Habtamu Deribe
Lecturer
Plant Science
Agriculture and Natural Resource
habtader@gmail.com
+251917102035
Biography
My name is Habtamu Deribe. I am a lecturer at Bonga University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Plant Science. I have earned my BSc in Horticulture from Mizan-Tepi University, followed by an advanced MSc in Agronomy from Jimma University, and am currently a PhD candidate in Agronomy at Jimma University.
Research Areas
My research focuses on advanced agronomy
physiology
and sustainable ecosystem management to optimize field and horticultural crop yields. I study climate-resilient cropping systems
Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM)
conservation agriculture
and water-use efficiency to mitigate environmental stresses like drought and salinity. Additionally
I work on improving production and reducing post-harvest losses for specialty crops to pioneer smallholder farming innovations that boost food security and economic livelihoods in Ethiopia.