| Landrace Name | Records | Zones | Categories | Summary / Key Traits | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashangi | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Black pseudostem color; sap watery.?Agronomic:?Flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Mashile | 1 | Not specified | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S8ID437.?Collection Date:?30/08/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Massa | 1 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S41ID813.?Coordinates:?6.5?N, 37.7?E.?Collection Date:?17/10/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Matako | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Soft corm.?Agronomic:?Flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Mato | 1 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P2S64ID651.?Coordinates:?6.9?N, 37.7?E.?Collection Date:?10/04/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Mattena | 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 |
| Mattie | 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 |
| Maurelii (horticultural) | 1 | Not specified | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated (horticultural).?Sample ID:?P1EN082. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Maxaaqo | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Soft leaf sheath.?Agronomic:?Flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Mea | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?0.5%.?Shannon Index:?0.0113.?Suitability:?Kocho. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Meashol | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?0.5%.?Shannon Index:?0.0067.?Suitability:?Kocho, Bulla. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Meawesho | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?1.1%.?Shannon Index:?0.01.?Suitability:?Kocho, fiber, Amicho. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Mede | 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 |
| Medea | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Drought tolerant landrace. Same as Ganticha.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Mekelwesa | 1 | Hadiya | Medicinal:?Used for discharge of placenta following birth or abortion.?Plant Part Used:?Boiled corm. | — |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Mendenar | 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 |
| Menduleka | 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 |
| Menera | 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 |
| Menera (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 Menera. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Meqelwesa | 1 | Hadiya Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine | Medicinal:?Amicho for human, leaf and pseudostem for cattle to discharge delayed placenta after birth (N=60).?Use:?Used for medicinal purposes. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 |
| Mereze | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (1). **Total:** 8. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Meriye | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (2), Gurage (2), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (6), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (0). **Total:** 14. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Merjia | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Diseases & Pests | Bacterial Wilt:?Moderate (2.00).?Mealy Bugs:?Moderate (2.00).?Nematode:?Susceptible (3.00).?Root Rot:?Moderate (2.00).?Termite:?Susceptible (3.00).?Worm:?Moderate (2.00).?Key Finding:?Susceptible to nematode and termite. |
Mulualem & Walle 2014 |
| Merze | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Availability:?46.0%.?Shannon Index:?0.11.?Suitability:?Kocho, Bulla. |
Mulachew 2015 |
| Mesena | 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 |
| Mesho-gemo | 1 | Gamo-Gofa | 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 |
| Mesmasicho | 1 | Hadiya Zone | — | Morphological:?Name source: Place of origin. Classified as male (goncho) - hard for decortication, vigorous, late maturing.?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles.?Agronomic:?Late maturing.?Use:?Traditional landrace with specific origin history. |
Temesgen Erebo (2023) |
| Mesmes/Mesmesiya | 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 |
| Mesmesa | 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 |
| Mesmesicho | 1 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Diseases & Pests | Bacterial Wilt:?Susceptible (3.00).?Mealy Bugs:?Moderate (2.00).?Nematode:?Moderate (2.00).?Root Rot:?Moderate (2.00).?Termite:?Susceptible (3.00).?Worm:?Moderate (2.00).?Key Finding:?Susceptible to bacterial wilt and termite. |
Mulualem & Walle 2014 |
| Messa | 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 |
| Messana (also Messina/Mesena) | 1 | Ethiopia (Southern Ethiopia) | Diseases & Pests / Nematology | Nematode Response:?Resistant to?Pratylenchus goodeyi.?Final Nematode Density (Pf):?1,153 (Experiment 1); 7,691 (Experiment 2).?Reproduction Factor (RF):?0.6 (Experiment 1); 3.8 (Experiment 2).?Key Finding:?Resistant cultivar; low nematode reproduction (RF < 1 in Experiment 1). |
Kidane et al. 2021 |
| Messina (also Mesena) | 1 | Ethiopia (Southern Ethiopia) | Food Science & Fermentation / Biochemistry & Nutrition | Nutritional (Bulla):?Mg 56.8 mg/100g (relatively higher); Zn 2.3 mg/100g (relatively higher).?Anti-nutritional:?High phytate content up to 112.5 mg/100g.?Functional Properties:?No significant differences among varieties for functional properties except water absorption capacity (30 days fermentation |
Bekele et al. 2023 |
| Messo | 1 | Sheka Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Drooping leaf habit; narrow leaf width; petiole color purple/red; slender pseudostem aspect; short pseudostem height; soft leaf sheath; small corm size; sap watery.?Agronomic:?Kocho yield low; fiber quality poor; fermentation rate fast; flowering relatively early ( |
Haile et al. 2022 |
| Meze | 1 | Dawro | Medicinal:?Used for treatment of diarrhea. | — |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Meziya (also Maziya) | 1 | Ethiopia (Southern Ethiopia) | Diseases & Pests | Disease Response:?Resistant/tolerant to Enset Bacterial Wilt.?Disease Symptoms:?No symptoms observed after 90 days of inoculation.?Key Finding:?Identified as resistant/tolerant clone; no symptoms after 90 days. |
Gemechu et al. 2021 |
| Mintigre | 1 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (3), Gurage (3), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (0), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 7. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Miqe | 1 | Gedeo Zone | Diseases & Pests | Disease Response:?Susceptible (S).?Mean Incubation Period (MIP):?25.00 days.?Complete Wilting (CW):?36.00 days.?Disease Incidence (DI):?20% at 14 DAI; 30% at 28 DAI.?Key Finding:?Susceptible; symptoms appeared at 14 DAI. |
Abrar et al. 2022 |
| Miqi | 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 |
| Miqichamaa | 1 | Guji Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological features. |
Mengesha et al. 2022 |
| Mochie | 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 |
| Mocho | 1 | Oromia & SNNPR | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Production & Agronomy | Distribution:?Grown across surveyed districts of southwest Ethiopia (0.8% 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 |
| Monofila | 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 |
| Morketa | 1 | Gamo-Gofa | 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 |
| Moshe | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 270-630 cm. Leaf number 3-10. Leaf area 6982.5-23520 cm?. Stomatal conductance 85.9-139.39 mmol/m?/s.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Moyete | 1 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P1EN042.?Coordinates:?8.0?N, 37.9?E.?Collection Date:?05/02/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Mundarare | 1 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S46ID282.?Coordinates:?6.6?N, 38.5?E.?Collection Date:?22/03/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Mundo | 1 | Gedeo Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Use:?Leaf and mid-rib squeezed water preventing skin scabies. |
Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Mundoye | 1 | Gedeo Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Morphological:?Deep brown pseudostem color; narrow leaf width; high plant vigor.?Agronomic:?Late maturing; medium yield per plant.?Food Preference:?Bulla (2-good), Amicho (2-good), Kocho (2-good).?Key Finding:?Good for all food uses. |
Adem & Kibatu 2020 |
| Mundraro | 1 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Drought susceptible landrace. |
Chase et al. 2025 |