Biratu Bobo Merga

Combined application of blended NPSB fertilizer and cattle manure improves yield and economic returns of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) at Bako, West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia

Sweet potato ( Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) is an economically important food security crop in Ethiopia, but its productivity remains low due to poor soil fertility and lack of site-specific fertilizer recommendations. This study evaluated the combined effect of blended NPSB fertili...

Urban green spaces as nature-based solutions for carbon storage and human thermal comfort: evidence from Jimma City, Ethiopia

Urban green spaces provide critical ecosystem services, including carbon storage and thermal regulation, yet their condition remains poorly quantified in many rapidly urbanizing African cities. This study assessed the potential of urban green spaces as nature-based solutions for...