American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024

  • Review Article

    On Farm Performance of Finger Millet Varieties in Dera District of South Gondar Zone

    Ayele Tesfahun Gashu*, Adane Melak, Misganaw Anteneh

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 223-231
    Received: 24 May 2024
    Accepted: 13 June 2024
    Published: 4 July 2024
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    Abstract: Finger millet is an important food security crop and beneficial for human health. This study aimed to evaluate the on farm performance of the finger millet varieties in Dera district. The study took place in Korata Kebele and assessed grain yield and farmer feedback. The performance differences between the Necho variety (the demonstrated variety) a... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effects of Organic Farming on Soil Probiotics of Double Rice Cropping System in South China

    Yufei Li, Puilam Wu, Zhekuan Che, Jiayu Cai, San Wen, Orchid Yan, Xiujie Zhan, Jiaxue Ma*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 232-241
    Received: 2 June 2024
    Accepted: 21 June 2024
    Published: 4 July 2024
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    Abstract: Organic management practices of double rice cropping can contribute to soil health and crop productivity. However, the impact of organic versus conventional farming practices (CK) on the diversity and functionality of soil probiotics remains poorly understood, despite growing interest in sustainable agricultural methods. To this end, this study eva... Show More
  • Research Article

    New Names and New Combinations of Jarava, Cinna, Coleanthus, Sclerochloa and Graphephorum (Poales)

    Da-Li Fu*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 242-259
    Received: 2 June 2024
    Accepted: 21 June 2024
    Published: 4 July 2024
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    Abstract: When establishing a new genus, the utilization of incorrect genera or mere synonyms as comparative taxa will inevitably result in the emergence of a new synonym and leading to new taxonomic confusions. However, both traditional taxonomy and modern phylogeny have limitations in their objectivity and impartiality when it comes to accurately identifyi... Show More
  • Research Article

    Assessment of Soil Structural Quality Under Area Closure and Open Grazing Land in Hidabu Abote District, North Shewa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

    Endale Bedada*, Feto Esimo

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 260-270
    Received: 18 March 2024
    Accepted: 3 June 2024
    Published: 15 July 2024
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    Abstract: The experiment was conducted at Sire Morise kebele, Hidabu Abote district, to assess soil structural quality of different land management system (area closure and open grazing land). In this study, area closure land management practice was compared with open grazing land management practice in similar slope positions for soil structural quality bui... Show More
  • Research Article

    Participatory Assessment of Agriculture Land and Vegetation Associated Issues and Possible Interventions in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia

    Bethel Nekir*, Tesfaye Yaekob, Fetta Negash, Teshome Bekele

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 271-281
    Received: 16 April 2024
    Accepted: 5 June 2024
    Published: 23 July 2024
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    Abstract: Land degradation and depletion of natural forests made agriculture unsustainable and threaten communities and ecosystems as a whole. The objective of this participatory assessment was to identify researchable issues related to agricultural land and vegetation cover in Gurage zone. Accordingly, seven representative districts were selected and from e... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Capsicum Chinense Powder in the Preservation of Maize and Groundnut Grains in Stock Against Sitophilus Zeamaïs and Aphis Craccivora, Case of the Boke Region (Republic of Guinea)

    Lansana Abou Bangoura*, Aboubacar Diallo, Mamadou Laho Bah, Adama Moussa Sakho, Amadou Youssouf Bah, Abdoulaye Keita

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 282-288
    Received: 24 June 2024
    Accepted: 15 July 2024
    Published: 6 August 2024
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    Abstract: In Guinea, forest resources (native plants) are of great importance to rural populations, who are highly dependent on these native species as they are used in addition to the conservation of agricultural produce for food, pharmacopoeia, fodder, handicrafts, housing and domestic energy. In our previous studies, a total of 14 native plant species wer... Show More
  • Research Article

    New Names and New Combinations of Some Genera of Aegilopaceae and Andropogonaceae (Scutellopsida)

    Da-Li Fu*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 289-306
    Received: 15 July 2024
    Accepted: 14 August 2024
    Published: 27 August 2024
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    Abstract: The plants of the families of Aegilopaceae Martinov and Andropogonaceae Martinov (Scutellopsida D.L.Fu) are closely related to human production and daily life, due to the important crops like wheat, maize, and sugarcane within the families. For familiar plants within the families, taxonomists tend to favor widely used names and more detailed classi... Show More
  • Research Article

    Multi-Regression Modeling of Harvest Income in Smallholder Long Coriander Production: Insights from Battambang, Cambodia

    Siek Darith*, Lim Kim Eav

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 307-316
    Received: 19 July 2024
    Accepted: 16 August 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
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    Abstract: The target of this study is to promote Long Coriander production; the most widely recognized leafy vegetable in Southeast Asia and Cambodia. As a substitute for regular coriander, it is valued for its taste and health benefits. The market price for Long Coriander seeds typically goes up and down depending on the season, similar to other fluctuation... Show More