{"id":1338,"date":"2022-03-30T11:04:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T11:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/?page_id=1338"},"modified":"2023-02-19T19:26:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T19:26:41","slug":"meseret-chimdessa-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/meseret-chimdessa-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Meseret Chimdessa Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Meseret.png\" alt=\"Meseret\" height=\"635\" width=\"234\" title=\"Meseret\" \/>\n\t<strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus<br \/>\nSep. 2007\u2013Dec. 2011<br \/>\nPhD in Plant Chemical Ecology<br \/>\nAddis Ababa University<br \/>\n1998 &#8211; 2000<br \/>\nM.Sc.in Systematic Botany and Ecology<br \/>\nAddis Ababa University<br \/>\n1987 \u2013 1990<br \/>\nB.Sc. in Biology<br \/>\n<strong>WORK EXPERIENCE<\/strong><br \/>\nHaramaya University, Associate Professor<br \/>\n2016 to present<br \/>\nHaramaya University,Assistant Professor<br \/>\n2012\u20132015<br \/>\nTeacher, Secondary School<br \/>\n1991\u20131997<br \/>\n<strong>SKILLS<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic computer skills<\/li>\n<li>SPSS statistical software<\/li>\n<li>Ecological field techniques<\/li>\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<strong>Research Interest<\/strong><br \/>\nPlant chemical interactions to abiotic and biotic environments, phytochemistry, ethnobotany, plant<br \/>\nregeneration ecology, ecophysiology, biodiversity conservation<br \/>\n<strong>Competitive Grants won<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Research grant won from Graduate School in Forest Sciences (GsForest) in Finland from January 2011-December 2011 to cover my salary and some expenses for research.<br \/>\n2. Niemi Foundation in Finland. Grant obtained for completion of my research and thesis writing<br \/>\n3. HU research grant on \u2018The use of Human urine as fertilizer for the cultivation of vegetables\u2019\u2019. Research completed, two M.Sc. theses completed and one article published on<br \/>\npeer-reviewed journal<br \/>\n4. HU research grant on \u2018Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants from Shinille and Jijiga<br \/>\nareas.Research completed<br \/>\n5. HU research grant on \u2019Development of indoor aquaculture for production of fish (Tilapia,<br \/>\nOreochromisniloticus). Research completed.<br \/>\n6. HU research grant on \u2018Impacts of UV-B and UV-A radiations on biochemical and growth<br \/>\nresponses of selected vegetables in Eastern Ethiopia<br \/>\n7. HU research grant on \u2018Production of biofuels from invasive weeds, Prosopisjuliflora and<br \/>\nStrigaharmonthica<br \/>\n8. HU research grant on \u2018Anti-diabetic efficiency of selected medicinal plants in Eastern<br \/>\nEthiopia.<br \/>\n9. HU research grant on \u2018Small scale production of bio-fertilizer (Azotobacter) for rural<br \/>\nfarmers in Eastern Ethiopia.<br \/>\n10. HU research grant on \u2018Woody species diversity, population structure and regeneration<br \/>\npotential of Bakalcha natural forest, West Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia: implication for biodiversity conservation<br \/>\n11. HU research grant on \u2018Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants at western Hararge,<br \/>\nEthiopia: implication for food security<br \/>\n<strong>Publications<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Meseret C. Egigu, BirhanemeskelMelak, Ameha Kebede and Manikandan Muthuswamy. 2014.<br \/>\nUse of Human Urine as Fertilizer for Vegetable Cultivation. International Journal of Agriculture<br \/>\nand Innovation Research. 3:254-258.<br \/>\n2. Teame Gebrekidan, Meseret C. Egigu and MannikandanMuthuswamy2014. Efficiency of<br \/>\nbiogas production from cactus fruit peel co-digestion with cow dung. International Journal of<br \/>\nAdvanced Research 2:916-923.<br \/>\n3. Satyan R. Santhanam, Malarvannan S., Meseret C. Egigu and Ajay P. 2014.<br \/>\nPentacyclicTriterpenoids and a Linear Alkane from the Milky Mangrove Tree<br \/>\n(Excoecariaagallocha L.) are toxic to the larva of Helicoverpa armigera Hubner. (Lepidoptera:<br \/>\nNoctuidae). International Journal of Advanced Research. 2:1-12.<br \/>\n4. Satyan Ramachandran Santhanam and Meseret C. Egigu. 2014. Field evaluation of a botanical<br \/>\nformulation from the milky mangrove (Excoecaria agallocha L.) against Helicoverpa<br \/>\narmigera Hubner. in Abelmoschus esculentus (Lady\u2019s Finger) and Cajanus cajan (Pigeon<br \/>\nPea). Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine.7S1:S171-6. Elsevier.<br \/>\n5. Meseret C. Egigu and Mekonnen Abebe. 2014. Ethnomedicinal use of plants from Gololcha<br \/>\ndistrict, Bale zone of Oromiya region Ethiopia. The Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional<br \/>\nMedicine. 121: 773-786.<br \/>\n6. Meseret C. Egigu, Mohamed A. Ibrahim, Johanna Riikonen, Asha Yahya, ToiniHolopainen,<br \/>\nRiittaJulkunen-Tiitto &amp; Jarmo K. Holopainen. 2014. Effects of rising temperature on secondary<br \/>\ncompounds of Yeheb (Cordeauxia edulis Hemsley). American Journal of Plant Sciences 5: 517-<br \/>\n527. [Free PDF]<br \/>\n7. Meseret C. Egigu, Mohamed A. Ibrahim, Asha Yahya &amp; Jarmo K. Holopainen. 2010.Yeheb<br \/>\n(Cordeauxia edulis) extract deters feeding and oviposition of Plutellaxylostellaand attracts its<br \/>\nnatural enemy. Biocontrol 55: 613 \u2013 624.<br \/>\n8. Mohamed A. Ibrahim, Meseret C. Egigu, Anne Kasurinen, Asha Yahya, &amp;Jarmo K.<br \/>\nHolopainen. 2010. Diversity of volatile organic compound emissions from flowering and<br \/>\nvegetative branches of Yeheb, Cordeauxia edulis:(Caesalpiniaceae), a threatened evergreen<br \/>\ndesert shrub. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 25: 83 \u2013 92<br \/>\n9. Meseret C. Egigu, Mohamed A. Ibrahim, Asha Yahya&amp;Jarmo K. Holopainen. 2011.<br \/>\nCordeauxiaedulis and Rhododendron tomentosum extracts disturb orientation and feeding<br \/>\nbehavior of Hylobiusabietis and Phyllodectalaticollis. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 138: 162 \u2013 174.<br \/>\n10. AnimutAssefa, Meseret C. Egiguand AmehaKebede.2014.Chemical and thermal pretreatments<br \/>\nof cow dung and poultry litter enhance biogas production in batch fermentation.<br \/>\nInternational Journal of Scientific &amp; Technology Research. 3:165-167<br \/>\n11. Tollosa Duguma, Meseret C. Egigu and Manikandan M. 2015. The effects of gibberellic acid<br \/>\non quality and shelf life of banana (Musasp.). International journal of current research and review. 6:68-74<br \/>\n12. Tollosa Duguma, Meseret C. Egigu and Manikandan M. The effects of salysilic acid on quality and shelf life of banana (Musasp.). 2015. International Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry<br \/>\n13. Sasikumar J. M., Ceolho P.R, and Meseret C. Egigu. 2015. In vitro analysis of antioxidant<br \/>\ncapacity of Indian yellow raspberry (Rubus ellipticus Smith). International Food Research Journal. 22(4):1338-1346<br \/>\n14. Meseret C. Egigu, Mohamed A. Ibrahim, Silvia Ribeirode Souza, Johanna Riikonen, Minna<br \/>\nKivim\u00e4enp\u00e4\u00e4, Asha Yahya, ToiniHolopainen, Riitta Julkunen-Tiitto &amp; Jarmo K. Holopainen.<br \/>\nPhysiological, ultrastructural, antioxidant and secondary metabolite responses of the<br \/>\nevergreen desert shrub Cordeauxia edulis to elevated ozone concentrations. (Submitted)<br \/>\n15. Addisu Tegegn, Meseret C. Egigu and Bekele Hundie (2016). Efficacy of Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) Extracts to Suppress Growth of Botrytis fabae and Manage Chocolate Spot Severity on Faba<br \/>\nBean (Vicia faba) at Sinana, Bale Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia. East African Journal of Sciences.<br \/>\n10:111-118.<br \/>\n16. Duguma Dibbisa, Meseret C. Egigu and Manikandan M. (2016). Delaying postharvest fruit<br \/>\nripening of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum mill.) gibberellic acid. International Journal of<br \/>\nCurrent Research<br \/>\n17. Sasikumar JM., OlyadErba and Meseret C. Egigu (2020). In vitro antioxidant activity and<br \/>\npolyphenolic content of commonly used spices from Ethiopia. Heliyon 6 (2020) e05027. Elsevier.<br \/>\n18. Mulugeta Hailu, Meseret Chimdessa and Manikandan Muthswamy (2018). In Vitro<br \/>\nPropagation of Selected Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Varieties (C 86-165 and C 86-12)<br \/>\nThrough Shoot Apical Meristem. International Journal of Horticulture &amp; Agriculture. 3:1-7.<br \/>\n19. Genene G., Mekonin W., Meseret C. Egigu, Manikandan M. and Tigist M. (2018). Protocol<br \/>\noptimization for in vitro propagation of two Irish potato (Solanumtuberosum L.) varieties<br \/>\nthrough lateral bud culture. African Journal of Plant Sciences. 12:180-187.<br \/>\n20. Olyad Erba, Dereje Atomssa, Meseret C. Egigu and Teshome Gonfa (2020). Determination of<br \/>\nFlavonoid contents and evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activities of the extract of selected<br \/>\ncitrus fruit peel. International Journal of secondary Metabolite. 7:8-18.<br \/>\n21. Tigist Beyene and Meseret C. Egigu (2020). Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth has dual negative effect on its host Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology. 8:165-170.<br \/>\n22. Adissu Tegegne, Meseret C. Egigu and Bekele Hunde (2019). Evaluation of endod (Phytolacca dodecandra L.) extracts against Botrytis fabae, a causative agent of chocolate spot disease of Vicia faba. Cogent Food and Agriculture. 5:\n23. Bulti Merga, Meseret C. Egigu and Mulatu Wakgari (2019). Reconsidering the economic and nutritional importance of faba bean in Ethiopian context. Cogent Food and Agriculture. 5:<br \/>\n24. Olyad Erba, Dereje Atomssa, Meseret C. Egigu and Teshome Gonfa (2019). Column<br \/>\nchromatographic fractionation and evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity of flavonoid<br \/>\nenriched extracts of some selected citrus fruits peels. Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development. 6:46-55.<br \/>\n25. Girma Woldemichael, Meseret C. Egigu and Anteneh Abebe (2018). Species diversity and use of homegardens in Misha Woreda, Hadiya Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and<br \/>\nPeoples Regional State, Ethiopia.International Journal of Food Science and Agriculture. 2:118-129.<br \/>\n26. Berihu Mengs, Meseret C. Egigu and Eyasu Abreha (2018). In vitro propagation of sweet<br \/>\npotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. Through lateral bud culture. International Journal of<br \/>\nInnovative Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research.<br \/>\n27. Tegegne Bayih, Amanuel Tamiru and Meseret C. Egigu(2108). Bioeffecay of unitary and<br \/>\nbinary botanical combinations against Mexican bean weevil, Zabrotes subfsciatus (Coleoptera,<br \/>\nChrysomelidae). International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. 38:205-215.<br \/>\n28. Mulugeta Hailu Redae, Meseret C. Egigu, Teklit Gerbegiorgis Ambaye and Manikandan<br \/>\nMutsuwamy (2018). In vitro propagation of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L. Variety<br \/>\nC86-165 through apical meristem. Bicatal. Agric. Biotechnol. 14: 228-234.Elsevier<br \/>\n29. Sudi Dawud, Meseret C. Egigu and Sasikumar JM. (2018). Floristic composition, structural<br \/>\nanalysis and regeneration status of woody species of Gemechis natural forest, west Hararge<br \/>\nzone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Journal of Natural Sciences research. 8:11-23.<br \/>\n30. Misgana Lammi and Meseret C. Egigu (2017). Biogas production from co-digestion of poultry manure and orange peel through thermal pre-treatment. American Scientific Research Journal for<br \/>\nEngineering, Technology, and Sciences<br \/>\n31. Misgana Lami, Meseret C. Egigu and Kiya Mesfin (2018). Biogas Energy. LAP LAMBERT<br \/>\nAcademic Publishing.Pp 88.<br \/>\n32. Dereje A. Oncho, Meseret C. Egigu, Olyad E. Urgessa (2021). Phytochemical constituent and<br \/>\nantimicrobial properties of guava extracts of east Hararghe of Oromia, Ethiopia. Clinical<br \/>\nPhytoscience. 7:37. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s40816-021-00268-2.<br \/>\n33. Meseret C. Egigu, Likyelesh Gebreyohannes, Manikandan M. and Sasikumar JM. (2022).<br \/>\nEffects of leaf extracts of Lantana camaraand soils invaded by it on Lepidium sativum growth<br \/>\nperformance. International Journal of Botany Studies. 7:467-473.<br \/>\n34. Girmay Mekonen, Mesret C. Egigu and Manikandan M. 2021.In vitro Propagation of Banana<br \/>\n(Musa paradisiaca L.) Plant Using Shoot Tip Explant. Turkish Journal of Agriculture Food and<br \/>\nTechnology. 9:12.2339-2346.2883<br \/>\n35. Sasikumar J.M., Meseret C. Egigu and Meskerem Bogale (2022). An ethnomedicobotanical study in Tulo Woreda, west Hararghe zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia (Evidence based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Under Review).<br \/>\n36. Mulatu Ketema, Meseret C. Egigu and JM Sasikumar (2022). Traditional Medicinal Plants<br \/>\nused by indigenous people of Dedder district, East Hararghe Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia. PLOS<br \/>\nONE (Ethnobotany, Under review)<br \/>\n37. Kedir Adem Usman, Meseret C. Egigu and JM Sasikumar (2022). Ethnobotanical study on traditional<br \/>\nmedicinal plants used by oromoethnic people of goro district, bale zone of oromia region, Ethiopia.<br \/>\nEthnobotany Research and Applications (Submitted).<br \/>\n<strong>REFERENCES<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Prof. JARMO HOLOPAINEN<br \/>\nDepartment of Environmental Science, University of Eastern Finland<br \/>\nP.O.Box. 1627, Fi-70211 Kuopio Finland<br \/>\nTel: +358-17163 191, +358 505233 593 (mobile), Fax: +358-17-163 230<br \/>\nE-mail: Jarmo.Holopainen@uef.fi<br \/>\n2. Dr. MOHAMED IBRAHIM<br \/>\nDepartment of Environmental Science, University of Eastern Finland<br \/>\nmohahibrahim@gmail.com\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EDUCATION University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus Sep. 2007\u2013Dec. 2011 PhD in Plant Chemical Ecology Addis Ababa University 1998 &#8211; 2000 M.Sc.in Systematic Botany and Ecology Addis Ababa University 1987 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"_edd_button_behavior":[],"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1338","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1338"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1880,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1338\/revisions\/1880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}