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Abundance and Diversity of Top Soil Earthworms in Relation to Chemical Use in Golden Rose Agrofarm, Tefki Area, Ethiopia

Mergia, Addisu (Addis Ababa University, 2007-07)

Despite the current environmental controversies, flower farms are becoming hot areas of investment in Ethiopia. Golden Rose Agro Farm is one of the largest, and the pioneer, flower industries in the country. To study ...
Agro-Morphological, Physiological and Yield Related Performances of Finger Millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.] (Poaceae) Accessions Evaluated for Drought Resistance under Field Condition

Assefa, Awol (Addis Ababa University, 2012-06)

This study was conducted on the understanding that a comprehensive study of the impact of drought stress and screening crop accessions for drought resistance is critical in evaluating the impact of climate change and climate ...
Agronomic and Nutritional Qualities of Mixed Genotypes of Ethiopian Tetraploid Wheat (Triticum Durum/Turgidum and Related Species) Collections

Tilahun Mulugeta (Addis Ababa Universty, 2017-05)

Ethiopian farmers have been traditionally growing several varietal mixtures in the same field that might have advantages of reducing the risks of pests and unusual environmental conditions in addition to adding variety ...
Allelopathic Effects of the Invasive Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. on Selected Native Plant Species at Middle Awash, Southern Afar Rift of Ethiopia.

Getachew, Samuel (Addis Ababa University, 2010-01)

The allelopathic effect of aqueous extracts of leaf, bark and root of Prosopis juliflora was studied on germination percentage, germination rate and seedling growth of Acacia nilotica, Acacia tortilis (both members of the ...
Allelopathy in Some Ethiopia Grasses

Medhanie Ghebrehiwot (Addis Ababa Universty, 1982-06)

Investigation for possible chemical interactions among some of the common grass species that grow in and around Addis Ababa was undertaken. The species used were the grasses Alldropogon abyssinicus R. Br. ex Fl:·esen, ...
Amoebic and Giardia Infections Among Diarrhoeal Patients in Lideta Health Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Getachew, Abiyot (Addis Ababa University, 2018-08-04)

Amoebic and giardia infections are one of the major public health problems in many countries including Ethiopia. They are more common in children due to poor personal hygiene and lack of awareness. The objective of the ...
Analysis of Genetic Diversity Among Cultivated Enset (Ensete Ventricosum) Populations from Essera and Kefficho, Southwestern Part of Ethiopia Using ISSR Marker

Chombe, Dagmawit (Addis Ababa University, 2008-06)

This study was conducted with the objective of investigation of genetic variation between populations of cultivated enset and provides information for conservation and improvement of enset. Leaf samples for seventy-one ...
Analysis of the Status of a Mixed Semi- arid" j Woodland in Response to Charcoal Production in Elangata Wuas, Kajiado District, Kenya

Meshack, Malo (Addis Ababa Universty, 2004-06)

Understanding charcoal production impact on the woodland status is vital for sustainable management given increasing charcoal demands from growing urban populations. The status of a mixed semiarid woodland was assessed ...
Antagonistic Activities of Pseudomonas Fluorescens Isolates, As A Bicontrol of Botrytis Fabae (Chocolate Spot Disease), Plant Growth Promoter and Inducer of Physiological Activities of Faba Bean (Vicia Faba)

Alemu, Fekadu (Addis Ababa University, 2012-06)

Plant protection is an important area which needs attention since most of the hazardous inputs added into the agricultural system are in the form of plant protection chemicals. Production of the crop is, however, constrained ...
Antibiotic production and optimization of culture condition of Actinomycetes from some Soda Lakes of Ethiopia.

Mehabie, Daniel (Addis Ababa University, 2011-07)

The demand for new antibiotics increased due to the misuse and over use of antibiotics in various sectors creating an evolutionary pressure and resulting in multi drug resistant strains which result in increment of ...
Anticancer Activities of Solvent Fractions and of Sesquiterpene Lactones Isolated from Selected Ethiopian Traditional Medicinal Plants

Tuasha Nigatu (Addis Ababa University, 2020-07-07)

The incidence and mortality of breast cancer in women is increasing worldwide. Breast cancer has high intertumoral and intratumoral heterogeneity. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are one of the many subpopulations of cancer ...
Antifungal Metabolites from Submerged Culture of Ganoderna Lucidum (Polypore)

Bitew Adane (Addis Ababa University, 1991-06)

About 60 different basidiomycete cultures were screened for antimicrobial secondary metabolites in submerged culture grown in four different media. Ten (17%) of them produced antimicrobial secondary metabolites. Production ...
Antimicrobial Activity of Solvent-Extracts of Cucumis Ficifolius and Zehneria Scabra on Some Test Microorganisms

Gelana Tegenu (Addis Ababa University, 2011-08)

The crude chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone, methanol and ethanol extract of the leaves of Cucumis ficifolius and Zehneria scabra were tested against in vitro antibacterial activity of five human pathogenic bacteria ...
Assessing the Effect of Human Impact on Plant And Soil Conservation on Hill Slope at Mechaworeda West Gojjam of Amhara Regional State

Mesfun, Teklebrhan (Addis Ababa University, 2016-09)

Degradation of ecosystem and subsequent reduction in services are major problems to sustain livelihoods in sub Sahara African region. As part of SSA Ethiopia faces various hurdles related in environmental degradation ...
Assessment of Functional Food Plants Commonly Used by People Living in Libokemekm District South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

Haile, Milikit (Addis Ababa University, 2017-08)

Functional food can be a natural food or it can contain one or more specific components which have functional influence on the health and well-being of the consumer. It beneficially affects target functions beyond its ...
Assessment on the Outcomes of Promotion of Nutrition Education on Dietary Diversity Among Women’s of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years) and Children Aged 6-36 Month in Tigray Regional State Selected Rural Kebeles

Nega, Fetene (Addis Ababa University, 2018-11-03)

Poor nutrition disproportionately affects women and children in rural areas of low and middle income countries. This is linked with 45 % of child death. Mothers/caregivers inadequate knowledge of Infant and Young Child ...
The Benefits of Acacia abyssinica (Hochst.) ex. Benth. (Fabaceae) in the Restoration of the Threatened Juniperus procera (Hochst.) ex. Endl. (Cupressaceae)

Kagnew, Birhanu (Addis Ababa University, 2012-06)

The study was conducted in the “Center for Indigenous Trees Propagation and Biodiversity development in Ethiopia”. This thesis presents analysis of the contribution of Acacia abyssinica for the restoration of the threatened ...
Biodiversity Management in Oaaddegoyo (Traditional Home Gardens) by Kaficho People of Bongaarea (Southwestern Ethiopia) : An Ethnobotanic Approach

Woldeyes, Feleke (Addis Ababa University, 2000-06)

The study was conducted in three villages around 80nga (Southwest Ethiopia) to investigate the role of the local people in managing biological diversity through agricultural activities. The Kafichos, the indigenous people ...
The Biological Characteristics and Potentials for Use in Agroforestry of Two Miombo Woodland Tree Species

Kafumu, Monica (Addis Ababa Universty, 2003-06)

Two indigenous tree species of Tanzanian miombo woodland were studied to explore some of their biological charactellstics and potential for use in agroforestry. These were selected by farmers from among four most frequently ...
Biological Consequences of Pleistocene Glaciations in East African Afro-Alpine Environment As Inferred From Molecular Data of Some Key Plant Species

Assefa, Adane (Addis Ababa University, 2007-07)

The afro-montane/-alpine regions representing biological 'sky islands' comprise the high mountains of Ethiopia and tropical East Africa. The vegetation of the regions is characterized by fragmentation among the various ...

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