selected publications
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article
- Screening and characterisation of virus causing yellow leaf disease of Tephrosia in Ethiopia. Australasian Plant Pathology. 49:447-450. 2020
- Developing improved methods for cost effective viability monitoring of Aeschynomene abyssinica and A. americana. Seed Science and Technology. 48:221-230. 2020
- Forage Performance and Detection of Marker Trait Associations with Potential for Napier Grass (Cenchrus purpureus) Improvement. AGRONOMY-BASEL. 10. 2020
- Genotyping-By-Sequencing Reveals Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of a Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) Collection. DIVERSITY-BASEL. 12. 2020
- MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BUFFELGRASS WITH POTENTIAL FOR FORAGE AND SEED PRODUCTION. Revista Fitotecnia Mexicana. 43:343-347. 2020
- Genetic diversity and population structure of Brachiaria brizantha (A.Rich.) Stapf accessions from Ethiopia. African Journal of Range & Forage Science. 36:129-133. 2019
- Genotyping by sequencing provides new insights into the diversity of Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) and reveals variation in genome-wide LD patterns between collections.. Scientific Reports. 9:1-15. 2019
- Medium-term seed storage of diverse genera of forage grasses, evidence-based genebank monitoring intervals, and regeneration standards. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 66:723-734. 2019
- Genetic diversity and population structure of Urochloa grass accessions from Tanzania using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers.. Brazilian Journal of Botany. 41:699-709. 2018
- Molecular markers as a tool for germplasm acquisition to enhance the genetic diversity of a Napier grass ( Cenchrus purpureus syn. Pennisetum purpureum ) collection. Tropical Grasslands - Forrajes Tropicales. 6:58-69. 2018
- Medium-term seed storage of 50 genera of forage legumes and evidence-based genebank monitoring intervals. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 65:607-623. 2018
- First Report of Johnsongrass mosaic virus Infecting Urochloa mosambicensis in Ethiopia. Plant Disease. 102:459-459. 2018
- Aflatoxin contamination of milk and dairy feeds in the Greater Addis Ababa milk shed, Ethiopia. Food Control. 59:773-779. 2016
- Aflatoxin analysis of dairy feeds and milk in the Greater Addis Ababa milk shed, Ethiopia 2015
- Aflatoxin analysis of dairy feeds in the Greater Addis Ababa milk shed, Ethiopia 2015
- Aflatoxin contamination of milk and feeds in the greater Addis Ababa milk shed in Ethiopia 2015
- Feed storage practices and attitudes towards milk hygiene in the Greater Addis Ababa milk shed 2015
- Feed storage practices and awareness of aflatoxins in the Greater Addis Ababa milk shed 2015
- Forage diversity?An essential resource to support forage development 2014
- Wheat growth as influenced by application of agroforestry-tree prunings in Ethiopian highlands. Agroforestry Systems. 40:1-18. 2013
- Genetic diversity in Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) cultivars: implications for breeding and conservation. Aob Plants. 5. 2013
- Breaking hard seed dormancy in diverse accessions of five wild Vigna species by hot water and mechanical scarification. Seed Science and Technology. 39:12-20. 2011
- Forage seed supply in Ethiopia?Some thoughts on current status and how it might evolve 2011
- Knowledge Sharing on Best Practices for Managing Crop Genebanks 2011
- Multiple actor orientation: a case study of groundnut in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Outlook on Agriculture. 40:251-258. 2011
- Characterization of phenotypic diversity, yield and response to drought stress in a collection of Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana Kunth) accessions. Field Crops Research. 118:57-72. 2010
- Collecting, Processing and Storage of Plant Materials for Nutritional Analysis 2010
- Controlling Napier smut and stunt diseases in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania 2010
- Genetic diversity of Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher) germplasm based on amplified fragment length polymorphism 2010
- Knowledge sharing on best practices for managing crop genebanks 2010
- Agro-morphological characterisation of a collection of Cynodon. Tropical Grasslands. 43:151-161. 2009
- Identification of Potential Vectors and Alternative Plant Hosts for the Phytoplasma Associated with Napier Grass Stunt Disease in Ethiopia 2009
- Knowledge base for best practices of genebank management. Why and how it was developed 2009
- Knowledge base for best practices of genebank management: why and how it was developed 2009
- The effect of supplementing maize stover with cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata) haulms on the intake and growth performance of Ethiopian sheep.. Animal. 2:954-961. 2008
- An improved method for breaking dormancy in seeds of Sesbania sesban. Experimental Agriculture. 44:185-195. 2008
- Characterisation of a collection of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris). Tropical Grasslands. 42:27-39. 2008
- Characterisation of a collection of perennial Panicum species. Tropical Grasslands. 42:40-53. 2008
- Characterization of a collection of perennial Panicum species 2008
- A stunting syndrome of Napier grass in Ethiopia is associated with a 16SrIII group phytoplasma. Plant Pathology. 56:345-345. 2007
- A key resource for the improvement of animal productions worldwide: forty thousand options from the in-trust forage collections of CIAT and ILRI 2007
- Effect of sulfuric acid pretreatment on breaking hard seed dormancy in diverse accessions of five wild Vigna species. Seed Science and Technology. 35:550-559. 2007
- Mucuna Species: recent advances in application of biotechnology 2007
- Population genetic responses of wild forage species to grazing along a rainfall gradient in the Sahel: A study combining phenotypic and molecular analyses. Euphytica. 151:431-445. 2006
- Determining Sources of Diversity in Cultivated and Wild Lablab purpureus Related to Provenance of Germplasm by using Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 52:683-695. 2005
- Genetic variation between ecotypic populations of Chloris roxburghiana grass detected through RAPD analysis. African Journal of Range & Forage Science. 22:107-115. 2005
- High differentiation among populations of the woody legume Sesbania sesban in sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for conservation and cultivation during germplasm introduction into agroforestry systems. Forest Ecology and Management. 210:225-238. 2005
- Selection of Forages for the Tropics (SoFT) - a database and selection tool for identifying forages adapted to local conditions in the tropics and subtropics. Tropical Grasslands. 39:241-241. 2005
- The changing face of pastoral systems in grass dominated ecosystems of Eastern Africa 2005
- Characterisation of germplasm accessions of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum and P. purpureum x P. glaucum hybrids) and comparison with farm clones using RAPD. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 50:121-132. 2003
- Viability and germination of pollen grains of Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr 2003
- The mating system of Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. (Leguminosae). Sinet, Ethiopian Journal of Science. 25:177-190. 2002
- Acetyldiaminobutanoic acid, a potential lathyrogenic amino acid in leaves of Acacia angustissima. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 81:1481-1486. 2001
- First Report of Alfalfa mosaic, Bean common mosaic, and Broad bean stain viruses in Macrotyloma axillare.. Plant Disease. 84:594-594. 2000
- First report of alfalfa mosaic, bean common mosaic and broad bean stain viruses in Macrotyloma axillare 2000
- Observation strategies for morphological characterisation of forages. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 46:63-71. 1999
- DNA markers for forage and livestock improvement 1999
- Morphological and agronomic characterisation of a collection of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and P-purpureum x P-glaucum. Tropical Grasslands. 33:150-158. 1999
- Alfalfa mosaic virus: occurrence and variation among isolates from forage legumes in Ethiopia. Tropical Grasslands. 32:118-123. 1998
- Detection of seedborne fungi in Stylosanthes guianensis, S-hamata, and S-scabra. Seed Science and Technology. 26:333-345. 1998
- Effects of sulphuric acid and hot water treatments on seedborne fungi and germination of Stylosanthes hamata, S-guianensis and S-scabra. Seed Science and Technology. 26:33-43. 1998
- Variación natural en Brachiaria y bancos de germoplasma existentes 1998
- Nitrogen mineralization pattern of agroforestry tree leaves under tropical highland conditions.. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 179:139-147. 1997
- Plant nutrient supply from nine agroforestry tree species to wheat (Triticum aestivum) analysed by vector diagnosis. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 179:75-82. 1997
- Palatability of wilted and dried multipurpose tree species fed to sheep and goats. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 65:151-163. 1997
- Palatability of multipurpose tree species: Effect of species and length of study on intake and relative palatability by sheep. Agroforestry Systems. 33:249-261. 1996
- Classification of Erythrina provenances by rumen degradation characteristics of dry matter and nitrogen. Agroforestry Systems. 33:153-163. 1996
- Methods for the evaluation of forage legumes, grasses and fodder trees for use as livestock feed 1995
- A rich trove of sub-Saharan Africa's forage genetic resources conserved at ILCA 1994
- Report of a working group on tropical and subtropical forage genetic resources (second meeting), held at CIAT, Cali, Colombia 6-8 April 1994 1994
- Plant recovery from seedling-derived shoot tips ofFaidherbia albida grown in vitro 1993
- Conservation of forage germplasm with an emphasis on application of tissue culture techniques in a genebank 1992
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document
- Achieving a ?forage revolution? through improved varieties and seed systems 2018
- Agricultural biodiversity conservation and management ? the role of ex situ approaches 2017
- Exploring genetic diversity of Napier grass for better livestock production and productivity 2016
- Feed storage practices and aflatoxin contamination of dairy feeds in the Greater Addis Ababa milk shed, Ethiopia 2015
- Aflatoxin risk assessment in the dairy and poultry food chains in Ethiopia 2014
- Changing rates of acquisition of plant genetic resources by international gene banks: Setting the scene to monitor an impact of the International Treaty 2012
- Crop and forage genetic resources: International interdependence in the face of climate change 2012
- Forage seed research and development in Ethiopia 2012
- Forage seed supply in Ethiopia: Some thoughts on status and how it might evolve 2012
- Promoting forages for livestock feed through germplasm and knowledge 2012
- Selecting Rhodes and Napier grass genotypes for dry areas 2010
- Manejo de semillas en bancos de germoplasma 2007
- Manual para el manejo de semillas en bancos de germoplasma 2007
- Natural plant extracts for the in vitro culture of mucuna pruriens 2007
- Manual of seed handling in genebanks 2006
- Manuel de manipulation des semences dans les banques de gènes 2006
- Participatory Varietal Selection to Multiple Actor Orientation?Case study of groundnut in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh 2006
- Seed handling in genebanks 2006
- Effects of sulphuric acid and hot water treatments on seedborne fungi and germination of Stylosanthes hamata, S. guianensis and S. scabra 1998
- Conservation of tropical forage genetic resources 1997
- Natural variation in Brachiaria and existing germplasm collections 1996
- Forage potential ofErythrina abyssinica: intake, digestibility and growth rates for stall-fed sheep and goats in southern Ethiopia 1993
- Karyotype analysis and interspecific hybridisation in three perennial Sesbania species (Leguminosae) 1993
- Procedures for handling seeds in genebanks 1985
- Institutes conserving crop germplasm 1984
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editorial article
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review
- Progress and challenges in ex situ conservation of forage germplasm: grasses, herbaceous legumes and fodder trees. PLANTS-BASEL. 446. 2020
- CGIAR Operations under the Plant Treaty Framework. Crop Science. 819-832. 2019
- Opportunities for Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) Improvement Using Molecular Genetics. AGRONOMY-BASEL. 2017
- Acacia angustissima: Its anti-nutrients constituents, toxicity and possible mechanisms to alleviate the toxicity - a short review. Agroforestry Systems. 141-147. 2003