Improving Rainwater use Efficiency in Teff for Enhancing Adaptation to Climate Variability and Climate Change in the Northern Ethiopia
Abstract
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The main limitation in stabilising food security in Ethiopia is the
dependency of the farming system on erratic rainfall. The
production of teff, an Ethiopian staple food crop adapted to
rainfed farming, has been affected by water stress while it is
the principal source of carbohydrate in the diet of Ethiopians
and is consumed in various forms. Its production is also critical
for national food security and export to international markets.
Teff production is expected to lower due to water stress if the
current climate change persists. One means of enhancing
adaptation to climate change is through improving water
management in teff field. Unfortunately, the detailed teff–water
relation is not very well known. In this research, four MSc
students will be engaged to study the agronomic and physiological
characteristics of teff in relation to soil water conservation.
The extent of climate change on the changes in teff productivity
will be documented. In addition a yield predicting model for
Teff will be developed. The study will establish the extent to
which water stress resulting from climate variability could be
reduced by improving rainwater use efficiency. Appropriate
technologies that effectively use rainwater in teff will also be
identified.
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