International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences

Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2025

  • Research Article

    Technical Efficiency of Teff Production: The Case of Mareka District in Dawuro Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia

    Selamu Desta*

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 29-38
    Received: 1 January 2025
    Accepted: 20 January 2025
    Published: 13 March 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijaas.20251102.11
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    Abstract: This study examines the technical efficiency of smallholder teff producers in Mareka district, revealing significant productivity differences attributed to varying efficiency in resource use. Data from 174 randomly selected farmers during the 2020/21 production season were analyzed using a Cobb-Douglas Stochastic Frontier Production (SFP) function,... Show More
  • Research Article

    On Farm Validation of Integrated Use of Vermicompost and Inorganic Fertilizer for Soybean Production at Mima Watershed, at Bambasi District

    Dessalegn Tamene*, Bekele Anbesa, Malefia Demerew

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 39-45
    Received: 6 December 2024
    Accepted: 22 December 2024
    Published: 10 April 2025
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    Abstract: Crop yields are greatly influenced by soil fertility status, which can be improved with vermin compost and inorganic fertilizers. The effect of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) on the yield of soybean was validated under on-farm conditions in the Mima watershed over three cropping years (2011/12 - 2013/14 E.C.). The trial consisted of th... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Preharvest Application of Alginate Oligosaccharides on Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life of Tomato

    Prianka Howlader, Santosh Kumar Bose*

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 46-62
    Received: 22 March 2025
    Accepted: 31 March 2025
    Published: 27 April 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijaas.20251102.13
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    Abstract: Alginate oligosaccharide (AOS) is a water-soluble non-toxic compound and act as plant biostimulator. In order to know the preharvest spraying effect of AOS on postharvest quality and shelf life of tomato, an experiment was conducted. Two varieties of tomato namely Roma VF and BARI tomato 14, and different preharvest treatments viz., control, AOS 25... Show More