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Effect of integrated fertilizer application on soil properties and tef (Eragrostis tef [Zucc] Trotter) yield on Vertisols of Northwestern Ethiopia by Ejigu, Workineh, G. Selassie, Yihenew, Elias, Eyasu, Smaling, Eric

“…Low soil fertility has become a serious constraint affecting agricultural productivity and food security in North-western Ethiopia. A field experiment was…”
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Integrated use of compost and lime enhances soil properties and wheat (Triticum aestivum l.) yield in acidic soils of Northwestern Ethiopia by Workineh Ejigu, Selassie, Yihenew G, Eyasu Elias

“…Purpose Soil acidity and nutrients deficiency are the major constraints causing low crop yield and food insecurity in the highlands of Ethiopia. A field…”
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Effect of lime on selected soil chemical properties, maize (Zea mays L.) yield and determination of rate and method of its application in Northwestern Ethiopia by Alemu, Erkihun, Selassie, Yihenew G., Yitaferu, Birru

“…Soil acidity is the major soil chemical constraint that limits agricultural productivity in the highlands of Ethiopia receiving high rainfall. This study was…”
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Effect of lime rates and method of application on soil properties of acidic Luvisols and wheat (Triticum aestivum, L.) yields in northwest Ethiopia by Ejigu, Workineh, Selassie, Yihenew G., Elias, Eyasu, Molla, Eyayu

“…Soil acidity has become a major constraint that threatens sustainable agricultural production in Ethiopia. This study was conducted to evaluate effects of lime…”
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Assessing the variation in bund structure dimensions and its impact on soil physical properties and hydrology in Koga catchment, Highlands of Ethiopia by Jemberu, Walle, Baartman, Jantiene E.M., Fleskens, Luuk, Selassie, Yihenew G., Ritsema, Coen J.

“…Prolonged soil drying and severe moisture stress during the dry season, and soil saturation and erosion during the short rainy season are critical problems in…”
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Soil pH mapping as a function of land use, elevation, and rainfall in the lake tana basin, northwestern of ethiopia by Belay, Addisu Mengist, Selassie, Yihenew G., Tsegaye, Enyew Adgo, Meshesha, Derege Tsegaye, Addis, Hailu Kendie

“…Soil acidity has become a serious problem in the northern highlands of Ethiopia, limiting land productivity mainly that of crop yield. Research had been done…”
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Development and application of a physically based landscape water balance in the SWAT model by White, Eric D, Easton, Zachary M, Fuka, Daniel R, Collick, Amy S, Adgo, Enyew, McCartney, Matthew, Awulachew, Seleshi B, Selassie, Yihenew G, Steenhuis, Tammo S

“…Watershed scale hydrological and biogeochemical models rely on the correct spatial-temporal prediction of processes governing water and contaminant movement…”
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Socio-economic analysis of conditions for adoption of tractor hiring services among smallholder farmers, Northwestern Ethiopia by Takele, Astewel, Selassie, Yihenew G.

“…The objective of the study was to understand the socio-economic and cultural conditions of crop cultivation practices of farmers; the willingness of farmers…”
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Land Use Evaluation over the Jema Watershed, in the Upper Blue Nile River Basin, Northwestern Highlands of Ethiopia by Taye, Mintesinot, Simane, Belay, F. Zaitchik, Benjamin, G. Selassie, Yihenew, Setegn, Shimelis

“…Generating land capability class guidelines at a watershed scale has become a priority in sustainable agricultural land use. This study analyzed the area of…”
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Analysis of the Spatial Patterns of Rainfall across the Agro-Climatic Zones of Jema Watershed in the Northwestern Highlands of Ethiopia by Taye, Mintesinot, Simane, Belay, Zaitchik, Benjamin, Setegn, Shimelis, Selassie, Yihenew

“…The association between elevation (agro-climatic zones, ACZs) and the mean annual total rainfall (MATRF) is not straightforward in different parts of the…”
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Time series trend analysis of temperature and rainfall in lake Tana Sub-basin, Ethiopia by Addisu, Solomon, Selassie, Yihenew G., Fissha, Getachew, Gedif, Birhanu

“…Background To identify and quantify the impact of climate change on socio-economic sectors and ecosystems, many global studies have been carried out and policy…”
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Integrated fertilizer application improves soil properties and maize (Zea mays L.) yield on Nitisols in Northwestern Ethiopia by Ejigu, Workineh, G.Selassie, Yihenew, Elias, Eyasu, Damte, Matebe

“…Soil fertility depletion is emerging as a serious challenge causing low crop yields and food insecurity in Ethiopia. An on-farm experiment was conducted in…”
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Effects of indigenous tree species on soil properties of Nitisols at Dangila District, North-western Ethiopia by Abey, Getu, Molla, Eyayu, Selassie, Yihenew G., Yirsaw, Eshetu

“…This study evaluated the status of selected soil properties under the canopies of three indigenous tree species ( Acacia abyssinica , Cordia africana , and…”
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Pyrolysis temperature changes the physicochemical characteristics of water hyacinth-based biochar as a potential soil amendment by Gezahegn, Ashenafei, G. Selassie, Yihenew, Agegnehu, Getachew, Addisu, Solomon, Asargew Mihretie, Fekremariam, Kohira, Yudai, Sato, Shinjiro

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Cereal yields in Ethiopia relate to soil properties and N and P fertilizers by Elias, Eyasu, Okoth, Peter F., Stoorvogel, Jetse J., Berecha, Gezahegn, Mellisse, Beyene Teklu, Mekuriaw, Abate, Gebresamuel, Girmay, Selassie, Yihenew G., Biratu, Gizachew Kebede, Smaling, Eric M.A.

“…There is an urgent need to increase cereal yields in the Ethiopian Highlands to ensure national food security. A major crop response-to-fertilizer program was…”
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Spatial analysis of some soil chemical properties of the Amhara region in Ethiopia by Belay, Addisu Mengist, Selassie, Yihenew G., Tsegaye, Enyew Adgo, Meshaeshe, Derege Tsegaye, Addis, Hailu Kendie

“…Soil chemical properties have a major impact on both agriculture and the environment, particularly with regard to soil fertility, soil quality, and crop…”
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Effectiveness of micro-dosing of lime on selected chemical properties of soil in Banja District, North West, Ethiopia by Yenesew, Selomon Afework, Selassie, Yihenew G., Ejigu, Workineh, Abere, Tirusew, Lewoyehu, Mekuanint, Adegeh, Asmare

“…Soil acidity significantly impacted the agricultural productivity of Ethiopia. Liming has been used as a soil ameliorator, albeit it was not successful due to…”
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The impact of water hyacinth biochar on maize growth and soil properties: The influence of pyrolysis temperature by Gezahegn, Ashenafei, Selassie, Yihenew G., Agegnehu, Getachew, Addisu, Solomon, Mihretie, Fekremariam Asargew, Kohira, Yudai, Lewoyehu, Mekuanint, Sato, Shinjiro

“…Introduction Options for managing water hyacinths (WHs) include converting the biomass into biochar for soil amendment. However, less has been known about the…”
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Sustainable weed management and soil enrichment with water hyacinth composting and mineral fertilizer integration by Gezahegn, Ashenafei, Selassie, Yihenew G., Agegnehu, Getachew, Addisu, Solomon, Mihretie, Fekremariam Asargew, Kohira, Yudai, Lewoyehu, Mekuanint, Sato, Shinjiro

“…•Water hyacinth biomass was converted into compost and applied to the soil.•With a germination index >80 %, water hyacinth compost had no phytotoxicity.•Water…”
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Response of crops to fertilizer application in volcanic soils by G.Selassie, Yihenew, Molla, Eyayu, Muhabie, Dinku, Manaye, Fentanesh, Dessie, Demelash

“…Potassium (K) has been considered as a non-deficient nutrient in most Ethiopian soils. However, some studies recommended K application to K sufficient soils if…”
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