World Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology

Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2023

  • Estimation of Variability, Heritability, and Genetic Advance Among Released Varieties and Local Cultivar of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Eastern Ethiopia

    Habtamu Gebreselassie

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2023
    Pages: 38-44
    Received: 13 March 2023
    Accepted: 11 July 2023
    Published: 20 July 2023
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    Abstract: Investigation and a deeper comprehension of the genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advance are necessary for breeding program for crop improvement. This study was conducted at Haromaya, in Eastern Ethiopia, to estimate the magnitude of genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advance for sixteen released varieties and two local cu... Show More
  • A Framework for Expanding and Harmonising Sugar Industries within Africa

    Luke Muller, Mbongeni Ndlovu

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2023
    Pages: 45-53
    Received: 27 July 2023
    Accepted: 24 August 2023
    Published: 6 September 2023
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    Abstract: African agriculture can be expected to expand over the next few decades, in line with population growth. The production of staple foods, including sugar, is expected to rise substantially to meet the needs of more than a quarter of the world’s population that is expected to live on the continent by 2050. Africa currently produces 6.5% of the world’... Show More
  • Horticulture Sector in Ethiopia-Achievements, Challenges and Future Prospects

    Zewdinesh Damtew Zigene

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2023
    Pages: 54-70
    Received: 31 July 2023
    Accepted: 16 August 2023
    Published: 6 September 2023
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    Abstract: Ethiopia is a country with great variety of climate and soil types that can grow diversity of horticultural crops for home consumption and foreign markets. Horticultural crops are rich in different nutrients that contribute to a major portion to an Ethiopian daily dish mix. The horticulture sectors play a significant role in developing country like... Show More
  • Effects of Seed Rate and Row Spacing on Growth, Yield Components and Yield of Coriander at Highland and Mid-Altitudes of Bale, South-Eastern Ethiopia

    Chala Gutema

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2023
    Pages: 71-75
    Received: 17 March 2023
    Accepted: 17 July 2023
    Published: 25 September 2023
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    Abstract: The productivity of coriander is affected due to an appropriate use of row spacing and seed rate practices at Bale. Therefore, an on farm experiment was conducted to determine the effects of different seed rates and row spacing on growth, yield components and seed yield of coriander. The treatments are consisted of factorial combinations of three s... Show More