Activities carried out:

​Hawassa University: focus on pepper seeds and plants.​

Research on:

• Efficacy of biocontrol agents against wilt diseases.

• 4 Trichoderma treatments.

• Cost/Benefit analysis of the technology.

• Assessment of storage fungi and micotoxins​

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Jimma University: focus on variety selection, Teff K-  Fertilizer and fallow technologies.

Research on:

• Evaluation and selection of best performing Teff, Anchote and lima beans varieties.

• Optimization of K-fertilizer for Teff.

• Rehabilitation of abandoned lands.