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Hailu Lire

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research

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Genomics· 2 Plant Biology· 1

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Research Focus:GWAS / association mapping· 3 Approach:statistical model· 3 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 3 Organism:plant (other)· 1

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Chris Stephen JonesiD· 3 shared Abel TeshomeiD· 2 shared Alemayehu Teressa NegawoiD· 2 shared Ermias HabteiD· 2 shared José J. De VegaiD· 2 shared Meki Shehabu MuktariD· 2 shared Abel TeshomeiD· 1 shared Aklilu MekashaiD· 1 shared

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Genome-wide association mapping for grain and forage quality traits in a subtropical oat germplasm collection adapted to highland regions of Eastern Africa

Lidya Ashenafi, Mesfin Dejene, Kedir Mohammed, Tilahun Mekonnen, FEKEDE GAME FEYISSA, Hailu Lire, Alemayehu Teressa Negawo, Atikur Rahman, Susanne Barth, José J. De Vega, Chris Stephen Jones, Abel Teshome

This study maps genome-wide associations for grain and forage quality traits in a subtropical oat germplasm collection, identifying SNPs and candidate genes linked to yield and resilience.

bioRxiv · Nov 26, 2025 · PreprintGenomics

Whole genome resequencing of a global collection of Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) to explore global population structure and QTL governing yield and feed quality traits

Abel Teshome, Hailu Lire, Janet A. Higgins, Temesgen Magule Olango, Ermias Habte, Alemayehu Teressa Negawo, Meki Shehabu Muktar, Yilikal Assefa, Jorge Fernando Pereira, Ana Luisa Sousa Azevedo, Juarez Campolina Machado, Desterio Ondieki Nyamongo, Jiyu Zhang, Yan Qi, William Anderson, , Chris Stephen Jones

This study resequences 450 Napier grass individuals to assess genetic diversity and identify QTL for yield and feed quality traits.

G3 Genes Genomes Genetics · May 23, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology

A population genomics approach to unlock the genetic potential of lablab (Lablab purpureus), an underutilized tropical forage crop

Abel Teshome, Ermias Habte, Jitender Cheema, Aklilu Mekasha, Hailu Lire, Meki Shehabu Muktar, Jesús Quiroz-Chávez, Claire Domoney, Chris Stephen Jones

This paper uses population genomics to identify QTLs and SNPs associated with agronomic traits in lablab, aiming to improve its productivity for forage crops in Sub-Saharan Africa.

bioRxiv · Nov 27, 2023 · PreprintGenomics