| Landrace Name | Records | Zones | Categories | Summary / Key Traits | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerese | 1 | Gedeo | Medicinal:?Used for abdominal pain malaria hepatitis +3 more | — |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Kerewetye | 1 | Gurage Zone | Diseases & Pests / Nematology | Nematode Density (Soil):?Pratylenchus?18.0 individuals/100 ml soil;?Meloidogyne?33.3;?Helicotylenchus?16.7. |
Gerura et al. 2022 |
| Keribote (second listing) | 1 | Gurage Zone | 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 |
| Kerkerie | 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 |
| Kerqere | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?1.1%.?Shannon Index:?0.01.?Suitability:?Kocho, Bulla. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Keruma | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (9), Gurage (9), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 20. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Kesseit | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Drought tolerant landrace. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Kesseta | 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 |
| Kessiet | 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 |
| Kestita/Keseta | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?4.8%.?Shannon Index:?0.02.?Suitability:?Kocho, Medicine, Bulla.?Key Finding:?Used for medicinal purposes in addition to food. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Keteme | 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 |
| Ketena | 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 |
| Ketene | 1 | Sidama Zone | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using 34 polymorphic SSR markers.?Type:?Domesticated.?Population Structure:?Part of cultivated enset clusters. |
Olango et al. 2015 |
| Keteniya | 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 |
| Keter | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 4. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Keteriya | 1 | Dawuro Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Distribution:?Among the most abundant landraces in Mareka District.?Agronomic:?Reported as one of the most abundant landraces.?Use:?Used for food production. |
Feleke & Tekalign 2022 |
| Ketisse | 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 |
| Ketketa | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?1.6%.?Shannon Index:?0.01.?Suitability:?Kocho. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Key/Abat Merza | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?24.1%.?Shannon Index:?0.09.?Suitability:?Kocho. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Kibot | 1 | Gurage Zone | Diseases & Pests / Nematology | Nematode Density (Soil):?Pratylenchus?60.0 individuals/100 ml soil;?Meloidogyne?8;?Helicotylenchus?166;?Tylenchorhynchus?6. |
Gerura et al. 2022 |
| Kikbgglekey | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro | Medicinal:?Used for discharge of placenta following birth or abortion.?Plant Part Used:?Boiled corm. | — |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Kikiro | 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 |
| Kiklenech | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro | Medicinal:?Used for discharge of placenta following birth or abortion.?Plant Part Used:?Boiled corm. | — |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Kinbat | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (3), Gurage (0), Kembata-Tembaro (6), Hadiya (3), Wolaita (2), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (0). **Total:** 16. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Kinchie | 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 |
| Kincho | 1 | Sidama Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Distribution:?Rare.?Use:?Used for food production.?Key Finding:?Rare landrace. |
Egziabher et al. 2020 |
| Kinibar | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 390-400 cm. Leaf number 5. Leaf area 10510.5-11025 cm?. Stomatal conductance 79.6-137.9 mmol/m?/s.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Kinke | 1 | Gurage | 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 |
| Kinkisar | 1 | Yem Special District | Medicinal:?Used for discharge of placenta following birth or abortion.?Plant Part Used:?Boiled corm. | — |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Kinwar | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 460 cm. Leaf number 8. Leaf area 21498.75 cm?. Stomatal conductance 95.038 mmol/m?/s.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Kogogot | 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 |
| Koina | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?8.6%.?Shannon Index:?0.03.?Suitability:?Kocho, Medicine, fiber, Amicho.?Key Finding:?Used for medicinal purposes in addition to food and fiber. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Kokar | 1 | Oromia & SNNPR | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Production & Agronomy | Distribution:?Grown across surveyed districts of southwest Ethiopia (3.6% of landraces)?.?Agronomic:?Identified as one of the landraces cultivated in the study area.?Use:?Used for food production and other purposes. |
Mulualem & Semman 2021 |
| Kokazo | 1 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S66ID871.?Coordinates:?6.0?N, 37.3?E.?Collection Date:?20/10/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Kombeter | 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 |
| Kombotra | 1 | Hadiya | Medicinal:?Used for treatment of back injury. | — |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Korbodi | 1 | Oromia & SNNPR | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Production & Agronomy | Distribution:?Grown across surveyed districts of southwest Ethiopia?.?Agronomic:?Identified as one of the landraces cultivated in the study area.?Use:?Used for food production and other purposes. |
Mulualem & Semman 2021 |
| Korimo | 1 | Oromia & SNNPR | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Production & Agronomy | Distribution:?Grown across surveyed districts of southwest Ethiopia?.?Agronomic:?Identified as one of the landraces cultivated in the study area.?Use:?Used for food production and other purposes. |
Mulualem & Semman 2021 |
| Korin | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (2), Gurage (2), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 6. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Korkoro | 1 | Gedeo Zone | Diseases & Pests | Disease Response:?Susceptible (S).?Mean Incubation Period (MIP):?26.00 days.?Complete Wilting (CW):?38.00 days.?Disease Incidence (DI):?10% at 14 DAI; 20% at 28 DAI.?Key Finding:?Susceptible; symptoms appeared at 14 DAI. |
Abrar et al. 2022 |
| Korttie (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 Korttie. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Koset | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 680 cm. Leaf number 11. Leaf area 26460 cm?. Stomatal conductance 69.7 mmol/m?/s.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Kosha | 1 | Gedeo Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Morphological:?Green pseudostem color; narrow leaf width; high plant vigor.?Agronomic:?Late maturing; low yield per plant.?Food Preference:?Bulla (3-fair), Amicho (3-fair), Kocho (3-fair).?Key Finding:?Low preference for all food uses; fair quality only. |
Adem & Kibatu 2020 |
| Koshkoshe | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 500-520 cm. Leaf number 3-4. Leaf area 14810.25-15288 cm?. Stomatal conductance 83.274-100.484 mmol/m?/s.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Kosire | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?0.5%.?Shannon Index:?0.0034.?Suitability:?Kocho. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Koyena | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | 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 |
| Koziya | 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 |
| Kualia | 1 | Gurage | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster III.?Key Finding:?Part of largest qualitative cluster (101 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Kuchankie | 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 |
| Kucharkia (also Kuckarkia) | 1 | Areka | Biochemistry & Nutrition / Material Science | Fiber Properties:?Analyzed for mechanical properties.?Elastic Modulus:?Higher maximum elastic modulus among breeds (along with Gishera and Itine). 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 |
Balcha et al. 2021 |