Evaluation of Desho Grass for Their Agronomic Performances and Nutritive Values in Highland and Midland Areas of Guji Zone, Southern Oromia, Ethiopia
Teshale Jabessa,
Ketema Bekele,
Zinash Amare
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 3, June 2021
Pages:
35-40
Received:
13 March 2021
Accepted:
2 June 2021
Published:
10 June 2021
Abstract: The study was conducted with the objective to identify adaptability, high fresh biomass and dry matter yield of desho grass varieties. Four desho grass varieties; Kindo Kosha DZF No# 591, Areka DZF No# 590, Kulumsa DZF No # 592 and Kindo Kosha DZF No# 589 were evaluated in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. At highland area the revealed result that fresh biomass, leaf length per plant and plant height were significantly (P<0.05) differ among the treatments. The highest value of plant height was measured from Kindo Kosha DZF No# 589 (102.6 cm) followed by Areka DZF No# 590, Kulumsa DZF No # 592 (97.7 cm) varieties, while the shortest plant height was recorded from Kindo Kosha DZF No# 591 (91.2 cm) variety. The highest dry matter yield was obtained from Areka DZF No# 590 (30.53t/ha), while the lowest dry matter yield was produced from Kindo Kosha DZF No# 591 (24.8 t/ha). The highest survive rate was measured from Areka DZF No# 590 (63.3%) followed by Kindo Kosha DZF No# 589 (61.3%) varieties. Chemical composition showed that Areka DZF No# 590 was highest in Dry matter (DM) (95.5%) and the lowest dry matter (DM) was obtain from Kindo Kosha DZF No# 591 (94.2%) variety. At Midland area the revealed result that number of tiller per plant, number of leaf per plant, leaf length per plant, fresh biomass and plant height were significantly (P<0.05) differ among the treatments. The highest plant height was measured from Areka DZF No# 590 (108.6 cm) followed by Kindo Kosha DZF No# 589 (107 cm) while the lowest plant height was measured from Kindo Kosha DZF No# 591 (95.3cm) variety. The highest dry matter yield was measured from Areka DZF No# 590 (27.13 t/ha) variety. The highest in Dry matter (DM) (95.02%) and lowest in Acid detergent fiber (ADF) was measured from Areka DZF No# 590 (43.8%) varieties. The highest crude protein (CP) was measured from Kulumsa DZF No # 592 (10.6%) followed by Kindo Kosha DZF No# 591 (9.8%). The result implies that Kindo Kosha DZF No# 589 and Areka DZF No# 590 and Kindo Kosha DZF No# 591 varieties were well performed in agronomic, yield and quality parameters. Thus it could be possible to conclude that the desho grass varieties should be recommended for improving the constraint of feed shortage in highland and midland of Guji zone and similar agro ecologies.
Abstract: The study was conducted with the objective to identify adaptability, high fresh biomass and dry matter yield of desho grass varieties. Four desho grass varieties; Kindo Kosha DZF No# 591, Areka DZF No# 590, Kulumsa DZF No # 592 and Kindo Kosha DZF No# 589 were evaluated in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. At highland...
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Nutritive Value of Commercially Important Fish Species from Selected Lakes in Ethiopia
Bezuayehu Gutema Asefa,
Fikadu Hailemichael Tsige
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 3, June 2021
Pages:
41-45
Received:
17 April 2021
Accepted:
9 June 2021
Published:
16 June 2021
Abstract: Knowledge on nutrient content of important foods is a vital tool in understanding the associations between production, access, and nutrient intakes. Fish is one of such foods considered important for food and nutrition security in Ethiopia’s national nutrition strategy. However, limited studies are conducted on nutritional profiles of fish species found in the country. This study was conducted to generate information on the nutritional profile of commercially important fish species. Proximate composition and some mineral content of six fish species obtained from four lakes (Tana, Ziway, Chamo, and Abaya) were analyzed. The moisture content varied between 78.05 to 81.18 mg/100g. The protein content was in the range between 15.87 to 18.92 mg/100g. The fat content varied from 0.87 to 3.48 mg/100g. the ash and carbohydrate contents varied significantly between the different species in all the lakes. Calcium content ranged from 52.34 to 250.43 mg/100g. The phosphorous content was in a range from 490 to 960 mg/100g. The range of sodium content was between 41.37 to 164.28 mg/100g, while the range of potassium content was 389.75 to 1887.44 mg/100g. The finding indicated the nutritional significance of commercially important fish in Ethiopia. Besides, C. gariepinus species from all water bodies have shown high energy content compared to other species, indicating the necessity to consider this species as a primary candidate species in nutrition-sensitive aquaculture. Further study is necessary to profile other fish species, and to include all indicator parameters of fish nutritional value.
Abstract: Knowledge on nutrient content of important foods is a vital tool in understanding the associations between production, access, and nutrient intakes. Fish is one of such foods considered important for food and nutrition security in Ethiopia’s national nutrition strategy. However, limited studies are conducted on nutritional profiles of fish species ...
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