I am Gerema Amente, a plant biotechnologist with over 12 years of research experience in sustainable agriculture and crop improvement. I hold a BSc in Applied Biotechnology from the University of Gondar and an MSc in Plant Biotechnology from Addis Ababa University. I am currently a PhD student in Plant Biotechnology at Addis Ababa University.

My PhD research, titled “Towards an Effective Strategy Utilizing Resistance Genes to Mitigate the Impact of Coffee Berry Disease,” focuses on integrating field phenotyping, pathogen characterization, and molecular approaches to enhance genetic resistance in coffee.

Research Interests

• Plant improvement through plant tissue culture technology, including micropropagation and controlled cellular-level manipulation

• Genetic marker–based evaluation, conservation, and utilization of crop genetic resources

• Detection and assessment of molecular genetic variation in crops and native plant species

• Genomics-assisted genetic improvement of food security crops in the Ethiopian agricultural system (yield, quality, pest and disease resistance, drought and salinity tolerance)

• Crop improvement using transgenic approaches and targeted genome editing technologies

• Application of advanced genetic engineering tools to enhance agronomic traits and nutritional quality of major crops

My research aims to translate advanced plant biotechnology and genomics into practical, sustainable solutions for crop productivity and resilience.