American Journal of Plant Biology

Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020

  • Defense Proteins from Sugarcane Studied by Conventional Biochemical Techniques, Genomics and Proteomics: An Overview

    Elena Sánchez-Elordi, Roberto Contreras, Roberto de Armas, Mario César Benito, Rocío Santiago, Carlos Vicente, María Estrella Legaz

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 30-37
    Received: 06 June 2020
    Accepted: 22 June 2020
    Published: 13 July 2020
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    Abstract: Sugarcane is a C4 plant from the NADP-ME family, which performs a double photosynthetic carboxylation. It is a plant specialized in accumulating and storing large amounts of sucrose in the parenchymatous cells of its stalks. Perhaps because of these characteristics, this species shows to be extremely sensitive to a large number of diseases caused b... Show More
  • Effect of Seed Rate on Yield Response of Upland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties at Gimbo, South-West Ethiopia

    Merkine Mogiso

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 38-44
    Received: 25 April 2020
    Accepted: 28 May 2020
    Published: 30 September 2020
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    Abstract: Field experiment was carried out under farmer’s field during 2017 and 2018 main cropping season at Gimbo district in Kaffa zone, South-West Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to determine the appropriate seed rate on grain yield and yield components of upland rice varieties. The experiment was carried out using randomized complete block desi... Show More
  • Effects of Seeding Rates and Nitrogen Fertilization on Seed Yield, Oil Content and Yield Components of Linseed (Linum usitasissimum L.) in the Highlands of Bale

    Reta Dargie, Tamiru Meleta, Kissi Wakweya

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 45-49
    Received: 30 September 2020
    Accepted: 16 October 2020
    Published: 26 October 2020
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    Abstract: A significant number of studies have been published on linseed husbandry in other countries but there is limited information on linseed production in the country. Due to such gaps, the experiment was conducted at two locations in Bale, south eastern Ethiopia (Sinana and Agarfa) to study effects of seeding rates and nitrogen fertilizations on linsee... Show More
  • Market Chain Analysis of Peanut in Bambasi District; Benishangul Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia

    Amente Negussa Bayata, Tewodros Adane Nega

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 50-59
    Received: 21 August 2020
    Accepted: 05 September 2020
    Published: 23 November 2020
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    Abstract: Peanut is one of the important agricultural food crops of the world. It is an important source of edible oil and source of vegetable protein. It is also significant source of cash in developing countries that contribute significantly to food security and alleviate poverty. Peanuts have a strong nutritional profile. They are an excellent source of p... Show More
  • Assessment of Dairy Marketing in Assosa District, Ethiopia

    Amente Negussa Bayata

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 60-67
    Received: 21 August 2020
    Accepted: 05 September 2020
    Published: 23 November 2020
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    Abstract: The important roles of livestock in the developing countries within the agricultural sector in contributing to rural livelihoods and particularly those of the poor are well recognized. Ethiopia holds large potential for dairy development due to its large livestock population, the favorable climate for improved, high-yielding animal breeds, and the ... Show More
  • Factors Affecting Livelihood Diversification Decision: The Case of Kuormuk and Homosha Districts of Assosa Zone, Beneshangul Gumuz Regional State, Ethiopia

    Amente Negussa Bayata, Tewodros Adane Nega

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 68-76
    Received: 04 September 2020
    Accepted: 19 September 2020
    Published: 23 November 2020
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    Abstract: Ethiopia’s agricultural productivity is considered low despite the presence of various agricultural policies. These policies focus mainly on on-farm agricultural development to the neglect of rich opportunities for non-agricultural livelihood diversification activities. Livelihood diversification is a strategy that can boost farmers’ income and pro... Show More