Journal of Agricultural and Crop Research - Table of Content: June 2020; 8(6)

Table of Content: June, 2020; 8(6)
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 Effects of cutting position along mother plants on rooting of hybrid coffee varieties
Research Article

Jeremiah M. Magesa, Theodosy J. Msogoya and Cornel L. Rweyemamu


 

The study was conducted on-station at Tanzania Coffee Research Institute to evaluate the effect of stem cuttings position along the mother plants on rooting of hybrid coffee varieties. Stem cuttings were assessed in a rooting medium of forest soil and sand at a ratio of 2:1 by volume under semi-controlled environment. A split plot experiment in a randomized complete block design with four.... Read more

doi: https://doi.org/10.33495/jacr_v8i6.20.145 | Abstract » | PDF (293 K) 

 

Published June 22, 2020 | pages. 113-119

 
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Application of modern estrus detection protocols in small scale Hybrid Black pig production systems
Research Article

Ruey-Chee Weng and Sandile Birthwell dwandwe


 

The aim of this study was to re-invent the readily available estrus detection methods in small scale with black colour pigs, capable to yield more accurate results. Data were collected from 32 Meishan X Large Black X Duroc Hybrid Black sows housed in groups. Weaned sows were observed for 11 days, and estrus was detected twice daily, comprising of live observations of mating behaviour, a boar test.... Read more

doi: https://doi.org/10.33495/jacr_v8i6.20.154 | Abstract » | PDF (547 K) 

 

Published June 29, 2020 | pages. 120-131