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Walking on the wild side - expanding genetic diversity for future lentil breeding
Systematic use of genetic variability through judicious use of diverse germplasm maximizes genetic gain
per generation, and therefore, maximizes economic value of the crop. Sometime, however, the required
genetic variation ...
A Triple-Hurdle Model of the Impacts of Improved Chickpea Adoption on Smallholder Production and Commercialization in Ethiopia
Enhancing agricultural productivity through the adoption of proven technologies presents a
credible pathway to economic development and poverty reduction. The adoption of improved
chickpea varieties in Ethiopia has the ...
Challenges in small ruminant breeding programs and resulting investment priorities in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has a large small ruminants population and diversity, which contribute substantially to the livelihood and income of the rural poor and the country at large. However, the sector is faced with various challenges. ...
Detection of significant new races of the wheat stem rust pathogen in Africa and Middle East
Stem rust caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici (Pgt) is a destructive disease on bread and durum wheat. Following the identification and distribution of Ug99, major national and international efforts have been made ...
Multi-location testing of a global collection of elite chickpea genotypes to identify stable sources of resistance to Ascochyta blight
Ascochyta blight (AB) of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) caused by Ascochyta rabiei (Pass.) Lab. is the most devastating disease that limits the productivity and production of chickpea in the world. The lack of high levels ...
Alternative Breeding Scenarios for Abergelle Goat Breed Suited to Arid Climate in Ethiopia
The economic significance of goats in Ethiopia include small initial investment requirement, high survival rate during drought conditions, higher off-take and complementary feeding habit (ESGPP, 2009). These invite improving ...
Alternative Hosts of Yellow Dwarf Viruses (YDVs) and Sources of Resistance in Barley in Ethiopia
Diseases are key biotic constraints facing barley production in many countries. One of the key
diseases group is yellow dwarf viruses (YDVs). Alternative hosts play an important role in the
epidemiology of YDVs. Studies ...
Youth groups sheep-fattening entrepreneurship as a springboard to enhancing sustainable farming and livelihoods in Ethiopia
The primary objective of this study was to promote collective entrepreneurship via the formation of sheep fattening groups and cooperatives by public and private engagement co-opted through coordination committees to improve ...
Using SWAT model to evaluate the impact of community-based soil and water conservation interventions for an Ethiopian watershed
Extensive land degradation in the Ethiopian highlands forces the rural communities to prevent further soil erosion to ensure sustainable land management in the endangered regions. Soil conservation measures are continuously ...
Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) yield potential and gap under supplementary irrigation in Ethiopia
The average national yield of faba bean is very low (1.7 t/ha) in Ethiopia compared to the yields reported in countries like Argentina (8.9 t/ha), Bulgaria (5.7 t/ha), United Kingdom (5.4 t/ha), Uzbekistan (4.8 t/ha), and ...