Participatory evaluation and selection of improved finger millet varieties in north western Ethiopia

Molla Fentie

Abstract

Eight finger millet varieties including local check were evaluated with the objective of selecting adaptable and best performing finger millet varieties with full participation of farmers. The trial was conducted during 2010 cropping seasons at two districts (Chilga and Delgi) of north western Ethiopia. The design was randomized complete block design with three replications. The analysis of variance at both districts showed that there were significant (P