Publications by authors named "W Tadesse"

Background: Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic disease often contracted through contact with animals and consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. Despite being the most common cause of non-malarial acute febrile illness brucellosis is often misdiagnosed in healthcare setups. The global incidence of Brucella infection is reported to be over 2 million cases annually.

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  • A total of 22 tree species, 6 shrubs, 4 bushes, and 6 herbaceous species were identified as feed options for livestock, with detailed chemical composition data collected from specific plants like Dobera glabra.
  • Major challenges identified include low feed quality and quantity, as well as issues like drought and invasive species, suggesting a need for further research and intervention to improve feed resources in the area.
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Wheat is an important crop for food security, providing a source of protein and energy for the growing population in Ethiopia. However, both biotic and abiotic factors limit national wheat productivity. The availability of genetically diverse wheat genotypes is crucial for developing new wheat varieties that are both high-yielding and resilient to stress.

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  • Australian wheat breeders access wheat germplasm through the CAIGE program, which coordinates the selection, import, quarantine, and evaluation of this germplasm for the Australian wheat industry.
  • The CAIGE model has been validated through trials from 2017 to 2020, showing significant yield improvements from germplasm contributions compared to non-CAIGE varieties.
  • Investing in CAIGE has proven highly profitable, offering a benefit-cost ratio of $20 for every dollar spent, indicating substantial economic returns and ongoing benefits for Australian wheat breeding.
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Septoria tritici blotch (STB) caused by the fungal pathogen anamorph Rob. ex Desm., is an important wheat pathogen worldwide, reported to be major wheat production threating factor, posing considerable yield loss every year.

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