Research and Community service projects

• Assessment on genetic diversity and socioeconomic importance of pumpkin landraces in Amhara Region (2024-2026, promoter)
• Exploring the Genetic Basis of Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Associated Agronomic and Physiological Traits of Potato to Develop N Use efficient potato varieties (2023-2025, Co-Promoter).
• Harnessing of Efficient Vegetable and Fruit Production, Processing and Marketing Systems in Ethiopia through Practice Based Education and Participatory Research (TOMATO) (2021 to 2024, Co-promoter)
• Improving nutrition in Africa by strengthening the diversity, sustainability, resilience and connectivity of food system”:- HealthyFoodAfrica (2020 up to 2024), Food System Lab of Bahir Dar with the research entitled “Improving supply, marketing and utilization of nutritious food in urban and pre-urban areas of Bahir Dar” (2020 to 2024, Co- promoter)
• Bionomics and integrated management of White mango Scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead) on Mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Amhara Region, Ethiopia ((2020 to 2024, Co-promoter)
• Enhancing the Quality and Market share of the Underutilized Coffee of Amhara Region through Chemical Analysis, Postharvest Loss Reduction and Mapping for Authentication (Branding), (2019 to 2021, Co-promoter)
• Vlirous (Belgium), Inter University Cooperation with Bahir Dar University (IUC_BDU) Research project, BDU-IUC - Postharvest and Food Processing in Northwest Ethiopia”, (2016-2022, Team member)
• Optimization of Agronomic Practices and Storage Condition of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus [Thunb.] Matsum. & Nakai) in Northwest, Ethiopia (2017 to 2021, promoter)
• Optimisation of Agronomic Practices, Shelf-Life and Quality of Hybrid Onion (Allium cepa L.) Varieties in Northwest Ethiopia (2021 to 2023, promoter)
• Influence of Sowing Date and Vine Pruning on Growth, Yield and Quality of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) at Koga Irrigation Scheme, West Gojjam, Ethiopia, (2021 to 2022, promoter)
• Effect of Pre-Harvest Treatments and Storage Conditions on the Post-Harvest Quality and Shelf life of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Varieties in Northwest Ethiopia (2022 to 2023, promoter)
• Effect of Rhizobium Inoculation on Growth and Yield of Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties in Northwest Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, (2022 to 2023, promoter)
• Study on Performance and Economics of Rain Shelter Technology for the Production of Tomato during Rainy Season at Koga Irrigation Scheme, Mecha District, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia (2022 to 2023, promoter)
• Effects of Vine Pruning and Inter-Row Spacing on Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) at Bahir Dar Zuria District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia (2020 to 2021, promoter)
• Effect  of  Plant  Spacing  and  Nitrogen Fertilizer  on  Yield  and  Yield  Components  of Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris L.) in Dangila District Under Irrigation Condition, (2020 to 2021, promoter)
• Influence of Intra-Row Spacing and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Onion (Allium Cepa L.) in Fogera District, South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia, (2020 to 2021, promoter)
• Effect of Intra-Row Spacing and Rate of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Growth, Yield and Yield Components of Baby Corn (Zea mays L.) at North Mecha District, Amhara Region (2020 to 2021, promoter)
• Enhancing sustainability and climate resilience of coffee trees and community livelihoods in western Amhara region, Ethiopia (2019, Co-promoter)
• Enhancing the Quality and Market share of the Underutilized Coffee of Amhara Region through Chemical Analysis, Postharvest Loss Reduction and Mapping for Authentication (Branding) 2018-2021)
• APPEAR TRANSACT-BDU- Strengthening Rural Transformation Competences of Higher Education and Research Institutions in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia, successfully completed (2011-2014, team member)
• Enhancing Vegetable Production in Fogera and Mecha Districts, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, (2015-2016, promoter)
• Performance Evaluation of Tomato varieties under Growing Structure during Main Rainy Season in Bahir Dar (2016 – 2017, promoter)
• Standardization of vegetative propagation (stem cutting) technique for Tomato under Bahir Dar conditions”, financed by BDU, (2016-2017, co-promoter)
• Ethnobotanical study, development and validation of kitchen garden model for Bahir Dar, (2016 to 2017, promoter)
• Effect of NPS Fertilizer Rate on Seed Yield of Onion (Allium cepa) at Koga Irrigation Scheme, West Gojam Zone, Ethiopia, (2016-2017, co-promoter)
• Potato postharvest handling in Kolela and Bir Adama Kebeles, Amhara Region (2015-2017, promoter).
• Coordinator for the development of Amhara Region Horticulture Development Strategy (2015-2016, promoter)
• Planning, Establishment, and Management of Commercial Nursery Sites in and around Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
• Training on Mushroom production, Processing and Marketing for Youths of Bahir Dar City

Training /material prepared

• Stimulants, Spices and Medicinal Plants Production and Management: Instructor’s Practical Guidebook for B.Sc. Horticulture Students prepared in collaboration with Horti-LIFE project of SNV
• Stimulants, Spices and Medicinal Plants Production and Management: Student`s Practical Guidebook for B.Sc.
• Horticulture Students prepared in collaboration with Horti-LIFE project of SNV
• Training manual for coffee-growing smallholder farmers (Amharic version)
• Tomato Production Under Low-Cost Plastic House: A Practical Guide for Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia
• Onion Production: A Practical Guide for Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia
• Vegetable, Root, and Tuber Crops Production and Management: Student`s Practical Guidebook for B.Sc. Horticulture Students prepared in collaboration with Horti-LIFE project of SNV
• Vegetable, Root, and Tuber Crops Production and Management: Instructor`s Practical Guidebook for B.Sc. Horticulture Students prepared in collaboration with Horti-LIFE project of SNV
• Farmer`s Training Curriculum for horticultural crops production
• Horticultural Crops Production, Postharvest Handling and Value-Addition for Rural Development and Agricultural Extension Professionals
• Training methodology for TOT under TRASACT Project

Publications

1. Muluken Bantayehu, Melkamu Alemayehu (2024). Stability of fruit ripening traits of banana (Musa species) across postharvest environments. Heliyon 10 (2024) e37143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37143
2. Tesfahun Belay Mihrete, Melkamu Alemayehu, Workie, Fenta Assefa Bogale (2024). Applications of biotechnology for enhancing the shelf life of horticultural crops. J Sustain Agric Environ. 2024;3:e12121. https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.12121
3. Habtamu Tegen, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Ermias Abate and Tadele Amare (2024). Assessment of watermelon production, marketing and consumption in the Central Rift Valley areas of Ethiopia. J. Agric. Environ. Sci. 9(1): 32-49. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v9i1.9460
4. Belay Ateka, Melkamu Alemayehu,· Enyew Adgo, Fenta Assefa, Yigrem Mengist (2024). Effects of eco-green and inorganic nitrogen fertilizer rates on growth and green pod yield of hot pepper (Capsicum annum L.) in Bahir Dar Zuria District of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Discover Sustainability (2024) 5:127 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00311-5
5. Daniel Asnake, Melkamu Alemayehu, Muluken Misganaw (2024). Optimum intra-row spacing and clove size for the economical production of garlic (Allium sativum L.) in North-western Highlands of Ethiopia. Open Agriculture 2024; 9: 20220226. https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2022-0226
6. Yeshiwas Y, Alemayehu M and Adgo E (2024). Strategic mapping of onion supply chains: a comprehensive analysis of production and post-harvest processes in Northwest Ethiopia. Front. Sustain. 5:1387907. doi: 10.3389/frsus.2024.1387907
7. Kasahun Wale, Kassaye Tolessa, Minaleshewa Atlabachew, Bewketu Mehari, Melkamu Alemayehu, Daniel Ayalew Mengistu, Bizuayehu Kerisew (2024). Level of caffeine, trigonelline and chlorogenic acids in green coffee (Coffea arabica L.) beans from Amhara region, Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 16, 101082 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101082
8. Tadele Yeshiwas, Melkamu Alemayehu, Fenta Assefa & Selamawit Zelalem (2024). Compositions, practices and constraints of home garden: the case of Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10:1, 2298025, DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2023.2298025
9. Melkamu Alemayehu (2023). Growth Requirements and Propagation of Date Palm. In: Al-Khayri, J.M., Jain, S.M., Johnson, D.V., Krueger, R.R. (eds.). Date Palm, Chapter 5, pp. 141-178, CAB International, Boston, USA. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800620209.0005
10. Melkamu Alemayehu, Minwyelet Jemberie and Yigizaw Dessalegn (2023). Effects of irrigation scheduling methods and blended NPS fertilizer on tuber yield and water productivity of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in northwest Ethiopia. Heliyon 9 (2023) e19762 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19762
11. Tesfahun Belay, Melkamu Alemayehu and Fasikaw Belay (2023). Effects of nitrogen application and intra-row spacing on growth and yield of baby corn in north-west Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 13 (2023) 100635, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100635
12. Yebirzaf Yeshiwas, Melkamu Alemayehu and Enyew Adgo (2023). The rise and fall of onion production; its multiple constraints on pre-harvest and post-harvest management issues along the supply chain in northwest Ethiopia. Heliyon 9 (2023) e15905, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15905
13. Eshetie Aragie, Melkamu Alemayehu, and Alemu Abate (2023). Influences of Seedling Age and Variety on the Growth and Bulb Yield of Onion in Northwest Ethiopia. International Journal of Agronomy Volume 2023, Article ID 9132446, 8 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9132446
14. Daniel Asnake, Melkamu Alemayehu , Semagn Asredie (2023). Growth and tuber yield responses of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties to seed tuber size in northwest highlands of Ethiopia. Heliyon 9 (2023) e14586. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14586
15. Tewodros Zewdie, Mulugeta A. Delele, Solomon W. Fanta, Maarten Vanierschot, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Enyew Adgo, Hirut Assaye, Pieter Verboven, Bart M. Nicolai (2022). Design and evaluation of a prototype solar energy driven onion curing system using CFD modelling. Frontiers in Sustainable Food System

6:1030915. doi:10.3389/fsufs.2022.1030915

16. Birhanu Bayeh, Getachew Alemayehu , Tilahun Tadesse & Melkamu Alemayehu (2022). Productivity, land–use efficiency and competition in bread wheat–sweet lupine intercropping system under additive series in Northwest Ethiopia. Plant Science Today, https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.1765
17. Eskindir E. Tadesse*, Hirut Assaye, Mulugeta A. Delele, Solomon W. Fanta, Dawit    F. Huluka, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu and Enyew Adgo. (2022). Assessing tomato postharvest loss through the supply chain using load tracking technique in Northwest Ethiopia. Int. J. Postharvest Technology and Innovation, Vol. 8, No.

4. 360-381.

18. Birhanu Bayeh, Getachew Alemayehu, Tilahun Tadesse and Melkamu Alemayehu (2022). Effect of varieties and planting dates of bread wheat-lupine intercropping system under additive design in Northwest Ethiopia. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 1–11. https:// doi.org/10.1017/S1742170522000230
19. Yohannes Gelaye Melkamu Alemayehu, and Dereje Ademe (2022). Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Growth and Quality as Influenced by Inorganic Fertilizer Rates in Northwestern Ethiopia. International Journal of Agronomy. Volume 2022, Article ID 9476021, 9 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9476021
20. Habtamu Tegen, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Ermias Abate and Tadele Amare (2022). Influences of storage conditions and duration on the chemical and sensory quality attributes of watermelon. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 44(2), 466-473

10.14456/sjst-psu.2022.64

21. Tewodros Zewdie, Mulugeta A. Delele, Solomon W. Fanta, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Enyew Adgo, Jan Nyssen, Pieter Verboven, Bart M. Nicolai (2022). Optimisation of onion bulb curing using a heat and mass transfer model. Biosystems Engineering 214(8):42-57
22. Birhanu Bayeh, Getachew Alemayehu, Tilahun Tadesseand Melkamu Alemayehu (2022). Evaluation of Nutrient Requirements of Sweet Lupine in Bread Wheat-Sweet Lupine under Additive Design Intercropping System in Northwest Ethiopia. International Journal of Agronomy Volume 2022, Article ID 3939178, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3939178
23. Eskindir E. Tadesse, Hirut Assaye, Mulugeta A. Delele, Solomon W. Fanta, Dawit F. Huluka, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Enyew Adgo, Jan Nyssen, Pieter Verboven, Bart M. Nicolai (2021) Quantitative Postharvest Loss Assessment of Tomato Along the Postharvest Supply Chain in Northwestern Ethiopia. In: Delele M.A., Bitew M.A., Beyene A.A., Fanta S.W., Ali A.N. (eds) Advances of Science and Technology. ICAST 2020. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 384. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80621-7_8
24. Habtamu Tegen*, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Ermias Abate, and Tadele Amare (2021): Response of watermelon growth, yield, and quality to plant density and variety in Northwest Ethiopia. Open Agriculture, 6: 655– 672. https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2021-0037
25. Habtamu Tegen, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Ermias, Abate & Tadele Amare (2021): Bridging the attainable yield gaps of watermelon through nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients management in North-West Ethiopia, Journal of Plant Nutrition, 45:1, 69-85, https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2021.1985139
26. Shege Getu Yayeh, Melkamu Alemayehu, Amare Haileslassie, Yigzaw Dessalegn (2021). Assessment of small holder farmers garlic (Allium sativum L.) production practices under irrigated farming system in the Highlands of Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 17(9): 1172-1179, DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2019.14033
27. Melese Wale Mengistu, Melkamu Alemayehu Workie and Abrar Sualeh Mohammed (2020). Physical and Cup Quality Attributes of Arabica Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) Varieties Grown in Highlands of Amhara Region North western Ethiopia. International Journal of Agronomy Vol. 2020, Article ID 6420363, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6420363
28. Amare Aleminew and Melkamu Alemayehu. (2020). Soil Fertility Depletion and Its Management Options under Crop Production Perspectives in Ethiopia: A Review. Agricultural Reviews, 41 (2): 91-105. https://doi.org/10.18805/ag.R-136
29. Mekides Mekashaw, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Shumye & Amare Haileslassie. (2020). Effects of blended NPS fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties at Dessie Zuria district, Northeast Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6:1, 1779478. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1779478
30. Melese Wale Mengistu, Melkamu Alemayehu Workie and Abrar Sualeh Mohammed (2020). Biochemical compounds of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) varieties grown in north-western highlands of Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6: 1741319 https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1741319
31. Melkamu Alemayehu, Minwyelet Jemberie, Tadele Yeshiwas and Masho Aklile (2020). Integrated application of compound NPS fertilizer and farmyard manure for economical production of irrigated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in highlands of Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1724385
32. Abiyot Abeje and Melkamu Alemayehu (2019). Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Production and Its Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies in Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 4(2): 23-35

33. Muluken Bantayehu, Melkamu Alemayehu, Mirkuz Abera and Solomon Bizuayehu (2019). Estimation of pre and postharvest losses of tropical fruits in Ethiopia. Int. J. Postharvest Technology and Innovation, Vol. 6 (1): 46-56
34. Tewodros Andargie, Solomon W. Fanta, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Enyew Adgo, Jan Nyssen, Mulugeta Admasu, Pieter Verboven, Bart M. Nicolai (2019). In: Jan Nyssen & Enyew Adgo (eds.). Institutional University Cooperation with Bahir Dar University - Year 3 Joint Steering Committee Meeting Excursion Guide, Chapter 16
35. Dawit Fikadu, Solomon W. Fanta,    Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, Enyew Adgo, Jan Nyssen, Mulugeta Admasu, Pieter Verboven, Bart M. Nico (2019). Tomato chilling to reduce postharvest losses in Ethiopia. In: Jan Nyssen & Enyew Adgo (eds.). Institutional University Cooperation with Bahir Dar University - Year 3 Joint Steering Committee Meeting Excursion Guide, Chapter 12
36. Minbale Endaye, Minaleshewa Atlabachew, Bewketu Mehari, Melkamu Alemayehu, Daniel Ayalew Mengistu, Bizuayehu Kerisew (2019). Combining Multi-Element Analysis with Statistical Modeling for Tracing the Origin of Green Coffee Beans from Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Biological Trace Element Research, 195: 669-678(2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-019-01866-5
37. Alebachew Merawi, Melkamu Alemayehu and Biruk Marsie. (2019). Optimal Rate of Nitrogen and Intra-row Spacing for Economical Production of Onion under Irrigated Farming System in Eastern Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Current Research in Agricultural Sciences 6(2): 83-94. http://www.conscientiabeam.com/journal/68/abstract/5597
38. Daniel Ayalew, Melkamu Alemayehu, Minaleshewa Atlabachew, Bizuayehu Kerisew (2019). Enhancing Sustainability and Climate Resilience of Coffee Tree and Community Livelihoods in Western Amhara Region, Ethiopia, Technical Report,
39. Muluken Bantayehu and Melkamu Alemayehu. (2019): Efficacy of Postharvest Technologies on Ripening Behaviour and Quality of Banana Varieties Grown in Ethiopia. International Journal of Fruit Science 20(1) 2020: 59-75. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2019.1583623
40. Aregawi Lemlem, Melkamu Alemayehu, Mossa Endris. (2019). Diversification of livelihoods through date palm production in Agro-Pastoral areas of Afar Region, Ethiopia. Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems 17(1): 162-176. https://doi.org/10.7906/indecs.17.1.16
41. Wubeshet Beshir, Melkamu Alemayehu & Yigzaw Dessalegn. (2019). Effect of grafting time and technique on the success rate of grafted Mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Kalu District of Amhara Region, North Eastern Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 5: 1577023. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2019.1577023
42. Muluken Bantayehu, Melkamu Alemayehu, Merkuz Abera, Solomon Bizuayehu, (2018): Determinants and extent of pre- and postharvest losses of fruits in Northwestern Ethiopia. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research. 5(4): 68-75. http://doi.org./10.18488/journal.70.2018.54.68.75
43. Tadele Yeshiwas, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu, (2018): Influence of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) for stenting propagation of cut rose. Current Research in Agricultural Sciences. 5(2): 48-52. http://doi.org/10.18488/journal.68.2018.52.48.52
44. Tadele Yeshiwas, Melkamu Alemayehu, (2018): Social, economical and environmental issues of floriculture sector development in Ethiopia. Review of Plant Studies. 5(1): 1-10. http://doi.org/10.18488/journal.69.2018.51.1.10
45. Selamawit Zelalem, Melkamu Alemayehu, Tadele Yeshiwas. (2018): Pulsing preservatives to prolong vase life of cut rose flowers in Bahir Dar, North Western Ethiopia. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research. 5(4): 54-67. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.70.2018.54.54.67
46. Muluneh Nigatu, Melkamu Alemayheu, Amare H/Sillassie. (2018): Optimum rate of NPS fertilizer for economical production of irrigated onion (Allium cepa L.) in Dembyia District of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Ethiop. J. Sci. & Technol. 11(2) 105 – 119.
47. Melakmu Alemayehu, Minwyelet Jemberie (2018): Optimum rates of NPS fertilizer application for economically profitable production of potato varieties at Koga Irrigation Scheme, Northwestern Ethiopia. Cogent food and Agriculture 4: 1439663:   https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2018.1439663
48. Aregawi Lemlem, Melkamu Alemayehu, Mossa Endris. (2018). Date Palm Production Practices and Constraints in the Value Chain in Afar Regional State, Ethiopia. Advances in Agriculture: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/aag/2018/6469104/
49. Muluken Yayeh, Melkamu Alemayehu, Getachew Alemayehu. (2017). Aluminium Sulfate as Pulsing Preservative for Export-oriented Rose Flowers under Bahir Dar Conditions, North-western Ethiopia. J. Agri. Environ. Sci. 2(1): 21-36.
50. Yayeh Bitew, Melakmu Alemayehu. (2017). Impact of Crop Production Inputs on Soil Health. A Review. Asian J. Plant Sci. 16(3): 109-131
51. Shege Getu Yayeh, Melkamu Alemayehu, Amare Haileslassie & Yigzaw Dessalegn. (2017). Economic and agronomic optimum rates of NPS fertilizer for irrigated garlic (Allium sativum L) production in the highlands of Ethiopia. Cogent food & agriculture, 3: http://tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311932.2017.1333666)
52. Melkamu Alemayehu and Getachew Alemayehu. (2017): Study on alternative technologies for the production of

tomato during the rainy season in sub-humid climate of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Ethiop. J. Sci. & Technol. 10(1): 1-16

53. Melkamu Alemayehu, Fentahun Tessafa, Solomon Bizuayehu and Belayneh Ayele (2016). Amhara Region Horticulture Development Strategy, Working paper. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318876775
54. Melkamu Alemayehu. (2015): Ethiopian Highlands: Home of Arabica Coffee (Coffea arabica L.), p 58-65. In: Nyssen, J., Adgo, E. Dessie, M. (Eds.). Tropical lakes in a changing environment: water, land, biology, climate and humans.
55. Tadele Yeshiwas, Melkamu Alemayehu and    Getachew Alemayehu. (2015): Effects of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) and Stem Cuttings on Growth of Stenting-Propagated Rose in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, World J. Agri.Sci.11(4): 191-197
56. Yenus Ousman Kemal and Melkamu Alemayehu Workie. (2015): Effects of Nitrogen Inhibitors and Slow Nitrogen Releasing Fertilizers on Crop Yield, Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Mitigation of Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Emission, J. Agri. Environ. Sci. 1(2): 108-120.
57. Kiflemariam Yehuala Belachew, Melkamu Alemayehu Workie. (2015). Base Substrate Sorghum Supplied with Nitrogen Additive Enhanced the Proliferation of Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. Fr.) Kummer) Mushroom Spawn Mycelium. Int. J. Sci. Res. 4(3): 431-436.
58. Agegnehu Shibabaw and Melkamu Alemeyehu. (2015). Contribution of Some Soil and Crop Management Practice on Soil Organic Carbon Reserves: Review. J. Advances in Agriculture 3(3): 270-277
59. Mahesh, S., Tadesse Dessalegn, Melkamu Alemayehu. (2013). Evaluation of Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cell for Bioelectricity Production. Indian Journal of Energy 2(4): 116-120.
60. Melkamu Alemayehu. (1998). Untersuchungen über Vorkommen und Bedeutung Auxin- und Cytokinin-aktiver Stoffwechselprodukte bei phytosanitär wirksamen Bacillus-subtilis-Isolaten (German), Published by Verlag Dr. Kovac, Hamburg, Germany. ISBN 10: 3860647199 / ISBN 13: 9783860647196 (Investigation on the Occurrence and Significance of Auxin- and Cytokinin active metabolic products in Plant Health Promoting Bacillus subtilis Isolates). In: www.amazon.com/Untersuchungen-Vornamen...Auxin.../3860647199
61. Krebs, B., Hoeding, B, Kuebart, S., Alemayehu Workie, M., Junge, H., Schmiede Knecht, G., Grosch, R., Bochow, H., Hevesi, M. (1998). Use of Bacillus subtilis as Bio-control Agent. I. Activities and Characteristics of Bacillus subtilis Strains. Journal of Plant Disease and Protection 105(2): 181-197, ISSN 03040-8159
62. Bochow, H., Dolej, S., Fischer, I., Melkamu A. (1995). Plant Health Promoting Effects by Bacillus subtilis and its mode of Action. PP. 549-554. In. LYR, H.; RUSSELL, P.; SISLER, H. D. (eds). Modern fungicides and antifungal compounds. Intercept Ltd, Andover, Hampshire UK.
63. Alemayehu, M.; Bochow, H.; MAHER, T. (1992):- Laboratory investigations for the effect of fungicides on growth, sporulation and trapping organ formation of nematode-trapping fungi. In: Mitteilung der Biologishen Bundesanstalt.
64. Melkamu Alemayehu. (1992). Laboratory Investigations for the effect of fungicides on growth, sporulation and trapping organ formation of nematode-trapping. M.Sc. Thesis. Humboldt University to Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Teaching and student supervision

I have taught/am teaching the following courses:

• Stress physiology for PhD Students
• Agronomy Seminar I & II for PhD Students
• Protected Horticulture for PhD Students
• Seminar in Horticulture for PhD Students
• Fruit production and Processing for B.Sc. & M.Sc. students
• Vegetable production and Processing for B.Sc. & M.Sc. Students
• Horticultural crop pests and their management for M.Sc. Students
• Coffee, Tea and Spice production and processing for B.Sc. Students
• Floriculture and Landscaping for B.Sc. Students
• Postharvest handling of horticultural crops for B.Sc. Students
• So far I have advised/advising more than 60M.Sc. Students and 13 PhD Students References

1. Prof. Enyew Adgo

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Bahir Dar University

P.O. Box 5501

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Email: enyewadgo@gmail.com