Lisanework Nigatu Profile

1. Zekwan Shek-Yusuf Ahmed*, Lisanework Nigatu, Eyasu Mekonnen. 2021.Tree Species Diversity in Smallholder Coffee Farms of Bedeno District, Eastern Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. European Journal of Biophysics. Vol, 9 No. 2. 72-85.

2. Yimer Mohammed1*, Gashaw Bimrew2 & Lisanwork Nigatu3. 2021.Characterization of Future Climate Variability In Oromia Special Zone, North Eastern Ethiopia International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 12, Issue 9. 450-465.

3. Musa Abdella   and Lisanework Nigatu. 2021. Effects of scattered Faidherbia albida and Cordia africana Tree on Soil Properties under their Canopies in Fedis District, Easte Hararghe Zone, Oromia. Ethiopia. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. Vol 33. Issue 20. 38-53.

4. Ali Noha, Lisanework  Nigatu and Rejila Manikandan. 2021. Allelopathy effect of Prosopis juliflora on selected grass species (Cenchrus ciliaris, Paspalidium desertorum andLintonia nutans). Journal of Phytology ,Vol 13, 75-78.

5. Dinberu Million, Lisanework Nigatu, Zelalem Bekeko and Hirpa Legesse, 2021(b). Integrated management of parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) and its effect on yield components andyield of maize (Zea mays L.) in West Gojjam Zone, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Wiley-Weed Biology and Management. 1-13

6. Dinberu Million, Lisanework Nigatu, Zelalem Bekeko and Hirpa Legesse. 2021(a). Distribution and Impact of Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) on Weed Species Diversity in Maize Fields in Western Gojjam Zone, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. International Journal of Agronomy, Article ID 5514528, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5514528.

7. Zeleke Dessie, Lisanework Nigatu and Teshale Woldeamanue, 2020. The Contribution of Agroforestry Practices in reducing Deforestation and Improving Livelihoods of Households in Kombolcha District, East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia. Journal of Forestry and Environment 2(2): 06-24

8. Yimer Mohammed,.Gashaw Bimrewu and Lisanwork Nigatu. 2020. Characterization of Past Seasonal Climate

Variability in Oromia Special Zone, North Eastern Ethiopia. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. Vol.10, No.1, 46-56

9. Wondmagegn Bekele., Lisanework Nigatu and Lemma Wogi. 2020. Foliage litter decomposition of agroforestry shrub species in Dello-menna District of Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research. Vol. 8(4): 411-417

10. Musa Abdella, Lisanework Nigatu and Ayele Akuma. 2020. Impact of Parkland Trees (Faidherbia albida Delileand Cordia Africana Lam) on Selected Soil Properties and Sorghum Yield in Eastern Oromia, Ethiopia. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Vol. 9(3): 61-73 

11. Eshetu Zewdu, Gebre Hadgu and Lisanework Nigatu. 2020. Impacts of climate change on sorghum production in North Eastern Ethiopia. African Journal Environmental Science and Technology. Vol. 14(2): 9-63

12. Wondemagegn Bekele and Lisanework Nigatu. 2019. Chemical composition of Green foliage biomass of three agroforestry shrub species grown in Dello-menna distrct of Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia.  International Journal of ageroforostry and silviculture.  VOL 7 No.1, pp-001-004

13. Megabit Beyene, Muktar Mohammed and Lisanework Nigatu . 2019. Plant Species diversity and Abu Tolcha Gari, Mezegebu Getnet and Lisanework Nigatu. 2019. Modeling Climate Change Impacts on Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Production in Central Highlands of Ethiopia. Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research

14. Gizaw Fantaye Wasihun , Mengesha Mengistu and Nigatu Lisanework . 2019. Characterization of Past and Future Climate Variability of Habro District, West Harerghe Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Octa Journal of Environmental Research 

15. Shimelis Dekeba, Lisanework Nigatu and Muktar Mohammed. 2019. Floristic Composition of Homegarden Agroforestry system in Habro Distrrict, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Oct. Jour. Env. Res. Vol. 7(3): 074-08

16. Theo Edmund Werner Linders,  Urs Schaffner, René Eschen, Anteneh Abebe, Simon Kevin Choge, LisaneworkNigatu, Purity Rima Mbaabu, Hailu Shiferaw and Eric Allan. 2019.’Direct and indirect effects of invasive species: Biodiversity loss is a major mechanism by which an invasive tree affects ecosystem functioning. Journal Ecology, 1-1

17. Wondemagegn Bekele and Lisanework Nigatu. 2019. Chemical composition of Green foliage biomass ofthree agroforestry shrub species grown in  Dello-menna distrct of Bale  Zone, Southeast Ethiopia.  International Journal of ageroforostry and siviclture.  VOL 7 No.1, pp-001-004

18. Megabit Beyene, Muktar Mohammed and Lisanework Nigatu . 2019. Plant Species diversity andstructure in Homegarden Agroforestry Systems of Bulen District North-Western, Ethiopia. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Vol. 7 No. 6.pp 121-132  Doi: 10.11648/j. aff20180706.12

19. Abu Tolcha, Mezegebu Getenet and Lisanework Nigatu. 2019. Observed and Future Climate Variability, Trend and Extremes in Central Highlands of Ethiopia: A Case Study at Arsi Robe, Asasa, Debre Zeit and Kulumsa Areas. DOI: 10.4172/2573-458X.1000163

20. Song Chuangye, Lisanework Nigatu, Yibrah Beneye, Abdurezak Abdulahi, Zhang Lin and Wu Dongxiu. 2018.Mapping the Vegetation of Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia, using Google Earth Images. Journal of Earth Syst. Sci. Data. Vol 10 No. 4:2033-2041.

21. Alemayehu Teka, Lemma Wogi, Lisanework Nigatu, Khalid Habib. 2018. Assessment of Heavy Metals in Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite in Harar City, Harari Regional State, Ethiopia. International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET). Volume 6 Issue V, 2570-2580..

22. Muluneh Minta , Kibebew Kibret,  Peter Thorne, Tassew  Nigussie , Lisanework Nigatu . 2018. Land use andland cover dynamics in Dendi-Jeldu hilly-mountainous areas in the central Ethiopian highlands. Geoderma. 314, 27-36

23. Ibrahim Mehdi, Lisanework Nigatu, Alemayehu Mengistu. 2017. Competitiveness of Selected Pasture Plant Species with Parthenium Weed (Parthenium hysterophorusL.). American Journal of Environmental Protection. Vol.6, No. 5, pp. 112-119.

24. Getachew Mekonnen, J. J. Sharma, Lisanework Nigatu, Tamado Tana.2017. Effect of Planting Pattern and WeedingFrequency on Weed Infestation, Yield Components and Yield of Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata(L.) WALP.] in Wollo, Northern Ethiopia. Agriculture, Forestry and  Fisheries. Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 111-122.

25. Ketema Tilahun, Lisanework Nigatu, Solomon Mengistuand John Barnabas. 2017. Floristic Composition in the rangelands of Gambela, Southwestern Ethiopia. Int. J. Adv. Res. 5, No. 6, 111-122

26. Fitsum Bekele, Diriba Korecha, Lisanework Nigatu. 2017. Demonstrating Effect of Rainfall Characteristics on   Wheat Yield: Case of Sinana District, South Eastern Ethiopia. Agricultural Sciences, 8, 371-384

27. Fitsum Bekele, Diriba Korecha & Lisanework Nigatu. 2017 Assessing the Perceptions of Local Communities on               Rainfall Characteristics, Variability and Future Change: A Case Study of Sinana District, South Eastern              Ethiopia. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) Vol-3, Issue-3,1735-1746

28. Zewdu Kelkay Tessem, Belay Ejigu and Lisanework Nigatu (2017). Tree species determine soil seed bank composition and its similarity with understory vegetation in a semi-aridAfrican savanna Ecological Processes 6(9),1-16.

29. Mohammed Mussa, Abule Ebro, and Lisanework Nigatu (2017). Soil organic carbon and total nitrogen stock response to traditional enclosure management in eastern Ethiopia. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management 8(2),37-43

30. Aklilu Mekasha, Chillot Yirga, Kindie Tesfaye, Lisanework Nigatu and Alan J. Duncan. 2016. Perception of climate extreme trends over three Ethiopian eco-environments: comparison with records and analysis of determinants. Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development. Vol. 8(7), pp. 53-66 

31. Getachew Mekonnen, Sharma JJ, Lsanework Negatu, and Tamado Tana (2016). Growth and Yield Response of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) to Integrated Use of Planting Pattern and Herbicide Mixtures                 In Wollo, Northern Ethiopia Adv Crop Sci Tech 4: 245.doi: 10.4172/2329-8863.1000245.

32. Mengesha Kebede, JJ Sharma, Tamado Tana, and Lisanework Nigatu (2016). Evaluation of Integrated Weed  Management Practices on Weeds and Yield of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Eastern             Ethiopia. of Science and Sustainable Development (JSSD), 4(1), 1-14

33. Mohammed Mussa, Abule Ebro, and Lisanework Nigatu (2016). Impact of woody plants species on soil             physicochemical properties along grazing gradients in rangelands of eastern Ethiopia. Tropical and           Subtropical Agroecosystems, 19, 343-355

34. Getachew Mekonnen, J. J. Sharma, Lisanework Nigatu and Tamado Tana. 2015. Effect of Integrated Weed Management Practices on Weeds Infestation, Yield Components and Yield ofCowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] in Eastern Wollo, Northern Ethiopia. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 7(5): 326-346.

35. Mengesha Kebede, J.J. Sharma, TamadoTana, and Lisanework Nigatu (2015). Effect of Plant Spacing and Weeding Frequency on Weed Infestation, Yield Components, and Yield of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in     Eastern Ethiopia. East African Journal of Sciences, 9 (1) 1-14

36. Yonas Berhanu, Lisanework Nigatu, Fekadu Beyene, and Ayana Angassa (2016). Impact of resettlement on     vegetation status and rangeland condition in southwestern Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural             Research, 11(7), 533-542

37. Aklilu Mekasha , Bruno Gerard , Kindie Tesfaye , Lisanework Nigatu  and Alan J. Duncan. 2014.Inter-  connection between land use/land cover change and herders’/farmers’ livestock feed resource management strategies: a case study from three Ethiopian eco-environments. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. Vol 188, 150-162

38. Takele Geta, Lisanework Nigatu and Getachew Animut. 2014. Evaluation of Potential Yield and Chemical          Composition of Selected Indigenous Multi-Purpose Fodder Trees in Three Districts of Wolayta Zone, Southern Ethiopia.World Applied Sciences Journal 31 (3): 399-405

39. Takele Geta ,Lisanework Nigatu, and Getachew Animut. 2014. Invitro and In sacco Dry Matter Degradability of Some Indigenous Multi-Purpose Fodder Trees of Wolayta Zone, Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Livestock Research, Vol 4(2): 64-73

40. Alemayehu Ayele, J. J. Sharma and Lisanework Nigatu. 2014. Influence of Residues Level, Parts and Duration of Decomposition of Some Major Broadleaved Weeds on Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Maize (Zea mays). Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, Vol.4, No.17:39-42

41. Alemayehu Ayele,  J. J. Sharma and Lisanework Nigatu. 2014. The Impact of Commolina benghalensis Extract on Maize (Zeamays L.) Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, Vol.4, No.17.

42. Hailu Beyene, Lulseged Gebrehiwot, Lisanework Nigatu, Kassahun Zewdie, Senait Regassa, Besufekad Tadesse, Asmare Dejen and Wondimagegnehu Mersie. 2013. Impacts of Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) on the Life of Ethiopian Farmers. Eth. J. of Weed Mgt. 6: 1-14

43. Natnael Demelash, Lisanework Nigatu and J.J. Sharma. 2013. Composition and Diversity of Invasive Plant Species in the Rangeland of Telalak District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia.  Eth. J. of Weed Mgt. 6: 33-41

44. Temesgan Terefe, Lisanework Nigatu and J.J. Sharma. 2013. Characterization, Abundance and Diversity of Invasive Rangeland Weeds in Mieso District, West Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia. Eth. J. of Weed Mgt. 6:  43–53

45. Mengesha Kebede1, J.J.Sharma, TamadoTana, and Lisanework Nigatu. 2013.  Influence of Weed Dynamics on the Productivity of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Eastern Ethiopia. East African Journal of Sciences, Volume 7 (2): 109-120

46. Aklilu Mekasha, Lisanework Nigatu, Kindie tesfaye and Alan J. Duncan. 2013. Modeling the response of tropical highland herbaceous grassland species to climate change: The case of the Arsi mountains of Ethiopia. Biological Conservation, Vol. 168, 169-175.

47. Shashie Ayele, Lisanework Nigatu, Tamado Tana and Steve W. Adkins. 2013. Impact of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) on the above-ground and soil seed bank communities of the rangelands in southeast Ethiopia. International Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Soil Science, Vol 3 (7), 262-274

48. B. Yonas , F. Beyene, L. Nigatu and A. Angassa. 2013. Influence of resettlement on pastoral land use and local lively hood in south west Ethiopia. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 16 (2013): 103 – 117

49. Ashebir  Berhie, JJ Sharma and Lisanework Nigatu. 2012. Allelopathic effects of aqueous extracts and plant residues of Parthniumhysterohorus L. on kabuli chick pea and sesame. Eth. J. of Weed Mgmt.,Vol. 5,13-260

50. Mitiku Woldesenbet, JJ Sharma and Lisanework Nigatu. 2012. Competitive effect of partheniumweed on yield and yield components of common bean. Eth. J. of Weed Mgmt.,Vol.5, 1-11

51. Getachew Mekonnen, Lisanework Nigatu  and JJ Sharma. 2011. Germination and dormancy of major weed seeds in response to temperature and Nitrate. Eth. J. of Weed Mgmt.,Vol. 4, 1-14

52. Dinberu Million, Lisanework Nigatu and JJ Sharma. 2011. Weed flora in major crops of Abobo district, Gambella national regional State, Ethiopia. Eth. J. of Weed Mgmt.,Vol. 4, 65-79

53. Ashebir Tegegn, Lisanework Nigatu  and Amha Kassahun. 2011.Changes in plant species compositition and diversity along a grazing gradient from livestock watering point in allaidege rangeland of North-eastern Ethiopia rangelands. Livestock Research for Rural Development, Vol.23 (6), 1-10

54. Ashebir Tegegn, AmhaKassahun, LisaneworkNigatuand Kidane G/ Meskel. 2010. Plant species composition, spatial distribution and diversity along a grazing gradient from livestock watering point in Allaidege rangeland of North-eastern Ethiopia Rangelands. Journal of the Drylands Vol. 3(2), 226-233.

55. Tesfaye Desalew, AzageTegegne, LisaneworkNigaatuand WorkuTeka. 2010. Rangeland condition and feed resources in Metema district, North Gondar Zone, Amhara Region Ethiopia. IPMS  ( Improving  Productivity and Market Success) of Ethiopian farmers.Project Working Paper 25.1-79. Nairobi, Kenya, ILRI.

56. LisaneworkNigatu, Aresie Hassan, Sharma, J.J, and Adkins S.W. 2010.Impact of Partheniumhysterophorus on grazing land communities in north-eastern Ethiopia.Weed Biology and Management Vol.10, 143-152

57. McConnchie, A.J., Strathie, L.W., Mersie, W. Gebrehiwot L., Zewdie, K., Abdurehim, A., Abrha B., Araya, T., Asaregew,  F., Assefa, F., GebreTsadik, R., Nigatu, L. Tadesse, B. and Tana. T. 2010. Current and potential geographic distribution of the invasive weed plant partheniumhysterophorus( Asteraceae) in Eastern and Southern Africa. Weed Research.1-14

58. Solomon Melaku, TeferiAregawi and Lisanework Nigatu. 2010. Chemical composition, in vitro dry matter digestibility and in sacco degradability of selected browse species as animal feeds under semi-arid conditions in northern Ethiopia. AgroforestSyst,Vol .80, 173-184.

59. Teshome A, Abule  E. and Lisanework N 2009. Pastoralists’ perception and rangeland evaluation for livestock        production in south eastern Ethiopia. Livestock Research for Rural Development 21(7), 1-14

60. Asresie H., Lisanework N. and Sharma J.J. 2008. Impact of Parthenium on herbaceous vegetation and soil seed bank flora in sorghum fields in North-Eastern Ethiopia. Ethiopian J. Weed Manag. 2, 1-11.

61. Teferi A. ,  Solomon M. and  Lisanework N. 2008. Management and utilization of browse species as livestock feed in semi-arid district of north Ethiopia. Livestock Research for Rural Development 20 (6), 1-10

62. Jiregna G, Lisanework N. and Heluf G.K. 2007. Potential, distribution, ethinobotany and    tapping procedures Of  gum Arabic producing acacia species in the Somali region, south eastern Ethiopia. EAJS 1 (1), 69-78

63. Mesfin T and Lisanework N. 1996. An ecological and ethnobotanical study of wild or spontaneous coffee, Coffea   arabica in Ethiopia. L.J.G. van der Maesen  etal (eds):The   Biodiversity of African Plants, 277-294.pp.  Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands

64. Michelsen A., Lisanework N.  Friis I and Holsts N. 1996. Comparisons of understorey vegetation and soil fertility in plantations and adjacent natural forests in the Ethiopian highlands. Journal of Applied Ecology 33, 627-642.

65. Lisanework N. and Michelsen A.1994. Litterfall and nutrient release by decomposition in three plantations       compared with natural  forest in the Ethiopian highland. Forest Ecology and Management 65, 149-164

66. Michelsen A, Lisanework N and Friis I, 1993. Impact of tree plantations in Ethiopian highland on soil fertility, shoot and root growth, nutrient utilisationand mycorrhizal colonization. Forest Ecology and Management 61,  299-324

67. Lisanework N. and Michelsen A. 1993. Allelopathy in agroforestry systems : the effect of leaf extracts Cupressus lusitanica and three Eucalyptus spp. on four Ethiopian crops. Agroforestry Systems 21, 63-74

68. Zerihun W., Feoli  E. and Lisanework N. 1989. Partitioning an elevation gradient of vegetation from south eastern  Ethiopia by probabilistic methods. Vegetatio 81, 189-198

69. Lisanework N. and Mesfin T. 1989. An ecological study of the vegetation of the Harenna forestt , Bale  Ethiopia. Sinet 12, 63-93