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Determinants of Arabica coffee yield and farmers’ preference to shade trees species at Jimma Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia
Coffea arabica L. is one of the major economically important crops grown in the southwestern part of Ethiopia. However, the productivity of coffee is...
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Bacterial hazard identification and exposure assessment of raw milk consumption in Jimma zone, South West Ethiopia
BackgroundRaw milk may contain pathogenic microorganism that can sometimes fatally affect the health of consumers. However, risks related to raw milk...
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Observed and projected changes in urbanization and nature conservation in a typical fast growing city of Ethiopia, Jimma
Urbanization poses a significant threat to biodiversity, particularly in develo** nations characterized by high rural–urban migration and...
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Does microcredit use helps farmers win battle against food insecurity: evidence from Jimma zone of Southwest Ethiopia
BackgroundLack of access to credit precludes smallholder farmers from making investment that generates greater level of income, consumption and...
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History of Soil Education and Research
Agricultural education and research in Ethiopia began at Ambo and Jimma Institutes of Agriculture; and the Jimma Institute was later extended to...
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Species composition, blood meal sources and insecticide susceptibility status of Culex mosquitoes from Jimma area, Ethiopia
Different species of Culex mosquitoes are present in high numbers in many other countries in addition to sub-Saharan Africa and Asian countries. Culex ...
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An analysis of net farm income to guide agricultural policies in the Ethiopian highlands
BackgroundAs part of a larger food security project under Ethiopia’s Agricultural Growth Program (CASCAPE), 928 farms in the Ethiopian Highlands were...
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Genetic diversity and population structure of selected tef core germplasm lines based on microsatellite markers
BackgroundTef is an indigenous and important food, feed, and cash crop for smallholder Ethiopian farmers. Knowledge of the natural genetic...
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Response of Arabica coffee collections to coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae), in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, resistant varieties and cultural disease management methods are commonly used to combat Coffee Berry Disease. However, the lack of...
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Exploring the genetic basis of anthracnose resistance in Ethiopian sorghum through a genome-wide association study
BackgroundSorghum anthracnose is a major disease that hampers the productivity of the crop globally. The disease is caused by the hemibiotrophic...
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Genetic diversity, population structure and relationship of Ethiopian barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) landraces as revealed by SSR markers
Evaluation and characterization of genetic resources maintained at both in situ and ex situ GenBanks have important implications for future...
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Bio-Preservation Potential and Antimicrobial Activity of Bacteriocin-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Ethiopian Traditional Fermented Dairy Products
This study aimed to assess the antibacterial activity and bio-preservation capability of bacteriocin-producing LAB isolated from Ethiopian...
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Antagonistic Effects of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Ethiopian Traditional Fermented Foods and Beverages Against Foodborne Pathogens
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) found in Ethiopian traditional fermented foods and beverages have potential antagonistic effects against foodborne...
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Manure recycling from urban livestock farms for closing the urban–rural nutrient loops
Rapid urbanization in develo** countries is attracting urban livestock farming, which is associated with feed nutrient imports and manure nutrient...
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Microbial dynamic and growth potential of selected pathogens in Ethiopian traditional fermented beverages
PurposeThe patterns of microbial succession and the associated physicochemical changes in the course of beverage fermentation determine the safety...
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Multiple mycotoxins associated with maize (Zea mays L.) grains harvested from subsistence farmers’ fields in southwestern Ethiopia
Fifty-four maize grain samples freshly harvested from subsistence farmers’ fields in southwestern Ethiopia were analyzed for multiple mycotoxins...
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Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure of oilseed crop noug (Guizotia abyssinica) accessions collected from Ethiopia
BackgroundNoug is an Ethiopian indigenous oilseed crop cultivated primarily for its oil and various economic importance. Evaluating the extent of...
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The impact of land uses on the diversity and farmers' preferences for woody species in the selected highlands of Ethiopia
Various woody species are growing in diverse landscapes and form a prominent component of farmland in Ethiopia. Farmers' preferences for woody...
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Quantifying Potential Yield and Yield Gaps of Soybean Using CROPGRO-Soybean Model in the Humid Tropics of Southwestern Ethiopia
In the past, much of the emphasis on soybean research in Ethiopia has been on the development and testing of new varieties and classical agronomic...
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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of urinary tract infections causing bacterial isolates and associated risk factors among HIV patients in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
BackgroundUrinary tract infections, a prevalent global infectious disease, are clinical issues not well studied in HIV-positive individuals. UTIs...
