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Review Article
Impact of Climate Change in Wheat Yield and Water Productivity-Review
Mahlet Wogu Amdneh*
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
1-8
Received:
22 December 2024
Accepted:
6 January 2025
Published:
24 January 2025
Abstract: Climate change is linked to many catastrophic events and causes many disasters for people around the world. We cannot say that just those impoverished countries are impacted by the worsening effects of climate change, when wealthier nations continue to lose billions of dollars and thousands of lives year. This review work's primary goal was to determine how climate change affects crop water requirements and productivity while also offering recommendations. Numerous books and papers, both published and unpublished, were reviewed as part of the methodology. The outcome showed that the impact of climate change will vary by region and could be either good or unfavorable. In some regions of the world, raising the temperature by just one degrees Celsius may significantly reduce wheat yield productivity, but in other regions, it will enhance yield and water productivity. According to those studies, despite an increase in yield and water productivity, the high levels of carbon dioxide in the environment will cause the quality to deteriorate. Additionally. According to the reports, depending on various situations and horizons with sowing dates as well, the water need for wheat production will fall by 10% to 32% as a result of temperature increases. Researchers also underlined that water productivity will occasionally decline if mitigating efforts are not made to address the effects of climate change.
Abstract: Climate change is linked to many catastrophic events and causes many disasters for people around the world. We cannot say that just those impoverished countries are impacted by the worsening effects of climate change, when wealthier nations continue to lose billions of dollars and thousands of lives year. This review work's primary goal was to dete...
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Research Article
Challenges and Opportunities of Rural Farmers’ Participation in Reforestation Program in Chobi District, West Shoa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Disasa Ararsa Hordofa*,
Workneh Abebe Wodajo
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
9-19
Received:
25 December 2024
Accepted:
17 January 2025
Published:
11 February 2025
Abstract: Farmers’ participation in reforestation is very useful for the sustainability of forest management. This research conducted in Chobi district, central of Ethiopia the purpose of this study was to assess challenges and opportunities of rural farmers’ participation in reforestation program. A mixed research design (a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis) was employed and both primary and secondary data were collected. Data were collected through Household survey questionnaire, key informant interview, focus group discussion and personal observation. Descriptive statistics were employed for quantitative analysis while description, narration and content analysis were employed for qualitative analysis. The result of the study revealed that the major practices of participation in reforestation program identified by the rural farmers were tree planting, forest protection and management, area closures and soil and water conservation. The findings also indicated that the major opportunities of rural farmers’ for participating in reforestation program were increase local demand for reforestation, growing awareness of the rural farmers’ on deforestation of the area, control soil erosion and landslides for agricultural production, rural farmers’ culture respect for forest, enhancement of rural farmers’ awareness level on reforestation, get extension services and the presence of the forest policy; and the major challenges of rural farmers’ participation in reforestation program were low income, climate change, deforestation, forest degradation, landslides, low woman participation in reforestation, lack of research and information exchange. Finally, it necessitates to mobilizing rural farmers for reforestation program on sustainable manner.
Abstract: Farmers’ participation in reforestation is very useful for the sustainability of forest management. This research conducted in Chobi district, central of Ethiopia the purpose of this study was to assess challenges and opportunities of rural farmers’ participation in reforestation program. A mixed research design (a combination of quantitative and q...
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Research Article
Assessment and Identification of Major Weeds on Wheat (Triticum aestivum) in East Shewa and West Arsi, Zones, Oromia
Gobena Tesfaye*,
Feyisa Begna,
Adisu Longle
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
20-27
Received:
23 December 2024
Accepted:
9 January 2025
Published:
26 February 2025
Abstract: Wheat, maize, and rice 80% of global cereal production. Weeds pose a significant challenge for cereal crop cultivation, and effective weed control is essential for boosting yields. To better understand weed populations within agricultural systems, surveys are commonly conducted. Consequently, a comprehensive weed survey is vital for addressing current weed issues affecting major cereal crops. The primary objective of this survey was to assess and identify the prevalent weeds associated with wheat in the key production areas of the Central Rift Valley in Oromia. The weed survey took place in the East Shewa and West Arsi zones of the Oromia Regional State during the main cropping seasons from 2021 to 2023. It was carried out in 34 kebeles across 97 fields within seven districts of the two zones. Key parameters analyzed for each crop included density, frequency, relative frequency, and similarity index. Overall, in most crops and districts, annual broadleaf weeds were more prevalent than grasses and sedges. The Asteraceae family emerged as the most dominant, hosting the highest number of weed species across all assessed crops and fields, followed by the Poaceae and Amaranthaceae families. Notably, the composition of weeds was generally consistent across various districts, as indicated by the similarity index. The frequency of individual weed species in wheat fields varied, ranging from 1% to 91%, while the dominance values ranged from 0.71% to 21.92%. The most frequently encountered and dominant weeds included Galinsoga parviflora and Argemone mexicana L. for wheat, with Galinsoga parviflora being followed by Nicandra physalodes, Conyza bonariensis, and Commelina benghalensis.
Abstract: Wheat, maize, and rice 80% of global cereal production. Weeds pose a significant challenge for cereal crop cultivation, and effective weed control is essential for boosting yields. To better understand weed populations within agricultural systems, surveys are commonly conducted. Consequently, a comprehensive weed survey is vital for addressing curr...
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Research Article
The Assessment of the Role of Parks and Botanical Gardens in Ethiopia
Gudeta Chalchisa Diribsa*
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
28-35
Received:
16 January 2025
Accepted:
23 May 2025
Published:
23 June 2025
Abstract: In Ethiopia, national and regional parks are crucial in conserving wild animals and plants in situ, protecting ecosystems, and maintaining biodiversity. Alongside these parks, botanical gardens serve as vital institutions for studying and preserving plant diversity, both in situ and ex-situ. These gardens are essential in addressing growing environmental challenges by safeguarding endangered plant species, promoting ecological awareness, and offering recreational and educational opportunities for the public. Their primary mission is to maintain documented collections of live plants to support scientific research, conservation efforts, public exhibitions, and environmental education. Botanical gardens engage in various scientific activities, including seed banking, taxonomy, systematics, genetics, biotechnology, plant propagation, horticulture, and restoration ecology. They also play a key role in public outreach, educating communities about the importance of biodiversity and sustainable practices. Additionally, these gardens contribute to climate resilience by reducing soil erosion, mitigating wind and water loss, and serving as green buffers against pollution and noise. They provide habitats for wildlife, including fish and other aquatic species, and function as ecological corridors connecting fragmented ecosystems. Similarly, national and regional parks protect flora and fauna and support scientific research, ecotourism, and community-based conservation initiatives. They act as natural barriers against environmental degradation, help regulate microclimates, and serve as buffer zones between human settlements and fragile ecosystems. Parks and botanical gardens form a network of conservation efforts essential for sustaining Ethiopia’s rich biodiversity, combating climate change, and ensuring environmental sustainability for future generations. Their integrated approach combines research, education, and ecosystem services, which makes them indispensable in global conservation strategies.
Abstract: In Ethiopia, national and regional parks are crucial in conserving wild animals and plants in situ, protecting ecosystems, and maintaining biodiversity. Alongside these parks, botanical gardens serve as vital institutions for studying and preserving plant diversity, both in situ and ex-situ. These gardens are essential in addressing growing environ...
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