Yohannes Gelaye Molla

Full name: -Yohannes Gelaye Molla

Specialization: – Horticulture

Academic Rank: – Lecturer (M.Sc.) and PhD student

Department: – Horticulture

Phone number: +251913880483/932595426

Institutional email and alternative email: yohanes_gelaye@dmu.edu.et /hort0483@gmail.com

Language: Amharic; English and Chinese.

Research interests: Plant breeding and genetics, Genetic diversity, Genetic dissection, Genetic structure and population dynamics, Quantitative and qualitative genetics, Mapping and identification of QTLs, Population genomic analysis, Integrating multi-omics data, Development of core and mini-core MAGIC subsets, and Aflatoxin management.

List of Publications:

  1. Epigenetic mechanisms enhance aflatoxin resistance in peanut crops (Arachis hypogaea) through genomic and epigenomic approaches: Review. Crop Science. Volume 65, Issue 4. https://doi.org/10.1002%2Fcsc2.70145.
  2. Exploring the role of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) root architecture in enhancing adaptation to climate change for sustainable agriculture and resilient crop production: A review. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 23 (3), 100535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgeb.2025.100535.
  3. Impact of biophysical soil and water conservation practices on soil quality and bread wheat yield in Ethiopia: a bibliographic review. Discover Sustainability. (2025) 6:716. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01516-y.
  4. Farmyard manure and nitrogen‒phosphorus‒sulfur fertilizers improved the yield of onion (Allium cepa L.) yield: A review article. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management 11 (2), e70064. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.70064
  5. Application of epigenetics for allergen-free peanut production: A comprehensive review. Epigenetics Insights 2025, 18: e006. https://doi.org/10.48130/epi-0025-0006.
  6. Advancing agriculture in Africa through nanotechnology: A systematic review. J Nanopart Res (2025) 27:130. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-025-06334-x.
  7. Green-Synthesized Nanomaterials for Aflatoxin Mitigation: A Review: Nanotechnology, Science and Applications 2025:18. https://doi.org/10.2147/NSA.S520121 217.
  8. Exploring the Potential of Agro-Nanotechnology in African Agriculture: A Path to Sustainable Development-Systematic Review. The Scientific World Journal. https://doi.org/10.1155/tswj/9073364.
  9. Identification and Characterization of Histone Modification Gene Families and Their Expression Patterns during Pod and Seed Development in Peanut. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(6), 2591; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26062591.
  10. Exploring the Application of Zeolite Technology in Ethiopia: A Path to Sustainable Agriculture Development. Volume188, Issue1. February 2025. Pages 17-30. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.202400421.
  11. Intercropping of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) Optimize Crop Performance and System Productivity in Ethiopia: Systematic Review. Cogent Food & Agriculture Volume 11, 2025 – Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2451057.
  12. Optimizing Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Production: Genetic Insights, Climate Adaptation, and Efficient Management Practices: Systematic Review. Plants 2024, 13(21), 2988; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13212988.
  13. Public health and economic burden of heavy metals in Ethiopia. Heliyon Volume 10, Issue 19, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39022.
  14. Application of Precision Agriculture Technologies for Sustainable Crop Production and Environmental Sustainability: A Systematic Review. The Scientific World Journal 2024 (1), 2126734. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2126734.
  15. Review on enhancing the efficiency of fertilizer utilization: Strategies for optimal nutrient management, Open Agriculture, 9(1), 20220356. https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2022-0356.
  16. A Review of the Prospective Effects of Spacing and Varieties on Onion Yield and Yield Components (Allium cepaL.) in Ethiopia, The Scientific World Journal 2024 (1), 2795747. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1155/2024/2795747.
  17. Potential influence of nitrogen fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of carrot (Dacus carota L.) in Ethiopia: Systematic review, Open Agriculture, https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2022-0335.
  18. A review of storage temperature and relative humidity effects on shelf life and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit and implications for nutrition insecurity in Ethiopia: Open Agriculture, https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2022-0296.
  19. A systematic review on potential analogy of phytobiomass and soil carbon evaluation methods: Ethiopia insights: Open Agriculture, https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2022-0313.
  20. 20. A Systematic Review on Effects of Nitrogen Fertilizer Levels on Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata ) Production in Ethiopia: The Scientific World Journal, https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6086730.
  21. 21. Systematic review on Aflatoxin contamination in Ethiopia: Current status and implications: Studies in Fungi, Maximum Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.48130/sif-0024-0013.
  22. 22. Sweet potato: a versatile solution for nutritional challenges in Ethiopia: Review, Technology in Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.48130/tia-0024-0011.
  23. A review of the carbon sequestration potential of fruit trees and their implications for climate change mitigation: The case of Ethiopia, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10:1, 2294544, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2294544.
  24. Residue of Pesticides in Fruits, Vegetables, and Their Management in Ethiopia: Review             Article, Hindawi, Journal of Chemistry Volume 2024, Article ID 9948714, 16 pages               https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/9948714.
  25. Application of nanotechnology in animal nutrition: Bibliographic review, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10:1, 2290308, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2290308.
  26. A Review of Amaranth Crop as a Potential Solution to Ethiopia’s Nutritional Crisis. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements 2023:15 101–110. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDS.S428058.
  27. Quality and Nutrient Loss in the Cooking Vegetable and Its Implications for Food and Nutrition Security in Ethiopia: A Review, Nutrition and Dietary Supplements, 47-61. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDS.S404651.
  28. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) production in Ethiopia: Trends, prospects and challenges: A review, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 9:1, 2221103. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2221103.
  29. Effect of combined application of organic manure and nitrogen fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of potato: A review, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 9:1, 2217603. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2217603.
  30. The role of baculoviruses in controlling insect pests: A review, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 9:1, 2254139. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2254139.
  31. Impacts of Heavy Metal Pollution on Ethiopian Agriculture: A Review on the Safety and Quality of Vegetable Crops. Advances in Agriculture.Volume 2023, Article ID 1457498. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1457498.
  32. The status and natural impact of floriculture production in Ethiopia: a systematic review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research(2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-24279-9.
  33. 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.
  34. Agronomic Productivity and Organic Fertilizer Rates on Growth and Yield Performance of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) in Northwestern Ethiopia. The Scientific World Journal Volume 2022, Article ID 2108401, 16 pages.https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2108401.
  35. Noxious substance content of vegetables grown in urban and peri-urban areas. Food Materials Research 2022, 2: 5. https://doi.org/10.48130/FMR-2022-0005.
  36. Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) On-farm Economic Study for Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizers in Northwestern Ethiopia. Circular Agricultural Systems 2021, 1: 14. https://doi.org/10.48130/CAS-2021-0014.
  37. Effect of Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer Rates on Growth and Yield of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), Northwestern Ethiopia, J. Hortic, and Vol.8 Iss.4 No: 1000538.
  38. Evaluation of Yield and Yield Related Attributes of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia (Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, ISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online), Vol.8, No.23, 2018).
  39. Collection and Characterization of garlic (Allium Sativum L.) germplasm for growth and bulb Yield at Debre Markos, Ethiopia, (Journal of Horticulture and Forestry. 10(3): 17-26, March.

Review and editor experiences: A certified reviewer in Springer Nature, Taylor and Francis LTD Group, WILEY, Elsevier.

Grant Projects

  • Community-based degraded land restoration and rehabilitation in Sheti Wegebesh Watershed, Weynima Geramo Kebele, Gozamin District of Northwestern Ethiopia.
  • Strengthening farmers training centers (FTCs) in East Gojjam Zone, Amhara regional state of Ethiopia.
  • Participatory potato seed multiplication and dissemination in Sinan District of Northwestern Ethiopia.
  • Agro ecosystem based Climate resilience strategies in Blue Nile Head waters of Ethiopia.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yohannes-gelaye-bbb286339/

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