Birkneh Dosegnaw | Plant breeding | Research and Development Excellence Award

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Mr. Birkneh Dosegnaw | Plant breeding | Research and Development Excellence Award

Associate researcher, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia

Birkneh Kuru Dosegnaw is an Associate Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (Pawe Agricultural Research Center) in Ethiopia. His expertise lies in plant breeding, focusing on sorghum, finger millet, maize, and tef. Birkneh holds an MSc in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Debre Markos University and a BSc in Plant Science from Wollo University. He has contributed significantly to research in genotype-environment interactions and yield stability, with publications in prestigious journals. His skills include data analysis, project coordination, and scientific writing. Birkneh is passionate about sustainable agricultural development and breeding for disease resistance. 🌾📊📚

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Professional Experience 🌾

Birkneh Kuru Dosegnaw has a robust career in agricultural research, particularly in plant breeding. He is currently an Associate Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (Pawe Agricultural Research Center), working on sorghum, finger millet, maize, and tef breeding programs since September 2024. Previously, Birkneh worked as an Associate Researcher for sorghum and finger millet breeding (2022–2024) and as Assistant Researcher I and II from 2018 to 2021. He began his career as a Junior Researcher in 2016 and later worked as a Junior Expert in field crop production and irrigation agronomy in 2015-2016. 🌱🔬

Education & Training 🎓

Birkneh Kuru Dosegnaw holds a Master’s degree (MSc) in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Debre Markos University, Ethiopia (2019-2021). His studies covered subjects like Agricultural Statistics, Plant Breeding Methods, Population Genetics, Crop Agronomy, Seed Science, and Evolutionary Biology. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Plant Science from Wollo University (2012-2014), where he focused on research methods, genetics, plant breeding, crop production, and seed technology. These educational foundations have equipped him with a solid understanding of plant science and breeding for agricultural advancement. 🌿📚

Research Focus

Birkneh Kuru Dosegnaw’s research primarily focuses on plant breeding and crop genetics with an emphasis on improving the yield stability and genotype-environment interactions of finger millet. His recent work, published in Field Crops Research, investigates the performance of finger millet genotypes under varying environmental conditions using statistical analysis methods like AMMI, GGE, and MTSI. His studies contribute to enhancing crop resilience and sustainability in humid lowland areas of Ethiopia. Through his work, he aims to optimize crop productivity and develop varieties that perform well across diverse environments. 🌱📊

 

Publication Top Notes

Genotype X environment interaction and yield stability of finger millet (Eleusine Coracana L.) genotypes based on AMMI, GGE and MTSI analysis in humid lowland areas of Ethiopia

 

 

 

Wilber Wambi | Plant Breeding Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Wilber Wambi | Plant Breeding Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wilber Wambi, National Agricultural Research Organization, Uganda, Uganda

Wilber Wambi, a dedicated Research Officer-Maize Breeder/Crop Modeler at Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organization, blends expertise in climate-smart agriculture and biodiversity conservation. With a PhD from Haramaya University and an MSc from Makerere University, his work focuses on enhancing crop resilience and combating pests like fall armyworm. Wambi’s research spans genetic improvement of maize and finger millet, evident in his numerous publications. He’s actively engaged in projects like AATF TAAT Maize Compact, aiming to empower farmers with sustainable management techniques. 🌾🔬 Passionate about bridging science and agriculture, Wambi contributes significantly to Uganda’s agricultural advancement.

 

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Academic qualifications

Wilber Wambi embarked on a scholarly journey dedicated to agricultural sustainability. He pursued a PhD fellowship in Climate Smart-Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation at Haramaya University, Ethiopia, delving deep into innovative approaches to mitigate climate impact on agriculture. Prior to this, Wambi earned an MSc in Crop Science from Makerere University, Uganda, honing his expertise in crop management and improvement strategies. 🎓🌱 His academic qualifications equip him with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the challenges of modern agriculture while promoting environmental conservation and resilience.

 

Research Focus

Wilber Wambi’s research spans across various domains within agriculture and biodiversity conservation. 🌱 His work delves into climate-smart agriculture, focusing on the genetic improvement of crops like maize and finger millet to enhance their resilience to environmental stressors. Additionally, he investigates the impacts of climate change on food systems, aiming to identify challenges and opportunities for sustainable agricultural practices. Wambi’s contributions extend to studying the genetic variability of crops such as Valencia groundnuts, addressing issues like late leaf spot resistance. Overall, his research endeavors aim to advance agricultural practices that promote food security and biodiversity conservation in the face of climate change. 🌾

 

Publication Top Notes

The negative and positive impacts of Prosopis juliflora on the Kenyan and Ethiopian ecosystems: A review study

Genetic and genomic resources for finger millet improvement: opportunities for advancing climate-smart agriculture

Climate Smart Agriculture for Improving Crop Production and Biodiversity Conservation: Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century – A Narrative Review

Impact of Climate Change on Food Systems: A Narrative Review

Recovery of Valencia Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Traits in Early Segregating and Promising Late Leaf Spot Resistant Populations

Heritability for resistance to rosette disease in exotic Valencia groundnuts

Gene effects for resistance to groundnut rossette disease in exotic Valencia groundnuts

Genetic variability studies of Valencia groundnut varieties for late leaf spot (Phaeoisariopsis personata) resistance