International Journal of Ecotoxicology and Ecobiology

Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2020

  • Phenotypic Diversity in Arabica Coffee Genotypes from Eastern Ethiopia

    Abdi Adem, Hussein Mohammed, Amsalu Ayana

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 42-47
    Received: Sep. 19, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 29, 2020
    Published: Oct. 30, 2020
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    Abstract: This study was conducted with objective to determine extent of phenotypic diversity in Arabica coffee accessions from Eastern Ethiopia. Treatments consisted of 49 coffee accessions. The accessions were field planted at Mechara Agricultural Research Center in July, 2005 using simple lattice design with two replications. Total of 15 quantitative char... Show More
  • Multiplication of Red Worms (Eiseniafetida) Using Different Feeding Materials and Its Effect on Yield and Quality of Vermicompost

    Amante Lemma

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 48-53
    Received: Oct. 14, 2020
    Accepted: Nov. 06, 2020
    Published: Nov. 23, 2020
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    Abstract: The earthworms (Eiseniafetida) were collected from Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Centerand introduced in cattle manure, paunch manure and cattle manure supplemented with wheat sraw, paunche manuresupplemented with wheat sraw and cattle manure plus paunch manure supplemented with wheat sraw.300 numbers of red worms (Eisenia fetida) were introduce... Show More
  • Influence of Mercury Exposure on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Longitudinal Muscle of Holothuria forskali

    Imen Rabeh, Khaoula Telahigue, Tarek Hajji, Chaima Fouzai, Safa Bejaoui, Lassaad Chouba, Mhamed El Cafsi, Nejla Soudani

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 54-60
    Received: Nov. 20, 2020
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2020
    Published: Dec. 16, 2020
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    Abstract: Mercury (Hg) pollution is featuring as one of the major threat for marine ecosystem, biota and human health. Thereby, the objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of environmentally relevant concentrations of mercury on oxidative stress, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defenses and metallothionein levels in the longitudinal... Show More
  • Impact of Small Scale Irrigation on Resettled Household Food Security: The Case of Hora, Gorrea & Shenkora Small Scale irrigations in Sasiga District of Wollega, Ethiopia

    Habtamu Tolla Shono, Shumet Asefa Kibret

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 61-69
    Received: Nov. 15, 2020
    Accepted: Dec. 08, 2020
    Published: Dec. 22, 2020
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    Abstract: Small Scale Irrigation plays a substantial role in advancing agriculture by increasing productivity and enhancing household food security. The Objective of the study is to see factors affecting resettled farmers' participation decisions in Small scale irrigation and to analyze the impacts of small scale irrigation on household food security. The st... Show More