelerated in recent years as a result of rising demand for agriculture, fuel wood, and charcoal, along with population growth. Excessive and destructive forest resource exploitation is currently a danger at Dati Wole... Show More
  • Farmers Intuition on the Promotion of Large Scale Demonstration of Improved Teff Varieties in West Showa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

    Dawit Milkias

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2022
    Pages: 9-13
    Received: 16 December 2021
    Accepted: 6 January 2022
    Published: 15 January 2022
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    Abstract: Teff is one of the most important cereal crops in Oromia region in general and in West Showa in particular. It serves as a source of both food and cash income. In order to achieve food security, a lot of attempts have been made by the government in Ethiopia over the last three decades to bring changes in agricultural production through pre scaling ... Show More
  • Nutrient Content of Bamboo Shoots from Selected Species in Kenya

    Violet Oriwo, Norman Wairagu, Nellie Oduor, Jayaraman Durai

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2022
    Pages: 14-20
    Received: 14 December 2021
    Accepted: 11 January 2022
    Published: 21 January 2022
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    Abstract: Information on nutrient composition of bamboo shoots is scanty despite being used as vegetables in some parts of Kenya. In this study, the nutrient content of shoots from selected exotic bamboo species (Dendrocalamus giganteus, Dendrocalamus membranaceus, Dendrocalamus asper, Oxytenanthera abyssinica and Bambusa vulgaris) growing in various agro-cl... Show More
  • Effects of Spacing on Growth and Green Cob Yield of Maize Under Supplementary Irrigation in Eastern Ethiopia

    Abdi Musa Sali

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2022
    Pages: 21-27
    Received: 23 December 2021
    Accepted: 14 January 2022
    Published: 21 January 2022
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    Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important grain crop of the world and it ranks second, after wheat in area cultivated and first in total production and productivity. In Ethiopia, maize has increasingly become a popular crop with steady growth in production area and yield. However, green cob maize production packages, including its appropriate spacing, ar... Show More
  • Supplemental Nitrate Composition of Ca and Mg Liquid Fertilizer Application on Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) to Increase Tuber Yield in Tiyo District of Arsi, Ethiopia

    Mengistu Chemeda, Gobana Negasa, Dugasa Gerenfes, Kasu Tadesse, Anbessie Debebe

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2022
    Pages: 28-32
    Received: 13 December 2021
    Accepted: 14 January 2022
    Published: 25 January 2022
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    Abstract: Field experiments were conducted at Kulumsa station of Tiyo district, southeastern Ethiopia in 2017 and 2018 off-season, to test the effect of fertilizer products on yield and yield components of potato and to evaluate the possibility of incorporating the products into input system for agricultural production. The treatment set up were 1) No input ... Show More
  • Termites Distribution and Diversity in Different Land Uses in Mozambique: Implications for Management

    Nhiuane Osorio Eufrasio Jose, Cumbula Sergio, Tetine Belincia, Sidumo Ivete, Buene Cesaltina, Mondlane Marcela, Chirinzane-Manhica Cacilda, Rombe Bandeira Romana

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2022
    Pages: 33-44
    Received: 17 December 2021
    Accepted: 12 January 2022
    Published: 9 February 2022
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    Abstract: Termites play an important ecological role in ecosystems, mainly as decomposers. However, some species under certain conditions may become pests, causing damage in forests and cultivated fields. Termites are associated with native forests, forest plantations and croplands. Despite this, information regarding taxonomy, management, economic and ecolo... Show More