American Journal of Plant Biology

Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Evaluating the Efficacy of Dieffenbachia picta (Araceae) Leaves Insecticidal Activity Against Cimex lectularius in Arba Minch Town

    Fitsum Dejene*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 43-55
    Received: 1 July 2024
    Accepted: 22 July 2024
    Published: 6 August 2024
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    Abstract: The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, is an age-old human parasite. Recognizing bed bugs as a significant public health concern, the Environmental Protection Agency highlights the need for effective strategies to address infestations and protect people's well-being. Therefore, the aim of this investigation was to evaluate the efficacy of Dieffenba... Show More
  • Research Article

    Variability, Mean Performance Evaluation, Trait Relationship and Principal Component Analysis of Sunflower Genotypes

    Alemu Doda Gemeda*, Mohammed Abu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 56-66
    Received: 6 June 2024
    Accepted: 8 July 2024
    Published: 20 August 2024
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    Abstract: Forty nine sunflower genotypes evaluated for mean performance and Variability parameters of yield contributing traits at Kulumsa in simple lattice design. The aim is to identify desired characters of the crop, information of nature and genetic variability for seed yield improvement. The traits revealed presence of highly significant genotypic diffe... Show More
  • Research Article

    Agronomic Evaluation of Improved Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Varieties and Seeding Rates on Vertisols in Abeshige, Central Ethiopia

    Takele Zike*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 67-74
    Received: 12 April 2024
    Accepted: 11 June 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
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    Abstract: Identification of appropriate varieties and seed rates for different agroecology are important agronomic practices to increase the productivity of chickpea. A field experiment was conducted during the cropping season to evaluate the performance of chickpea varieties and their seed rates on Vertisols of Abeshige district. Four chickpea varieties (Mi... Show More
  • Research Article

    Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Human Diseases in Nono-Sele District, Illubabor Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

    Abadir Abdu Hareru*, Girma Gudesho, Samuel Getachew, Ashebir Awoke, Esubalew Tesfa

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 75-99
    Received: 21 August 2024
    Accepted: 10 September 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: Plants are used by human societies for a variety of purposes, including food, clothing, and shelter, religious rituals, ornamental, and health care. The aim of this study was to investigate an ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants and related indigenous knowledge of the community of the study area. A crossectional study design was employed and S... Show More