Shitaye Homa

Evaluation of Bread Wheat (Tritium aestivum L.) Genotype in Multi-environment Trials Using Enhanced Statistical Models

Gadisa Alemu, Berhanu Sime, Negash Geleta, Alemu Dabi, Ruth Duga, Abebe Delesa, Habtemariam Zegaye, Tafesse Solomon, Demeke Zewdu, Dawit Asnake, Bayisa Asefa, Abebe Getamesay, Bekele Abeyo, Ayele Badebo, Tilahun Bayisa, Shitaye Homa & Endashaw Girma · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2024

In varietal selection field trials, spatial variation and genotype by environment (GxE) interaction are frequent and present a major challenge to plant breeders comparing the genetic potential of several cultivars. To consistently select superior cultivars that increase agricultu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4317

Identification of Stable and Rust-Resistant Bread Wheat Genotypes through Multi-Environment Trial Analysis in Ethiopia

Tafesse Solomon, Berihanu Sime, Habtemariam Zegeye, Rut Duga, Alemu Dabi, Negash Geleta, Gadisa Alemu, Abebe Delesa, Bayisa Asefa, Demeke Zewedu, Abebe Getamesay, Dawit Asenake, Hasen Sied, Megersa Bayisa, Cherent Kasahun, Niguse Degefa, Kasa Mamo, Telahun Bayisa, Yewubdar Shewaye, Shitaye Homa, Tewodros Leulseged, Molla Mekonen & Mathewos Ashamo · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L., 2n = 6x = 42) is a globally important crop, with projected production of nearly 793 million metric tons in 2024/2025. In Ethiopia, yields have increased from 1.18 t/ha in 2000 to 3.1 t/ha by 2022, yet production remains threatened by rust diseas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4460