• Response of plant species to impact of climate change in Hugumbrda Grat-Kahsu forest, Tigray, Ethiopia: Implications for domestication and climate change mitigation 

  Abrha, Haftu; Dodiomon, Soro; Ongoma, Victor; Hagos, Haftom; Birhane, Emiru; Gebresamuel, Girmay; Manaye, Ashenafi (Trees, Forests and People, 2024-01-07)

  This study aimed to predict distribution and Total Carbon Stock (TCS) dynamics of Acacia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, and Juniperus procera in the Hugumbrda Grat-Kahsu National Forest in current (1970–2000) and future climate ...
• Effect of some biopesticides based on essential oil and plant extracts on postharvest mango Stem-end rot disease caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae 

  Yeo, Yefoungnigui Souleymane; Dembele, Dio Dramane; Camara, Brahima; Ouattara, Soualo; Rey, Jean-Yves; Fernandez, Diana; Kone, Daouda (Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2023-09-27)

  Lasiodiplodia species causing mango Stem-end rot disease (SER) are mainly controlled using synthetic products, which can harm humans and environmental health. Therefore, developing an eco-friendly control method, such as ...
• Réponse de deux variétés de riz (Oryza sativa L.) à l’application de faibles doses de phosphate soluble sur les hyperdystric Ferralsols en zone forestière humide de Côte d’Ivoire 

  Kone, Brahima; Adanve, Jean-Fabrice; Sikirou, Rachidatou; Aminata, Koné (Revue Africaine d’Environnement et d’Agriculture, 2023-10-21)

  Description du sujet. La réponse du rendement des variétés de riz NERICA 1 et WAB 56-104 à de faibles doses d’engrais phosphatique soluble sur hyperdystric Ferralsol en zone forestière de la Côte d’Ivoire. Objectif. Evaluer ...
• Assessing structure, species diversity, and carbon stocks across altitudinal gradients in Hugumbrda Grat-kahsu forest, Tigray, Ethiopia: Implications for ecosystem service management 

  Abrha, Haftu; Dodiomon, Soro; Ongoma, Victor; Birhane, Emiru; Manaye, Ashenafi (Forest Science and Technology, 2023-12-27)

  The study area, affected by war and siege, necessitates a study of its current ecological status. The objective of this study was to assess the present forest structure, species diversity, and Total Biomass Carbon Stock ...
• Modeling impacts of climate change on the geographic distribution and abundances of Tamarindus indica in Tigray region, Ethiopia 

  Gufi, Yirga; Manaye, Ashenafi; Tesfamariam, Berihu; Abrha, Haftu; Tesfaye, Musse; Hintsa, Sibhatleab (Heliyon, 2023-06-27)

  Tamarindus indica is a multipurpose dry land species in sub-Saharan that is traditionally used to build resilience into the farming system. The species is highly threatened and listed on the IUCN Red List. However, information ...
• Impact of land-use and climate change on the population structure and distribution range of the rare and endangered Dracaena ombet and Dobera glabra in northern Ethiopia 

  Birhane, Emiru; Gidey, Tesfay; Abrha, Haftu; Brhan, Abrha; Zenebe, Amanuel; Gebresamuel, Girmay; Noulèkoun, Florent (Journal for Nature Conservation, 2023-10-30)

  Dracaena ombet and Dobera glabra are some of the most important rare and endangered tree species in dryland areas. Unfortunately, their sustainability is being compromised by different anthropogenic and natural factors. ...
• The ecology, distribution, and anthropogenic threats of multipurpose hemi-parasitic plant Osyris lanceolata 

  Mwangi, Jane Gachambi; Haggar, Jeremy; Mohammed, Salisu; Santika, Truly; Umar, Kabir Mustapha (Journal for Nature Conservation, 2023-08-29)

  Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud. ex A. DC. is a multipurpose plant with high socioeconomic and cultural values. It is endangered in the biogeographical region of eastern Africa, but of less concern in other regions where ...
• Effect of Soil and Climatic Conditions on Brown Spot Occurrence in Rice Lowland across Four Agro-climatic Zones of Côte d’Ivoire 

  Adanvé, Jean-Fabrice; Koné, Brahima; Sikirou, Rachidatou; Dossou-Yovo, Elliott; Onaga, Geoffrey; Sorho, Fatogoma (Annual Research & Review in Biology, 2023-05)

  Aims: To evaluate interaction of soil pH and acidity with weather on Rice Brown spot (BS) occurrence in rice lowlands. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Four distinct rice lowlands ...
• Spatio-temporal prediction of climate and wildfire in Hugumbrda Grat-Kahsu forest, Tigray: priority for early warning 

  Abrha, Haftu; Dodiomon, Soro; Ongoma, Victor; Hagos, Haftom; Birhane, Emiru (2023-08-28)

  Ethiopia’s forest fires are causing biodiversity loss and ecosystem destruction, highlighting the need for preventative measures. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the future impact of climate on forest fires ...
• Modeling climate change impact on distribution and abundance of Balanites aegyptiaca in drylands of Ethiopia 

  Gufi, Yirga; Manaye, Ashenafi; Tesfamariam, Berihu; Abrha, Haftu; Gidey, Tesfay; Gebru, Kebede Manjur (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2023-01-19)

  In Ethiopia, climate change affects sustainability of several indigenous tree species. However, information on the impacts of climate change on the distribution and abundance of Balanites aegyptiaca is scant. An understanding ...
• First report of citrus black spot disease caused by Phyllosticta citricarpa in Benin 

  Toessi, H. G.; Amari, G. E. Ler-N'Ogn Dadé; Kone, R. Sikirou, D. (New Disease Report, 2023-01-13)

  In Benin, citrus production represents an important activity in the national economy and source of income for farmers. For a decade, the majority of orange orchards in Benin have been affected by a disease that is expressed ...
• Seed system and seed quality of Kersting’s groundnut in Benin 

  H.S., Sossou; E.E., Agoyi; K.M., Kafoutchoni; F.A.K., Sodedji; S., Agbahoungba; Fl.J.B., Quenum; R., Sikirou; A.E., Assogbadjo; B.A., Sinsin (African Crop Science Journal, 2022-05-25)

  Swift delivery of quality seeds to farming communities is a fundamental step in mainstreaming the value chain of orphan crops. The objective of this study was to characterise seed production and delivery systems of the ...
• Characterization of changing trends of baseline and future predicted precipitation and temperature of Tigray, Ethiopia 

  Abrha, Haftu; Haftom, Hagos (Journal of Agrometeorology, 2022)

  Precipitation and temperature data of Tigray region of Ethiopia for baseline (1950-2000), future climate projection for mid-century (2050) and end-century (2070) based on medium emission scenario (RCP 4.5) and high emission ...
• Fuelwood use and carbon emission reduction of improved biomass cookstoves: evidence from kitchen performance tests in Tigray, Ethiopia 

  Manaye, Ashenafi; Amaha, Selemawit; Gufi, Yirga; Tesfamariam, Berihu; Worku, defires; Abrha, Haftu (Energy, Sustainability and Society, 2022-06-27)

  Background In Ethiopia, biomass contributes to about 92% of the household fuel consumption. As a result, deforestation rate has alarmingly increased associated with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land degradation. ...
• Genetic Diversity and Association Analysis for Carotenoid Content among Sprouts of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) 

  Ariel Kpedetin Sodedji, Frejus; Ryu, Dahye; Choi, Jaeyoung; Agbahoungba, Symphorien; Ephrem Assogbadjo, Achille; Assanvo N’Guetta, Simon-Pierre; Jung, Je Hyeong; Nho, Chu Won; Kim, Ho-Youn (International Journal of Molecular sciences, 2022-03-28)

  The development and promotion of biofortified foods plants are a sustainable strategy for supplying essential micronutrients for human health and nutrition. We set out to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated ...
• Diversity, population structure, and linkage disequilibriumamong cowpea accessions 

  Ariel Kpedetin Sodedji, Frejus; Agbahoungba, Symphorien; Echikintho Agoyi, Eric; Konoutan Kafoutchoni, Médard; Choi, Jaeyoung; Assanvo Nguetta, Simon-Pierre; Ephrem Assogbadjo, Achille; Kim, Ho-Youn (The Plant Genome, 2021-07-18)

  Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] is a globally important food security crop. However, it is susceptible to pest and disease; hence, constant breeding efforts based on its diversity are required for its improvement. The ...
• Empirical modeling of the impact of climate change on altitudinal shift of major cereal crops in South Tigray, Northern Ethiopia 

  Gebresamuel, Girmay; Abrha, Haftu; Hagos, Haftom; Elias, Eyasu; Haile, Mitiku (Journal of Crop Improvement, 2021-05-24)

  Climate change is expected to alter the growing conditions of agricultural crops. With increasing surface temperature, future suitable areas for crop production will see an altitude shift. Such shift is an adaptation ...
• Spatio‐temporal characteristics of meteorological drought under changing climate in semi‐arid region of northern Ethiopia 

  Yisehak, Biniyam; Shiferaw, Henok; Abrha, Haftu; Gebremedhin, Amdom; Hagos, Haftom; Adhana, Kelali; Bezabh, Temesgen (Environmental Systems Research, 2021-03-17)

  Background: Below-normal availability of water for a considerable period of time induces occurrence of drought. This paper investigates the Spatio-temporal characteristics of meteorological drought under changing climate. ...
• Grazing exclosures increase soil organic carbon stock at a rate greater than “4 per 1000” per year across agricultural landscapes in Northern Ethiopia 

  Noulèkoun, Florent; Birhane, Emiru; Kassa, Habtemariam; Berhe, Alemayehu; Mulaw Gebremichael, Zefere; Mohammed Adem, Nuru; Syoum, Yigremachew; Mengistu, Tefera; Lemma, Bekele; Hagazi, Nigussie; Abrha, Haftu; Mekonen Rannestad, Meley; Mensah, Sylvanus (Science of The Total Environment, 2021-03-29)

  The establishment of grazing exclosures is widely practiced to restore degraded agricultural lands and forests. Here, we evaluated the potential of grazing exclosures to contribute to the “4 per 1000” initiative by analyzing ...
• Structural diversity consistently mediates species richness effects on aboveground carbon along altitudinal gradients in northern Ethiopian grazing exclosures 

  Noulèkoun, Florent; Birhane, Emiru; Mensah, Sylvanus; Kassa, Habtemariam; Berhe, Alemayehu; Mulaw Gebremichael, Zefere; Mohammed Adem, Nuru; Seyoumh, Yigremachew; Mengistu, Tefera; Lemma, Bekele; Hagazi, Nigussie; Abrha, Haftu (Science of The Total Environment, 2021-02-14)

  Grazing exclosures have been promoted as an effective and low-cost land management strategy to recover vegetation and associated functions in degraded landscapes in the tropics. While grazing exclosures can be important ...

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