D: Agriculture & Veterinary (334)
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Comparison of Three Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) Varieties on Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Factors
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 4
In this study the nutritional and anti-nutritional status of yellow, white and orange fleshed sweet potato varieties (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam) in their raw roots unpeeled and peeled were determined. The nutritional and anti-nutritional values of three sweet potato varieties were significantly (p<0.05) varied due to cultivar variation, processing conditions and their interaction. Orange sw...
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Authors Endrias Dako, Nugussie Retta, Gulelat DesseRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 63 to 72
Women in Smallholder Fadama Farming: Significance, Roles and Constraints
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 4
This paper presents results from a recent fieldwork in Nigeria and explores the socio-economic dimension of gender as it relates to agriculture in the fadama areas of North-Central Nigeria. Findings reveal the central role women play in smallholder agriculture and how this is shaped by complex social processes that are inextricably linked with power relations. Through direct and indirect...
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Authors Jake Dan-AzumiRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 53 to 62
Effect of Blending on Selected Sweet Potato Flour with Wheat Flour on Nutritional, Anti-Nutritional and Sensory Qualities Of Bread
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 4
This study was conducted to determine the possibility of blending selected sweet potato flour to wheat flour to produce breads and to evaluate nutritional, anti-nutritional factors, quality and sensory attributes of breads. Because of its potential source of nutrients compared to yellow and white sweet potato varieties, orange sweet potato cultivar was selected for bread making and six b...
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Authors Endrias Dako, Nugussie Retta, Gulelat DesseRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 31 to 41
Sero-Prevalence of Bovine Foot and Mouth Disease in Selected Districts of Eastern Showa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia.
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 4
A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2014 to July 2015 with the objective of determining sero-prevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle in selected districts of Eastern Showa Zone, Oromia Regional. Blood samples were collected from a total of 634 cattle at Export abattoir, Veterinary Clinics in and around Bishoftu town of Adaa district and Bull screening quaran...
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Authors Dinaol Belina, Yimer muktar, Birhanu Girma, Shimelis MengistuRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 79 to 84
Impact of Water Harvesting Techniques on Growth of Some Indigenous Tree Species in Jebel Awlia Locality, Sudan
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The broad objectives of this study were to investigate the impact of water harvesting techniques on trees growth and soil moisture content. Field experiments were conducted for one rainy season (2010) around west Omdurman, Jebel Aulia Locality in Khartoum New International Air Port, 40 km south of Khartoum city and 25 km west of the White Nile River in south west direction. The study sit...
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Authors Sona Mohammed Fadoul Mohammed, Abdel Moneim Elamin MohamedRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 43 to 52
Characterization of Common Horse Feeds in Selected areas of Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 3
Introduction: Horses, along with a number of other domesticated species, are still used for work power animals in many developing countries. A study was conducted in Debrezeit, Adama, Debre brihan and Hawassa towns in Ethiopia in 2012/13 with the objective of determining the chemical composition of the common horse feed resources. Methods: Feed samples were collected from three major gro...
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Authors Eyerus Muleta, Ashenafi Mengistu, Diriba Geleti, Nigatu Aklilu, Getahun AsebeRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 37 to 42
Evaluation of the Effect of Different Nursery Media on the Emergence and Growth of Three Tropical Tree Species
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 3
An experiment was conducted at the Nursery section of the Department of Crop, Soil and Pest Management, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State from June to evaluate the effect of different nursery media on the emergence and growth of three tropical tree species: Citrus paradise (Grape), Citrus aurantium (Bitter orange) and Anona muricata. L (Sour sop) June to August 2014...
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Authors Okunlola A. IbironkeRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 31 to 36
Evaluation of Crossbred Hifer Calves Rearing Practices and Growth Performace in Urban and Peri-Urban Dairy Systems of Sebeta Awas Wereda, Oromia, Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The study was aimed at evaluating the rearing practice and growth performance of heifer calves in urban and peri-urban dairy systems of Sebeta Awas Wereda, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia. Stratified random sampling method was used to select target farms and sample respondents for the prepared questionnaire. Farms for monitoring study was selected from data collected during the ...
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Authors Dereje Shibru, Yosef Mekasha, Getahun AsebeRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 21 to 29
Genetic Diversity among Nigeria Maiwa Type of Pearl Millet Germplasm
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 3
Characterization of pearl millet germplasm is imperative for categorization of germplasm and identification of the desirable genotypes for introgression into breeding programs. The available pearl millet genetic resources from Nigeria, and especially photoperiodsensitive materials or stay-green traits, have so far been exploited only to a limited extent. The present study was undertaken ...
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Authors Angarawai, I. I., Aladele S., Dawud M. A., Turaki Z G Sm., Yakub YRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 15 to 19
GC-MS Analysis for Structural Identification and Bioactive Compounds in Methanolic Leaf Extract of Mallotus oppositifolius.
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The aim of the present study is to investigate the bioactive compounds from the leaf extract of Mallotus oppositifolius using GCMS analysis. The chromatogram showed nine peaks indicating the presence of nine compounds in the extract. The major phytocompounds in the leaf were Glutaconic anhydride with the highest concentration in the extract, 40.19 peak area %, RT 22.686 and molecular for...
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Authors Igwe K. K., Madubuike A.J.,Amaku F.J.,Chika Ikenga, Otuokere I.E.Read Journal Click Here
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Determinants of Improved Forages Adoption in Doyogena District of Kembata Tembaro Zone, in Southern Nations, Nationalities Regional State, Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The Doygana district are known as the undulating topography and highland agro ecology endowed with small plots of lands per households that needs improved forage development as a basic instrument for improved cattle production and soil and water conservation; and availability of introduced improved forage technology before more than three decades, Nevertheless, the level of adoption and ...
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Authors Zekarias BassaRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 7 to 13
Studies on the Medicinal Plant Acalypha Wilkesiana Ethanol Extract Phytocomponents by GCMS Analysis
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 2
The ethanolic extract of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana plant was studied to find the phytochemical compounds using GCMS analysis. The result of the phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of 12 compounds. Among the 12 compounds, the most abundant were 2-Ethyl-1-hexene with 39.21 peak area %, RT 22.698 and molecular formula C8H16 ; n-Haxadecanoic acid or plamitic acid with 20.92 ...
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Authors Igwe K. K., Madubuike A. J., Otuokere I. E., Chika Ikenga, Amaku F. J.Read Journal Click Here
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Page No. 49 to 55
Design and Development of a Microcontroller based Egg Incubator for Small Scale Poultry Production
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 2
A study was conducted to design and develop a microcontroller baser egg incubator for small scale poultry production. The incubator was equipped with microcontrollers to control the egg turner, heater, and circulation fan. It was designed to operate at average temperature of 38C. The turner operates at 10 cycles per minute for 30 seconds every 6 hours while the circulation fan activates ...
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Authors Rogelio B. Paguntalan, Vinyl Ho OquinoRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 43 to 48
Demonstration and Evaluation of Dual Purpose Chicken Potchefstroom Koekoek Packages at Areka Areas, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 2
The demonstration was conducted in Wolaita zone, Boloso Sore district at Areka and around Areka areas. Pparticipants (farmers) were selected purposively on the basis of willingness to construct poultry house; to cover all the associated package costs and record the required was selected. Survival of chicks during the first 8 weeks of brooding using hay-box at the farmers management condi...
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Authors Aman Getiso, Melese Yilma, Mesfin Mekonnen, Addisu Jimma, Mebratu Asrat, Asrat Tera, Endrias DakoRead Journal Click Here
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