| 1 |
Areka |
Areka |
Biochemistry & Nutrition / Material Science |
Fiber Properties:?Analyzed for mechanical properties.?Elastic Modulus:?Showed variation among breeds; average elastic modulus of Enset fiber is 12.80 ? 6.85 GPa.?Treatment Response:?24-hour NaOH treatment showed improved elastic modulus; 48-hour treatment showed variation.?Key Finding:?Enset fiber is comparable to sisal and abaca for applications requiring similar stiffness. |
Balcha et al. 2021 |
| 2 |
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, medicine, fiber.?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles. |
Jarso et al. 2023 |
| 3 |
Gurage Zone |
Various (Yefereziye enset conservation site) |
Genetic Resources & Diversity |
Morphological:?Quantitative characterization showed higher performance.?Agronomic:?Pseudostem height 136.6 cm (highest among tested landraces); Pseudostem circumference 127.8 cm; Plant height 466.6 cm.?Key Finding:?Recommended to local farmers and for all food-insecure countries cultivating enset landrace to improve livelihood. |
Mitiku & Fikre 2024 |
| 4 |
Silte, Gurage, Kembata-Tembaro, Hadiya, Wolaita, Dawro, Gedeo, Sidama |
Various |
Genetic Resources & Diversity |
**Distribution:** Silte (2), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (1). **Total:** 9. |
Yemataw 2018 |