Plant

Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023

  • Research Article

    Economic and Financial Viability of Biofortified Sweetpotato Production in Nova Soure - Bahia

    Claudio Eduardo Cartabiano Leite, Micael Andrade da Costa, André Ricardo Zeist, Débora Pantojo de Souza

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023
    Pages: 109-121
    Received: 26 September 2023
    Accepted: 13 October 2023
    Published: 31 October 2023
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    Abstract: The economic and financial viability analysis of a R$ 60,000.00 investment project was made for the production of biofortified Brazilian sweetpotatoes, in the rural community of ‘Panasco’, Nova Soure municipality in the northeast region of Bahia. The Minimum Attractiveness Rate varied in three scenarios: 10%, 11.50%, and 13.75%. The study used the ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Molecular Detection of Biosynthetic Genes for Anti-fungal Metabolite Production by Yam (Dioscorea sp.) Rhizobacteria

    Larbi-Koranteng Stephen*, Awuah Tuyee Richard, Quain Marian Dorcas, Kankam Frederick, Muntala Abdulai, Yükselbaba Utku

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023
    Pages: 122-129
    Received: 16 October 2023
    Accepted: 6 November 2023
    Published: 17 November 2023
    DOI: 10.11648/j.plant.20231104.12
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    Abstract: Biosynthetic genes are responsible for antibiotic production by rhizobacterial antagonists. Detection of antibiotic biosynthetic genes of an antagonist is therefore important for the identification of genes and antibiotics responsible for disease suppression. The study was carried out to detect the antibiotic producing genes of eight rhizobacteria ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Mean Performance Evaluation and Variability Estimation in Ethiopian Mustard (Brassica Carinata A Braun) Genotypes

    Mohammed Abu*, Alemu Doda

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023
    Pages: 130-134
    Received: 27 October 2023
    Accepted: 10 November 2023
    Published: 21 November 2023
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    Abstract: Study of genetic variability is crucial in plant breeding to find traits of interest in genetic resources for any crop improvement. The present study was carried out using 36 genotypes including two checks to evaluate the mean performance of the genotypes, to examine the genetic variability, heritability, expected genetic advance and genetic advanc... Show More
  • Research Article

    Morphological Diversity and Ethnobotanical Study of Enset (Ensete ventricosum) (Welw.) Cheesman in Kebena, Cheha and Ezha Woredas, Gurage Zone, SPNNRS, Ethiopia

    Adanech Jarso*, Sebsebe Demissew, Tigist Wondimu

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023
    Pages: 135-142
    Received: 3 November 2023
    Accepted: 20 November 2023
    Published: 30 November 2023
    DOI: 10.11648/j.plant.20231104.14
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    Abstract: ENSET is a multipurpose crop in which every part is thoroughly utilized, not only for food but also for several cultural applications and livestock feed. It is primarily used as food, feed, medicinal, ornamental, and raw material for industries and construction materials. As a species, ENSET morphology is highly variable, although the extent of its... Show More
  • Research Article

    Comparative Effect of Endogenous Mycorrhizal Fungi Consortia in Improving Gossypium hirsutum L. Growth and Yield

    Koulagna Issa Honoré*, Ismael Ramza Haman, Tchuenteu Tatchum Lucien, Yaouba Aoudou, Kosma Philippe, Megueni Clautilde

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023
    Pages: 143-155
    Received: 11 November 2023
    Accepted: 27 November 2023
    Published: 8 December 2023
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    Abstract: Cotton growers from Northern Cameroon use chemical fertilizers to improve soil fertility. However, the use of chemical fertilizers exhibits an immediate solution to decline of soil fertility problem, but its exclusive use causes an increase of soil degradation. With the aim of sustainably increasing of cotton growth in Cameroon, study was conducted... Show More