Journal of Plant Sciences

Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024

  • Review Article

    Complexities and Innovations in Orchid Germination: A Review of Symbiotic and Asymbiotic Techniques

    Leen Al Zoubi*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 90-94
    Received: 14 June 2024
    Accepted: 1 July 2024
    Published: 15 July 2024
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    Abstract: Orchidaceae is the second-largest family among flowering plants; one of the most fascinating characteristics is the morphology of the seed. One of the most important complications is that orchid seeds are tiny and lack endosperm, meaning they almost entirely depend on outside sources for nutrients while germinating or developing. The main objective... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effects of Different Potting Mixture on Early Development of Afzelia quanzesis Welw. Species Seedlings

    Monica Haruna Mahinya, Deo Dominick Shirima*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 95-101
    Received: 10 June 2024
    Accepted: 26 June 2024
    Published: 15 August 2024
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    Abstract: Planting native plant species is becoming increasingly important as the world begins to realise the importance of restoring ecosystems, especially since many valuable species are on the brink of extinction due to human over-exploitation. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. is one of the valuable timber species, highly targeted in uncontrolled selective loggin... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Seed rates on Yield and Yield Components of Bread Wheat in the Irrigated Condition of South West Shewa, Central Highland of Ethiopia

    Takele Zike*, Bethel Nekir, Teshome Bekele, Mohammed Hassan, Tesfahun Fekre, Fetta Negash, Tesfaye Yakob

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 102-110
    Received: 31 March 2024
    Accepted: 15 April 2024
    Published: 27 August 2024
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    Abstract: Inappropriate seed density and fertilizer management can lead to unstable crop yields. Excessive fertilizer application can potentially cause yield loss and nitrogen (N) leaching that leads to environmental pollution. The aim of this study was to explore the optimal N application rate and seed rate on bread wheat with different nitrogen responding ... Show More
  • Report

    Evaluation of Herbicides Efficacy against Weeds in Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) at Jimma Southwest, Ethiopia

    Tigist Bidira Abera*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 111-115
    Received: 16 April 2024
    Accepted: 16 May 2024
    Published: 27 August 2024
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    Abstract: Weeds are one of the most serious causes of economic losses in agricultural production. As a result weed completions contributes 60 to 80% yield losses in coffee under Jimma condition. Currently, expensiveness of weed management has been a principle issue in economic analysis of coffee production particularly in large scale farm in Ethiopia. Hence,... Show More
  • Research Article

    Selection of Genotypes for Enhancing Tef Productivity Through Farmers’ Participation in Potential Environments of Ethiopia

    Tsion Fikre*, Yazachew Genet, Worku Kebede, Kidist Tolossa, Solomon Chanyalew, Kebebew Assefa, Atinkut Fentahun, Nigus Belay, Chekole Nigus

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 116-121
    Received: 12 July 2024
    Accepted: 10 August 2024
    Published: 27 August 2024
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    Abstract: Tef, Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter is the main crop grown in Ethiopia. However, its productivity remains low compared to its potential yield. A multi-location trial was conducted to evaluate selected best-performing lines from previous trials in terms of stability and yield coupled with farmers’ opinions and preferences, aiming to identify superio... Show More