Ameliorative Effect of Dandelion Leaves Extract Against Liver Injury Induced by Schistosomiasis in Mice

Abstract

This study aimed at: (1) measuring agricultural extension agents’ knowledge of organic agriculture; (2) identifying the degree of information sources utilization among the agricultural extension agents; (3) examining the relationship between the agricultural extension agents’ knowledge of organic agriculture and their personal characteristics; and (4) determining constraints faced by the agricultural extension agents in diffusing organic agriculture. The study was conducted on 100 respondents representing 78% of the total number of extension agents in Assiut Governorate (128 extension agents). Data were collected by questionnaire forms during January and February 2022. Frequencies, percentages, and Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient were used for data presentation and analysis. The results indicated that the majority of the respondents had low knowledge level of organic agriculture (53%), and medium level of information sources utilization (52%). It came to clear that there’s a positive significant relationship between agricultural extension agents’ knowledge of organic agriculture and six of their personal characteristics. The study also identified 25 constraints faced by the agricultural extension agents in diffusing organic agriculture.