 Subjects -> GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE (Total: 37 journals)
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- Allelopathic and shading effects of Mangifera indica L. on germination and
early growth performance of associated crops
Abstract: Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is widely grown as an agroforestry tree in different parts of the world especially in Ethiopia. However, its dense canopy and expected allelopathic effect make it very difficult to survive for many of the associated crops grown under it. Therefore, current study was undertaken with the main objective to investigate the allelopathic and shading effects of mango on ...
PubDate: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +010
- Rooting African Sandalwood stem cuttings using low-cost technology
employed in the commercial propagation of Camellia sinensis in Kenya
Abstract: Osyris lanceolata (African Sandalwood) is endangered in the wild due to poor natural regeneration and over-exploitation for the highly valued sandalwood oil. The domestication of O. lanceolata is hampered by erratic and unreliable supply of seeds. A study on the rooting of O. lanceolata stem cuttings was conducted using a low-cost technology employed in commercial rooting stem cuttings of te...
PubDate: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +010
- Sustainable biomass energy production and utilization in sub-Saharan
Africa: A case study of Kenya
Abstract: This paper reviews biomass energy production and utilization trends, opportunities, challenges and strategies for sustainability in biomass energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This is because despite various benefits provided by the resource, it receives little attention in terms of policy formulation and planning to enhance adequate investments and allocation of funds. Therefore, wit...
PubDate: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +010
- Substrate temperature and seed scarification on germination parameters of
butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.)
Abstract: Recent interest in the cultivation and use of butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) has increased demand for its commercial production. Successful germination of seed is a critical first step to its production; however, few studies have documented factors influential to germination success. To help support commercial production efforts, the influence of substrate temperature and seed scarific...
PubDate: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +010
- Effects of tillage methods and poultry manure rates on the production of
Carrot (Daucus carota L) in Nsukka, Southeast Nigeria
Abstract: Carrot (Daucus carota L.) has historically been classified as a northern crop because it predominantly grows in the northern regions of Nigeria. Transportation of harvested roots to the south has consequently resulted to decay, shrinkage, loss of roots due to high temperature and long distant travels, high cost of produce etc. The objective was to find out the variety and tillage method that...
PubDate: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +010
- The impacts of post plantation management practices on growth and survival
rate of selected tree species in Mirab Abaya District, Southern Ethiopia:
An experimental approach
Abstract: The impacts of post-plantation management practices (urea, farm yard manure, and combinations of urea and farmyard manure) on the growth and survival rates of selected indigenous and exotic tree species Cordia africana, Olea europaea, Grevillea robusta, and Cupressus lusitanica at Sutte micro-watershed, Morode kebele in Mirab Abaya district, South Ethiopia were investigated. Soil samples wer...
PubDate: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +010
- Germination and conservation of the germinative power of Griffonia
simplicifolia (DC.) Baill: African plant of therapeutic and fodder value
Abstract: Griffonia simplicifolia is a Caesalpiniaceae legume that grows from Liberia to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The leaves are widely used in Togo for their nutritional value. On the other hand it is most known for the richness in 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan (L-5-HTP) of its seeds. Farmers collect significant amounts of fodder directly from Togos forest formations, resulting in a scarcity of thi...
PubDate: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +010
- Suitability of sand amended with carbonized rice husks and goat manure as
a growing medium
Abstract: A laboratory experiment was conducted at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB). The study determined a suitable and alternative growing medium to peat moss as an unaffordable medium to Rwandan farmers and soil-based growing media which produce low quality transplants. Growing media were formulated from sand (S) amended with carbonized rice husks (CRH) and goat manur...
PubDate: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +010
- Seed germination, storability and moisture sorption isotherms of the
endangered African rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus)
Abstract: African rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) is an endemic, highly exploited and endangered tree species in arid and semi-arid zones of West Africa. Identifying optimum conditions for seed propagation and storage is critical for its conservation. This study assessed the effects of four pretreatments on seed germination and seedling vigour. Varying temperature, duration and packaging on storage d...
PubDate: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +010
- Regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) under citrus species production: A
review
Abstract: Regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) is considered among the best water-saving techniques for supplementing Regulated water to fully achieve the water needs of the plant while maximizing water productivity with little or no substantial decrease in final produce compared to the conventional forms of irrigating crops. The aim of this paper is to review existing RDI approaches used in citrus prod...
PubDate: Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +010
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