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  1. Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important cereal crops in Ethiopia. The productivity of wheat is markedly constrained by nutrient depletion and inadequate fertilizer application. The experim...

    Authors: Temesgen Godebo, Fanuel Laekemariam and Gobeze Loha
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2021 10:12
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  2. Production and productivity of potato in Ethiopia is far below the world average because of soil fertility problem, pest, disease, and agronomic factors. Nutrient depletion because of soil erosion is a serious...

    Authors: Workat Sebnie, Tilahun Esubalew and Merse Mengesha
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2021 10:11
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  3. Land use and land cover changes in urbanized watersheds of developing countries like Ethiopia are underpinned by the complex interaction of different actors, driving forces, and the land itself. Land conversio...

    Authors: Gemechu Shale Ogato, Amare Bantider and Davide Geneletti
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2021 10:10
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  4. Gas flaring in the Niger Delta releases particles which are dispersed over a wide area and have impacts on the environment and human health. The study aimed at assessing the extent of dispersion of PM10 emitted f...

    Authors: Michael Chukwuemeka Nwosisi, Olusegun Oguntoke and Adewale Matthew Taiwo
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2021 10:9
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  5. The extensive use and production of PPE, and disposal in the COVID-19 pandemic increases the plastic wastes arise environmental threats. Roughly, 129 billion face masks and 65 billion plastic gloves every mont...

    Authors: Tadele Assefa Aragaw and Bassazin Ayalew Mekonnen
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2021 10:8
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  6. Rainfall variability exceedingly affects agriculture in Ethiopia, particularly in the eastern region where rainfall is relatively scarce. Hence, understanding the spatiotemporal variability of rainfall is indi...

    Authors: Getachew Bayable, Gedamu Amare, Getnet Alemu and Temesgen Gashaw
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2021 10:7
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  9. Climate change has been threatening pastoral communities in Ethiopia as their economy is mainly based on rain-fed agriculture. The study area is one of the climate change prone area affected by climate induced...

    Authors: Muluken Mekuyie and Desta Mulu
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2021 10:4
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  11. The anthropogenic global climate change has negative impacts on various sectors and communities who particularly rely on rain-fed agriculture. Parkland agroforestry practice can contribute to mitigate and adap...

    Authors: Reta Eshetu Tsedeke, Seid Muhie Dawud and Solomon Mulu Tafere
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2021 10:2
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  13. The combination of nutrient removal using microalgae from wastewater with carbohydrate production has been considered as a promising approach for sustainable wastewater treatment and production of valuable pro...

    Authors: Zenebe Yirgu, Seyoum Leta, Ahmed Hussen and Mohammed Mazharuddin Khan
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:40
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  14. Assessment of suitable lands for irrigation is indispensable to plan and implement different programs in a cost-effective approach for sustainable land use planning and efficient utilization of the land. Hence...

    Authors: Workat Sebnie, Enyew Adgo and Hailu Kendie
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:39
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  15. Soybean [Glycine max (L) Merr.] is an annual leguminous crop serving as a source of food and feed, green manure, biodiesel and fiber. It is nodulated by diverse slow growing and fast growing rhizobia belonging to...

    Authors: Diriba Temesgen and Fassil Assefa
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:38
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  16. Water erosion, upland degradation and deforestation are key environmental problems in the Meki river watershed. The study assessed the land use land cover change (LULCC) for 30 years and it examined the contri...

    Authors: Alemu Beyene Woldesenbet, Sebsebe Demisew Wudmatas, Mekuria Argaw Denboba and Azage Gebreyohannes Gebremariam
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:37
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  17. The arid and semi-arid lands experience inherently unpredictable rainfall and frequent droughts, which are exacerbated by climate change. This consequently leads to deterioration of land resources, and eventua...

    Authors: Alphayo I. Lutta, Oliver Vivian Wasonga, Moses M. Nyangito, Falendra Kumar Sudan and Lance W. Robinson
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:36
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  18. Soil erosion is one of the major environmental challenges and has a significant impact on potential land productivity and food security in many highland regions of Ethiopia. Quantifying and identifying the spa...

    Authors: Veera Narayana Balabathina, R. P. Raju, Wuletaw Mulualem and Gedefaw Tadele
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:35
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  19. There is scarcity of scientific information on stocks and retention rate of soil organic carbon (SOC) among mixed farming systems in humid Western Ethiopia. The objectives of study were to determine the SOC st...

    Authors: Abdenna Deressa, Markku Yli-Halla and Muktar Mohamed
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:34
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  20. Ethiopia is gifted with abundant natural resources of adequate landmass, fertile soil, favorable climate, water, wildlife, and others. Many of its resources are not properly identified, well managed, and fully...

    Authors: Simachew Bantigegn Wassie
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:33
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  21. Prediction and modeling using integrated datasets and expertise from various disciplines greatly improve the management of invasive species. So far several attempts have been made to predict, handle, and mitig...

    Authors: Nurhussen Ahmed, Clement Atzberger and Worku Zewdie
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:32
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  22. The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is the largest lizard native to Sub-Saharan Africa along the Nile River. The species inhabits a wide variety of habitats including woodlands, grasslands, mangroves, and swamps...

    Authors: Dessalegn Ejigu and Nega Tassie
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:31
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  23. Adequate phosphorus (P) and foliar zinc (Zn) in groundnut required for obtaining Zn-enriched grain and optimum yield. However, it was very low in the area. Due to that objective of the study was to investigate...

    Authors: Hintsa Meresa, Dereje Assefa and Yemane Tsehaye
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:30
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  24. The release of hazardous synthetic dyes into industrial effluents has emerged as an environmental problem requiring remediation. The present study focused on the preparation of a new and environmentally-friend...

    Authors: Gietu Yirga Abate, Adugna Nigatu Alene, Adere Tarekegne Habte and Desiew Mekuanint Getahun
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:29
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  28. Agro-industrial wastewaters in Ethiopia cause severe environmental pollution problems. Research evidence showed that anaerobic reactors are good options for the treatment of these wastewaters. But, their final...

    Authors: Ermias Alayu and Seyoum Leta
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:25
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  29. It is a great challenge to obtain reliable gridded meteorological data in some data-scarce and complex territories like the Himalaya region. Less dense observed raingauge data are unable to represent rainfall ...

    Authors: Tanmoyee Bhattacharya, Deepak Khare and Manohar Arora
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:24
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  30. Addis Ababa City’s river ecosystem is under extreme pressure as a result of inappropriate practices of dumping domestic and industrial wastes; thus, threatening its ability to maintain basic ecological, social...

    Authors: Deshu Mamo Mekuria, Alemnew Berhanu Kassegne and Seyoum Leta Asfaw
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:23
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  31. Climate analysis at relevant time scales is important for water resources management, agricultural planning, flood risk assessment, ecological modeling and climate change adaptation. This study analyses spati...

    Authors: Arragaw Alemayehu, Molla Maru, Woldeamlak Bewket and Mohammed Assen
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:22
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  32. Road deicing salts are impacting freshwater ecosystems in snowy regions worldwide. Rock salt (typically sodium chloride) is transported to and stored in regional facilities that operate year-round and are cont...

    Authors: Rebecca Tharp and Dana Allen
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:21
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  33. Water fetching and firewood collection are among home activities that are part of the daily routine of many households in rural Ethiopia. Households travel long distances and spend large amounts of time every ...

    Authors: Abdulaziz Mosa, Harald Grethe and Khalid Siddig
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:20
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  34. Soil degradation due to soil erosion is one of the major environmental threats in developing countries. In resource limited conditions, computing the spatial distribution of soil erosion risk has become an es...

    Authors: Rediet Girma and Eshetu Gebre
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:19
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  39. For manipulating N2 fixation and improve the N benefits to agricultural legumes, there is a need to reduce the inhibitory effect of applied N on Rhizobia inoculant. The optimum level of inorganic N as starter fer...

    Authors: Zerihun Getachew Gebrehana and Lijalem Abeble Dagnaw
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:14
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  40. Agriculture remains to be the leading sector that contributes enormously to economic development in Ethiopia. Despite its significant contribution to livelihoods, the sector faces persistent challenges due to ...

    Authors: Muluken G. Wordofa, Eric N. Okoyo and Eliso Erkalo
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:13
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  41. Stone mining is one of the main livelihood activities in areas close to major cities in Ethiopia. Mining tends to make a notable impact on woody plant species and soil properties. Information regarding the eff...

    Authors: Leake Belay, Emiru Birhane, Amanuel Zenebe, Askal Weldu, Stella Nwawulu Chiemela and Negasi Solomon
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:12
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  42. Litterfall input and associated nutrient flux are critically important in the restoration of soil in degraded landscapes through exclosures. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of exclosure on sea...

    Authors: Fikrey Tesfay, Kibebew Kibret, Aster Gebrekirstos and Kiros Meles Hadgu
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:11
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  43. The export drive for watermelon production is huge and so is pesticide usage. However, the health and safety of the farmers, as well as threat to the environment lie in the shadow. The purpose of the study is ...

    Authors: Michael K. Miyittah, Moses Kwadzo, Abigail Peprah Gyamfua and Daniel E. Dodor
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:10
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  45. Pursuing GHG reductions by means of all resources and efforts has turned out no result to stop or even slow the global warming: the globe still gets warmer and warmer, especially in the recent years, at record...

    Authors: Qinghan Bian
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:8
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    The Correction to this article has been published in Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:18

  47. This study aims at assessing how riparian zones have been altered through various land use activities and the implications of its capacity to mitigate flood. The study focused mainly on examining the land use/...

    Authors: Oluwayemisi S. Olokeogun, Ayansina Ayanlade and Olusola O. Popoola
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:6
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  49. Africa is the most vulnerable continent in the world; which recurrent droughts, extreme temperature and rainfall affects agriculture and food security. The aim of this study was to analyze the trends in extrem...

    Authors: Abadi Berhane, Gebre Hadgu, Walelign Worku and Berhanu Abrha
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:3
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  50. Resettlement has been conceived as a viable solution to the continual impoverishment and destitution of Ethiopian rural communities. However, it has considerable impacts on natural resources of the environment...

    Authors: Alemayehu Abera, Teshome Yirgu and Abera Uncha
    Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:2
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    The Correction to this article has been published in Environmental Systems Research 2020 9:5

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