Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2018

  • Genetic Diversity of Indigenous Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) Germplasm Collection in Oman

    Nadiya Abu Bakr Al-Saady, Saleem Kaseemsaheb Nadaf, Ali Hussein. Al-Lawati, Saleh Ali Al-Hinai

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2018
    Pages: 113-120
    Received: Nov. 23, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 10, 2018
    Published: Jan. 02, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20180706.11
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    Abstract: Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) is a grain legume crop grown all over Arabian Peninsula countries including Oman often as a dual crop for both food and fodder during summer. Consumers and farmers prefer large size seed for food. This paper highlights the results of collecting missions of mungbean germplasm undertaken between 2008 and 2011 and a... Show More
  • Plant Species Diversity and Structure in Homegarden Agroforestry Systems of Bulen District, North-Western Ethiopia

    Megabit Beyene, Muktar Mohammed, Lisanework Nigatu

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2018
    Pages: 121-132
    Received: Nov. 08, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 18, 2018
    Published: Jan. 04, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20180706.12
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    Abstract: Homegarden agroforestry system mostly constitutes complex multi-strata than other agroforestry systems. The aim of this study was to investigate the structure, composition and diversity of plant species growing in homegarden agroforestry system in Bulen district, North-West Ethiopia. The study was conducted in five kebeles of the district, which we... Show More
  • Determinants of Pepper Market Supply Among Small Holder Farmer in Wenberma District, West Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region, Ethiopia

    Gizachew Wosene, Mengistu Ketema, Alelign Ademe

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2018
    Pages: 133-142
    Received: Oct. 25, 2018
    Accepted: Nov. 26, 2018
    Published: Jan. 04, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20180706.13
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    Abstract: Pepper is an important cash crop for its contribution to income generating and employment opportunity to majority of the rural household. However, enhancing pepper producers to reach market chain is a key issue needed in the study area. This study intended to analyze determinants of market supply of pepper among smallholder farmers in Wonberma dist... Show More
  • The Count of Lactic Acid Bacteria in White Cheese

    Jasmina Stojiljkovic

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2018
    Pages: 143-149
    Received: Jul. 14, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 26, 2018
    Published: Jan. 16, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20180706.14
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    Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of pH and the temperature on the lactic acid bacteria during 45 day cheese making time because they have the most important effect in taste and aroma as final product. The determination of the presence of lactic acid bacteria counted in milk and cheese is important because they have the most import... Show More
  • Analysis of Walnut Industry Development in Guangyuan Based on "Smiling Curve"

    Wu Zhiwen

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2018
    Pages: 150-155
    Received: Dec. 04, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 21, 2018
    Published: Jan. 16, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aff.20180706.15
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    Abstract: Based on the "Smiling Curve", this paper analyzed the promotion of walnut zonation plantation in Guangyuan, the advantages in the rapid increase of area, yield and output value, and the marketing promotion through technological innovations (e.g. selective breeding and pest control) and brand building. This paper revealed the fact that the walnut in... Show More