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Firew Mekbib

Publications (6)

Genetic Diversity Analysis of Ethiopian Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) Genotypes for Seed Yield and Oil Content

Geremew Awas, Firew Mekbib & Amsalu Ayana · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Genetic diversity is highly significant for the improvement of many crop species including coriander. Eighty one Ethiopian coriander genotypes were evaluated in 9x9 simple lattice design with two replication for genetic diversity analysis in yield and yield related traits at Adam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2016/16156

Challenges on Production and Utilization of White Lupin (Lupinus albus L.) in Ethiopia: A Strategic Orphan Crop

Hibstu Azeze, Firew Mekbib, Yigzaw Dessalegn, Zerihun Tadele & Negussie Megersa · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Aim: To assess the potentials and constraints of production and utilization of white lupin in the major growing areas and analyze the production, area coverage and productivity trend in Ethiopia. Study Design: Purposive sampling method was used to select districts and random samp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/27930

Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Ethiopian Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Germplasm Using ISSR Markers

Mohammed Abate, Firew Mekbib, Amsalu Ayana & Mandefro Nigussie · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Aim: This study aimed to uncover the diversity and population structure of 128 sesame genotypes using ISSR markers and identify highly diverse genotypes for the purposes of broadening the genetic base of sesame landraces grown in Ethiopia. Place and Duration of Study: The study w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/18481

Association of Different Parametric and Non parametric Stability Models in Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum Desf.) Genotypes

Fentaw Abate, Firew Mekbib & Yigzaw Dessalegn · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

Thirteen durum wheat genotypes were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with three replications across four locations of north western Ethiopia for two consecutive years (2010 and 2011). The objective of this experiment was to investigate the association of different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/15568

Effect of Aluminum Toxicity on Root Growth and Morphology of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Genotypes

Hirpa Legesse, R. Nigussie-Dechassa, Setegn Gebeyehu, Geremew Bultosa & Firew Mekbib · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2017

Aims: To investigate the effect of aluminium on root growth, morphology and the concentration of aluminium in the root tissues of two common bean genotypes(new BILFA 58 and Roba 1) varying in soil acidity tolerance. Study Design: Factorial combinations of five rates of aluminum (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2017/26045

Growth and Dry Matter Partitioning of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Genotypes as Influenced by Aluminum Toxicity

Hirpa Legesse, Robi Nigussie-Dechassa, Setegn Gebeyehu, Geremew Bultosa & Firew Mekbib · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Aims: This study was conducted to assess effects of different exchangeable aluminium concentrations on growth and dry matter partitioning of two common bean genotypes (new BILFA 58 and Roba 1) grown on lime-treated and lime-untreated acid soils. Study Design: Factorial combinatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2016/4049