| Landrace Name | Records | Zones | Categories | Summary / Key Traits | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinegena | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?0.5%.?Shannon Index:?0.0087.?Suitability:?Kocho, Bulla. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Jobiro | 1 | Gurage | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster III.?Major Qualitative Characteristics:?Petiole under side color variations.?Key Finding:?Part of largest qualitative cluster (101 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Jobra | 1 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P1EN036.?Coordinates:?8.1?N, 37.9?E.?Collection Date:?03/02/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| JungleSeed | 1 | Ethiopia (Southern Ethiopia) | Genetics & Genomics | Chloroplast Genome:?Size 168,396 bp; LSC 88,469 bp (smallest); SSC 11,040 bp; IR 34,441/34,442 bp.?Genes:?Total 138 genes (105 unique, 24 duplicate copies); tRNA 37/28; rRNA 8/4; Protein-coding 92/76; Exons 56; Introns 37.?GC Content:?37%.?Key Finding:?Smallest LSC region; second smallest genome siz |
Biswas et al. 2025 |
| K'aasi-aafo | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Black Kocho color.?Agronomic:?Kocho quality poor.?Use:?Semi-wild enset; selected from spontaneously reproduced seed.?Key Finding:?Semi-wild enset brought into cultivation from seed. |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Kabaria | 1 | Wolaita Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Distribution:?Highly preferred landrace; ranked 8th overall.?Agronomic:?Preferred for Amicho use.?Use:?Food production, especially Amicho (boiled corm). |
Asfaw et al. 2024 |
| Kaker ginbo | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (2), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 5. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Kakkee | 1 | Guji Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological features. |
Mengesha et al. 2022 |
| Kambaticho | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 420-680 cm. Leaf number 3-8. Leaf area 8820-24806.25 cm?. Stomatal conductance 32-131.4 mmol/m?/s.?Agronomic:?Diverse uses.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Kambato | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Drought tolerant landrace. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Kanchewe | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 310-510 cm. Leaf number 5-10. Leaf area 10510.5-19404 cm?. Stomatal conductance 75.1-248.2 mmol/m?/s.?Agronomic:?Most common landrace - best for local agroecology, drought tolerance, and high productivity. Good for local agroecology. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Kanchiwo | 1 | Gurage Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Distribution:?Not indicated.?Agroecology:?Adapted to highland (H), midland (M), and lowland (L) agroecologies.?Medicinal:?Used for various medicinal purposes. |
Negassa et al. 2025 |
| Kanda | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (0), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 3. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Kanko | 1 | Oromia | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P2S50ID106.?Coordinates:?7.0?N, 38.7?E.?Collection Date:?25/03/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Kareta mati | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (0), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 3. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Karga/charga | 1 | Gamo Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Its corm is hard.?Agro-ecology:?Mid & low altitude.?Maturity:?Early.?Plant Height:?Smaller.?Use Classification:?Kocho & Bulla (high yield; large, thick pseudostem, big corm, late maturing).?Key Finding:?Used for Kocho and Bulla production. |
Getahun et al. 2024 |
| Karona | 1 | Yem Special District | Medicinal:?Used for expulsion of thorn and drainage abscess from tissue.?Plant Part Used:?Root. | — |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Kartiya | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (8), Gurage (8), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 18. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Kasherwesa?(also Kasheta) | 1 | Hadiya Zone | — | Morphological:?Name source: Presence of deep red color of pseudostem, petiole, midrib, and leaf.?Distribution:?Found in group B kebeles.?Agronomic:?Distinctive red-colored plant parts.?Medicinal:?Used for medicinal value (ranked 2nd). Used to treat both human and animal ailments.?Use:?Used for medic |
Temesgen Erebo (2023) |
| Kasherwesa?(second listing) | 1 | Hadiya Zone | — | Morphological:?Identified by morphological characteristics.?Distribution:?Found in group B kebeles.?Medicinal:?Used for medicinal purposes. |
Temesgen Erebo (2023) |
| Katise | 1 | Gamo Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Stress tolerant.?Agro-ecology:?High altitude.?Maturity:?Early.?Plant Height:?Smaller.?Use Classification:?Kocho & Bulla (high yield; large, thick pseudostem, big corm, late maturing).?Key Finding:?Used for Kocho and Bulla production; stress tolerant. |
Getahun et al. 2024 |
| Kawo | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Green or light green petiole color; no or sparse blotching at petiole base; variegated blotches at petiole base; normal pseudostem aspect; sap watery.?Agronomic:?Flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Kawo (Ayi-Kawo) | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Black coloration variant (Ayi = black).?Agronomic:?Flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Kazia | 1 | Waka | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Kebena | 1 | Wolaita Zone | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using 34 polymorphic SSR markers.?Type:?Domesticated.?Population Structure:?Part of cultivated enset clusters. |
Olango et al. 2015 |
| Kebena (duplicate) | 1 | Wolaita Zone | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using 34 polymorphic SSR markers.?Type:?Domesticated.?Population Structure:?Part of cultivated enset clusters. |
Olango et al. 2015 |
| Keberbeye | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (0), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 3. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Keberichie | 1 | Kembata/Hadiya | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Keberichie (duplicate) | 1 | Kembata/Hadiya | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Duplicate accession with same name as earlier Keberichie. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Kebo | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Green or light green petiole color; no or sparse blotching at petiole base; variegated blotches at petiole base.?Agronomic:?Flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Kechi | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Drooping leaf habit; narrow leaf width; green or light green petiole color; variegated pseudostem color; sap watery; small corm size; variegated petiole base; brown blotches at petiole base.?Agronomic:?Kocho yield low; flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Kefficho genotypes (various) | 1 | Kefficho Zone | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Analyzed using ISSRs primers.?Genetic Diversity:?Showed more diversification than genotypes from Essera areas in all parameters.?Key Finding:?Kefficho genotypes more genetically diverse than Essera genotypes. |
Gemechu et al. 2021 |
| Kekar | 1 | Oromia | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P1EN098.?Coordinates:?8.7?N, 38.0?E.?Collection Date:?24/01/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Kekari | 1 | Ethiopia (Southern Ethiopia) | Diseases & Pests | Disease Response:?Highly susceptible to Enset Bacterial Wilt.?Disease Symptoms:?Showed 100% disease symptoms after 30 days of inoculation.?Key Finding:?Can be used as susceptible check in screening trials. |
Gemechu et al. 2021 |
| Kekaro | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Short pseudostem height.?Agronomic:?Kocho yield low; flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Kekefeya | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (4), Gurage (4), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 10. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Kekera | 1 | Gamo-Gofa | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Kekere | 1 | Waka | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Kekeruwa | 1 | Wolaita Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Agronomic (Kocho):?Selected for Kocho (8 farmers, 5.2%).?Agronomic (Workey/Bulla):?Selected for Workey (9 farmers, 5.9%).?Agronomic (Bulla):?Selected for Bulla (9 farmers, 6.2%).?Amicho:?Selected for Amicho (9 farmers, 6.7%).?Fiber:?Selected for fiber (3 farmers, 2.2%).?Key Finding:?Balanced multipu |
Shumbulo et al. 2012 |
| Kekeso | 1 | Oromia | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P1EN037.?Coordinates:?8.5?N, 38.0?E.?Collection Date:?31/01/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Kekir | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (0), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 3. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Kelisa | 1 | Ethiopia (Southern Ethiopia) | Genetics & Genomics / Breeding | Agronomic:?Released cultivar.?Type:?Late maturing cultivar (3 late set cultivars released).?Breeding Status:?Officially released improved cultivar.?Key Finding:?One of 6 cultivars released through breeding efforts; late maturing type. |
Gemechu et al. 2021 |
| Kellisa | 1 | Ethiopia (Southern Ethiopia) | Diseases & Pests / Nematology | Nematode Response:?Resistant to?Pratylenchus goodeyi.?Final Nematode Density (Pf):?1,623 (Experiment 1); 3,529 (Experiment 2).?Reproduction Factor (RF):?0.8 (Experiment 1); 1.8 (Experiment 2).?Key Finding:?Resistant cultivar; low nematode reproduction (RF < 1 in Experiment 1). |
Kidane et al. 2021 |
| Kelo | 1 | Gamo Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Not explained.?Agro-ecology:?Mid & low altitude.?Maturity:?Early.?Plant Height:?Smaller.?Use Classification:?Kocho & Bulla (high yield; large, thick pseudostem, big corm, late maturing).?Key Finding:?Used for Kocho and Bulla production. |
Getahun et al. 2024 |
| Kembata | 1 | Wolaita | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster II.?Key Finding:?Part of second largest qualitative cluster (92 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Kembotra | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | 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 |
| Kemele | 1 | Gurage Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Amicho | Amicho:?Selected for Amicho in Gurage Zone (N=43).?Use:?Used for Amicho (boiled corm) consumption. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 |
| Kenbatiy | 1 | Not specified | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S6ID468.?Collection Date:?30/08/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Kerase | 1 | Sidamo | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster II.?Key Finding:?Part of second largest qualitative cluster (92 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Kerbo | 1 | Kembata/Hadiya | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster II (32.97% of accessions).?Key Finding:?Part of second largest qualitative cluster (92 accessions) characterized by petiole upper side color variations. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |