African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6989

Full Length Research Paper

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) productivity and nutritive value in aquaponic versus hydroponic systems

Angham Bani Owdeh
  • Angham Bani Owdeh
  • Aquatic Ecosystems and Resources Laboratory, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, University of Carthage, 1082 Tunis, Tunisia.
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Muayad Salman
  • Muayad Salman
  • Department of Ruminant, General Directorate of Extension and Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Palestine.
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Maria Chikha
  • Maria Chikha
  • Laboratory of Science and Techniques for Living, Institute of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Mohamed Cherif Messaadia University, BP 41000 Souk Ahras, Algeria.
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Mohamed Salah Romdhane
  • Mohamed Salah Romdhane
  • Aquatic Ecosystems and Resources Laboratory, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, University of Carthage, 1082 Tunis, Tunisia.
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  •  Received: 16 November 2024
  •  Accepted: 09 January 2025
  •  Published: 28 February 2025

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