Name: Lemmessa Gemmeda Abdi (Ph.D)

E-mail: robsanlemmi9@gmail.com

ORCID: 0000-0003-1159-2884

Educational Background:

Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Zoological Sciences, Insect Science), Addis Ababa University

MSc. Plant Protection (Integrated Pest Management, IPM) Haramaya University

BSc.  Plant Sciences (Plant Production and Dry land Farming, PPDF), Hawassa University

Research interest: Biological control, IPM, Insect Pathology, Molecular Biology, Insect biotechnology, Bioengineering, Bio-economy.

  1. List of publications
  1. Lemmessa Gemmeda, Emana  Getu and Diriba Muleta, 2024. Native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against the old-world bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ethiopia. Taylor and Francis, Biocontrol Science and Technology, VOL. 34, NO. 7, 616–629.
  • Lemmessa Gemmeda, Emana Getu, Diriba Muleta, 2024. Bacillus thuringiensis isolates and their cry genes toxic to chickpea pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) from Ethiopia. Indian Journal of Entomology, Ref. No. e24107 DoI. No.: 10.55446/IJE. 2024.2107.
  • Lemmessa Gemmeda, Emana Getu, Diriba Muleta, 2023. Pathogenecity testing of indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against chickpea pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ethiopia. Elsevier,  Crop Protection

Volume 174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106435

  • Lemmessa Gemmeda and Emana Getu, (2018).Identification of Insect Pest Species of Maize, Their Infestation and Damage Levels at Ziway Dugda Woreda, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. AJRIZ. Vol. 1(1): pp.1-11. DOI: 10.9734/A JRIZ/2018/3943.
  • Tadesse Kebede and Lemmessa Gemmeda, (2017). Evaluation of banana genotype resistant to Xanthomonaswilts disease (Xanthomonascampestris .pv. musacearum) in south east of Ethiopia. AJMR. Vol. 11(15), pp. 603-612.
  • Lemmessa Gemmeda and Gashawbeza Ayalew, 2015. Efficacy of Botanical Insecticides against the Pea Aphid, Acrythosiphon pisum (Harris) and Effect on Some of its Natural Enemies on Field Pea in South Central Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts. J. 4 (2).pp.53-58.
  • Lemmessa G., Gashawbeza A., 2012. Management of pea aphid, Acrythosophon pisum (Harris) (Homoptera: Aphididae) using bio-pesticides on susceptible and tolerant field pea varieties in Arsi, Ethiopia. LAP LAMBERT publishing. ISBN: 978-3-8473-7447-3.
  1. Training delivered:
  1. Training for vegetable and spice crop producer cooperatives on Reduction of Pesticides use (LVIA, SINCE LOT 3, Oromia)
  2. Training on organic pesticide use and personal protective equipment. (LVIA, SINCE LOT 3 Oromia)
  3. Training on Agro-chemicals applications, its Impact on Environment and Human Health, safety and safety precautions for pesticides applicators (GIZ-GIC)
  4. Quality Malt Barley Production Basics: Insect Pest, Diseases and Weeds Management in Malt Barley for Asella Malt Factory Personnel
  5. OSE-ISSD Project Team Member:

    -Advised and trained seed producing co-operative members on pest management and pesticide  safety.

   – Farm Monitoring and oral advice on pest serve lance

6. Collaborative Project with Companies and industries

    -Collaborative Research Projects on Pesticides and Fertilizers Efficacy Trials for Registration

7. Community service (funded by Arsi University)

   -Capacitating Farmers Knowledge through Training on pest management in highland crops.

8. Research Project funded by Arsi University (Co-investigator)

     -Evaluation of banana genotype resistant to Xanthomonaswilts disease (Xanthomonascampestris   .pv. musacearum) in south east of Ethiopia.

III. Members

  1. Plant Protection Society of Ethiopia
  2. Weed Science Society of Ethiopia