Planting Time Effects on the Productivity of Tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Varieties in Ethiopia
Bizuwork Tafes Desta,
Almaz Meseret Gezahegn,
Sisay Eshetu Tesema
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020
Pages:
34-40
Received:
26 July 2020
Accepted:
5 August 2020
Published:
13 August 2020
Abstract: In recent days there is change in trend of rainfall across the country where its starts in May and ceases early-to-mid September. This implies that adjusting cropping calendar is vital to adapt to the changing climate of the area. The field experiments were carried out at Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center (DZARC) and Alemtena during the main cropping season from 2015 to 2017 to determine appropriate sowing date for tef varieties. The treatments consisted of three sowing date (early-July, mid-July, and late-July) and two recently released tef varieties (Kora and Boset). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design in a factorial arrangement and replicated four times per treatment. Data were taken crop growth, biomass yield, and grain yield. Combined analysis of variance overs years showed that interaction effects of variety by sowing date were significant effects on plant height and panicle length at DZAR while, at Alemtena, plant height and panicle length was significantly affected only by variety. At both location biomass and grain yield of tef was significantly affected by variety and sowing date interaction. Among the different sowing date treatments, sowing of Kora variety in mid-July showed the highest mean biomass yield (8444.4 kg/ha and grain yield (1813.3 kg/ha) at DZARC but at Alemtena the highest biomass (9766.2 kg/ha) and grain yield (1595.7 kg/ha) was achieved Kora was sown in earl-July. However, sowing of Boset variety at mid-July was comparable yield advantages. Over all, based on the result of this study, sowing of mid-July and early-July would be recommended for the mentioned variety production at DZARC and Alemtena, respectively.
Abstract: In recent days there is change in trend of rainfall across the country where its starts in May and ceases early-to-mid September. This implies that adjusting cropping calendar is vital to adapt to the changing climate of the area. The field experiments were carried out at Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center (DZARC) and Alemtena during the main ...
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COVID-19: Recent Trends in the World and Precautionary Measures
Hina Afzal Sajid,
Ahmad Ali,
Aqsa Afzal
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020
Pages:
41-44
Received:
22 July 2020
Accepted:
5 August 2020
Published:
13 August 2020
Abstract: A novel coronavirus has become a major health issue worldwide, initially founded in Wuhan, province of china, in the end of December 2019 and infected people of most countries globally. In February 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) termed it as COVID-19. The pandemic encompasses a variety of symptoms such as severe pneumonia along with respiratory disorder, multi-organ failure and septic shock, on the other side; it can be asymptomatic as well. The chain of infection involves six step procedures to transmit the virus into an individual. Recklessly, FDA has not approved any medication yet for this infection. People with flimsy immune system and suffering from any illness are more susceptible to infection. At present, to minimize the risk of cases only the preventive measures are being implemented. Social distancing is highly advised, mainly in vicinities having communal transmission. Quarantine is also considered one of the ancient and eventual tools of controlling the outbreaks that are communicable. Use of face masks as well as personal and environmental hygiene is very important to evade the risk of this virus. World Health Organization played an active role by implementing quite a lot of standards actions to avoid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. These comprised various type of lockdown (full/smart), quarantine, travel limitations, shutting of educational institutes and certain sorts of workstations. With the help of greater testing ability, severer quarantine rules and identifying more infectious people in the town, risk of secondary cases can be minimized. Scientists from all over the World are determined and making efforts by their hard work to develop vaccine for this incurable disease. So, it’s time to greatly appreciate and cherish the Medical and Para-medical staff for their dedication and their heroic commitment to responsibility in the difficult duration of this outbreak.
Abstract: A novel coronavirus has become a major health issue worldwide, initially founded in Wuhan, province of china, in the end of December 2019 and infected people of most countries globally. In February 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) termed it as COVID-19. The pandemic encompasses a variety of symptoms such as severe pneumonia along with respirat...
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