Belachew Garedew
Biology - Lecturer
Biography:
I completed my elementary educational level from grade 1-12 from North Shewa, Amhara Region. These were Lij Seyoum G/Hiwot school (from 1984-1991 E.C) and high and preparatory school in Arbegnoch and Hailemariam Mamo school respectively (1993-1996 E.C). I graduated my first degree in Biology from Jimma University (1997-1999 E.C.) and MSc. in Botanical Science (2003- 2004 E.C). I have teaching experienced in biology department in Mizan-Tepi University from 2000 to mid of 2009 and since this time I have been teaching in Wolkite University.
Research interest:
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1. Ethnobotany |
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2. Medicinal plants |
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3. Biodiversity |
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4. Conservation of biodiversity |
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5. Root and tuber crops |
Published Articles
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Article name |
Web link |
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1. |
Indigenous Knowledge of Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) Cultivation and Management Practice by Shekicho People, Southwest Ethiopia |
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2. |
Distribution, Diversity and Potential Production of Yams (Dioscorea spp.) in Sheko District, Southwest Ethiopia |
Ongoing research
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Name of Research and Project |
Area and year |
Remark |
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1. |
Ethno botany Study of Medicinal Plants and Associated Indigenous Knowledge among Shekicho People, Southwest Ethiopia |
Sheka Zone, 2017 |
Research |
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2. |
Ethnobotanical Survey of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) in Bench Ethnic Group, Bench Maji Zone, Ethiopia |
Bench Maji Zone, 2015/2016 |
Research |
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3. |
Major Constraints of Enset (Ensete ventricosum) and Traditional Management System in Masha District, Southwest Ethiopia |
Sheka zone, 2016 |
Research |
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4. |
Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation through Rehabilitation of Degraded Areas and Urban Beautification (Arboriculture) in Southwest Ethiopia’ |
Mizan-Tepi University, 2016 |
Project |
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5. |
A Review on Ethnobotanical Study of Traditional Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Liver Problems in Ethiopia |
Ethiopia, September 2017 |
Review |