| 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 |
Central Ethiopia |
Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity |
Morphological:?Plant height 330-710 cm. Leaf number 5-11. Leaf area 6762-23520 cm?. Stomatal conductance 29.9-201 mmol/m?/s.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| 3 |
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 |
| 4 |
Kembata-Tembaro Zone |
Angacha District |
Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany |
Availability:?97.9% (highest).?Shannon Index:?0.35 (highest).?Suitability:?Kocho, fiber.?Key Finding:?Most available landrace; highest Shannon diversity index. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| 5 |
Kembata-Tembaro Zone |
Ojojia Water Shade |
Diseases & Pests |
Bacterial Wilt:?Moderate (2.00).?Mealy Bugs:?Resistant (1.00).?Nematode:?Moderate (2.00).?Root Rot:?Moderate (2.00).?Termite:?Susceptible (3.00).?Worm:?Moderate (2.00).?Key Finding:?Resistant to mealy bugs; susceptible to termite. |
Mulualem & Walle 2014 |
| 6 |
Hadiya Zone |
Anlemo District |
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Morphological:?Name source: "Siskela" - based on the strength of the landrace and resistance to disease. Classified as male (goncho).?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles.?Agronomic:?Strong, disease-resistant landrace. Strongest fiber quality (ranked 1st). Late maturing.?Use:?Strongest fiber quality used for construction, ropes, and cultural purposes. Good kocho quality.?Medicinal:?Used to treat various ailments. |
Temesgen Erebo (2023) |
| 7 |
Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples |
Hadiya |
Genetics & Genomics |
Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S56ID466.?Coordinates:?7.7?N, 37.9?E.?Collection Date:?31/08/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |