With an assumption of identifying adaptable coffee varieties that could exhibit higher yield to maximize coffee production and productivity to the environments of Assosa zone Western Ethiopia, the study was initiated at Assosa agricultural research center using seven released coffee varieties. The varieties which were used for the current study were transplanted in 2013 to the field in randomized block design to select and recommend better types which could exhibit relatively better performance at the area. The varieties were planted at a spacing of 2 by 2 m between plants and rows, respectively and they were grown with shade of Acesian spps and Sesbania sesban (temporary shade) were planted to provide regular shade over the plot. The data for plant height, number of primary branch per plant, stem diameter, leaf diameter and clean coffee yield was taken as parameters of the evaluation. From the evaluated varieties it was noted that the highest clean coffee yield (1011.5, 806.6, 775.5 kg/ha) was scored by the 7440, F59 and 74110 varieties, respectively. On the contrary 74158, 74140, 7454 and 75227 exhibited least mean yields ranges from 603-701 kg of clean coffee per hectare. With the current results selections 7440 and F59 showed high results of clean coffee.

With an assumption of identifying adaptable coffee varieties that could exhibit higher yield to maximize coffee production and productivity to the environments of Assosa zone Western Ethiopia, the study was initiated at Assosa agricultural research center using seven released coffee varieties. The varieties which were used for the current study were transplanted in 2013 to the field in randomized block design to select and recommend better types which could exhibit relatively better performance at the area. The varieties were planted at a spacing of 2 by 2 m between plants and rows, respectively and they were grown with shade of Acesian spps and Sesbania sesban (temporary shade) were planted to provide regular shade over the plot. The data for plant height, number of primary branch per plant, stem diameter, leaf diameter and clean coffee yield was taken as parameters of the evaluation. From the evaluated varieties it was noted that the highest clean coffee yield (1011.5, 806.6, 775.5 kg/ha) was scored by the 7440, F59 and 74110 varieties, respectively. On the contrary 74158, 74140, 7454 and 75227 exhibited least mean yields ranges from 603-701 kg of clean coffee per hectare. With the current results selections 7440 and F59 showed high results of clean coffee.

Length-weight relationships are of great value in fisheries research as they are essential to convert length-frequency data into accurate populations estimates and are so often used in stock assessment methods. In this study, the length-weight relationships by sex of the Luciobarbus pectoralis population living in Menzelet Dam Lake (Kahramanmaras) were examined. Fish were caught with gillnets. A total of 150 samples were collected and analyzed. The length-weight relationship was estimated using the linear regression model W = aLb and condition factor, (K) determined using the equation K = 100.W/L3. Total length of samples ranged between 16.50-20.60 cm (male), 15.50-21.00 cm (female) and weight 30.81-61.64 g (male), 23.87-75.65 g (female) for L. pectoralis. The length-weight relationship of fishes were found as W = 0.067L1.778 for all specimens, W = 0.039L2.418 for male and W = 1.063L1.228 for females. Negative allometric growth was recorded for both sexes. The condition factor were varied as 0.731 (all individuals), 0.729 (male) and 0.732 (female) in L. pectoralis. The difference of length-weight relationship between L. pectoralis was not statistically significant (p and gt; 0.05). This study, in future has provided baseline information on the LWR and K of L. pectoralis that would be useful for fish biologists and managers to adopt the adequate regulations for sustainable fishery management in the natural water.

This study was carried out to provide guidelines to farmers and researchers regarding quality of ground water in Tehsil Garhi Khairo. A total 7 tube wells/canals were surveyed throughout tehsil and water samples were taken. Tube wellsand canal water analytical results revealed that pH ranged in between 7.00-7.30, EC 0.50-1.58 dS/m. Soluble sodium (Na+) ranged between 2.70-6.75 dS/m, soluble Calcium (Ca2+), 0.41-2.89 meq/L. Soluble Magnesium (Mg2+) 0.33-2.1 meq/L, soluble potassium (K+) ranged between 0.18-2.16, Chloride (Cl-) 2-6.81 dS/m, Sulphate (SO42- ) 0.2-0.6 meq/L. Overall results conclude that ground water of tehsil Garhi Khairo District Jacobabad can be used for irrigation.

Cereals and legumes grains are sustainable crops and major source of proteins, energy and fibre. Their storage is essential, since, their cultivation is done in the short period while consumption and marketing are carried out along the year. A survey in eight localities of North-West Region Cameroon with 366 respondents was carried concerning smallholder’s knowledge on storage activity regarding stored commodities, storage facilities and protection methods. The survey showed that women were the most involved in storing grain with the group’s age from 25-45 years old representing the most involved ages. Maize (43.2%) was the most stored grain followed by beans (18.3%) and groundnut (18%). Different types of storage facilities were reported but bag was the most used (45.9%). During the same survey it was found that smallholders use many protection methods and the use of chemicals or insecticides was the most common in all the eight localities. However, it has been found that the chemical application has some harmful effects with regards to their handling and management. Some smallholders stored their grain without any protectant (13.1%). The storage of grains in these localities allowed the availability of grains for meal, income and seed. The results of this study would help to address the problems linked to grain storage and find out the necessary measurements to improve this activity in turn to insure the quality and quantity of stored grains.