Abstract: Tomato is a crop of high economic importance crop in the world including Ethiopia. As a climacteric fruit, tomato ripening is highly dependent on ethylene action, which makes this fruit highly perishable in short period. Pre storage treatments like CaCl2 and edible coatings are important to maintain the fruit quality after harvest and to extend shelf life. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effect of CaCl2 and edible coatings on postharvest quality and shelflif...
Abstract: Okra is a traditional vegetable crop in northwestern Ethiopia but it has not given research attention and considered a minor crop. Thus this research was conducted to characterize and evaluate okra landraces and to estimate genotypic, phenotypic variability and genetic divergence and to estimate heritability and genetic advance under selection, degree of genotypic and phenotypic associations among yield and yield related traits. A total of 35 okra landraces from three districts (Gu...
Abstract: Peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) is among the most important stone fruits which is widely grown in temperate regions. There is a growing interest in the production of peach, especially in the highland areas of Ethiopia where the crop is well adapted. However, marketing of peach fruits like other fresh produce in Ethiopia is complicated by high postharvest losses. Although peach varieties have been introduced and studied for their productivity, their postharvest quality has not been...
Abstract: Tomato is widely grown vegetables in southern Ethiopia produced by small farmers for fresh fruit and for cash-generating for growers. However, the productivity of the crop is low due to many constraints of which inappropriate types and rates of fertilizer used irrespective of varietal and soil type differences are among the major constrains. Hence, field experiment was carried out in 2018/2019 cropping season to assess the effect of NPSBZn fertilizer rate on yield, yield related tr...
Abstract: Chaya known as spinach tree, rich in vitamins and minerals, can grow under drought, low soil fertility conditions and tolerant to insect pest and could be used to tackle malnutrition problem in eastern Ethiopia. Thus the first step is to establish the propagation and field establishment method. This experiment was conducted to assess effect of rooting media, number of nodes and farm yard manure (FYM) on rooting, seedling establishment and early growth of chaya at farm at Dire Dawa ...
Abstract: Onion (Allium cepa L.) is an important vegetable crop in Ethiopia. However, the yields of the bulb crop as well as seed are often constrained by low and imbalanced nutrient supply in soil particularly nitrogen and phosphorus. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted at the research station of Shire-Maitsebri Agricultural Research Center (SMARC), located in Tselemti Woreda to study the effect of inorganic NP fertilizers and vermicompost on growth, seed yield and seed quality of o...
Abstract: Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L). Moench] is one of indigenous and endemic genetic resource of Ethiopia as well as Benishangul Gumuz. However, only few studies were carried out to assess its diversity and performance throughout the country and specifically no research conducted to assess diversity of okra within regional state. Therefore, this study was conducted with the objective to assessing the genetic divergence and estimate the genetic variability components in okra genotypes...
Abstract: Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is an important vegetable crop in Ethiopia. In many areas of the country, the rain fed season constitutes much of the area under carrot production. Despite areas increase, the productivity and production is much lower in the country. Optimum nutrient management and inappropriate plant population are some of the major yield limiting factors for successful carrot production. Northeastern Ethiopia has suitable agro-climatic condition for carrot pr...
Abstract: Development of potato varieties early maturating, resistant to late blight disease and high yield has vital importance in East Hararghe where potato is produced up to three cycles per year. Therefore, this research was conducted to evaluate potato genotypes for maturity, resistance to late blight disease and yield at three locations (Rare, Weter and Rare Hora). A total of 24 potato genotypes of which 4, 3 and 2 were farmers cultivars, improved and introduced varieties, respectively...
Abstract: Haramaya University had developed Haramaya I carrot variety which does not require vernalization for seed production, However, rates of blended NPS fertilizer and plant population were not determined to produce high seed yield and quality from the variety. This research was conducted to determine the effect of blended NPS fertilizer rates and plant spacing on yield and quality of carrot seed, and to estimate the cost-benefit of blended NPS fertilizer rates in carrot seed production...
Abstract: Durum wheat is among the major cereal crops in Ethiopia, but its production has been challenged by several factors. Loss of diversity due to genetic erosion, drought stress and lack of stable genotypes due to genotypes by environment interactions have been among the factors that could be mentioned The overall objective of the present study was to estimate genetic erosion, drought stress and genotype by environment interaction on durum wheat. Three approaches; namely: direct observa...
Abstract: Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an important vegetable crop in Ethiopia. The yield of the crop is often constrained by low and unbalanced nutrient supply in the soil. This study was undertaken to assess response of garlic variety Chelenko I to vermicompost and mineral N fertilizer application on growth and bulb yield of the crop during the 2016/2017 main rainy season. The treatment consisted of a factorial combination of four levels of vermicompost (0, 2.5, 5 and 7.5 t ha-1) and five...
Abstract African horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) is an indigenous crop belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. The crop has been neglected despite its high potential. Therefore, to conserve the biodiversity of this crop, there is need to promote its domestication and production. However, this can only be realized if its morphology, agronomic and nutritional value is understood. The objective of this study was to determine the agromorphological performance and nutritional composition of hor...
Abstract African horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) is an indigenous crop belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. The crop has been neglected despite its high potential. Therefore, to conserve the biodiversity of this crop, there is need to promote its domestication and production. However, this can only be realized if its morphology, agronomic and nutritional value is understood. The objective of this study was to determine the agromorphological performance and nutritional composition of hor...
Abstract/Overview The field cricket, Scapsipedus icipe Hugel and Tanga (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) is edible and could be used to reduce malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa. As the demand for cricket products is increasing, there is a need to find cost-effective ways of rearing this cricket using locally available and affordable sources of food. This study evaluated the feeding preferences of the field cricket S. icipe for 11 species of dayflowers (Commelina spp.; Commelinaceae), using no ...