Dr.
Horticulture and Plant Science
Academic Rank Dr.
Publications
1. M. Worku, T. Astatikie & P. Boeckx (2022). Effect of growing conditions and postharvest processing on arabica coffee bean physical quality features and defects. Heliyon: impress.
2. Ayele, M. Worku & Y. Bekele (2021). Trend, instability and decomposition analysis of coffee production in Ethiopia (1993-1919). Heliyon 7: e08022.
3. D. Tadese, M. Worku & B. Lulie (2019). Growth and yield responses of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) varieties to different common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) planting densities in intercropping system. African Journal of Agricultural Research 7(1): 42–48.
4. D. Tadese, B. Lulie & M. Worku (2019). Advantage of intercropping roselle with common bean over sole cropping in Ethiopia. Journal of Natural Sciences Research 12(9): 9-13.
5. D. Tadese, M. Worku & Lulie (2019). Effect of different common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) planting densities on weed control in an intercropping system with roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) varieties at Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia. The International Journal of Biological Research 2(1): 199-205.
6. M. Worku, H. R. Upadhayay, K. Latruwe, A. Taylor, W. Blake, F. Vanhaecke, L. Duchateau & P. Boeckx (2019). Differentiating the geographical origin of Ethiopian coffee using XRF-based multi-element, ICP-based multi-element and stable isotope profiling. Food Chemistry 290: 295–307.
7. M. Worku, Bruno de Meulenaer, L. Duchateau & P. Boeckx (2018). Effect of altitude on biochemical composition and quality of green arabica coffee beans can be affected by shade and postharvest processing method. Food Research International 105: 278–285.
8. M. Worku, L. Duchateau & P. Boeckx (2016). Reproducibility of coffee quality cupping scores delivered by cupping centers in Ethiopia. Journal of Sensory Studies 31(5): 423–429.
9. M. Worku, A. Lindner & U. Berger (2015). Management effects on woody species diversity and vegetation structure of coffee-based agroforestry systems in Ethiopia. Small-scale Forestry 14(4): 531–551.
10. M. Worku & T. Astatikie (2015). Effects of row spacing on productivity and nodulation of two soybean varieties under hot sub-moist tropical conditions in south-western Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 116(2): 99–106.
11. M. Worku (2015). Traditional uses of non-timber forest products in southwest Ethiopia: opportunities and challenges for sustainable forest management. Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 1(1): 42–63.
12. M. Worku (2013). Potentials and limitations of plantation crop combination agroforestry practice in southwest Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology 4(2): 21–34.
13. M. Worku & T. Astatikie (2011). Row and plant spacing effects on yield and yield components of soybean varieties under a hot humid tropical environment of Ethiopia. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Sciences 197(1): 67–74.
14. M. Worku & T. Astatikie (2010). Dry matter partitioning and physiological responses of Coffea arabica varieties to soil moisture deficit stress at the seedling stage in southwest Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural Research 5(15): 2066–2072.
15. M. Worku & T. Astatikie (2010). Growth responses of arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) varieties to soil moisture deficit at the seedling stage at Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 8(1): 195–200.
16. M. Worku (2010). Prevalence and distribution survey of an invasive alien weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) in Sheka zone, Southwestern Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural Research 5(9): 922–927.
Research Interests
- Coffee agronomy and yield and quality determinant factors
- Crop ecology, cropping systems, agroecosystems, biodiversity and crop production, crop physiology, abiotic (especially drought) stress on plants (crops)
- Integrated soil fertility, disease, and pest management
- Invasive plants and their impact on agroecosystems
- Methods of identification of the geographical location of agriproducts
- Agroforestry practices and systems