Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2013

  • Agroecological Zoning and Land Suitability Assessment for Maize (Zea mays L.) Development in Buton Regency, Indonesia

    Aminuddin Mane Kandari, Sumbangan Baja, Ambo Ala, Kaimuddin

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2013
    Pages: 202-211
    Received: Jul. 22, 2013
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    Published: Oct. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: From a regional planning perspective, information on agroecological zones, land characteristics and its suitability for a certain land use type is needed for more efficient land management decisions. The main aim of this paper is to assess land characteristics and to evaluate land suitability for maize cultivation on a regional basis. This research... Show More
  • Effect of Vernalization on Seed Production of Onion

    Esmat Jahan Ami, Md Torikul Islam, AM Farooque

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2013
    Pages: 212-217
    Received: Sep. 05, 2013
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    Published: Oct. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: An experiment was conducted at the Horticultural Farm, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh during the period from October 2010 to April 2011. The present study was aimed at determining the effect of vernalization on the yield of onion seed. The experiment consisted three levels of Vernalization (viz., vernalization of mother bulbs ... Show More
  • The Influence of an Entrepreneurial Value Chain on Performance of Smallholder Dairy Farmers

    Donde Titianne

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2013
    Pages: 218-224
    Received: Oct. 13, 2013
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    Published: Oct. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Smallholder activity is the backbone of the agricultural sector and plays an important role in Kenya’s economy. As the Republic of Kenya (R. oK.), donors and development agencies concert their efforts to grow the agricultural sector in Kenya, most of the interventions are designed to adopt the value chain approach and appreciate that the beginning ... Show More
  • Effects of Hydro and Osmo-Priming on Seed Vigor of Pea (Pisum sativum L)

    Alihan COKKIZGIN

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2013
    Pages: 225-228
    Received: Sep. 24, 2013
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    Published: Nov. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Study was conducted to determine the effects of osmo-priming on germination of pea seeds (Pisum sativum L). Experiment was arranged under completely randomized design (CRD) with three replicates. This study was conducted in germination cabinet at Gaziantep University Vocational School of Higher Education in Nurdagi during February-May 2013. Seeds w... Show More
  • Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Forest Soil in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

    Chinevu, Christian Nnaemeka, Unanaonwi, Okpo Esio, Amonum, Joseph Igba

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2013
    Pages: 229-234
    Received: Aug. 27, 2013
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    Published: Nov. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Most studies on soil characteristics had centered on suitability for agricultural production. Once a soil does not support crop production, it is referred to as poor, unproductive, and finally abandoned. Such soil could be very useful for forest crop plantation. This study was designed to investigate characteristics and describe the forest soil in ... Show More
  • Acacia (Samanea Saman (JACK) MERR) Pods as Feeds for Broilers

    Barcelo Patricia M., Libong Juanito E., Coloma Evalyn T.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2013
    Pages: 235-238
    Received: Nov. 06, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the performance of broilers fed with 0% to 35% Samanea saman (JACK) MERR pod meal in the formulated rations in terms of gain in weight, feed consumption, feed conversion efficiency, dressing percentage, per cent liver weight and profit above feed cost. Samanea saman (JACK) MERR pods were dried for 3-5 days, gro... Show More
  • Weed Interference in the Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Plantations of Ethiopia

    Firehun Yirefu, Tamado Tana, Abera Tafesse, Yohannes Zekarias

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2013
    Pages: 239-247
    Received: Dec. 02, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Field experiments involving sprawling and erect cultivars of sugarcane and 12 weed competition periods were conducted in randomized complete block design in four replications for two cropping seasons at three sugarcane plantations of Ethiopia. Sugarcane was either kept free of weeds or weeds were allowed to grow for 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 weeks afte... Show More