American Journal of BioScience

Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024

  • Research Article

    Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis of Yield and Yield Components in Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Genotypes

    Solomon Sharie Shferaw*, Wossen Tarekegne

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 101-109
    Received: 4 March 2024
    Accepted: 25 March 2024
    Published: 6 August 2024
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    Abstract: Through the use of path coefficient analysis and correlation, crop breeders can improve complex traits like grain yield through indirect selection. The current study set out to quantify the relationship between yield and traits related to yield as well as pinpoint critical features for indirect selection aimed at enhancing the grain yield of faba b... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effects of Seed Proportion on Forage Yield of Greenleaf Desmodium (Desmodium intortum) and Guinea Grass (Panicum maximum) Mixture at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center

    Meseret Tilahun*, Nabi Husein, Dawit Abate

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 110-117
    Received: 24 May 2024
    Accepted: 28 June 2024
    Published: 6 August 2024
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    Abstract: Establishing of grass-legume pastures is one of the recognized strategies for enhancing both quantity and quality of feed resources. Therefore, determining the impact of seed proportion on the nutritional qualities and forage yield of combinations of guinea grass and green leaf desmodium is the goal of this study. A Randomized Complete Block Design... Show More
  • Research Article

    Response of Maize (Zea may L.) Cultivars to Urea Time Application on Phenology, Growth and Grain Yield at Bako, East Wollaga, Ethiopia

    Megersa Debele*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 118-126
    Received: 28 June 2024
    Accepted: 22 July 2024
    Published: 15 August 2024
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    Abstract: The results of this research provide a basis for additional exploration and advancement, which will culminate in suggestions for the timing of split urea treatment and cultivars for sustainable maize production within the study region. During the 2019 and 2020 growing seasons, a field experiment was conducted at the Bako Agricultural Research Cente... Show More
  • Research Article

    Evaluation of Recently Released Finger Millet Varieties for Their Adaptability in West Haraghe Zone, Eastern Ethiopia

    Desu Assegid*, Abubeker Terbush, Gebeyehu Chala, Gabbisa Bekela

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 127-132
    Received: 16 July 2024
    Accepted: 13 August 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
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    Abstract: Finger millet is a major grain crop in the west hararghe zone. However, due to major constraints like lack of improved varieties and drought, the productivity is by far lower than the genetic potential of a crop in the study areas. Thus, current study initiated to obtain high-yielding and stable varieties. The study was conducted in districts of Ha... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Poultry Manure and NPK (15: 15: 15) Fertilizer on The Growth and Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)

    Obabire Sadiq Ola*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 133-138
    Received: 20 June 2024
    Accepted: 17 July 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
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    Abstract: Agricultural practices such as the application of organic and inorganic fertilizers play a crucial role in enhancing crop productivity. The impact of poultry manure and NPK (15:15:15) fertilizer on the growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) was examined in Owo, South Western Nigeria. This study employed a randomized complete block ... Show More