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Tariku Simion | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

Plant Breeder at South Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia.

Tariku Simion is a distinguished researcher in the field of plant breeding, based at the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center in Ethiopia. With a focus on improving cereal crops for drought tolerance, disease resistance, and nutritional quality, his research aims to enhance food security and agricultural productivity in Ethiopia and beyond. As a dedicated scientist, he has played a pivotal role in developing improved crop varieties that have practical applications for local farmers in lowland, midland, and highland regions. His work is characterized by a strong commitment to translational research that directly impacts farm productivity.

Publication Profile

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Education Background

Tariku completed his Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences at Haramaya University in 2011, followed by a Master’s degree in Plant Breeding in 2017 from the same institution. His academic journey laid the foundation for his deep expertise in crop improvement, particularly in cereal crops. His academic qualifications have been complemented by practical field experience, making him an expert in his field.

Professional Certification

Tariku joined the Southern Agricultural Research Institute at the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center in 2013, where he has worked as a researcher in the Department of Plant Breeding. He has also served as the crop research department coordinator for seven years and has been involved in numerous international agricultural research programs such as ICRISAT, ISM, and ICARDA.

Awards and Honors 

While his career is still evolving, Tariku has received recognition within the agricultural community for his contributions to crop research and development. His involvement in global agricultural programs and leadership in the creation of public-private partnerships in Ethiopia highlight his achievements. Tariku continues to impact local and international agricultural research, especially in the areas of crop improvement and sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Focus

Tariku’s research is primarily focused on developing drought-tolerant and disease-resistant varieties of key cereal crops such as sorghum, wheat, maize, rice, teff, and millet. His work aims to improve both food and feed security while addressing challenges faced by farmers in Ethiopia. Additionally, his research incorporates climate-smart agricultural practices, aiming to build resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Publication Top Notes  

Agronomic practices and environmental factors influenced the distribution and severity of black Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet) of banana in southern Ethiopia

Authors: Mengesha, G.G., Jambo, A., Terefe, H., Yemataw, Z., Woldesilassie, A.B.

Year: 2023

Citation: Journal of Plant Pathology, 105(4), pp. 1371–1390.

Genotype by environment interaction analysis for Fusarium head blight response and yield performance of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in southern Ethiopia

Authors: Mengesha, G.G., Abebe, S.M., Tsakamo, Y.T., Cheleko, D.C., Woldesilassie, A.B.

Year: 2022

Citation: Phytopathology Research, 4(1), 45.

Diversity of Ethiopian Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) Accessions Based on Agromorphological Traits

Authors: Roba, R., Mohammed, W., Ruelle, M., Tana, T., Simion, T.

Year: 2022

Citation: Advances in Agriculture, 2022, 4844828.

Performance Evaluation of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) Variety for Registration in the Lowland Areas of Ethiopia

Authors: Simion, T., Ersulo, D., Fikre, A.

Year: 2022

Citation: Advances in Agriculture, 2022, 7013602.

Evaluation of Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties in Selected Lowland Areas of Southern Ethiopia

Authors: Dojamo, T.S., Markos Takiso, S., Lema Tessema, M.

Year: 2022

Citation: International Journal of Agronomy, 2022, 9690792.

Evaluation of improved lowland sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench) varieties in Southern Ethiopia

Authors: Markos, S., Simion, T., Samuel, T.

Year: 2020

Citation: Cogent Food and Agriculture, 6(1), 1727624.

Evaluation of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L). Gaertn.) varieties for grain yield in lowland areas of southern Ethiopia

Authors: Simion, T., Markos, S., Samuel, T.

Year: 2020

Citation: Cogent Food and Agriculture, 6(1), 1788895.

Evaluation of midland maize (Zea mays l.) varieties in selected districts of southern Ethiopia

Authors: Simion, T., Markos, S., Samuel, T.

Year: 2019

Citation: Cogent Food and Agriculture, 5(1), 1704136.

Tariku Simion | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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