Participatory Evaluation of Desho Grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) Lines for Biomass Yield under Supplementary Irrigation in Ethiopia

Desalegn Ayichew Walle; Beyadglign Hunegnaw; Berhanu Demeke; Yohannes Amesalu; Adebabay Adane; Simegnew Tamir; Zelalem Yadelew

doi:10.24925/turjaf.v14i8.2299-2303.8553

Authors

Desalegn Ayichew Walle Andassa Livestock Research Center, Po. Box, 27 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4182-9531
Beyadglign Hunegnaw Andassa Livestock Research Center, Po. Box, 27 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5469-734X
Berhanu Demeke Andassa Livestock Research Center, Po. Box, 27 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6898-4805
Yohannes Amesalu Andassa Livestock Research Center, Po. Box, 27 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3395-2499
Adebabay Adane Andassa Livestock Research Center, Po. Box, 27 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4075-808X
Simegnew Tamir Andassa Livestock Research Center, Po. Box, 27 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7479-2993
Zelalem Yadelew Andassa Livestock Research Center, Po. Box, 27 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0941-4442

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v14i8.2299-2303.8553

Keywords:

Desho grass , Dry matter yield , Tiller , Preference , Supplementary irrigation

Abstract

The study was conducted in Goncha Siso Enebsie, East Gojam, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, to evaluate the productivity of desho grass varieties under small-scale irrigation and to assess farmers’ perceptions and preferences. The experiment followed a mother–baby trial approach, including a researcher-managed mother trial (RCBD, four replications) and farmer-managed baby trials (four replication). Four recommended desho grass varieties (K Kosha 591, Kindo Kisha-DZF#590, Kindo Kisha-DZF#589, and Kulumesa 592) were evaluated.

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