S. Demissew

Genetic diversity and population structure of Ethiopian taro Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) as revealed by SSR markers

This study assesses genetic diversity and population structure of Ethiopian taro using SSR markers, finding low diversity at individual loci but high multilocus genotypic diversity and weak genetic differentiation among populations.

Introduced crops supplement rather than replace indigenous crops in an African center of agrobiodiversity

The paper surveys Ethiopian subsistence farms to assess how introduced crops affect indigenous crop diversity, finding they supplement rather than replace indigenous crops.

Land Use Cover changes in the western escarpment of Rift Valley in the Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

The paper analyzes land use cover changes in the western escarpment of the Rift Valley in southern Ethiopia, identifying drivers of change and their impacts on biodiversity.

Trends in plant ecology research in Ethiopia (1969-2019): Systematic analysis

This paper systematically analyzes trends in plant ecology research in Ethiopia from 1969 to 2019, highlighting focus areas and gaps in research themes and collaboration.

Reproductive biology of wild and domesticated Ensete ventricosum: Further evidence for maintenance of sexual reproductive capacity in a vegetatively propagated perennial crop

This study compares sexual reproductive capacity in wild and domesticated enset, finding maintained sexual reproduction despite vegetative propagation.

Micronutrient composition and microbial community analysis across diverse landraces of the Ethiopian orphan crop enset

The paper analyzes micronutrient composition and microbial communities in enset landraces to identify nutritional and microbial variation with implications for food security and public health.