Assessment of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) yield loss due to weed in Sinana, highland condition of Bale, South Eastern Ethiopia

Authors

  • Tamiru Meleta Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (OARI), Sinana Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box 208, Bale Robe, Ethiopia
  • Reta Dargie Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (OARI), Sinana Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box 208, Bale Robe, Ethiopia
  • Kissi Wakweya Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (OARI), Sinana Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box 208, Bale Robe, Ethiopia

Keywords:

Linseed weeding, Disease, Grain yield

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Published

2018-01-20

How to Cite

Meleta, T. ., Dargie, R. ., & Wakweya, K. (2018). Assessment of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) yield loss due to weed in Sinana, highland condition of Bale, South Eastern Ethiopia. Scientific Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 7(1), 729-734. Retrieved from https://sjournals.com/index.php/sjpas/article/view/39

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Section

Agriculture