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The Experience of Early Cabbage’s Organic Production in Film Greenhouses
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2020
Pages:
57-60
Received:
11 May 2019
Accepted:
25 June 2019
Published:
16 June 2020
Abstract: Early cabbage is one of the simplest crops for organic farming. Due to their short period of vegetation, she has practically no problems with pests and diseases. It is not by chance that many farmers who cultivate organic products choose it as their main crop. It does not require tying and forming. It is cold-resistant crop and required only few heating of greenhouse, and besides - the most expensive of all cabbages. But some subtleties need to be considered. The article is devoted to this experience. When conducting research, the biological and economic efficiency of biological solutions of various groups that can be used to protect the culture from a complex of pests has been determined. Possible problems with soil pests. Its create problems at first. Then we may meet with most dangerous for the cabbage’s plants the caterpillars of Pieris brassicae. When we cut the cabbage’s harvesting we find the slugs (Deroceras agrestis) between their leaves. However, all problems can be solved with the help of biological products.
Abstract: Early cabbage is one of the simplest crops for organic farming. Due to their short period of vegetation, she has practically no problems with pests and diseases. It is not by chance that many farmers who cultivate organic products choose it as their main crop. It does not require tying and forming. It is cold-resistant crop and required only few he...
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Growth, Protein Content, Yield and Yield Components of Malt Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Varieties in Response to Seeding Rate at Sinana District, Southeast Ethiopia
Senait Bekele Senait Bekele,
Tarekegn Yoseph,
Tewodros Ayalew
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2020
Pages:
61-71
Received:
20 March 2020
Accepted:
28 April 2020
Published:
20 June 2020
Abstract: Identifying optimum seeding rate for crop varieties is an important agronomic practice to improve the productivity and the quality of the produces. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of seeding rate on the growth, protein content and yield performance of malt barley varieties grown under rain-fed conditions at Sinnana district, southeast Ethiopia. The treatments studied include five malt barley varieties (Singitan, Bahati, IBON174/3, HB - 1964 and Holker) and four seed rates (100, 125, 150, and 175 kg ha-1). The experiments were arranged using factorial randomized complete block design with three replicates. The results revealed significant differences among the varieties and seeding rates for days to 50% heading, 90% physiological maturity, plant height, productive tiller (m2), 1000-kernel weight, grain protein content and grain yield (kg ha-1). Among the barely varieties, Holker recorded the longest days to 50% heading (75.0 days) and plant height (91.79cm). The heavier 1000-kernel weight was produced from Singitan and Bahati (43.52gm) and (43.30gm) varieties, respectively. Increment in seed rate from 100–175 kg ha-1 decreased days to 50% heading by 6% and thousand kernels weight by 23.51%. Furthermore, the interaction effect of variety and seeding rate showed significant differences on productive tiller, harvest index, grain protein content and grain yield. The use of 150 kg ha-1 seed rate for variety Singitan resulted in higher number of productive tillers (1017.33 per m2), thousand kernels weight (43.52g), grain yield (3.63 t ha-1), Hectoliter weight (62.98 kg ha-1) and lower protein content (10.7%). As per the result of the partial budget analysis, higher benefit also recorded from the use of variety Singitan with a seed rate of 150 kg ha-1. From the results of this study it can be concluded that, better crop performance, higher grain yield and economic return achieved from the combinations of variety Singitan, Bahati and HB-1964 with a seed rate of 150 kg ha-1 and variety IBON174/3 and Holker with seed rate of 125 kg ha-1.
Abstract: Identifying optimum seeding rate for crop varieties is an important agronomic practice to improve the productivity and the quality of the produces. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of seeding rate on the growth, protein content and yield performance of malt barley varieties grown under rain-fed conditions at Sinnana distri...
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Evaluation of Improved Banana (Musa spp.) Varieties in Bale: The Case of Ginnir Districts, South Eastern Ethiopia
Getachew Aseffa,
Mohammed Beriso Mohammed Beriso,
Guta Eshetu
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2020
Pages:
72-75
Received:
9 March 2020
Accepted:
12 June 2020
Published:
28 June 2020
Abstract: Adaptation trial of desert type banana varieties was conducted at Ginnir districts of Bale zone south eastern Ethiopia. Seven desert types of improved banana varieties and one local variety were planted at three PA’s of Ginnir districts. Analysis of variance revealed that there is significant variation among the varieties. Accordingly, Jiant Cavendish recorded the highest number of finger per bunch (90.33) followed by Dwarf Cavendish (90), the longest and the heaviest finger while the lowest number of finger per bunch recorded from Poyo as well as lower yield comparative with local variety. On the other hand, Dwarf Cavendish and Jiant Cavendish gives higher yield than others and recorded 67.47%, 22.04% yield advantages over local varieties, whereas, Jiant Cavendish recorded 64.48%, 14.87% yield advantage over local variety and national average productivity of the crop. Additionally, Grand Nain recorded 60.82%, 6.09% yield advantage over local variety and national average productivity of the crop. Therefore, these three varieties (Dwarf Cavendish, Jiant Cavendish and Grand Nain), well adapted and recorded maximum yield advantage over local and national average productivity of banana and thus recommended for banana producing community at study area.
Abstract: Adaptation trial of desert type banana varieties was conducted at Ginnir districts of Bale zone south eastern Ethiopia. Seven desert types of improved banana varieties and one local variety were planted at three PA’s of Ginnir districts. Analysis of variance revealed that there is significant variation among the varieties. Accordingly, Jiant Cavend...
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Registration of ‘NAROSORG2’ Sorghum Variety with Desirable Farmer Attributes for Uganda
Charles Andiku,
Geofrey Lubadde,
Charles John Aru,
John Emanio,
Michael Adrogu Ugen,
Johnie Ebiyau
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2020
Pages:
76-79
Received:
19 June 2020
Accepted:
3 July 2020
Published:
23 July 2020
Abstract: Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is the major cereal in Uganda that has recently evolved from being a food crop to a cash crop. However, low farm yields of less than 500 kg ha-1 have been recorded due to both abiotic and biotic stresses. Consequently, NaSARRI developed NAROSORG2, released in 2017, that can withstand some of the abiotic and biotic stresses. NAROSORG2 is a derived red seeded local landrace selection (IS8193) from East Africa, advanced by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) through repeated bulk selections for tolerance against abiotic and biotic stresses. The agronomic evaluation was carried out in Uganda for the first and second rainy seasons of 2017 and the findings indicated that NAROSORG2, out-performed the check commercial variety, SESO3 with mean grain yield of 2740 kg ha-1 across the entire environment. It also recorded early days to 50% flowering of 65.23 days (early maturity variety) like the commercial check variety, SESO3 with a medium height of 165.35 cm. NAROSORG2 has superior agronomic traits of stay-green trait, resistant to bird damage due to high levels of tannins, drought, midge, and Striga tolerant, good for food, and local brew. Therefore, it will supplement other released varieties in contributing to food security and poverty alleviation among the rural communities in Uganda.
Abstract: Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is the major cereal in Uganda that has recently evolved from being a food crop to a cash crop. However, low farm yields of less than 500 kg ha-1 have been recorded due to both abiotic and biotic stresses. Consequently, NaSARRI developed NAROSORG2, released in 2017, that can withstand some of the abiotic and bio...
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Postharvest Storage Techniques for Cassava Roots in Ghana- A Review
Evans Ntim Amedor,
John Yao Afetsu,
Robert Akayim Awasina,
Wisdom Korang Obeng,
Maurice Tibiru Apaliya
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2020
Pages:
80-83
Received:
20 July 2020
Accepted:
30 July 2020
Published:
10 August 2020
Abstract: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) a staple food assumes a significant role in solving food security issues in Africa. The various uses of the root include the production of starch, cassava chips, gari, flour, and ethanol. A few days after harvest, the roots begin to decay as a result of wounds or microbial contaminations. Because of the high perishability nature of the crop, a few techniques have been employed over the ages to prolong the crop shelf life. This paper surveys the postharvest storage of fresh cassava roots by delving into techniques such as In–field storage, Heap storage, Clamp storage, and Box storage. In present-day time peeled cassava can likewise be cold stored in a deep freezer. The in-field storage technique stores the root for an extra one year yet anyway diminishes the profitability of the land as it cannot be utilized for new harvests. Heap storage under shade trees normally balances the temperature happening during the day and along these lines shielding the tubers from overheating. Notwithstanding, stacking of the produce brings about poor ventilation thereby resulting in a fast spread of decays among the roots. For effective clamp storage, thicker soil cover might be utilized to decrease the temperature in the clamp during hot - dry conditions while care ought to be taken from keeping the roots from getting wet inside the clamp during the wet seasons. For successful box storage, the packing material ought to be moist to maintain high humidity yet not wet as this could produce microbial and mold development.
Abstract: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) a staple food assumes a significant role in solving food security issues in Africa. The various uses of the root include the production of starch, cassava chips, gari, flour, and ethanol. A few days after harvest, the roots begin to decay as a result of wounds or microbial contaminations. Because of the high peri...
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Registration of ‘NAROSORG1 and NAROSORG3’ Sorghum Varieties with High Grain Yield and Superior Grain Qualities from Uganda
Charles Andiku,
Geofrey Lubadde,
Charles John Aru,
John Emanio,
Michael Adrogu Ugen,
Johnie Ebiyau
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2020
Pages:
84-88
Received:
27 July 2020
Accepted:
6 August 2020
Published:
20 August 2020
Abstract: Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is the third most important cereals after maize and rice in Uganda. It is mainly grown by the resource-poor rural farmers in Uganda as a staple food, but this trend has changed recently due to the gradual transition of the crop from traditional food crops to a cash crop. National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI) therefore developed and released NAROSORG1 and NAROSORG3 in 2017 with high yields and superior grain qualities for food and commercial beer production in the country. NAROSORG1 and NAROSORG3 are a selection from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) advanced breeding lines ICSR160 and IESV92043DL respectively. Sorghum line, IESV92043DL (NAROSORG3) was bred by ICRISAT Nairobi from a cross between KARI Mtama 1 x Seredo and developed into an open-pollinated pure line variety through pedigree selection. However, the sorghum line, ICSR160 (NAROSORG1) was introduced as a Restorer or Male Parent (R-Line) for hybrid development from ICRISAT India but adapted well as a variety with very good brewing qualities for lager beer (no tannin and high extracts) production and its white-seeded variety. Performance evaluation was conducted in Uganda for two consecutive seasons of 2017 and the results showed that NAROSORG1 and NAROSORG3 had significantly higher grain yields (13.8% and 12.2%) and 1000-seed weight percentages (30.2% and 28.9%) respectively than commercial check variety, SESO1. NAROSORG1 has a good grain quality with 100% free tannin levels which is good for commercial lager beer production while NAROSORG3 had sweet juicy stalk with stay-green trait suitable for forage production in addition to good grain quality.
Abstract: Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is the third most important cereals after maize and rice in Uganda. It is mainly grown by the resource-poor rural farmers in Uganda as a staple food, but this trend has changed recently due to the gradual transition of the crop from traditional food crops to a cash crop. National Semi-Arid Resources Research In...
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