Advances in Bioscience and Bioengineering

Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023

  • Research Article

    Effect of Hydro-Priming on Early Vigour, Yield, and Yield Components of Maize (Zea mays L.) at Mechara, Eastern Ethiopia

    Ababa Chimdi

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023
    Pages: 85-89
    Received: 9 October 2023
    Accepted: 28 October 2023
    Published: 11 November 2023
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    Abstract: Seed hydro-priming is a quick and inexpensive method for increasing plant vigor in moisture-stressed locations. The goal of the current study is to determine the ideal hydropriming time for maize by examining the impact of hydropriming on the early vigor, yield, and yield component of maize. The Melkasa-2 maize variety was examined for early vigor,... Show More
  • Research Article

    Diversity and Distribution of Cereal Weed Species in Highland of Guji, Southern Ethiopia

    Seyoum Alemu*, Yared Tesfaye, Kabna Asefa

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023
    Pages: 90-94
    Received: 20 November 2023
    Accepted: 9 December 2023
    Published: 22 December 2023
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    Abstract: A weed survey was carried out during the primary cropping seasons of two consecutive years in the Highland of Guji zone, Southern Oromia, to assess the distribution and relevance of weeds in cereal crops and to investigate the most common weed flora in cereal crops. Three agro-ecologically representative districts provided the data for this survey.... Show More
  • Research Article

    Demonstration and Evaluation of Improved Sorghum Varieties in Selected District of West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

    Soruma Gerbi, Dawit Milkias

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2023
    Pages: 95-99
    Received: 23 November 2023
    Accepted: 9 December 2023
    Published: 22 December 2023
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    Abstract: Demonstration and participatory evaluation of improved sorghum variety was done at selected Peasant associations of Abuna Ginde beret district of West Shewa Zone during 2018-2020 cropping season with objective of demonstrating and promoting improved variety of Sorghum, evaluating the performance of improved Sorghum variety along with management pra... Show More