American Journal of Life Sciences

Volume 9, Issue 3, June 2021

  • Isolation of Fungal Pathogens of Stored Maize, Zea mays L., in Seka Chokersa District of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

    Garuma Nemera Roge

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 42-44
    Received: Apr. 01, 2021
    Accepted: May 19, 2021
    Published: May 27, 2021
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    Abstract: Maize, the most common stable food in Africa, is attacked by different pests during its production and post-harvest. Fungi are usually responsible for the deterioration of maize seedlings and grains right in the field or in storage. Storage fungi usually invade grain or seed during storage and are generally not present in large quantities before ha... Show More
  • Documentation of Traditional Knowledge Associated with Medicinal Animals in West Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region, Ethiopia

    Manaye Misganaw, Nigusie Seboka, Abiyesilassie Mulatu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 45-54
    Received: Mar. 15, 2021
    Accepted: May 21, 2021
    Published: May 27, 2021
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    Abstract: Ethnozoology and Zootherapeutic research is very limited and little attention has been given in Ethiopia. The study was designed to investigate and document traditional knowledge associated with medicinal animals in West Gojjam Zone of Javitenan, North Achefer, and Bahir Dar Zuria districts. Ethnozoological data were collected using structured ques... Show More
  • Application Frequency of Beauvaria bassiana Isolates Against Antestia Bugs (Antetiopsis intircata: Pentatomidea, Hemimptera) Management

    Belay Abate, Nagasa Dechassa

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 55-59
    Received: May 05, 2021
    Accepted: Jun. 24, 2021
    Published: Jun. 30, 2021
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    Abstract: The production and productivity of coffee is affected by many insect pests and Ethiopian farmers get below 0.636 tons per hectare. Among insect pests Antestia bug is the major coffee insect pest affecting coffee productions. Therefore, the study was carried out to determine the frequency of promised Entomopathogenic fungi isolates against antestia ... Show More