Injibara University | Ethiopia
Adane Fentaye Belay is an accomplished Ethiopian horticulturist and plant protection specialist, currently serving as Chief Technical Assistance “I” Lecturer and Researcher at Injibara University, with prior experience at Wolkite University. Born on June 19, 1996, in Injibara, Ethiopia, he holds a Master of Science in Plant Protection from Bahir Dar University (CGPA 4.0, thesis rated excellent) and a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Wolkite University (CGPA 3.93). His professional work encompasses teaching undergraduate horticulture courses, conducting research, and engaging in community service initiatives. Adane has actively participated in numerous national and international trainings, including conferences on food sovereignty, pest diagnosis and management, and postharvest management, as well as workshops on pedagogy, language skills, computer applications, workplace ethics, entrepreneurship, and higher education teaching certification. He has also completed online trainings in artificial intelligence applications, pest emergency response, bird conservation, and sustainable agricultural practices, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development. His technical expertise includes proficiency in SAS and R software for data analysis, GIS and remote sensing, crop management advisory, and scientific article editing and reviewing. Adane is multilingual, with Amharic as his mother tongue and advanced proficiency in English (C1/C2). He has strong communication, organizational, and managerial skills, evidenced by leadership roles such as Chairperson of Laboratory Management at Wolkite University and member leadership in university green initiatives. Adane has published over eight peer-reviewed scientific papers on topics including wheat and garlic rust management, fertilizer applications, and crop yield optimization, with several manuscripts currently under review on pesticide residue management, pest control, lime technology adoption, and seed priming in papaya. In addition, he has contributed as a reviewer for multiple journals, reflecting his engagement in the academic community. His work demonstrates a combination of rigorous scientific expertise, practical agricultural knowledge, and a proactive approach to research, teaching, and community service, underpinned by strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills that enable him to navigate complex challenges and contribute effectively to organizational and academic goals.
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Featured Publications
Belay, A. F., Zewdie, Y. T., & Woldu, Z. (2025). Evaluation of the impact of combined application of inorganic fertilizer and plant spacing on onion (Allium cepa L.) production under irrigation conditions in Central Ethiopia. International Journal of Agronomy, 2025, Article ID 3714995. https://doi.org/10.1155/ioa/3714995
Belay, A. F., Jenber, A. J., & Mekonnen, T. W. (2025). Distribution and associated factors influencing yellow rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) epidemic developments in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Journal of Crop Health, 77, 62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-025-01129-5
Belay, A. F. (2023). Current status and effects of bread wheat yellow rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici): A review. Asian Journal of Plant Science and Research, 13(7), 96. https://doi.org/10.36648/2249-7412.13.7.96
Belay, A. F., & Yimer, Y. M. (2024). Management of garlic rust (Puccinia allii) using propiconazole fungicide and its economic importance on garlic (Allium sativum L.) production in Enebsie Sarmider District, North‑Western Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, 17(2), 124–140. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11408010
Belay, A. F., & Gashaw, B. (2023). Evaluation of levels of NPS fertilizer on head cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) production during the two main growing seasons in Chiha District, Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, 16(3), 231–242. Retrieved from https://www.ijans.org/index.php/ijans/article/view/753