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Threatened Woody Plant Species and Factor of Threat in Adjacent Area of Babile Elephant Sanctuary, Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia
Abdurazak Sufiyan,
Tahir Abdala
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2021
Pages:
153-161
Received:
5 September 2021
Accepted:
22 September 2021
Published:
5 October 2021
Abstract: Protected areas plays important role in conservation of biological diversity. Assessment of threatened plant species and factor associated with this threat is of immense importance in managing protected area. This study was conducted on around Babile Elephant Sanctuary buffer zone located. This study aimed at documenting threatened plant species, factors of threat and challenges around BES. The data were collected from total number of informants 96 using semi-structured questionnaire, observation and guided field walks. The result of the assessment revealed a total of 61 threatened plant species among these 30 were shrub, 28 Tree, 2 climber and 1 herb and were represented by 25 families and 47 genera. Fabaceae, Tiliaceae, and Capparidaceae were the three dominant plant species respectively and each comprise 12, 4, and 3 species respectively. Regarding level of threatened plant species, 38 (45.7%) species were categorized under highly threatened, 23 (38%) species were categorized under medium threatened and 10 (16%) species were categorized under low/least threatened. The response of informants from six kebele suggested that the presence of ten factors which were exposing highler threat level on BES. Top three factors that threaten plant species includes agricultural expansion, illegal settlement, and Charcoal which accounts for 97.9%, 81.25%, and 62.5% respectively. Eight major challenges were identified for current conservation BES. Lack of alternative job as the major challenge as responded by communities 90 (93.75%) followed by Lack of community Incentive when elephant browsing and damage local crop 87 (90.62%) and Lack of strong regulation and relation of park administration with community was the third factor as responded by 85 (88.54%). The current study suggest that important intervention is necessary to conserve threatened plant species in BES.
Abstract: Protected areas plays important role in conservation of biological diversity. Assessment of threatened plant species and factor associated with this threat is of immense importance in managing protected area. This study was conducted on around Babile Elephant Sanctuary buffer zone located. This study aimed at documenting threatened plant species, f...
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The Ultimate Option for Double Cropping: Evidence from Demonstration of Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.) Varieties at Sayo District of Western Oromia
Bilisuma Kabeto,
Hika Tasfa,
Demaksa Umer
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2021
Pages:
162-167
Received:
7 September 2021
Accepted:
23 September 2021
Published:
12 October 2021
Abstract: Chick pea (Cicer Arietinum L.) is an important crop in Ethiopia and it’s cropping calendar does not compete with other crops. Though it is important crop, its production is limited in certain region of the country. To hasten and expand its production, demonstration of improved varieties of kabuli type chickpea varieties was conducted in 2018/2019 under farmer management condition. Different participatory technology evaluation like pair wise ranking and direct matrix ranking were employed for participatory evaluation of varieties and the mean separation for yield was done by one-way Inova using SPSS software. The result obtained indicated significant difference of improved varieties (Arerti and Shasho) P<0.05 compared to the local variety, and no significant difference was obtained between Arerti and Shasho. The direct matrix ranking of varieties by farmers revealed the preference of Arerti variety with 44% followed by Shasho with 41% and lastly local with 16%. Besides, the evidence from pair wise ranking indicated that farmers gave more weight for grain yield, seed color, disease tolerance, early maturity, seed size, pod per plant and seed per pod respectively. More importantly, extension gap of 0.558 ton ha-1 for Shasho and 0.624 ton ha-1 for Arerti were recorded, this indicated that there is a tremendous scope of extension activities in this zone to be conducted on chickpea production and management. Generally, based on yield performance and farmers’ preference, Arerti and Shasho varieties should be produced for crop diversification and double cropping in Sayo district and similar agri ecologies of Kellam Wollega zone.
Abstract: Chick pea (Cicer Arietinum L.) is an important crop in Ethiopia and it’s cropping calendar does not compete with other crops. Though it is important crop, its production is limited in certain region of the country. To hasten and expand its production, demonstration of improved varieties of kabuli type chickpea varieties was conducted in 2018/2019 u...
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Evaluating the Genetic Variations Among Improved Haricot Bean Varieties (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Based on Their Agronomic Traits and Performing Their Half Diallel Cross
Getahun Bekana,
Endashaw Girma,
Abenezer Abebe,
Alemnesh Sisay,
Desalegn Alemayehu,
Kidane Maryam Wagaw,
Awol Beshir,
Desalegn Chalchisa,
Fassil Hailu,
Deressa Tesfaye
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2021
Pages:
168-174
Received:
30 August 2021
Accepted:
30 September 2021
Published:
14 October 2021
Abstract: Haricot bean, often known as Boleqe in Ethiopia. It is a major legume crop produced widely all over the world. Depending on the variety, it may adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions, from sea level to almost 3000 meters above sea level. It thrives commonly in warm climates with temperatures ranging from 18 to 24°C. Despite its importance for nutrition and export, haricot bean production in Ethiopia is limited to small regions and small-scale growers, with little or no fertilizer or soil amendments being employed. The responses of the haricot bean varieties to each limitation varied, although they are mostly determined by the environmental conditions. The main bottle neck of haricot bean production is the lack of improved high producing cultivars that suit to each agroecology. The current experiment was carried out on six released haricot bean varieties with half diallel without reciprocal crosses on the field to make F1 hybrids in all possible combinations and with the objective of evaluation of agronomic traits of haricot bean varieties and performing their half diallel cross by using complete block design. An analysis of variance revealed a highly significant difference in yield contributing components among these released varieties at 5% probability level for most of the traits. This suggests that the released haricot bean varieties have a high genetic variation.
Abstract: Haricot bean, often known as Boleqe in Ethiopia. It is a major legume crop produced widely all over the world. Depending on the variety, it may adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions, from sea level to almost 3000 meters above sea level. It thrives commonly in warm climates with temperatures ranging from 18 to 24°C. Despite its importanc...
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Evaluation of Vicia Species and Their Accessions for Forage Biomass Yield in Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Western Ethiopia
Mulisa Faji,
Alemayehu Abebe,
Kedija Ahmed,
Workeneh Tezera,
Diribi Mijena,
Gezahagn Mengistu,
Gmerium Terefe
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2021
Pages:
175-179
Received:
24 August 2021
Accepted:
15 September 2021
Published:
30 October 2021
Abstract: A study was carried out to evaluate four Vicia accessions from 3 species for forage biomass yield performance under two environmental conditions of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Western Ethiopia. The evaluated Vicia species and accessions were one V. benghanlensis (6798), two V. villosa (6213 and 6792) and one V. sativa, (5172) accessions. The experiment was conducted at Tongo and Assosa forage research station of Assosa Agricultural Research Center and the locations were purposively selected to represent highland and mid-altitude agro-ecologies, respectively. The experiment was set up with a randomized complete block design with three replications. Main effects differences among genotypes and environments significantly influenced forage dry matter yield (P < 0.05) and plant height (P < 0.01), while the leaf to stem ratio was significantly (P < 0.001) influenced by the environment. Tongo had the highest forage dry matter yield (P < 0.01) compared to Assosa. Plant height was significantly different among accessions at both locations and the tallest plant height at forage harvest was recorded for V. villosa 6213 followed by V. benghanlensis 6798 and V. villosa 6792 at both locations. At Tongo, total dry matter yield was significantly different (P < 0.05) among accessions, but not at Assosa (P > 0.05). V. benghanlensis 6798 gave a relatively higher total dry matter yield followed by V. villosa 6792 and V. villosa 6213 at Tongo. Therefore, based on forage dry matter yield data V. benghanlensis 6798, V. villosa 6792 and V. villosa 6213 recommend as alternative legume forage crops from evaluated Vicia accessions for study areas and comparable agro-ecologies.
Abstract: A study was carried out to evaluate four Vicia accessions from 3 species for forage biomass yield performance under two environmental conditions of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Western Ethiopia. The evaluated Vicia species and accessions were one V. benghanlensis (6798), two V. villosa (6213 and 6792) and one V. sativa, (5172) accessions. The ex...
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