Search Results - "Jimma"

Haricot bean agroecology in Ethiopia: Definition using agroclimatic and crop growth simulation models by Simane, B, Wortmann, Charles S., Hoogenboom, Gerrit

“…The length of the growing period is from only 80 days (Mekele) to more than 220 days (Jimma). Among the agroclimatic variables, annual rainfall, seasonal rainfall, length of the growing period and altitude (temperature) are important factors to cluster the bean growing regions into 3 major and 6 minor homogeneous groups in agronomic sense for strategic planning. …”
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Genetic diversity among commercial arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) varieties in Ethiopia using simple sequence repeat markers by Benti, Tadesse, Gebre, Endale, Tesfaye, Kassahun, Berecha, Gezahegn, Lashermes, Philippe, Kyallo, Martina M., Kouadio Yao, Nasser

“…Forty-two commercial arabica coffee varieties were developed by Jimma Agricultural Research Center (JARC) of Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) and released for production under diverse agro-ecologies of the country. …”
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Dietary diversity predicts dietary quality regardless of season in 6–12-month-old infants in south-west Ethiopia by Wondafrash, Mekitie, Huybregts, Lieven, Lachat, Carl, Bouckaert, Kimberley P., Kolsteren, Patrick

“…A receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to derive DDS cut-offs that maximized sensitivity and specificity of assessing dietary quality.The study was conducted in the catchment of the Gilgel Gibe Field Research Centre of Jimma University, south-west Ethiopia.The mean (sd) DDS for HS and PHS was 2·1 (0·94) and 2·3 (1·1), respectively. …”
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DArTSNP based genetic diversity analyses in cassava (Manihote esculenta [Cranz]) genotypes sourced from different regions revealed high level of diversity within population by Abadura, N.S., Abebe, A.T., Rabbi, I.Y., Beyene, T.M., Abtew, W.G.

“…This study was designed to assess the genetic diversity of 184 cassava germplasm sourced from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and previous collection of Jimma Agricultural Research Center (JARC) by using DArTSNPs markers. …”
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Factors affecting growth performance of sheep under village management conditions in the south western part of Ethiopia by Bela, B., Haile, Aynalem

“…The study was conducted to assess the growth performance of lambs under village management condition in Jimma, Ethiopia from 1995 to 1997. The overall mean body weight at birth, at weaning (180 days) and up to a year (360 days) was recorded to be 2.45, 18.8 and 25.4 kg, respectively. …”
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Small ruminant production in coffee-based mixed crop-livestock system of Western Ethiopian Highlands: Status and prospectus for improvement by Shenkute, S., Legasse, G., Tegegne, Azage, Hassen, A.

“…The study was conducted in Goma district of Jimma Zone of Ethiopia with the objectives of documenting the reasons why farmers in coffee dominant mixed-farming systems of western Ethiopia keep small ruminants, and identifying the constraints and opportunities for improvement of this sector. …”
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Leaf traits variation of arabica coffee cultivars in response to population density and mineral nutrient by Tamirat, W., Gobena, A., Kufa Obso, T.

“…This study was designed to evaluate the effect of seedling planting density and fertilizer rate on leaf traits variation of two Arabica coffee cultivars under nursery conditions. It was conducted at Jimma Agricultural Research Center from (February 29 to October 29), 2018. …”
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Morphological characterization and genotypic identity of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa Hochst ex. A. Rich. Harms) germplasm from diverse ecological zones by Shitta, N.S., Abtew, W.G., Ndlovu, N., Oselebe, H.O., Edemodu, A., Abebe, A.T.

“…This study characterized 169 AYB accessions at Jimma, Ethiopia, using 31 phenotypic characters. …”
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Characterisation of a collection of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) by Jorge, M.A.B., Wouw, M. van de, Hanson, Jean, Mohammed, J.

“…An investigation was made into the epidemiology of nematode infections of sheep in two districts of Jimma zone, southwestern Ethiopia. We used two approaches—long-term monitoring of identified sheep for nematode infection and abattoir or market survey for analysis. …”
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Grain yield stability of soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merrill) for different stability models across diverse environments of Ethiopia by Habtegebriel, M.H., Abebe, A.T.

“…AMMI-1 biplot showed Pawe as the ideal environment; Bako as a favorable environment; Asosa an average environment; and the rest namely, Dimtu, Jimma, and Metu as unfavorable environments. On the other hand, AMMI-2 biplot analysis certain genotypes like Prichard, Spry, Delsoy 4710, and Croton 3.9 were identified as stable genotypes. …”
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The feed value of indigenous multipurpose trees for sheep: The case of Vernonia amygdalina (Girawa) Buddleja polystachya (Chocho) and Maesa lanceolata (Kelewa) by Haile, Aynalem, Tolemariam, T.

“…The main feed resources for sheep in Jimma area were found to be natural pasture, crop residues, crop aftermaths and indigenous multipurpose trees. …”
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First report of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing stem rot on soybean (Glycine max) in Ethiopia by Pawlowski, M.L., Murithi, H., Hailemariam, M., Abebe, A.T., Hartman, G.L.

“…In October 2018, research plots at Jimma Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia, were evaluated for soybean diseases. …”
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Effect of reciprocal crossing Koekoek and Sasso chickens on growth performance, feed efficiency, carcass yield, mortality rate, and genetic components by Itafa, B.T., Mohamed, A.S., Abate, W.H., Derseh, M.A., Woldegiorgiss, W.E.

“…Reciprocal crosses of Koekoek and Sasso chickens were evaluated for growth performance, feed efficiency, carcass yield, mortality rate, and genetic components using 60 randomly selected 8-wk-cockerels (15 from each mating group) at Jimma University poultry farm. Data were measured for initial and final body weight, feed intake, daily weight gain, and feed conversion ratio. …”
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The feed values of indigenous multipurpose trees for sheep in Ethiopia: The case of Vernonia amygdalina, Buddleja polystachya and Maesa lanceolata by Haile, Aynalem, Tolemariam, T.

“…The main feed resources for sheep in Jimma area were found to be natural pasture, crop residues, crop aftermaths and indigenous multipurpose trees. …”
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Some observations on Coffea arabica L. in Ethiopia by Sylvain, Pierre G.

“…Estos bosques incluyen áreas de las provincias de Wolloga, Illu-Babor, Jimma y Gamu Gofa y Harar. Las selvas están generalmente localizadas en altitudes entre 1600 y 2800 metros. …”
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