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Research Article
Participation of Youth in Beekeeping Technology in Amaya and Waliso Districts of Southwest Shewa Zone, Ethiopia
Lalisa Wendimu Biyena*
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
25-30
Received:
31 January 2025
Accepted:
19 May 2025
Published:
30 June 2025
Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate contribution of beekeeping to youth’s income in Amaya and Waliso districts of Southwest Shewa Zone. Purposive sampling was used to select study areas based on beekeeping potential and youth beekeeper’s inability to benefit from beekeeping technology. A total of 46 youth beekeepers (female=44%) were participated in the project under FREG which contains 23 youths per kebele per district. Theoretical and practical training was given to youths, and honey bee experts. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Data were collected using checklists, focus group discussions, and direct observation. The narrative of response and content analysis methodologies were used to analyze qualitative data. While descriptive statistic like mean, percentage, and frequency counting was used to analyze quantitative data. The study results show that youth beekeepers obtained US$50,383.6 from honey sales, due to the hive productivity increased from 8 kg to 21.33 kg per hive annually. Moreover, the contribution of beekeeping to total youth income was 30.34% which could have a positive impact on their life. The life changing impact was as a result of strong beekeeping extension research. Hence, increased use of moveable frame bee hives with full package is important.
Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate contribution of beekeeping to youth’s income in Amaya and Waliso districts of Southwest Shewa Zone. Purposive sampling was used to select study areas based on beekeeping potential and youth beekeeper’s inability to benefit from beekeeping technology. A total of 46 youth beekeepers (female=44%) were participated ...
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Research Article
Performance Evaluation of Soybean (Glycine max L.) Varieties in Buno Bedele and Ilu Ababor Zones of South Western Oromia, Ethiopia
Garoma Firdisa*,
Mohammed Tesiso,
Gebeyehu Chala
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
31-37
Received:
9 May 2025
Accepted:
28 May 2025
Published:
30 June 2025
Abstract: Soybean is becoming economical important oil crop in Ethiopia. Evaluating the adaptability of released soybean varieties in diverse agro ecology is important for efficient use of nationally released varieties in their area of adaptation and thereby increases production and productivity of soybean in the country. The experiment was conducted to identify, select and recommend adaptable, high yielding, Insect pest and disease resistant released variety for Soybean producing areas of Buno Bedele and Ilu Ababor zones in south west Oromia. Seven Soybean varieties were evaluated in RCBD with three replication in Buno Bedele zone (Dabo Hana and Bedele districts) and Ilu Abba Bora zone (Darimu district) for two 2021 and 2022 main cropping seasons. Analysis of combined data revealed significant varietal differences (P< 0.05) in grain yield, days to 50% flowering, days to 95% maturity, plant height and pod per plant. However, no significant varietal differences were observed in number seed per pod. The replication effect was not significant (P< 0.05) for all characters. Katta (31.38qt/ha) and Didesa (29.46qt/ha) varieties were significantly yielder than the rest while Jalale (18.51qt/ha) variety is the lowest yielder,. In general, Katta and Didesa varieties were identified as the best varieties for yielding ability, stability and recommended in the area and with similar agro-ecologies.
Abstract: Soybean is becoming economical important oil crop in Ethiopia. Evaluating the adaptability of released soybean varieties in diverse agro ecology is important for efficient use of nationally released varieties in their area of adaptation and thereby increases production and productivity of soybean in the country. The experiment was conducted to iden...
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Research Article
Phylogenetic and Pathogenic Characterization of Mauginiella scaettae as the Causal Agent of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Inflorescence Rot in Khozestan & Bushehr Provinces of Iran
Majid Amani*,
Reza Farokhyne Zad,
Mehdi Mehrabi-Koushki
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
38-42
Received:
3 May 2025
Accepted:
3 June 2025
Published:
30 June 2025
Abstract: Inflorescence rot or Khamedj, is a devastating disease of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Iran but has not been extensively characterized. Mauginiella scaettae Cav. 1925 (Pleosporales; Ascomycota), causal agent of this disease was isolated from infected male and female inflorescences of date palm from different regions in the Khozestan and Bushehr provinces southwest of Iran. Twelve fungal isolates were collected from infected spathes however, SCUA-Am-133 strain of M. scaettae was used to infect healthy male inflorescence of date palms to satisfy Koch’s postulates but follow on assessments were based on GA. Phylogenetic reconstruction using the rRNA sequence data ITS region found no intraspecific differentiation of strains and confirmed the placement of M. scaettae within the family Phaeosphaeriaceae. Our characterization provides new insights into this inflorescence rot to allow better detection and management of the disease. This is the first report of molecular identification M. scaettae the causal agent of date palm in Khozestan and Bushehr provinces of Iran.
Abstract: Inflorescence rot or Khamedj, is a devastating disease of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Iran but has not been extensively characterized. Mauginiella scaettae Cav. 1925 (Pleosporales; Ascomycota), causal agent of this disease was isolated from infected male and female inflorescences of date palm from different regions in the Khozestan and Bu...
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