Publication Profile
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Education and Qualifications
Dr. Tarekegn Samago holds advanced degrees in agriculture, specializing in agronomy and crop production. He earned his Doctor Technologiae (D-Tech) from Tshwane University of Technology in 2015, with a thesis focusing on the grain yield, nitrogen fixation, and phosphorus nutrition of common bean varieties. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Agronomy from Hawassa University in 2011, concentrating on the effect of Rhizobia inoculants and phosphorus fertilization on haricot beans. Additionally, he completed his B.Sc. in Crop Production and Protection at Jimma University Ambo College in 2007.
Professional
Dr. Samago has had a long and distinguished academic career at Hawassa University. Starting as a graduate assistant in 2007, he advanced to associate professor and now serves as dean of the College of Agriculture. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses in plant science, with a focus on legume crops. He has mentored numerous students, highlighting his leadership in the academic field.
Conclusion
Dr. Tarekegn Samago’s extensive academic qualifications, teaching experience, and international training make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His contributions to agronomy, particularly in legume research and crop production, align well with the criteria of the award, showcasing his dedication to advancing agricultural science.
Publication Top Notes
- Unlocking the Potential of Inoculation with Bradyrhizobium for Enhanced Growth and Symbiotic Responses in Soybean Varieties under Controlled Conditions (Agronomy, 2024) – 0 citations 🌱📘
- Bradyrhizobium Inoculation Improved Agrosymbiotic Performances of Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp] Varieties at Two Sites in Ethiopia (International Journal of Agronomy, 2024) – 0 citations 🌾📘
- An overview of the role of irrigation in the attainment of sustainable development goals through hunger and poverty alleviation in Ethiopia (International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 2023) – 1 citation 💧📘
- Effect of Interrow Spacings on Growth, Yield, and Yield Components of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia (Advances in Agriculture, 2023) – 0 citations 🌿📘
- Ditching Phosphatic Fertilizers for Phosphate-Solubilizing Biofertilizers: A Step towards Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Health (Sustainability, 2023) – 12 citations ♻️📘
- Elevated UV-B radiation depressed biomass yield and symbiotic N2-fixation in Bradyrhizobium inoculated cowpea varieties (Symbiosis, 2022) – 0 citations ☀️📘
- Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.): A choice crop for sustainability during the climate change periods (Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 2022) – 8 citations 🌾📘
- Carbon assimilation and water-use efficiency in cowpea varieties inoculated with Bradyrhizobium, measured using 13C natural abundance (Journal of Plant Interactions, 2022) – 2 citations 💧📘
- Leaf growth, gas exchange and assimilation performance of cowpea varieties in response to Bradyrhizobium inoculation (Heliyon, 2022) – 10 citations 🌿📘
- Yield response of field-grown cowpea varieties to Bradyrhizobium inoculation (Agronomy Journal, 2021) – 11 citations 🌱📘