Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025

  • Research Article

    Study on the Effect of Extraction Parameters and Precipitation Solvents on Pectin Yield from Lemon Peels

    Asaye Dessie*, Lami Amanuel, Ashenafi Alebachew

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 50-59
    Received: 4 August 2025
    Accepted: 15 August 2025
    Published: 3 September 2025
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    Abstract: This study was aimed to extract pectin from lemon peel and investigates factors affecting the percentage yield of pectin. Pectin is extensively employed in a variety of food processing procedures as a gelling agent, thickening, emulsifier, and stabilizer. Chemically, it is a polysaccharide, which is a compound that all land plants' cell walls conta... Show More
  • Research Article

    Formulation of Organic Pest Control from Garlic, Onion and Chili and Its Application on Cabbage Plant

    Gemechu Duguma Argessa*, Birhanu Zeleke Tilinti, Yakob Geda Debeli

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 60-65
    Received: 11 August 2025
    Accepted: 20 August 2025
    Published: 8 September 2025
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    Abstract: The increasing reliance on chemical insecticides in agriculture has significantly boosted food production by controlling pest populations, yet this approach has also triggered serious ecological consequences including the loss of beneficial organisms and the emergence of resistant insect species. This study investigates a plant-based organic pest c... Show More
  • Research Article

    Pre-Extension Demonstration of Soil Test Based Recommended P-Fertilizer Rate for Bread Wheat at Gechi Districts of Buno Bedele Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

    Dechasa Mengistu*, Suleiman Aman

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 66-70
    Received: 8 August 2025
    Accepted: 26 August 2025
    Published: 23 September 2025
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    Abstract: Wheat is a major crop grown in the highlands of Ethiopia, especially in the study area, which is a key food source. In 2020, a pre-extension demonstration was carried out in Gechi district of Buno Bedele Zone to show how soil testing can help decide the right amount of phosphorus fertilizer for bread wheat. The study aimed to look at how much wheat... Show More
  • Research Article

    Participatory Evaluation and Demonstration of Agricultural Lime with Site Specific NPS Fertilizer on Wheat Production and Amelioration of Soil Acidity at Burka Jiren Watershed

    Bati Dube*, Dagne Chimdessa, Gedefa Sori, Dechasa Mengistu, Amanuel Kejela, Mosisa Mezgebu, Suliema Aman, Belay Beyene

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 71-77
    Received: 15 August 2025
    Accepted: 28 August 2025
    Published: 25 September 2025
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    Abstract: Soil acidity is among the major soil fertility bottlenecks causing low crop productivity worldwide. The addition of agricultural lime is used to mitigate soil acidity. Therefore, this study was conducted to Participatory evaluation and demonstration of Agricultural Lime with Site specific NPS Fertilizer on wheat production and Amelioration of soil ... Show More
  • Review Article

    A Comprehensive Review: Printing Auxiliaries and Applications in Textile Pigment Printing

    Asaye Dessie Wolela*

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 78-89
    Received: 8 August 2025
    Accepted: 21 August 2025
    Published: 30 September 2025
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    Abstract: Pigment printing is the most popular method of printing all over the world. More than 80% of the printed goods are based on pigment printing. In principle, all types of fibers can be printed in pigment printing. Printing paste is the main constituent of printing which enables the formation of the predefined patterns. The printing paste for pigment ... Show More