Journal articles Open Access Exploring optimal farm resources management strategy forQuncho-teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) using AquaCrop model Haileselassie Hailay Teff is a major staple food crop in Ethiopia. Moisture and soil fertility are the two major factors limitingteff yield. Studies were conducted across three sites in Ethiopa [Mekelle (MK) in 2012 and 2016, Ilala(IL) in 2012 and Debrezeit (D… RUF-37391 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Mar 2018
Journal articles Open Access Nutrient density of complementary foods formulated from a blend of teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more Both protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient malnutrition are highly prevalent among infants and children in poor community settings in the developing world, especially the Sub-Saharan African countries. One of the food-based approac… RUF-37254 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Teff-based complementary foods fortified with soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more The macronutrient composition of teff-based complementary foods (ComFs) prepared through extrusion cooking and a combination of household-level strategies were evaluated. In extrusion, teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato were sep… RUF-36700 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Jun 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterization of rainfall and temperature variability and their impact on teff [Eragrostis tef (zucc.)] production at Kersa District of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia Gemechu Raga Osena Climate variability is affecting the whole world and its threat is greater in Ethiopia because of its less adaptive capacity and deepened poverty.This study was there fore designed to investigate the impact of rainfall and temperature vari… RUF-36609 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Mar 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Proximate composition and selected functional properties of complementary foods from teff fortified with soybean and orange-fleshed sweetpotato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more The proximate composition and selected functional properties of teff-based extruded and traditional complementary foods (CFs) were evaluated. For extrusion, teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) were separately processed int… RUF-36493 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Improving Rainwater use Efficiency in Teff for Enhancing Adaptation to Climate Variability and Climate Change in the Northern Ethiopia Alemie Araya · Gebresamuel Girmay · S. Habtu · Meles Kiros +1 more 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 w… RUF-32667 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Effect of Different In-Situ Conservation Methods on Yield of Teff in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia A. Araya · H. Solomon · Tezera Yared The imbalance in food supply and demand urgently calls for more efficient use of water to enhance food security and promote sustainable agricultural production. Teff is one of the economical and staple food crops grown in northern Ethiopia… RUF-32082 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014