Publications by authors named "Fetien Abay Abera"
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the most important winter season food legume in Ethiopia. Despite being a major producer and consumer of chickpeas, Ethiopia experiences lower yields due to biotic and abiotic stresses, particularly insect pest infestations during storage.
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- This survey examined insect infestations in farm-stored chickpea seeds across five districts in Ethiopia, highlighting the significant impact these pests have on the country's chickpea industry.
- The most common insect species found were (L.), (L.), and (J. du Val), affecting both local and improved chickpea varieties stored in various containers.
- Losses due to infestations included 4.61% to 14.48% seed damage, 1.13% to 4.55% seed weight loss, and lower germination rates, which collectively threaten farmers' income and food security, emphasizing the need for effective pest management solutions.
Sesame is an important oil crop for the Ethiopian economy. However, the lack of adequate storage facilities results in significant losses of sesame seeds. This study was designed to compare the effects of storage conditions and the subsequent impact on sesame seed germination, mold growth, and mycotoxin accumulation over the storage period.
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