Dr. Firew Mekbib Hailemariam
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Dr. Firew Mekbib Hailemariam

Associate Professor
Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Breeding
62%
Plant Biotechnology
90%
Crop Improvement
75%
Agronomy
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Misganaw, M., F. Mekbib and A. Wakjira, 2015. Genotype x environment interaction on sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) seed yield. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 10: 2226-2239.
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  2. Getachew, T., M. Firew, F. Asnake and E. Million, 2015. Genotype x environment interaction and stability analysis for yield and yield related traits of kabuli-type chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in Ethiopia. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 14: 1564-1575.
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  3. Awas, G., F. Mekbib and A. Ayana, 2015. Variability, heritability and genetic advance for some yield and yield related traits and oil content in ethiopian coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) genotypes. Int. J. Plant Breed. Genet., 9: 116-125.
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  4. Awas, G., F. Mekbib and A. Ayana, 2015. Genetic diversity analysis of ethiopian coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) genotypes for seed yield and oil content. J. Exp. Agric. Int., 14: 1-8.
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  5. Ambachew, D., F. Mekbib, A. Asfaw, S.E. Beebed and M.W. Blair, 2015. Trait associations in common bean genotypes grown under drought stress and field infestation by BSM bean fly. Crop J., 3: 305-316.
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  6. Abate, M., F. Mekbib, A. Ayana and M. Nigussie, 2015. Genotype x environment and stability analysis of oil content in sesame (Sesamun indicum L.) evaluated across diverse agro-ecologies of Awash Valleys in Ethiopia. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 9: 1-12.
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  7. Abate, M., F. Mekbib, A. Ayana and M. Nigussie, 2015. Genetic variability and association of traits in mid-altitude sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) germplasm of Ethiopia. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 9: 1-14.
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  8. Abate, M., F. Mekbib, A. Ayana and M. Nigussie, 2015. Assessment of genetic diversity in Ethiopian sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) germplasm using ISSR markers. Br. Biotechnol. J., 8: 1-13.
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  9. Abate, F., F. Mekbib and Y. Dessalegn, 2015. GGE biplot analysis of multi-environment yield trials of durum wheat (Triticum turgidum Desf.) genotypes in North Western Ethiopia. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 8: 120-129.
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  10. Abate, F., F. Mekbib and Y. Dessalegn, 2015. Association of different parametric and non parametric stability models in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum Desf.) genotypes. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 7: 192-201.
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  11. Tena, E., F. Mekbib and A. Ayana, 2014. Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure among exotic sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) cultivars in Ethiopia using simple sequence repeats (SSR) molecular markers. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 13: 4308-4319.
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  12. Seyoum, Y., F. Mekbib, A. Teklewold, B. Admassu, D. Beyene and Z. Fisseha, 2014. Induction of callus and somatic embryogenesis from cotyledon and leaf explants of Yeheb (Cordeauxia edulis Hemsl). Agric. For. Fish., 3: 464-468.
  13. Seyoum, Y. and F. Mekbib, 2014. In vitro germination and direct shoot induction of Yeheb (Cordeauxia edulis Hemsl.). Agric. For. Fish., 3: 452-458.
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  14. Mekonnen, F., F. Mekbib, S. Kumar, S. Ahmed and T.R. Sharma, 2014. Phenotypic variability and characteristics of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) germplasm of Ethiopia by multivariate analysis. J. Agric. Crop Res., 2: 104-116.
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  15. Mekonnen, F., F. Mekbib, S. Kumar, S. Ahmed and T.R. Sharma, 2014. Correlation and path coefficient analysis of seed yield and yield components in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) genotype in Ethiopia. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 8: 507-520.
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  16. Mekonnen, F., F. Mekbib, S. Kumar, S. Ahmed and T.R. Sharma, 2014. Agromorphological traits variability of the Ethiopian lentil and exotic genotypes. Adv. Agric., 2014: 1-15.
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  17. Getachew, S., S. Kidane, F. Mekbib, B. Admassu and S. Kelemu et al., 2014. A look into genetic diversity of enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) cheesman) using transferable microsatellite sequences of banana in Ethiopia. J. Crop Improv., 28: 159-183.
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  18. Awas, G., F. Mekbib and A. Ayana, 2014. Correlation and path coefficient analysis study among seed yield and oil conetent in Ethiopian coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) genotypes. Int. J. Plant Breed. Genet., 8: 224-240.
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  19. Tadele, S., F. Mekbib and K. Tesfaye, 2013. Genetic diversity of coffee (Coffea arabica L.) landraces from Southern Ethiopia as revealed by inter simple sequence repeat marker. Glo. Adv. Res. J. Agric. Sci., 3: 024-034.
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  20. Legesse, H., R. Nigussie-Dechassa, S. Gebeyehu, G. Bultosa and F. Mekbib, 2013. Response to soil acidity of common bean genotypes (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) under field conditions at Nedjo, Western Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., 2: 3-15.
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  21. Legesse, H., N. Dechassa, S. Gebeyehu, G. Bultosa and F. Mekbib, 2013. Multivariate analysis as a tool for indirect selection of common bean genotypes (Phaseolus vulgaris L) for soil acidity tolerance under field conditions. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., 2: 7-15.
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  22. Kebede, A., M. Dejene, V.A. Albert and F. Mekbib, 2013. Saved barley (Hordeum vulgare) seed quality in mid-altitudes and high-lands of Southern Ethiopia. Afr.n J. Agric. Res., 9: 448-454.
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  23. Fikere, M., F. Mekbib and A. Wakjira, 2013. Seed oil diversity of Ethiopian linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) landraces accessions and some exotic cultivars. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 7: 76-85.
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  24. Mekbib, F., 2012. Genetic enrichment, a new concept in genetic resource management: The case of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in Ethiopia. Biodivers., 13: 2-15.
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  25. Haile, M., F. Mekbib and H. Zelleke, 2012. Performance and farmers evaluation of released common bean varieties in dawro zone, Southwestern Ethiopia. J. Crop Improv., 26: 197-210.
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  26. Mekbib, F., A. Bjornstad, L. Sperling and G. Synnevag, 2009. Factors shaping on-farm genetic resources of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in the centre of diversity, Ethiopia. Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv., 1: 045-059.
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  27. Mekbib, F., 2008. Genetic erosion of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in the centre of diversity, Ethiopia. Genet. Resour. Crop Evol., 55: 343-368.
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  28. Mekbib, F., 2008. Folksong based appraisal of bioecocultural heritage of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor(L.) Moench): A new approach in ethnobiology. J. Ethniobiol., Ethnomed. 10.1186/1746-4269-5-19.
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  29. Mekbib, F., 2008. Farmer seed system of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench) in the center of diversity: II. Seed quality, storage, protection and security. J. New Seeds, 9: 191-211.
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  30. Mekbib, F., 2008. Farmer breeding of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in the center of diversity: I. Socioecotype differentiation, varietal mixture and selection efficiency. J. New Seeds, 9: 43-68.
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  31. Mekbib, F., 2007. Infra-specific folk taxonomy in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.(Moench) in Eastern Ethiopia: Folk nomenclature, classification and criteria. J. Ethniobiol. Ethnomed., 3: 1-18.
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  32. Mekbib, F., 2006. Farmer seed system of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench) in the center of diversity: I. seed sources, distribution and networking. J. New Seeds, 8: 63-86.
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  33. Mekbib, F., 2006. Farmer and formal breeding of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) and the implications for integrated plant breeding. Euphytica, 152: 163-176.
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  34. Mekbib, F., 2003. Yield stability in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes. Euphytica, 130: 147-153.
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  35. Mekbib, F., 2002. Simultaneous selection for high yield and stability in common bean (Phaesolus vulgaris L.) genotypes. J. Agric. Sci., 138: 249-253.
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  36. Mekbib, F., S.H. Mantell and V. Buchanan-Wollaston, 2001. Attachment study of Agrobacterium tumefaciens to tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) trotter], yam spp. and tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) explant. Ethiop. J. Sci., 24: 185-195.
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  37. Mekbib, F., and C. Farley, 2000. Participatory research for improved agro-ecosystem management: A community-based approach in Alemaya wereda. Alemaya Univ., .
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  38. Mekbib, F., 1999. Informal bean seed systems. Leisal Eusden, 15: 15-15.
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  39. Mekbib, F., S.H. Mantell and V. Buchanan-Wollaston, 1997. Callus induction and in vitro regeneration of tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) trotter] from leaf. J. Plant Physiol., 151: 368-372.
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  40. Mekbib, F., K. Solomon and D. Mashilla, 1996. Prevalence and distribution of Parthenium hysterophorus L. in eastern Ethiopia. Arem, 1: 19-26.
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