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Research Article Article 1006

Increased Resistance of Epiphytic Microorganisms Isolated from Aromatic and Medicinal Plants to the Essential Oils of Oregano (Origanum vulgare) and Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Authors: Tzoudi V, Kimparis A, Plessas S, Mantzourani I, Pagonopoulou O, Fournomiti M, Voidarou C, Bezirtzoglou E and Alexopoulos A^*

Abstract: The epiphytic microbiota from 224 samples of 32 different aromatic-medicinal plants sold dried in local markets or by producers in Greece was investigated by using classical microbiological techniques. The occurrence of total mesophiles, yeasts and molds, E. coli, Staphylococcus spp. Pseudomonads spp., Enterococcus spp., C. perfringens and Bacillus spp. was observed in most of

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Research Article Article 1007

Evaluation of Urea Treated Sugarcane Tops as Replacement for Panicum Grass Hay Fed for Afar Bulls Under Semi Intensive Management System

Authors: Hassen AS^*, Feki E, Ali MY and Alemu T

Abstract: The experiment was conducted with the objectives to evaluate the comparative feeding value of sugar cane tops as replacement for Panicum antidotale grass hay, to see the nitrogen source enhancement of urea treated sugar cane tops with its economic benefits on feed intake, digestibility, body weight gain and carcass parameters of Afar bulls. Twelve male Afar bulls with the average age of 1-1.5 years old and initial mean body weight of 140.24±0.50 kg (mean±SD)

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Research Article Article 1008

Effects of Level Soil Bund and Ages of Bund on Teff Productivity and Soil Properties: At, Nejo District, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Authors: Etana D^*

Abstract: Land degradation can be considered in terms of the loss of actual or potential productivity or utility as a result of natural or human factors; it is the decline in land quality or reduction in its productivity. It causes running down of soil organic matter and available water for crop growth. Consequently, implementation of soil and water conservation especially level soil bund is supposed to alleviate the impacts of soil erosion and increase agricultural land production and crop productivity.

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Research Article Article 1009

Growth Performance Evaluation of Goat Breed Under Farmers Management at Fantale District, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Authors: Tesfaye Alemu T^*, Ashebir W, Aman G, Mieso G and Genet D

Abstract: The study was conducted in Fantale districts of east Shoa zone of Oromia regional state with the objective of assessing the productive and reproductive performance of goat under farmers’ management condition in fantale districts in East Shoa zone of Oromia Regional State. The study was a monitoring study which took place for two and half years (2014-2016). Body weights (BW, WW, SMW, NMW and YW) records were assessed from 246 heads of sheep goats.

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Review Article Article 1010

Vanadium Uptake and Toxicity in Plants

Authors: Aryadeep Roychoudhury^*

Abstract: Metal pollution is a global issue in recent times with documented cases of contamination adjacent to mining areas, industries and wastes from agricultural sector. Among all non-essential metals, vanadium is becoming the focus of attention for the environmentalists and plant scientists, since its level in soil, water and atmosphere is gradually increasing day by day, because of several anthropogenic activities, such as burning of fossil fuels, fertilizer and pesticide application and recycling of domestic wastes. Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) is the most commonly existing and

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