Prediction of the Potential Geographical Distribution of the Woolly Whitefly Aleurothrixus floccosus (Maskell) on Sweet Orange Gelana Keno Beyene, Emana Getu, Tarekegn Fite, Ashenafi Kassaye, Muluken Goftishu, Megersa Kebede Plant Environment Interactions, 2026 Aleurothrixus floccosus is an exotic pest that poses a serious threat to sweet orange, both through direct and indirect damage. Climate change is one of the most important factors that facilitate the distribution and occurrence of species. We focused on the Ethiopian context because there was no localized data for this invasive pest. Thus, the Maxent (Maximum Entropy) model was used to predict the potential distribution of A. floccosus under the current and future climatic situations in Ethiopia. The occurrence data were obtained from field surveys, and bioclimatic variables (bio1–bio19) were loaded from the Global Climate Database. Among bioclimatic variables (bio1–bio19), precipitation of the driest month (bio14), precipitation of the warmest quarter (bio18), precipitation of the wettest month (bio13), precipitation seasonality (bio15), mean diurnal range (bio2), isothermality (bio3), and temperature annual range (bio7) were key predictors of A. floccosus distribution, with contributions of 28.2%, 22.9%, 21.8%, 17.7%, 4.7%, 3.9%, and 0.8%, respectively. Very highly suitable areas for A. floccosus are mainly intense in the Central Ethiopia Regional State, Gambela Region, Dire Dawa city, Harari Region, and large parts of the Oromia Region. Models from RCP2.6, RCP6.0, and RCP8.5 (2050 and 2070) predict that very highly suitable areas for A. floccosus increase from 0.32% to 3.52% under future climate conditions. Unsuitable, poorly, moderately, highly, and very highly suitable areas for A. floccosus covered 40.40%, 22.80%, 20.90%, 10.60%, and 5.30%, respectively, of the total Ethiopian landmass. However, further studies are needed to assess other possible factors affecting A. floccosus distribution.
Native parasitoids attacking the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in maize and sorghum agroecosystems: evidence from eastern Ethiopia Megersa Kebede, Emana Getu Degaga, Muluken Goftishu, Mulatu Wakgari Amenta, Ashenafi Kassaye Gurmu, Tarekegn Fite, Dejane Haile, Lama Lalisa Biocontrol Science and Technology, 2026 The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), a migratory insect pest, has become a serious bottleneck for the production of many staple crops, with severe damage to maize and sorghum, leading to food insecurity since it was first observed in Ethiopia in 2017. Recruitment of indigenous natural enemies, particularly parasitoids, could play a paramount role in downregulating the population of S. frugiperda while mitigating the environmental consequences of synthetic chemicals and maintaining agricultural sustainability. A field survey was conducted to determine the occurrence and diversity of native parasitoid species attacking S. frugiperda in maize and sorghum agroecosystems in Hararghe, eastern Ethiopia, during the 2023 main cropping season. Our study demonstrated 15 species of parasitoids attacking S. frugiperda. Megaselia scalaris, Drino sp., and Chelonus bifoveolatus were the most abundant and widely distributed parasitoids. The parasitism ranged from 12.4% to 52.0% in maize fields and 16.7% to 100.0% in sorghum fields. Parasitism by Chelonus bifoveolatus, Diadegma sp., Drino sp., Euplectrus laphygmae, Euplectrus sp., Pristomerus sp., Telenomus sp., Cotesia flavipes, and unidentified phoridae is reported on S. frugiperda for the first time in Ethiopia. The findings have significant applications in developing effective integrated pest management strategies against S. frugiperda in agroecosystems by utilising the capabilities of native parasitoid species. Hence, emphasis should be placed on promoting the biological activity of the native parasitoids through conservation and augmentation approaches.
Tetrigidae of Ethiopia: First Species Delimitation via DNA Barcoding and Description of Three New Species † Tarekegn Fite, Hendrik Devriese, Dustin Kulanek, Josip Skejo, Niko Kasalo, Manaye Misganaw, Tadele Tefera, Jandouwe Villinger, Martin Husemann Taxonomy, 2025 Tetrigidae is a caeliferan family of Orthoptera constituting a diverse and relatively ancient lineage of small Orthopterans, which has its greatest diversity in tropical and subtropical areas. However, to date, few studies have been conducted on the identification and description of Tetrigidae species in Ethiopia, and even fewer molecular data are available. Hence, we performed the first species delimitation study via DNA barcoding of species belonging to the genera Paratettix, Leptacrydium, Dasyleurotettix, and Morphopoides from Ethiopia. We provide 35 new sequences of the COI gene belonging to six species of these genera. We show that Ethiopian Tetrigidae can be successfully delineated using DNA barcodes, even in cryptic genera such as Paratettix: species delimitation on the basis of this gene was strongly congruent with the phylogenetic tree and morphological assignments. We report three species: Dasyleurotettix infaustus (Walker, 1871), Morphopoides tessmanni (Günther, 1939), and M. folipes (Hancock, 1908) from Ethiopia for the first time. In addition, we describe three new species, which were confirmed with morphological, phylogenetic, and species delimitation methods: Paratettix tanai sp. nov., Paratettix geminus sp. nov., and Leptacrydium naqamteensis sp. nov. Further, we studied Paratettix macrostenus, which is considered a new synonym of P. subpustulatus. Future integrative taxonomic studies, including more material from diverse regions, additional genetic loci and more comprehensive taxon sampling, need to be performed to understand the diversity of Tetrigidae across Africa.
Integrating multiple soil management practices: A system-wide approach for restoring degraded soil and improving Brachiaria productivity Tekalegn Gutema, Erana Kebede, Hirpa Legesse, Tarekegn Fite Agrosystems Geosciences and Environment, 2023 Abstract Land degradation has severely affected soil health and agricultural productivity in the Sasiga district of western Oromiya, Ethiopia, demanding urgent and extensive solutions. Integrated soil management in particular is a comprehensive approach that could mitigate the multifaceted effects of land degradation. Hence, a field experiment was conducted on degraded farmers’ land to assess the potential of lime, organic amendments, tillage, and soil–water conservation (SWC) in improving the productivity of soil and Brachiaria (Mulato II). The experiment employed 15 treatments, which were systematically formulated from lime, organic amendments (compost and cattle manure), the SWC method (constructed soil bunds and no soil bunds), and tillage practices (ploughing and no‐ploughing). The study showed that applying lime with tillage or both tillage and SWC and organic amendments alone improved soil pH from very strongly acidic to moderately acidic. The combined application of lime, SWC, and tillage also enhanced the organic carbon, organic matter, total nitrogen, and moisture contents of the soil. Besides, the integrated use of cattle manure, SWC, and tillage practices boosted plant cover, tillering, plant height (PH), and dry biomass of Brachiaria (Mulato II). Consequently, the physicochemical properties of the degraded soil and the agronomic performance of Brachiaria can be improved by amending with combinations of lime or cattle manure with SWC and tillage. In general, integrating multiple soil management practices, including lime, organic amendments, SWC, and tillage, offers a whole‐system approach to rehabilitating degraded soil and improving its physicochemical properties and productivity of Brachiaria grass.
Sugarcane productivity and sugar yield improvement: Selecting variety, nitrogen fertilizer rate, and bioregulator as a first-line treatment Belete Desalegn, Erana Kebede, Hirpa Legesse, Tarekegn Fite Heliyon, 2023 The improvement of sugarcane productivity depends on the crop varieties, growth environments, and management practices. In particular, the selection of the most productive variety and the use of an optimal fertilizer rate and plant bioregulator are critical for increasing sugarcane productivity and sugar yield. This study aimed to determine the high-performing sugarcane variety, optimal nitrogen rate, and potential bioregulator for improved sugarcane production, juice quality, and sugar yield. Two sugarcane varieties (D42/58 and NCo-334), three nitrogen (N) fertilizer rates (0, 100, and 150 kg/ha), and two bioregulators (Agrostemin and Crops®) were used for the study. The study revealed that sugarcane variety had a significant effect on all growth, yield, and quality parameters. Plant height was significantly influenced by variety and bioregulators, while stalk population was significantly influenced by two- and three-way interactions of varieties, bioregulators, and N fertilizer rates. Cane weight was significantly affected by variety, N fertilizer rate, and bioregulators, whereas cane yield was significantly affected by variety, N fertilizer, and their interaction effects. Sugar yield was similarly influenced by variety, bioregulator, and their interaction. The three main factors, as well as their two- and three-way interactions, had a considerable influence on cane quality parameters. Sugarcane variety D42/58 significantly outperformed variety NCo-334 in terms of sprouting, number of tillers, plant height, number of millable canes, and sucrose percentage by 7.49%, 9.50%, 12.80%, 10.50%, and 9.10%, respectively. The use of the D42/58 variety with N fertilizer (at 100 kg/ha) and/or the Agrostemin bioregulator also led to higher performance in cane population (107126), cane yield (153.34 tons/ha), Pol % (15.81%), and sugar yield (10.25 tons/ha). Most sugarcane growth, yield, juice quality, and sugar yield parameters were positively correlated; hence, high-performing varieties, appropriate N rates, and plant bioregulators could boost sugarcane productivity and sugar yield. Overall, the selection and combination of sugarcane variety D42/58 with 100 kg N/ha and/or Agrostemin bioregulator could maximize sugarcane production, juice quality, and sugar yield. To confirm the current findings, however, more research needs to be conducted across different agroecologies and seasons.
Endophytic fungi: versatile partners for pest biocontrol, growth promotion, and climate change resilience in plants Tarekegn Fite, Erana Kebede, Tadele Tefera, Zelalem Bekeko Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023 Plant-associated endophytic fungi (EFs) are emerging as a promising solution to advancing modern agriculture and fostering environmental sustainability, especially in the face of climate change scenarios. These fungi, either naturally residing in plants or introduced through artificial inoculation techniques, improve agricultural production due to their various roles in protecting and supporting host plants. The majority of EFs serve as natural biocontrol agents for a variety of agricultural pests, such as insects, phytopathogens, nematodes, and weeds. Notably, EFs produce secondary metabolites, trigger immune responses, modify plant defense gene expression, confer host plant resistance and/or tolerance, and regulate pest growth, populations, and survival to combat agricultural pests. Beyond controlling pests, EFs promote optimal plant growth, development, and resilience by aiding in the synthesis of vital compounds such as phytohormones and bioactive metabolites, nutrient acquisition, and fortifying plants against environmental stresses and climatic changes. Moreover, the mostly nonpathogenic nature of EFs, coupled with their high yield potential, environmental safety, and cost effectiveness, positions them as eco-friendly and economically viable alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals amidst rapid climate change scenarios. As a result, the promising horizon of EFs in agricultural production necessitates interdisciplinary study and microbial modulation approaches to optimize symbiotic plant-EF relationships and their potential for improved productivity. This review provides current and comprehensive insights into the practical applications and multifaceted benefits of EFs in pest management, plant growth promotion, and climate change resilience for future agricultural production improvements. The analysis reveals the potential of developing EFs into innovative bioformulations such as biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biopesticides, thereby paving the way for their integration into a sustainable and more resilient future agricultural system.
RNA interference (RNAi) applications to the management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Its current trends and future prospects Megersa Kebede, Tarekegn Fite Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 2022 The fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is among the invasive insect pests that damages maize and sorghum, the high-priority crops in newly colonized agro-ecologies, including African contexts. Owing to the increasing infestation of the pest and the limitations of current conventional methods for its management, there is a call for discovering advanced pest management approaches. RNA interference (RNAi) is an emerging molecular tool showing flexible potential for the management of S. frugiperda. We conducted a search of the recent application of RNAi literature using Google Scholar and Mendeley to find advanced papers on S. frugiperda management using RNAi molecular tools that led to growth inhibition, developmental aberrations, reduced fecundity, and mortality, mainly by disruption of normal biological processes of the pest. Although efforts have been made to accelerate the utility of RNAi, many factors limit the efficiency of RNAi to achieve successful control over S. frugiperda. Owing to RNAi’s potential bioactivity and economic and ecological acceptability, continued research efforts should focus on improving its broad applicability, including field conditions. Screening and identification of key target genes should be a priority task to achieve effective and sustainable management of this insect via RNAi. In addition, a clear understanding of the present status of RNAi utilization in S. frugiperda management is of paramount importance to improve its efficiency. Therefore, in this review, we highlight the biology of S. frugiperda and the RNAi mechanism as a foundation for the molecular management of the pest. Then, we discuss the current knowledge of the RNAi approach in S. frugiperda management and the factors affecting the efficiency of RNAi application. Finally, the prospects for RNAi-based insect pest management are highlighted for future research to achieve effective management of S. frugiperda.
Genetic Variation and Population Structure of the Old World Bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1808) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ethiopia Tarekegn Fite, Tadele Tefera, Martin Husemann, Gezahegne Getaneh, Jandouwe Villinger Environmental Entomology, 2022 Helicoverpa armigera is one of the most destructive insect pests of economically valuable crops in the world. Despite its economic importance, the population genetic structure of this insect remains unexplored in Ethiopia. To investigate the genetic diversity and population structure of H. armigera, we sampled 170 individuals from 15 populations throughout Ethiopia. We sequenced a fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome b (cyt b) gene and five exon-primed intron-crossing (EPIC) markers. Twenty cyt b haplotypes with low-to-moderate haplotype diversity (mean Hd = 0.537) and high nucleotide diversity (mean Pi = 0.00339) were identified. The most frequently observed and widely distributed cyt b haplotype was designated as Hap_1 (67.058%), which is identical to sequences found across the globe. Tajima’s D and Fu’s F for the cyt b data were negative, supporting a model of population expansion. Within populations, a mean of 2.493 alleles/locus was recorded across the five EPIC loci, ranging from 1.200 to 3.600 alleles/locus. The highest mean effective number of alleles/population was 2.369 and the lowest was 1.178. The mean observed heterozygosity (HO) of the five loci (0–0.289; mean 0.104 ± 0.020) was lower than the expected heterozygosity (HE) (0.095–0.523; mean 0.258 ± 0.028). AMOVA detected significant genetic structure with 61% of the total molecular genetic variation of EPIC genotypes occurring between populations, suggesting a considerable degree of differentiation among populations. STRUCTURE analyses clustered the H. armigera populations into three distinct population groups but very low isolation by distance (R2 = 0.0132, P < 0.05).
Genetic diversity and demographic history of the Old World Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in Ethiopia inferred from mitochondrial gene sequences Tarekegn Fite, Tadele Tefera, Muluken Goftishu, Tebekew Damte Ecology and Evolution, 2022 The Old World bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a globally distributed agricultural and horticultural insect pest. Despite the economic importance of this insect in Ethiopia, its genetic diversity and demographic history are poorly understood. We examined the nucleotide variation of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene fragment of 74 H. armigera individuals from six collection sites in Ethiopia. We recorded 15 COI haplotypes in H. armigera, ten globally shared and five exclusive to Ethiopia (HaET15, HaET14, HaET10, HaET7, and HaET4). Haplotype HaET1 was the most widely geographically distributed and frequent (71.62%). Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) revealed a high and significant level of variation within H. armigera populations (θST = −0.0135). Negative values of the neutrality test and nonsignificant index of mismatch distribution supported the demographic expansion of H. armigera populations in Ethiopia; furthermore, this was also supported by the nonsignificant values of the sum of squared deviations (SSD) and raggedness index (r). The high genetic variation and population expansion of H. armigera have immense implications for devising locally adapted management strategies in area‐wide integrated pest management IPM programs. However, a comprehensive study of H. armigera genetic diversity and population structure using various molecular markers is needed for future confirmation.
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Production practices and agronomic approaches of Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) in eastern A Hassen, Z Bekeko, A Mohammed, M Goftishu, T Fite, E Kebede, ... 2025
Tetrigidae of Ethiopia: first DNA barcoding and description of three new species T Fite, H Devriese, D Kulanek, J Skejo, N Kasalo, M Husemann MDPI , 2025 2025
Tetrigidae of Ethiopia: First Species Delimitation via DNA Barcoding and Description of Three New Species T Fite, H Devriese, D Kulanek, J Skejo, N Kasalo, M Misganaw, T Tefera, ... Taxonomy 5 (3), 49 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
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Prediction of the habitat suitability of key parasitoids of Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ethiopia: Prospects for bio-control MG Megersa Kebede, Emana Getu, Mulatu Wakgari, Ashenafi Kassaye, Tarekegn Fite SINET: Ethiopian Journal of Science 48 (2), 201-213 , 2025 2025
Taxonomic review of the grasshopper genus Pteropera Karsch, 1891 (Orthoptera, Acrididea, Catantopinae) with description of three new species and a preliminary phylogeny of the … JAY Fondjo, ARN Fiemapong, M Tindo, TF Duressa, S Ivković, ... ZooKeys 1216, 219 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Integrative taxonomic revision of the grasshopper genera Parapetasia Bolívar, 1884, and Loveridgacris Rehn, 1954 (Orthoptera, Pyrgomorphidae), with description of a new species … JAY Fondjo, M Husemann, ARN Fiemapong, AD Missoup, M Kenne, ... Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 71 (2), 265-287 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
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Endophytic fungi: versatile partners for pest biocontrol, growth promotion, and climate change resilience in plants TTZB Tarekegn Fite, Erana Kebede Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 140, ISSN 1664-8714 , 2024 2024
ROLE OF CROP DIVERSIFICATION ON OCCURRENCE OF SAP-SUCKING INSECT PESTS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED NATURAL ENEMIES ON TOMATO IN EASTERN ETHIOPIA B DABALO, M WAKGARI, T FITE JOURNAL OF BACTERIOLOGY 11 (1) , 2024 2024
Role of crop diversification on occurrence of sap-sucking insect pests and their associated natural enemies on tomato B Dabalo, M Wakgari, T Fite J. Ento. Nemat. 16 (1), 9-17 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Endophytic fungi: versatile partners for pest biocontrol, growth promotion, and climate change resilience in plants T Fite, E Kebede, T Tefera, Z Bekeko Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 7, 1322861 , 2023 2023 Citations: 47
Management of Mexican bean beetle, Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boheman)(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), with botanical powders and oils in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) K Damena, M Goftishu, T Fite 2023 Citations: 1
Integrating multiple soil management practices: A system‐wide approach for restoring degraded soil and improving Brachiaria productivity T Gutema, E Kebede, H Legesse, T Fite Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment 6 (2), e20360 , 2023 2023 Citations: 7
Sugarcane productivity and sugar yield improvement: Selecting variety, nitrogen fertilizer rate, and bioregulator as a first-line treatment B Desalegn, E Kebede, H Legesse, T Fite Heliyon 9 (4) , 2023 2023 Citations: 67
Towards Safer Citrus Major Insect Pest Management: Comparing Plant-Based and Synthetic Insecticides in Sweet Orange Orchard of Dire Dawa G Keno, E Getu, T Fite, A Kassaye, M Goftishu 2023
Diversity and Population Dynamics of Arthropod Natural Enemies of the Fall Armyworm in Major Maize Production Agroecosystems of Ethiopia TD Dinka, MN Tulu, GD Bekele, TTE Edosa, T Selvaraj, BM Aregay, ... Pest Managment Journal of Ethiopia 26 (1), 51-63 , 2023 2023
Population Dynamics of Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Entomopathogen Fungi Infesting its Larvae in Maize Production Ecologies of Ethiopia TD Dinka, MN Tulu, BM Aregay, GD Bekele, T Selvaraj, TT Edosa, ... Pest Managment Journal of Ethiopia 26 (2), 71-89 , 2023 2023
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Evaluation of Beauveria bassiana , Metarhizium anisopliae , and Bacillus thuringiensis for the management of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera … T Fite, T Tefera, M Negeri, T Damte, W Sori Biocontrol Science and Technology 30 (3), 278-295 , 2020 2020 Citations: 81
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Management of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by Nutritional Indices Study and Botanical Extracts of Millettia ferruginea and Azadirachta indica SW Fite T, Tadele T, Negeri M, Tebekew D Advances in Entomology 6 (04), 235 , 2018 2018 Citations: 21
Evaluation of commercial trap types and lures on the population dynamics of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its effects on non-targets … T Fite, T Damte, T Tefera, M Negeri Cogent Food & Agriculture 6 (1), 1771116 , 2020 2020 Citations: 19
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Farmers status, knowledge & management practices on major chickpea insect pests in some selected zones of Ethiopia T Fite, T Tefera, M Negeri, H Legesse Journal of Agricultural Science 11 (1), 31 , 2018 2018 Citations: 17
The cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) and Azuki bean beetle ( Callosobruchus chinensis ): major chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) production challenges on … T Fite, T Tefera The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology 83 (1), 11 , 2022 2022 Citations: 15
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Factors influencing the current and future distribution of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in Ethiopia MK Barkessa, EG Degaga, TF Duressa, MG Muleta, MW Amenta, ... Agricultural and Forest Entomology 27 (3), 377-387 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
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Effects of Time Gap between Seed Cane Cutting to the Planting of Sugarcane Varieties on Growth Parameter and Yield of Sugarcane ( Saccharum spp. hybrid) at … A Wondimu, H Legesse, T Fite Sugar Tech 24 (2), 485-493 , 2022 2022 Citations: 7
Hymenopteran and dipteran larval parasitoid species of the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in chickpea growing districts … T Fite, T Damte, T Tefera, M Negeri Biocontrol Science and Technology 31 (5), 541-545 , 2021 2021 Citations: 6
Distribution and spread of Parthenium weed [Parthenium hysterophorus L.) infestation in Western Oromiya, Ethiopia T Fite, H Legesse, A Marga Agricultural Research and Technology: Open Access Journal 11 (4) , 2017 2017 Citations: 6
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Effect of intercropping and botanical extract on population abundance of insect pests and their associated natural enemies on tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum (Mill.) In Eastern … B Dabalo Haramaya University , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Reaction of sweet potato genotypes to sweet potato weevils (Cylas puncticollis (boheman) and Alcidodes dentipes (olivier), coleoptera: curculionidae) and viruses in Eastern … T Fite, E Getu, H Legesse, W Sori Journal of Entomology and Nematology 9 (6), 46-54 , 2017 2017 Citations: 4
