Agronomics of teff

This chapter gives an overview of the agronomics of teff primarily focusing on the major biophysical aspects of the teff plant and its husbandry in Ethiopia. The first section elaborates on the major peculiar features that constitute the reasons for the sustained extensive cultivation of the crop in...

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Autores principales: Assefa, Kebebew, Chanyalew, Solomon
Formato: Capítulo de libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Food Policy Research Institute 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145710
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description This chapter gives an overview of the agronomics of teff primarily focusing on the major biophysical aspects of the teff plant and its husbandry in Ethiopia. The first section elaborates on the major peculiar features that constitute the reasons for the sustained extensive cultivation of the crop in Ethiopia. An understanding and appreciation of the relative merits of the crop in cultivation and use are vital for government policy makers, researchers, development partners and donors, and the public at large for agrarian transformation in Ethiopia to be achieved. Notably, the focus on research and development of teff has given rise to considerable attention of this crop’s significance and meritorious features. In the subsequent sections, other salient aspects are covered, including brief insights into the genetic resources to improve the crop, the improved varieties released so far, and the agronomic and pest management methods used in teff husbandry. The chapter concludes with a summary of the practical implications of the major issues covered, followed by remarks on the prospects of teff research and development in Ethiopia.
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spelling CGSpace1457102025-11-06T04:18:04Z Agronomics of teff Assefa, Kebebew Chanyalew, Solomon breeding methods exports teff genetic variation genetic resources agronomy This chapter gives an overview of the agronomics of teff primarily focusing on the major biophysical aspects of the teff plant and its husbandry in Ethiopia. The first section elaborates on the major peculiar features that constitute the reasons for the sustained extensive cultivation of the crop in Ethiopia. An understanding and appreciation of the relative merits of the crop in cultivation and use are vital for government policy makers, researchers, development partners and donors, and the public at large for agrarian transformation in Ethiopia to be achieved. Notably, the focus on research and development of teff has given rise to considerable attention of this crop’s significance and meritorious features. In the subsequent sections, other salient aspects are covered, including brief insights into the genetic resources to improve the crop, the improved varieties released so far, and the agronomic and pest management methods used in teff husbandry. The chapter concludes with a summary of the practical implications of the major issues covered, followed by remarks on the prospects of teff research and development in Ethiopia. 2018-07-11 2024-06-21T09:04:55Z 2024-06-21T09:04:55Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145710 en https://doi.org/10.2499/9780896292833 Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Assefa, Kebebew and Chanyalew, Solomon. 2018. Argonomics of Teff. In The economics of teff: Exploring Ethiopia's biggest cash crop. Chapter 3, Pp. 39-70. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145710
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Agronomics of teff
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