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Evaluation of selected indigenous and exotic tree and shrub species for soil fertility improvement and fodder production in the Highland areas of western Shewa, Ethiopia

Evaluation of selected indigenous and exotic tree and shrub species for soil fertility improvement and fodder production in the Highland areas of western Shewa, Ethiopia

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ISBN-13 Online978-3-7001-3975-1
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Kindu Mekonnen Tegegne

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Abstract

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Zusammenfassung

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Table of contents

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I. General introduction | II. Objectives of the study

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III. Chemical composition of the green biomass of indigenous tree and shrub species in Galessa-Jeldu areas, Ethiopia: Implications for soil fertility management

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IV. Soil properties under four homestead grown indigenous tree and shrub species in Galessa-Jeldu areas, Ethiopia

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V. Performance of eight tree species in the highland Vertisol areas if Ginchi, Ethiopia: Growth, foliage nutrient concentration and effect on soil chemical properties

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VI. Tree species screened on the highland Nitisol areas of Holetta, Ethiopia: Biomass production, nutrient contents and effect on soil nitrogen

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VII. Nutritional values of three indigenous woody fodder plant species in the Galessa-Jeldu areas of Ethiopia

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VIII. General conclusions and recommendations

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IX. References

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X. Index of tables

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XI. Table of figures

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XII. Appendices

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XIII. Table of abbreviations

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XIV. Curriculum vitae

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