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Genetic Diversity among Sugarcane Genotypes Based on Qualitative Traits
(Hindawi, 2016-06)The study was conducted during 2012/2013 at Wonji Sugar Estate, Ethiopia, to estimate the extent of morphological diversity among sugarcane germplasm based on 16 qualitative traits. Four hundred sugarcane genotypes grouped ... -
A Grading Method for Mangoes on the Basis of Peel Color Measurement Using a Computer Vision System
(Scientific Research, 2016-06)An objective grading method using a Computer Vision System (CVS) for mangoes is proposed. Red peel was selected using two types of color space values at chroma = 22 and hue angle = 52˚. Eighteen out of 25 fully-ripened ... -
Households and food security: lessons from food secure households in East Africa
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: What are the key factors that contribute to household-level food security? What lessons can we learn from food secure households? What agricultural options and management strategies are likely to benefit ... -
Hunting strategy of a generalist ant species proposed as a biological control agent against termites
(Kluwer Academic Publishers., 1999-09)We studied the hunting behaviour of Myrmicaria opaciventris (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in order to evaluate if it can be used as a biological control agent against the termites that damage sugarcane plantations. Hunting ... -
Impact of Corporate Agriculture on Sustainable Rural Development in Nigeria
(Open Access library journal, 2016-04)This study sets out to investigate whether corporate agriculture has any significant impact on Nigeria’s economy. The dimensions of impact assessed are mainly capital investment, private sector’s participation, employment ... -
The Impact of Season, Parity, and Volume of Colostrum on Holstein Dairy Cows Colostrum Composition
(Scientific Research, 2017-07)The objectives of the study were to assess colostrum quality and nutrients in dairy cows in Isfahan, Iran, and to determine the effects of calving season, parity, and volume of first colostrum on colostrum quality. ... -
Impacts of termites on selected soil physicochemical characteristics in the highlands of Southwest Ethiopia
(published online, 2017-03)Termites are reported to improve soil physicochemical properties thereby enhance soil fertility of their mound and foraging areas. Empirical study pertaining to these effects is missing in Southwest Ethiopia. For this ... -
Imperata yellow mottle virus: An Emerging Threat to Maize, Sorghum and Pearl Millet in Burkina Faso
(Scientific Research, 2017-05)Imperata yellow mottle caused by Imperata yellow mottle virus (IYMV) of the genus Sobemovirus was first characterized on Imperata cylindrica and Zea mays in Burkina Faso. The disease has been reported in several localities ... -
Indentifying farmers’ preferences and constraints to maize production in two agro‑ecological zones in Burkina Faso
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: The low adoption of technologies, developed by research institutions, by farmers substantiates the need for client orientation in research and development. Hence, to bridge the gap between breeders and ... -
Indigenous approaches for the management of termite and white grub in upland rice
(2014-01)Termites and white grubs are of regional importance in upland rain fed rice. Major insect pests in upland rice are stem borers, gundhi bug, mealy bug, root aphids, white grubs, and termites (Odontotermes obesus and ... -
Influence of Lime and Phosphorus Application Rates on Growth of Maize in an Acid Soil
(2017-01)The interactive effects of lime and phosphorus on maize growth in an acid soil were investigated in a greenhouse experiment. A completely randomized design with 12 treatments consisting of four lime levels, 0, 2, 10, and ... -
Influence of Nitrogen Fertilization Levels on Grain Yield and Its Components in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)
(2018)Grain yield and its components are very important and complicated in barley and highly have been influenced by agronomic applications and environmental factors. On the other hand; this is depend on combination varied plant ... -
Insecticidal effect of plant extracts on two termite species
(published online, 2011-06)The insecticidal contact activity of two desert plant extracts, Withania somnifera and Solanum incanum (Tubiflora: Solanaceae) was tested against the workers of the two species, Amitermes messinae and Microtermes najdensis ... -
Integrated pest management tactics and predatory coccinellids: A review
(published online, 2016-02)Integrated pest management, defined as an approach in comprehensive meaning by the selection, integration and implementation of sustainable pest control tools to keep pest status to endurable levels while maintaining a ... -
Integrating Characterization of Smallholders’ Feeding Practices with On-Farm Feeding Trials to Improve Utilization of Crop Residues on Smallholder Farms
(Hindawi, 2017-02)This study characterized wheat straw feeding practices in smallholder farms using cross sectional survey and the results informed the design of an experiment to improve the nutritive value ofwheat straw with urea and yeast ... -
The interplay between household food security and wellbeing among small‑scale farmers in the context of rapid agrarian change in India
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Small-scale agriculture, government entitlements, and livelihood opportunities offered by rapid economic growth shape the food security and wellbeing of people in rural India. This paper analyses this ... -
Long-term weight gain and economic impact in pigs castrated under local anaesthesia
(Elsevier, 2016)Castration is a controversial practice in swine production because in some countries is still performed without anaesthesia, and therefore causes intense suffering and stress to animals. This study investigated the effect ... -
Managing leaf-cutting ants: Peculiarities, trends and challenges
(published online, 2014-03)Leaf-cutting ants are generally recognized as important pest species in Neotropical America. They are eusocial insects that exhibit social organization, foraging, fungus-cultivation, hygiene and a complex nest structure, ... -
Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Tropical Soils Amended with Poultry Manure and Sugar Cane Straw Biochars
(Scientific Research, 2017-09)Increases in greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions, upon changes in land use and agricultural management, lead to a search for techniques that enhance carbon residence time in soil. Pyrolysis increases the recalcitrance of ... -
A Mixed Integer Programming Poultry Feed Ration Optimisation Problem Using the Bat Algorithm
(Hindawi, 2016-11)In this paper, a feed ration problem is presented as a mixed integer programming problem. An attempt to find the optimal quantities of Moringa oleifera inclusion into the poultry feed ration was done and the problem was ...