Introduction Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an annual self-pollinating oilseed crop, generally with indeterminate growth. This oilseed belongs to the Pedaliaceae family and is important because of the resistance of…
Introduction Bioethanol (ethyl alcohol) is a renewable biofuel produced through the microbial fermentation of sugars derived from biomass sources such as sucrose, starch, and lignocellulosic materials [2]. As a sustainable…
1. Introduction In Ethiopia, cow’s milk butter (locally known as Kibe) is a premier dairy product that plays a central role in the national diet, economy, and traditional culture. It contains…
1.0 Introduction Environmental radiation forms an integral part of the Earth’s natural environment and primarily arises from cosmic radiation as well as naturally occurring radionuclides found in rocks, soils, water,…
INTRODUCTION Turkey production in Nigeria has been growing in recent years, as evidenced by an increase in number of turkey farms and turkey meat produced. Turkeys are easy to manage…
Introduction Fish is highly vulnerable to post-harvest damage, typically manifesting as fleshly impairment or microbial spoilage. Rough handling during capture and transport leads to physical damage, while poor hygiene and…
Introduction The conservation of alternative feed resources in the form of silage plays an important role in sustaining livestock production, particularly during the dry season when the availability of fresh…
1.0 Introduction Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that exist in trace concentrations in the environment but can become toxic when present at elevated levels in aquatic ecosystems. These metals…
1. Introduction Irrigation systems driven by solar energy are especially referred to as solar-powered irrigation (SPI) systems. It entails employing photovoltaic (PV) panels, sometimes referred to as solar panels, to…
Introduction Agricultural water management contains wider practices, including in situ moisture conservation, water harvesting, rainwater harvesting, supplementary irrigation, various techniques of wetland development such as treadle pumps, drip irrigation systems…