Dr. Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Plant pathologist passionat in teaching and research plant p...
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View All Publications10 February 2025 in F1000Research
Journal Article
Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha
Lawrence Nkosikhona MalingaDMDebbie Muir
Debbie MuirJGJing Ge
Jing GeDNDennis Ndolo
Dennis Ndolo
Biopesticides are pest control products derived from natural sources such as microbes, macro-organisms (insects and pathogens), plant extracts, and certain minerals. Many biopesticides are considered environmentally safe and can complement or substitute conventional chemical pesticides. They can also be highly specific or broad spectrum with a unique mode of action controlling a wide range of pest species. Due to their target-specificity and low to no environmental residuality, biopesticides conform to the 3 pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the Sustainable Development Goals, and, ultimately, the Paris Agreement. This review focuses largely on microbial biopesticides derived from fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. It discusses (i) the various microbial biopesticide formulations, (ii) the mode of microbial biopesticide action, (iii) the factors that affect the potential efficacy of biopesticides, (iv) challenges to the adoption of microbial biopesticides, and (v) the role of microbial biopesticides in Integrated Pest Management programs. Finally, advancements in application techniques, as well as future research directions and gaps, are highlighted.
1 March 2021 in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
Journal Article
MHMolla G. Hailu
Molla G. Hailu
Kahsay Tadesse MawchaSNSylvère Nshimiyimana
Sylvère Nshimiyimana
SSSony Suharsono
Sony Suharsono
11 March 2025 in F1000Research
Journal Article
Kahsay Tadesse MawchaLawrence Nkosikhona MalingaDMDebbie Muir
Debbie MuirJGJing Ge
Jing GeDNDennis Ndolo
Dennis Ndolo
Biopesticides are pest control products derived from natural sources such as microbes, macro-organisms (insects and pathogens), plant extracts, and certain minerals. Many biopesticides are considered environmentally safe and can complement or substitute conventional chemical pesticides. They can also be highly specific or broad spectrum with a unique mode of action controlling a wide range of pest species. Due to their target-specificity and low to no environmental residuality, biopesticides conform to the 3 pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the Sustainable Development Goals, and, ultimately, the Paris Agreement. This review focuses largely on microbial biopesticides derived from fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. It discusses (i) the various microbial biopesticide formulations, (ii) the mode of microbial biopesticide action, (iii) the factors that affect the potential efficacy of biopesticides, (iv) challenges to the adoption of microbial biopesticides, and (v) the role of microbial biopesticides in Integrated Pest Management programs. Finally, advancements in application techniques, as well as future research directions and gaps, are highlighted.
1 January 2019 in Cogent Food & Agriculture
Journal Article
MGMengstu Berhe Gebremedhn
Mengstu Berhe Gebremedhn
WTWorku Tessema
Worku Tessema
Girma Gezimu GebreKahsay Tadesse MawchaMAMewael Kiros Assefa
Mewael Kiros Assefa
Sesame is an important cash crop and plays a vital role in the livelihood of many people in Ethiopia. However, a number of challenges hamper the development of the sesame sector along with the value chain. Therefore, this study aims at analyzing the value chain of sesame in Humera district, Tigray region, Ethiopia. The results showed that farmers and processors receive the highest profit share as well as marketing margin in the sesame value chain in the study area. The econometric model results showed that; farmland size, family members within the age group between 16 and 69, sesame yield, use of the improved seed, distance from market, and average selling price are significantly affecting factors of sesame supply. Thus, the government and concerned stakeholders need to give attention to yield increasing technologies in the study area to boost production and productivity, and thereby increase the market supply of sesame.
29 October 2024 in F1000Research
Journal Article
Kahsay Tadesse MawchaLawrence Nkosikhona MalingaDMDebbie Muir
Debbie Muir
JGJing Ge
Jing GeDNDennis Ndolo
Dennis Ndolo
Biopesticides are pest control products derived from natural sources such as microbes, macro-organisms (insects and pathogens), plant extracts, and certain minerals. Many biopesticides are considered environmentally safe and can complement or substitute conventional chemical pesticides. They can also be highly specific or broad spectrum with a unique mode of action controlling a wide range of pest species. Due to their target-specificity and low to no environmental residuality, biopesticides conform to the 3 pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the Sustainable Development Goals, and, ultimately, the Paris Agreement. This review focuses largely on microbial biopesticides derived from fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. It discusses (i) the various microbial biopesticide formulations, (ii) the mode of microbial biopesticide action, (iii) the factors that affect the potential efficacy of biopesticides, (iv) challenges to the adoption of microbial biopesticides, and (v) the role of microbial biopesticides in Integrated Pest Management programs. Finally, advancements in application techniques, as well as future research directions and gaps, are highlighted.
6 December 2024 in F1000Research
Journal Article
Kahsay Tadesse MawchaLawrence Nkosikhona MalingaDMDebbie Muir
Debbie MuirJGJing Ge
Jing GeDNDennis Ndolo
Dennis Ndolo
Biopesticides are pest control products derived from natural sources such as microbes, macro-organisms (insects and pathogens), plant extracts, and certain minerals. Many biopesticides are considered environmentally safe and can complement or substitute conventional chemical pesticides. They can also be highly specific or broad spectrum with a unique mode of action controlling a wide range of pest species. Due to their target-specificity and low to no environmental residuality, biopesticides conform to the 3 pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the Sustainable Development Goals, and, ultimately, the Paris Agreement. This review focuses largely on microbial biopesticides derived from fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. It discusses (i) the various microbial biopesticide formulations, (ii) the mode of microbial biopesticide action, (iii) the factors that affect the potential efficacy of biopesticides, (iv) challenges to the adoption of microbial biopesticides, and (v) the role of microbial biopesticides in Integrated Pest Management programs. Finally, advancements in application techniques, as well as future research directions and gaps, are highlighted.
About Me
Kahsay Tadesse is a professor (assistant) of Phytopathology at the Department of Plant Sciences at Aksum University, Ethiopia. He has a Ph.D. degree from the Plant Protection (Molecular Plant Pathology) department, HEAU, China, along with an MSc and BSc degrees in Plant Pathology & Crop Protection from Haramaya University in Ethiopia. Throughout his career, he has built a robust foundation in research and academia, demonstrating an exceptional ability to integrate research, teaching, and community engagement seamlessly. His research interests are in cereal & legume crops breeding for disease resistance, mycotoxin analysis, biopesticides and integrated pest management.
In his previous role as an assistant professor at Aksum University, he inspired and mentored students and held several leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Plant Sciences (>2 years), Registrar and Alumni Officer (>2 years), and Delegated Dean College of Agriculture. His work has led to numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and significant contributions to plant disease and pest control methods. Currently, He is a postdoctoral fellow at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Biopesticides Group in Cape Town, South Africa, where he continues to advance the field of plant pathology and biopesticides. Prior to joining ICGEB, he served as a senior research fellow at the Rwanda Agricultural and Animal Resources Board in Kigali, Rwanda. His commitment.
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