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International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (IJFANRES)
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ISSN : -     EISSN : 27224066     DOI : https://doi.org/10.46676/ij-fanres
Core Subject : Agriculture,
IJ-FANRes is an international and cross-disciplinary scholarly and scientific open access, open-source journal on the science and technology of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. Our aim is to encourage Professors, Researchers, and Students to publish their experimental and theoretical research, along with the full set of schematics, and methodological aspects to accelerated and rapid dissemination of leading edge technologies emerging in Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. The journal publishes original research and review papers. Particularly the journal is focused on the following areas: • Food Engineering and Processing • Microbiology • Industrial crops and Products • Sensors, instrumentation / Internet of Things(IoT) • Modelling / Optimization • GIS / Remote Sensing • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning • Spectroscopy • Contamination mitigation and prevention • Irrigation • Agronomy • Socio-Economics • Supply/Value-Chain • Food, feed and fiber process Other areas not mentioned above also accepted as long as they provide Science and technology solutions supporting the fields of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources.
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Characterization and Classifications of Saline/Sodic Soils of Ambo Area of Irrigated Farm Land in Golina Watershed in Raya Valley, Amhara Region, Ethiopia ashebir, merse mengesha; W, Lemma; T, Solomon
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 5, No 3 (2024): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i3.379

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All soils are known to contain a certain amount of soluble salts and exchangeable sodium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. However, excessive enrichment of any one of them can interfere with many soil processes, including plant growth, and the effects depend on the degree of enrichment and the type of plant. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize the salt-affected soils of the Ambo area for irrigated farmlands in the Golina Watershed in Raya Kobo Woreda, Amhara region. One profile was excavated from an irrigated field to carry out this activity. One profile was excavated from the irrigated field to conduct this activity. Ten soil samples were taken from the soil profile at 2 m depth at 20 cm depth intervals. The samples were analyzed for several soil physical properties, including soil pH, soluble cations and anions, soluble salts (electrical conductivity, EC), exchangeable cations (Ca, Mg, Na, K), total nitrogen, organic carbon, soluble phosphorus, percent exchangeable sodium, sodium absorption, and soil physical properties (soil color, texture, bulk density, and soil porosity). Chemical properties were also analyzed. The analysis showed that the irrigated farmland soils had a pH of 7.6 to 8.8, electrical conductivity of 1.3 to 14 dsm-1, organic carbon of 0.3 to 1.2%, total nitrogen of 0.11 to 0.35%, soluble phosphorus of 24 to 41.4 mg kg-1, and cation exchange capacity of 50.3 to 65.5 cmol(+) kg-1. The distribution of exchangeable calcium was not consistent across the soil profiles of the irrigated farmlands. In general, the top layer of soil at both sites (because of its agricultural use) was considered for EC, ESP, and pH values. The irrigated farmland soils were classified as saline soils.
Potential of Dried Edible Caterpillars (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) Vending on Local Markets to Improve Mineral Suitability in the Diet of the Population in Democratic Republic of the Congo Ombeni, Justin Birhashwirwa; Conti, Maria Vittoria; Cena, Hellas; Munyuli, Theodore
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources VOL 5, NO 2 (2024): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i2.252

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Insects, a traditional food in many parts of the world, are highly nutritious and especially rich in proteins and thus represent a potential food and protein source. They are rich in essential amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids and provide ample quantities of minerals such as Fe, Zn, Mn, Ca, and P essential for human health. The objective of this study was to assess the nutritional value of dried edible caterpillars with an exclusive focus on mineral content. Quantitative analysis of seven essential minerals for humans was analyzed for two dried edible caterpillars currently commercialized in Bukavu town, South Kivu province (eastern DR Congo) central market including Bunaeopsis aurantiaca (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) and Imbrasia oyemensis (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). Mineral content analysis of Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Zn, and Mn were carried out using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) while the P content was analyzed using the Colorimetric method, then the mineral content was compared to the recommended daily intakes (mg/day). On a dry weight basis, we find that mineral content differed with type of caterpillar. I. oyemensis had the highest concentrations of most minerals tested compared to B. aurantiaca, which nevertheless had the greatest amount of phosphorus (P). P was significantly the most abundant mineral detected (605.70 ± 6.08 mg/100g; p < 0.001), followed by Mg and Na in I. oyemensis with 220.11 ± 6.10 mg/100g and 216.43 ± 1.08 mg/100g respectively. Oligo-minerals Zn and Fe, were the lowest in the caterpillar samples. All the edible caterpillars analyzed met the recommended daily mineral intake. The consumption of < 28 g and < 8 g of these caterpillars covers daily RNI in adults for Fe and Mn respectively. Thus, edible caterpillars in this study have shown that they can be excellent contributors to people's mineral requirements and should be sustainably utilized. Aside from direct consumption, there is a huge potential for using these caterpillars as raw material and food fortification. The mineral content of commonly eaten caterpillars was analyzed to inform consumers among indigenous populations in the Democratic Republic of Congo about the micro-nutritional quality of the insects.
Youth Migration and its Resultant Effect on Small-Scale Fish Farming in Southwest Nigeria Segun, Ashley-Dejo Samuel
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources VOL 5, NO 2 (2024): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i2.121

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The study aimed at assessing the effects of rural youths’ migration pattern on small-scale fish farming in southwest Nigeria. Primary data were obtained from 440 fish farmers with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire, using multi-stage random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and likert scale rating techniques. The results showed that majority of the fishers were married males with mean age, household size and fishing experience of 44 years, 6 persons and 14 years respectively. It was further revealed that scarce employment opportunities (89.1%), flood/drought (85.7%), poverty (79.8%) and insurgency/displacement (75.5%) were the major push factors triggering rural youth’s migration in the study area while attractive wages/high income (98.0%), diverse employment opportunities (90.2%), alternative source of income during off season (86.1%) and availability of improved technologies (70.7%) were the major pull triggering youths’ migration in the study area. Thus, provision of loan to fishers at flexible interest rate, availability of improved fishing equipment, establishment of vocational training centres, integrating rural youth into empowerment programmes and provision of improved fishing methods to attract youth were the main strategies that could be used to checkmate rural youth migration in the study area. It was therefore recommended that Bank of Agriculture should be encourage to give out minimal loan interest rate to fishers at flexible repayment plans, empowerment/skills acquisition/entrepreneurship programmes should be established.
Evaluation of Hot Pepper Varieties through Farmer’s Participatory Selection at Teppi area, Southwestern Ethiopia Sora, Shamil Alo; Getahun, Betelhem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i3.374

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Three hot pepper varieties were evaluated in single plot in 2022/23 main cropping season. Farmers’ evaluation was made at two different stages of the crop, namely at vegetative and at maturity using both direct-matrix and pair-wise ranking methods of selection scheme. Farmers’ set; green pod yield, disease tolerance, pod color and size as selection criteria to evaluate and identify their preferred varieties. The results of analysis of variance indicated the existence of highly significant differences among varieties for all traits measured at 5% probability level. The highest mean green pod yield was obtained from the variety Melka Awaze (11.39 t/ha) and Melka Zala (8.39 t/ha). Likewise, these two varieties were identified as farmers preferred varieties from both pair-wise and direct matrix ranking evaluations. Thus, the varieties Melka Awaze and Melka Zala were chosen for their performance in the field and from farmers' evaluation perspective. Moreover, this study indicated participatory varietal selection is a viable method to gain greater insight into farmers’ perceptions, preferences, merits and shortcomings of hot pepper varieties. Therefore, based on the results of this study, Melka Awaze and Melka Zala varieties are recommended for multiplication and distribution to farmers in the area.
Soil Nutrient Inflow-Outflow Dynamics and Balance on Agricultural Cultivated Farms in Northern Ethiopia Esubalew, Tilahun; Amare, Tadele; Molla, Eyayu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i2.318

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Soil fertility is the controlling factor of  agricultural production worldwide including Waghimera zone, Ethiopia. However, it has been diminished from time to time and leads to low crop yield. Measuring of soil nutrient inflow-outflow affords necessary information about the current nutrient status of the soils, and to take appropriate nutrient management practices. The study was conducted to estimate the full soil nutrient balance of cultivated farms in the northern, of Ethiopia, in the 2020/21 main season. Inflow and Outflow of N, P, and K into, and out of farms were measured through the interview, field measurement, laboratory analysis, USLE model, and pedo-transfer functions. The full N balance of barley, tef, and wheat were -66.7, -8.9, and -47.1 kg ha-1 yr-1, respectively. P full balance was -5.4, 1.4, and -1.9 kg ha-1 yr-1 for barley, tef, and wheat farms, respectively. Whereas, K balance was also -12.4, -3.3, and -6 kg ha-1 yr-1 for barley, tef, a nd wheat, respectively. The balance quantification was done by subtracting nutrient outflows from the inflows. The results revealed that N, P, and K had negative balances except for P in tef. Grain yield and crop residue removal were the major paths of nutrient loss. To sustain, and boost agricultural production, reversing the imbalance between inflows, and outflows is critically essential for the study area. The current highly depleted nutrient should be corrected by adding sufficient organic, and inorganic nutrient sources, like in situ manuring, biochar, green manure, and remaining crop residue in the fields.
Pre-scaling up of Improved Tef Variety in Chora District of Buno Bedele Zone Southwestern Oromia, Ethiopia Ahmed, Nuru Temam; Hamera, Suleiman Aman; Regasa, Diriba Hordofa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i3.319

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Pre-scaling up of improved Dursi variety was carried out in Chora district of Buno Bedele zone Southwestern Ethiopia with the objectives to popularize improved Dursi tef variety, to create wider demand towards improved Dursi tef variety and strength stakeholders’ linkage in the study area. The variety was scaled up on ten farmers’ fields those predominantly selected in collaboration with respective three kebeles’ Development Agents based on farmers’ willingness to provide the required land size. The land size of 25 m x 25 m was used where all the recommended agronomic practice like seed rate, fertilizer rate and weed control method were used for the accomplishment of the activity. Training was provided to Dursi growers, development agents and woreda agricultural experts to facilitate further production and dissemination of the variety. Data like number of participants on the training and yield data were recorded and analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. The result revealed that, about 124 (104 male and 20 female) participants were participated on the training. The mean grain yield of 1790 kg ha-1 was obtained which is greater than yield obtained during demonstration trial. Therefore, Dursi variety was recommended for further dissemination across numerous tef producers in the study area and similar agro ecologies.
Evaluation of Improved Hermaphrodite Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Varieties for Growth, Yield and Quality at Teppi, Southwestern Ethiopia Sora, Shamil Alo; Guji, Merga Jibat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i2.237

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The fruit with the most commercial significance in the Caricaceae family is the papaya (Carica papaya L.). The fruits are very valuable in terms of nutrition, economy, and medicine. One of the things restricting its production and productivity in Ethiopia is the lack of improved cultivars. In order to determine the optimum high yielding, pest and disease tolerant, variety/ies for the target area, this study was carried out to evaluate the performance of improved papaya varieties. Three newly released papaya varieties were brought to Teppi agricultural research center from Melkassa agricultural research center for evaluation over the cropping seasons of 2019/20 to 2020/21. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design and replicated three times. The mean yield was ranged from 34.24 to 90.08 t/ha for Braz-HS1 and Meki-HL1 varieties respectively. The findings of the study revealed that, based on the recorded parameters Meki-HL1 variety performed better followed by Koka-HM1 variety and these two varieties will be recommended for the surrounding farmers for wider production. Further study should be carried out with improved varieties to improve papaya production and nutritional security as well, especially in southwestern Ethiopia.
Phytodiversity of Species Used to Prepare "Tchonron" Sauce, A Cultural Dish of The Senoufo People, Northern Côte d’Ivoire Tapily, Diallo Djeneba BAba; Yao, Konan; Olivier, Yao N’Guessan; Thierry, Koné Fankroma Martial
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i3.372

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The Sénoufo, a people from the north of Côte d'Ivoire, are renowned for their consumption of leafy vegetables, particularly in the little-known ‘TCHONRON’ sauce. The aim of this study is to draw up a list of the leafy vegetables used in the preparation of this dish, in order to enhance their value and contribute to the sustainable management of these plant genetic resources. To this end, an ethnobotanical survey was carried out among 640 Senufo indigenous people, using a questionnaire. A total of 40 leafy vegetable species belonging to 28 genera and 20 families were identified. In fact, the most represented families are Solanaceae, Amaranthaceae and Asteraceae. The majority of these species are herbs (58%). Of these species, 25% are introduced (exotic); they are used as substitutes for wild leafy vegetables by the population in times of scarcity. On the other hand, introduced species contribute to the diversity of leafy vegetables used in the preparation of “TCHONRON” sauce. In addition, the leafy vegetables used to prepare this local product are dominated by Guinean-Congolese and Sudanese-Zambezian (GC-SZ) species, representing 55% of all species inventoried. This study reveals that the leafy vegetables used to prepare the “TCHONRON” sauce are diversified, and that the consumption of this sauce, a product of the Senoufo region, is not only cultural, but also contributes to the prevention of several diseases.
Variations in Size of Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber as Raw Material for Making Environmentally Friendly Plates Rusdianto, Andrew Setiawan; Lindriati, Triana; Oscalani, Queny
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i3.383

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Plastic is a material that is often used as a storage medium, equipment and also furniture to support human activities, but plastic is not easily broken down by the environment. Bioplastic technology is one of the efforts made to address the problem of plastic packaging which can pollute the environment. Environmentally friendly plates, bioplastic products made from tapioca, glycerol and sugar cane bagasse. This research aims to determine the effect of variations in the size of bagasse on tensile strength, elongation at break, water resistance and biodegradability of environmentally friendly plates and to obtain the best formulation of varying sizes of bagasse as raw material for making environmentally friendly plates. This research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with one factor, namely variation in the size of the bagasse. The results of this research show that there is a real influence between tensile strength, water resistance and biodegradability, however, in the elongation test, variations in bagasse did not have a significant effect. Tensile strength values range from 20.00 N/mm2 to 47.72 N/mm2. The largest elongation value is 4.08%. The highest water resistance is at room temperature, namely 88.86% with a degree of curvature of 16⁰ and in water with a temperature of 60⁰C, namely 85.02% with a degree of curvature of 18.75⁰. Variations in the size of bagasse also affect the biodegradability of environmentally friendly plates which ranges from 11.77% to 14.65%. The best treatment is a sample with a variety of bagasse sizes of 60 mesh, because it has high strength compared to other samples.
Enzymatic-Assisted Extraction, Physicochemical Characteristics Evaluation and Structural Elucidation of Antioxidative Protein-Polysaccharides Gum from Durio zibethinus Murray Seeds Mohd Yusof, Hasif Ilyasa; Azmi, Saiful Mohammad Nizam; Mapik, Samsiah; Mohd Yunos, Nuraina Sofea; Ong Gim Ming, Sandy; Yap Ying Hui, Ray; Tan, Huay Ying
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i2.282

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Durio zibethinus Murray or durian is an exotic tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. Durian seeds (DS) which mainly composed of mucilage and fibers are generally discarded as agricultural waste post-consumption, yet have promising characteristics as innovative food ingredients with high economic value. Enzymatic-assisted extraction of protein-polysaccharide gum (E-PG) from DS improved the yield efficiency by 4.36-fold with 3.0% celullase, and moisture content in the range of 4-6% (dry weight). Proximate composition for the total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugar and crude protein were found at 74.4, 24.0, 4.0 and 10.1 g/100 g of sample. E-PG recorded higher water-holding and oil-holding capacities, and solubility percentage as compared with non-enzymatically extract of protein-polysaccharide gum (N-PG) and DS flour. Physicochemical characteristics revealed E-PG was 2.52-fold lower than xanthan gum (XG AD). Validation on E-PG2.52-fold revealed that the viscosity matched the quality of XG AD. Characterization with HPLC-RID, FT-IR and 1N-NMR highlighted typical distribution of polysaccharides and protein, thus confirming the presence of protein/polysaccharides-based components in E-PG and N-PG. Antioxidant evaluation revealed that E-PG and E-PGslurry scavenged ABTS•+-radicals at an IC50 of 5.759±0.719 and 6.083±0.131 mg/mL, and ORAC values of 57867±2873 and 70191±6291 µM TE/g, respectively, whereas ORAC activity for XG AD was not detected. The recovery of water-soluble protein-polysaccharides gum from non-traditional source like DS via deployment of enzymatic-assisted extraction protocol has improved the extraction yield and enhanced antioxidative capacity of the gum, greater than commercial gums. Findings may significantly influence the food and/or nutraceutical industries on the utilization of value-added and innovative food ingredients in their product formulation.