Sewnet Getahun

Mrs. Sewnet Getahun

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 January 2024 in The Scientific World Journal
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SGSewnet Getahun
Sewnet Getahun
Habtamu KefaleHabtamu Kefale
Habtamu Kefale
Yohannes GelayeYohannes Gelaye
Yohannes Gelaye
Precision agriculture technologies (PATs) transform crop production by enabling more sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. These technologies utilize data‐driven approaches to optimize the management of crops, soil, and resources, thus enhancing both productivity and environmental sustainability. This article reviewed the application of PATs for sustainable crop production and environmental sustainability around the globe. Key components of PAT include remote sensing, GPS‐guided equipment, variable rate technology (VRT), and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Remote sensing and drones deliver high‐resolution imagery and data, enabling precise monitoring of crop health, soil conditions, and pest activity. GPS‐guided machinery ensures accurate planting, fertilizing, and harvesting, which reduces waste and enhances efficiency. VRT optimizes resource use by allowing farmers to apply inputs such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides at varying rates across a field based on real‐time data and specific crop requirements. This reduces over‐application and minimizes environmental impact, such as nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. IoT devices and sensors provide continuous monitoring of environmental conditions and crop status, enabling timely and informed decision‐making. The application of PAT contributes significantly to environmental sustainability by promoting practices that conserve water, reduce chemical usage, and enhance soil health. By enhancing the precision of agricultural operations, these technologies reduce the environmental impact of farming, while simultaneously boosting crop yields and profitability. As the global demand for food increases, precision agriculture offers a promising pathway to achieving sustainable crop production and ensuring long‐term environmental health.

2 December 2023 in International Journal of Ecology
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SGSewnet Getahun
Sewnet Getahun
Habtamu KefaleHabtamu Kefale
Habtamu Kefale
Lake Tana is Ethiopias largest body of fresh water, covering approximately 3,200km2. Despite its multidisciplinary applications in Ethiopia and neighboring countries, water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) is a significant problem in this large lake. This invasive weed first appeared in Lake Tana in 2011 and quickly spread to the waters surface over the next two to three years. In this background, this article aims at reviewing the existing knowledge on the occurrence, impact, and management options for water hyacinths in Lake Tana. Water hyacinth is one of the most dangerous water weeds, causing a wide range of problems in bodies of water and water resources, including ecological, environmental, economic, and social consequences. Due to the weed species rapid spread via sexual and asexual reproduction, it covers a wide range of water bodies, and appropriate management options must be implemented before seriously affecting the water body and spreading to the Nile Basin.

22 November 2024 in Physiologia Plantarum
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Habtamu KefaleHabtamu Kefale
Habtamu Kefale
Jun YouJun You
Jun You
YZYanxin Zhang
Yanxin Zhang
SGSewnet Getahun
Sewnet Getahun
Muez Berhe GebremedhinMuez Berhe Gebremedhin
Muez Berhe Gebremedhin
LWLinhai Wang
Linhai Wang

22 July 2026 in Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management
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SGSewnet Getahun
Sewnet Getahun
AYAbabel Yenealem
Ababel Yenealem
FTFikritemariam Tiruayehu
Fikritemariam Tiruayehu