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122 Named Enset Accessions
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Sidama, Gamogofa, Dauro, Gurage, Wolita Zones |
Various (Areka Agricultural Research Centre) |
Genetic Resources & Diversity |
Study Design:?122 named enset accessions from five geographical zones of Southern Ethiopia (Sidama, Gamogofa, Dauro, Gurage, Wolita) maintained at Areka Agricultural Research Centre. Each landrace had... |
Bekele et al. 2013 |
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14 Enset Clones (unnamed)
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Sheka Zone |
Yaki (lowland), Andiracha (midland), Masha (highland) |
Biochemistry & Nutrition / Genetic Resources & Diversity |
Biochemical Composition (Bulla):?Dry matter 51.64?58%; Ash 0.81?1.41%; Crude fat 0.04?0.22%; K 0.3?0.57%; Ca 0.01?0.28%; Mg, Fe, P 0.01?0.06%.?Biochemical Composition (Kocho):?Dry matter 41.25?49.70%;... |
Semman et al. 2019 |
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Aa'i-barasho
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Sheka Zone |
Anderacha Woreda |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Morphological:?Black coloration variant (Aa'i = black).?Agronomic:?Kocho yield high; drought/wind tolerance high.?Use:?Processing type. |
Haile et al. 2022 |
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Abatmerza
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Gurage Zone |
Kebena, Cheha & Ezha Woredas |
Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Agronomic:?Grouped into clusters based on morphological trait variability.?Use:?Used for food (Bulla, Kocho, Amicho), animal feed, medi... |
Jarso et al. 2023 |
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Abatmerza
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Kembata-Tembaro Zone |
Angacha Woreda |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Ranking (High Yield):?3rd (Total: 71).?Ranking (Fermentation Quality):?3rd (Total: 78).?Ranking (Early Maturity):?6th (Total: 56).?Ranking (Perceived Importance):?2nd (Total: 76).?Community Ranking:?4... |
Ayenew et al. 2016 |
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Additional landraces (74)
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Wolaita Zone |
Various (14 Kebeles) |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity |
Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Distribution:?Various frequencies and distributions within and between farms.?Agronomic:?Farmers prefer different landraces for specifi... |
Asfaw et al. 2024 |
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Adinona
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Wolaita Zone |
Offa Woreda |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity |
Agronomic (Kocho):?Selected for Kocho (3 farmers, 2.0%).?Agronomic (Workey/Bulla):?Selected for Workey (6 farmers, 3.9%).?Agronomic (Bulla):?Selected for Bulla (5 farmers, 3.4%).?Amicho:?Selected for ... |
Shumbulo et al. 2012 |
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Ado
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Sidama Zone |
Hulla woreda |
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Morphological:?Analyzed for fiber chemical and mechanical properties.?Agronomic:?Mid-altitude landrace.?Fiber Properties:?Linear density 30.04 tex (mid altitude) and 40.0 tex (high altitude). High ash... |
Buta et al. 2025 |
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Ado
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Gurage Zone |
Central Ethiopia |
Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity |
Morphological:?Plant height 240-740 cm. Leaf number 1-11. Leaf area 6615-28812 cm?. Stomatal conductance 24.4-181.2 mmol/m?/s.?Agronomic:?Best for kocho. Diverse uses.?Drought Response:?Drought tolera... |
Chase et al. 2025 |
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Ado
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Gedeo Zone |
Various |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Use:?Preferred for kocho, bula, amicho, and fiber. Pseudostem and corm together used for kocho; pseudostem used for bulla and fibre; corm used for amicho. |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
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Ado
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Gedeo Zone |
Various |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Use:?Preferred for kocho, bula, amicho, and fiber. |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
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Ado
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Gedeo Zone |
Various |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Use:?Preferred for amicho. |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
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Ado
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Gedeo Zone |
Various |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Use:?Preferred for fiber. |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
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Ado
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Sidama Zone |
Hulla woreda |
Biochemistry & Nutrition / Material Science |
Fiber Properties:?Linear density 30.04 tex (mid) and 40.0 tex (high). High ash (8.61%), cellulose (52.72%), lignin (3.9%), and hemicellulose (20.29%) content at mid-altitudes.?Altitude Impact:?Signifi... |
Buta et al. 2025 |
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Ado
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Sheka Zone |
Anderacha Woreda |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Morphological:?Erect leaf habit; green or light green petiole color; sap watery; large corm size; tall pseudostem height.?Agronomic:?Kocho yield high; Kocho color white; flowering very late (up to 15 ... |
Haile et al. 2022 |
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Ado
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Gedeo Zone |
Various (7 Kebeles) |
Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany |
Morphological:?Light green pseudostem color; wide leaf width; high plant vigor.?Agronomic:?Late maturing; high yield per plant.?Food Preference:?Bulla (1-very good), Amicho (1-very good), Kocho (1-ver... |
Adem & Kibatu 2020 |
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Ado
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Sidama Zone |
Hula District |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity |
Morphological:?Name derived from morphological character (pseudostem color).?Distribution:?Common.?Use:?Used for food production (Kocho, Bulla, Amicho).?Key Finding:?Common landrace; name based on pse... |
Egziabher et al. 2020 |
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Adoo
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Guji Zone |
Adola Rede District |
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge |
Morphological:?Contains white spot at the back of the leaves. Name derived from color (Sidama origin).?Agronomic:?Preferred for bulla production.?Use:?Preferred for budhaa (bulla) quality. |
Mengesha et al. 2022 |
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Agade
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Hadiya Zone |
Anlemo District |
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Morphological:?Identified by morphological characteristics. Vigorous plant with good yield potential.?Distribution:?Highly frequent and widely distributed across all kebeles.?Agronomic:?Good bulla qua... |
Temesgen Erebo (2023) |
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Agade
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Central Ethiopia |
Various |
Food Science & Fermentation / Biochemistry & Nutrition |
Nutritional:?Moisture 61.21%, ash 1.22%, protein 1.75%, fat 0.33%, fiber 2.79%, carbohydrates 93.93%, energy 385.69 kcal/100g.?Mineral:?Ca 90.26 mg/100g, K 107.08 mg/100g, Mg 15.61 mg/100g, P 40.19 mg... |
Dilebo & Zewdu 2025 |