Mr. Mequanint Mekonnen , Adet Agricultural Research Center , Ethiopia
Mequanint Andualem Mekonnen, born on March 24, 1990, is an Ethiopian crop scientist renowned for his research in invasive pest management, variety improvement, and agronomic recommendations. Currently based at the Adet Agricultural Research Center in Bahirdar, Ethiopia, Mequanint has published 11 studies in institutional proceedings and 11 in peer-reviewed journals. He holds an M.Sc. in Plant Protection from Bahir Dar University and a B.Sc. in Plant Science from Debre-Markos University. His expertise includes wheat rust surveillance, nematode identification, and molecular laboratory techniques. Proficient in R programming, SAS, and QGIS, Mequanint has participated in various advanced training programs, including at Cornell University and the International Potato Center. He also serves as the Center Level Coordinator for the Agricultural Technology Solution project in the Amhara Region, demonstrating his leadership in agricultural research and development. 🌾🔬📊
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Education
- M.Sc. in Plant Protection
Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Thesis: Study of durum wheat varieties for resistance to stem rust in north-western Amhara, Ethiopia
Dates: 15/10/2016 – 28/07/2018
- B.Sc. in Plant Science
Debre-Markos University, Ethiopia
Thesis: Effect of nitrogen fertilization on yield and yield components of bread wheat
Dates: 19/09/2009 – 07/07/2012
Relevant Short Courses
- Advanced wheat improvement course, Cornell University
- Potato cyst nematode diagnosis, International Potato Center (CIP), Nairobi, Kenya
- Integrated management of fall armyworm, International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
- Surveillance, diagnostic and MLN free seed production, The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Research Experience
- Associate Researcher and Researcher I
Adet Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia
Roles: Proposal writing, experimental design, data analysis, and training for agricultural experts
- Assistant Researcher I-II
Adet Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia
Roles: Conducting and evaluating research on crop and pest management
Relevant Professional Assignments
- Center level Coordinator, ATI project
- Wheat rust surveillance and monitoring in north-western Amhara
- Evaluation of new pesticides for registration
Relevant Skills and Experiences
- Wheat rust survey and race analysis
- Field and laboratory experiments
- Nematode identification and insect rearing
- Molecular laboratory techniques
- Data analysis with R and SAS
- Proficient in QGIS and Mendeley
English Language Skill
- C2 level in listening, reading, spoken production, spoken interaction
Publication Top Notes :
Combining ability performance and heterotic grouping of maize (Zea mays) inbred lines in testcross formation in Western Amhara, North West Ethiopia
Citation – 17
Response of maize (Zea mays L.) to nitrogen and planting density in Jabitahinan district, Western Amhara region
Citation – 4
Assessment of the severity and incidence of Septoria tritici blotch (Zymoseptoria tritici) of wheat in Northwestern Ethiopia
Occurrence and Pathogenicity of Indigenous Entomopathogenic Fungi Isolates to Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) in Western Amhara, Ethiopia
Unveiling wheat rust epidemics: A long-term surveillance study in Ethiopia’s North Western Amhara region