American Journal of Water Science and Engineering

Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2022

  • Effects of Desho and Vetiver Grass Strips on Selected Soil Physical and Chemical Properties: The Case of Kasha Watershed, Southwest Ethiopia

    Mohammednur Tuji, Awdenegest Moges

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2022
    Pages: 52-60
    Received: 6 June 2022
    Accepted: 14 July 2022
    Published: 28 July 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajwse.20220803.11
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    Abstract: Land degradation is the critical ecological and agricultural challenges in Ethiopia. The study were conducted in Kasha watershed, in southwestern Ethiopia to evaluate effect of Desho and Vetiver grass on selected soil physico-chemical property. Land treated with Desho and Vetiver grass and untreated adjacent control land were evaluated under gentle... Show More
  • Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Water Productivity and Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L) at Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia

    Lalisa Ofga, Teshome Seyoum, Mekonen Ayana

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2022
    Pages: 61-70
    Received: 10 August 2022
    Accepted: 13 September 2022
    Published: 29 September 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajwse.20220803.12
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    Abstract: The problem of irrigation water scarcity is the major production constraints in the arid and semi-arid areas of Dire Dawa. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of deficit irrigation on water productivity and yield of onion crop. The experiment was conducted at Tony farm experimental station of Haramaya University in Dire Dawa unde... Show More