Assessment of Enhanced Tef Varieties in the Basketo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 01 | Page : 27 32
    By

    Selamawit Markos,

  • Tariku simion,

  • Melese Lema,

  1. Research Scholar, South Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center P.O. Box 2228, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
  2. Research Scholar, South Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center P.O. Box 2228, ,
  3. Research Scholar, South Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center P.O. Box 2228, ,

Abstract

Tef is one of the most vital staple crops in Ethiopia, providing significant food security and economic value to the country. In this study, six distinct Tef varieties, including a local farmer cultivar, were evaluated under field conditions using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in the Basketo Zone of Southern Ethiopia. The objective was to assess the performance of these varieties in terms of adaptation and grain yield potential, identifying those that exhibit superior performance in the region’s specific agroecological conditions. A combined analysis of variance revealed notable differences in grain yield across the varieties, with the highest average yield of 1545 kg ha-1 observed in the variety ‘Dagim.’ This finding suggests that ‘Dagim’ is highly adaptable and well-suited to the growing conditions of the Basketo Zone. Therefore, it is recommended that this variety be prioritized for further demonstration trials and pre-scaling activities in the Basketo Zone as well as in other regions with similar environmental conditions. The results of this evaluation could serve as a valuable guideline for improving Tef production, contributing to both food security and the livelihoods of farmers in the area.

Keywords: Tef, Grain yield, Varieties, genotype,agroecological.

[This article belongs to Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis ]

How to cite this article:
Selamawit Markos, Tariku simion, Melese Lema. Assessment of Enhanced Tef Varieties in the Basketo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis. 2025; 12(01):27-32.
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Selamawit Markos, Tariku simion, Melese Lema. Assessment of Enhanced Tef Varieties in the Basketo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis. 2025; 12(01):27-32. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jocc/article=2025/view=195965


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 12
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Received 04/01/2025
Accepted 22/01/2025
Published 29/01/2025
Publication Time 25 Days
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