American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015

  • Effects of Lime-Aluminium-Phosphate Interactions on Maize Growth and Yields in Acid Soils of the Kenya Highlands

    Esther Mwende Muindi, Jerome Mrema, Ernest Semu, Peter Mtakwa, Charles Gachene

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 244-252
    Received: Oct. 16, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 24, 2015
    Published: Dec. 07, 2015
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    Abstract: Soil acidity and phosphorus (P) deficiency are some of the major causes of low maize yields in Kenya. Although considerable work has been done to establish liming rates for acid soils in many parts of the world, information on the effects of the lime-Al-P interactions on maize growth and yield is limiting. A green house pot experiment was conducted... Show More
  • Ecotourism Potential in Gilgit-Baltistan (A Case Study of Khunjerab National Park)

    Syed Naeem Abbas, Mujeeb Sardar, Mamoona Wali Muhammad, Yawar Abbas, Rizwan Karim, Nawazish Ali, Saeed Abbas, Syed Ali Haider

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 253-259
    Received: Oct. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 04, 2015
    Published: Dec. 07, 2015
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    Abstract: The Khunjerab National Park (KNP) which is one of the highest Parks in the world existing above 4000 meters. A random sampling technique was applied to select respondents. The total sample drawn was 28. A structured questionnaire was used in face to face interviews to collect data. Basically, interviewees included three different groups of stakehol... Show More
  • Economics of Rural Livelihoods: A Case Study of Bitter Kola Marketing in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

    Asa Ubong Andem, Daniel Enwongo Aniedi, Ebong Effiong Okon

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 260-263
    Received: Nov. 08, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 18, 2015
    Published: Dec. 07, 2015
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    Abstract: The study examined the economics of bitter kola marketing in rural areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A sample size of 120 bitter kola marketers was selected for the study using a two-stage sampling procedure. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics and budgeting technique. Findings reveal that 61.7% of the respondents were females... Show More
  • Morphological and Molecular Analysis Using RAPD in Biofield Treated Sponge and Bitter Gourd

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Mayank Gangwar, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 264-270
    Received: Oct. 24, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 06, 2015
    Published: Dec. 21, 2015
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    Abstract: Plants are known to have sense and can respond to touch, electric and magnetic field. The present study was designed on the sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrical) and bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) seeds with respect to biofield energy treatment. The seeds of each crop were divided into two groups, one was kept control, while the other group was subj... Show More
  • Effect of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Rates on Yield and Yield Components of Barley (Hordeum Vugarae L.) Varieties at Damot Gale District, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia

    Mesfin Kassa, Zemach Sorsa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 271-275
    Received: Apr. 23, 2015
    Accepted: Dec. 10, 2015
    Published: Dec. 22, 2015
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    Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at Damot Gale District, Wolaita Zone, SNNPRS to evaluate the response of barely varieties to nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer application since the response varies from location to location due to several factors. Thus, there is a need to determine specific nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer requirement of specifi... Show More
  • Technological Gaps in Adoption of Improved Soybean Production Technology by Soybean Growers in Dahod District, Gujarat

    R. G. Machhar, S. K. Patel, H. L. Kacha, U. M. Patel, G. D. Patel, R. Radha Rani

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 276-279
    Received: Nov. 26, 2014
    Accepted: Aug. 17, 2015
    Published: Dec. 25, 2015
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    Abstract: The present study was conducted in Dahod district of Gujarat State, India. Fifteen villages of Dahod district and ten farmers from each village were selected randomly for the study. Thus, in all, 150 soybean growers constituted the sample for this investigation. The data for this study was collected by arranging personal interview and filling up of... Show More