Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate and select well adapted sesame varieties for the study area and similar agro ecologies.

Materials and Methods: Eight (8) improved sesame varieties were tested at Bure in Ilu Ababor Zone and Dabo in Buno Bedele Zone districts during main cropping seasons using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. An important data like Days to heading, Plant height, Capsule length and Grain yield were recorded and mean performances of these traits were evaluated using Genstat 18^th edition software.

Results: The results showed significant differences among sesame varieties for grain yield and yield related traits. The combined analysis of grain yield over the two districts was non-significant. Therefore, it is necessary to recommend specifically for each districts. Grain yield of the sesame varieties at Bure district varied from 15.46qt ha^-1 for variety Dicho, to 13.61qt ha^-1 for variety Yale. The maximum yield was obtained from Dicho variety (15.46qt ha^-1) followed by Yale variety (13.61qt ha^-1). Therefore, these two varieties were recommended to be demonstrated under farmers’ field for further scaling up. Grain yield of the sesame varieties at Dabohana district at dahe sub site varied from 15.46qt ha^-1 for variety Hagalo, to 20.05qt ha^-1 for variety Obsa. The maximum yield was obtained from Hagalo variety (20.05qt ha^-) followed by Obsa variety (18.01qt ha^-1).

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