Publications

Google Scholar profile: Kidanemaryam W. Reta, listed as Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, with research areas in metabolomics/multi-omics, plant breeding, plant metabolism, network analysis/ML, and combined stress.

Scientific Publications

1. Reta K., Lupo Y., Persi N.S., Lazarovitch N. and Fait A. (2025). Modulation of phenology and agronomical performance of Syrah grafted on two rootstocks under combined salinity and water stress conditions: A three-year field study. Plant Stress, 18, 101050. doi: 10.1016/j.stress.2025.101050.
2. Reta K., Lazarovitch N. and Fait A. (2025). Metabolic and physiological analysis reveals distinct salinity tipping point in Vitis vinifera cv. Syrah to enter a stress response mode. Plant Stress, 16, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.stress.2025.100864.
3. Reta K., Netzer Y., Lazarovitch N. and Fait A. (2025). Canopy management practices in warm environment vineyards to improve grape yield and quality in a changing climate. A review vademecum to vine canopy management under the challenge of global warming. Scientia Horticulturae, 341, 113998. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2025.113998.
4. Zohar Y., Reta K., Drori E., Gliksman U., Rauchberger S., Bar E., et al. (2024). Improved berry and wine quality of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Gewurztraminer grown in an arid climate using a Y-shaped training system. OENO One, 58(1), 1-15. doi: 10.20870/oeno-one.2024.58.1.7148.
5. Wagaw K., Seyoum A., Tadesse T., Nega A., Gebreyohannes A., Bejiga T., et al. (2021). Distinguishing of stable genotypes and mega environment for grain yield performance of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes using spatial analysis. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 12(3), 417-431. doi: 10.4236/ajps.2021.123027.
6. Bekana G., Girma E., Abebe A., Sisay A., Alemayehu D., Wagaw K., et al. (2021). Evaluating the genetic variations among improved haricot bean varieties (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) based on their agronomic traits and performing their half diallel cross. American Journal of BioScience, 9(5), 168. doi: 10.11648/j.ajbio.20210905.13.
7. Wagaw K. and Tadesse T. (2020). Combining ability and heterosis of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) hybrids for grain and biomass yield. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 11(12), 2155-2171. doi: 10.4236/AJPS.2020.1112151.
8. Seyoum A., Semahegn Z., Nega A., Siraw S., Gebereyhones A., Solomon H., Legesse T., Wagaw K., et al. (2020). Multi-environment evaluation and genotype x environment interaction analysis of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes in highland areas of Ethiopia. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 11, 1899-1917. doi: 10.4236/ajps.2020.1112136.
9. Wagaw K., Seyoum A., Nega A., Tadesse T., Nadew D., Nida H., et al. (2020). Multi-environment trial and spatial analysis for yield performance of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] hybrids in dry lowland sorghum growing areas of Ethiopia. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science, 12(4), 275-284. doi: 10.5897/JPBCS2019.0850.
10. Wagaw K., Seyoum A., Tadesse T., Gebreyohannes A. and Tadesse D. (2020). The MET analysis of yield performance of advanced sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] lines under moisture stress areas using spatial analysis. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 11(10), 1618-1631. doi: 10.4236/ajps.2020.1110117.
11. Seyoum A., Nega A., Wagaw K., Tadesse T., Tadesse D., et al. (2020). Multi environment and spatial analysis of early maturing sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes in dry lowland areas of Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 15(2), 278-290. doi: 10.5897/ajar2019.14495.
12. Wagaw K., Bantte K. and Tadesse T. (2020). Gene action, combining ability and heterotic performance of Ethiopian sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) lines under moisture stress areas in Ethiopia. African Journal of Plant Science, 14(9), 372-394. doi: 10.5897/AJPS2019.1813.
13. Wagaw K. (2019). Review on mechanisms of drought tolerance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) basis and breeding methods. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 7(2), 87-99. doi: 10.14662/ARJASR2019.007.

Additional Google Scholar Indexed Records

1. Wagaw K., Bantte K. and Tadesse T. (2018). Assessment of heterotic performance and combining ability of Ethiopian elite sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) lines. Jimma University.
2. Reta K., Lupo Y., Sikron N., Acuna T., Lazarovitch N. and Fait A. (2026). Contrasting metabolic and physiological responses underlie rootstock-mediated tolerance to combined salinity and water-deficit stress in cv. Syrah. SSRN Electronic Journal.
3. Reta K., Lupo Y., Sikron N., Lazarovitch N. and Fait A. (2025). Modulation of grafted Syrah grapevine phenology and agronomical performance on two rootstocks under combined salinity and water stress conditions: A three-year field study. Available at SSRN 5291409.
4. Wagaw K. and Seyoum T.T.A. (2022). Combining ability and heterosis of locally developed sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench)) hybrids for grain yield and forage.
5. Reta K., Lupo Y., Acuna T., Sikron N., Verma P., Lazarovitch N. and Fait A. (2022). Effect of salinity and water regime, mediated by rootstock, on cv. Syrah must metabolite profile and vine physiology. Julius Kuehn Institute, 147-147.
6. Seyoum A., Tadesse A.N.T., Tadesse D., Jordan D., Kebede Y., et al. (2019). Spatial META analysis methods improve heritability and genetic gain of early maturing sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes in dry lowland areas of Ethiopia. Results of Crop Improvement and Management Research 2018.

Papers Pending Publication

• Reta K., Lupo Y., Sikron-Persi N., Acuna T., Lazarovitch N. and Fait A. Contrasting metabolic and physiological responses underlie rootstock-mediated tolerance to combined salinity and water-deficit stress in cv. Syrah. Under review in Plant Stress.
• Reta K., Caras T., Sikron-Persi N., Bustan A., Lazarovitch N., Paz-Kagan T. and Fait A. Integrative phenotyping, combining metabolomics, molecular biology, and remote sensing, revealed a varietal signature in response to a heatwave event in arid viticulture. Ready for submission to Plant Phenomics.
• Reta K., Verma P., Gashu K., Bustan A. and Fait A. Identification of high temperature-induced coordinated metabolic and phenological shifts in a varietal collection of wine grapes. Under preparation for submission to Plant, Cell & Environment.
• Reta K., Lazarovitch N. and Fait A. Comparative machine learning reveals rootstock-modulated metabolic and temporal signatures in grafted grapevine under combined salinity and water deficit. Under preparation for Horticulture Research.
• Degu A., Faigenboim A., Reta K., Dynkin I., Fait A. and Reshef N. Functional characterization of grapevine PEPC and cytosolic MDH genes reveals divergent regulation of malate and sugar metabolism. Under review in Horticulture Research.
• Javali A., Reta K., Herzberg M. and Fait A. Engineered multi-ionic irrigation reveals cultivar-specific coordination of root architecture, ion partitioning, and metabolism in grapevine. In preparation.

Research Manuals, Books, Chapters, And Proceedings

• Seyoum A., Nega A., Tadesse T., Zerihun M., Wagaw K., Gebreyohannes A., et al. (2019). Sorghum Breeding Manual. Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research. ISBN 978999466658.
• Wagaw K., Bantte K. and Tadesse T. (2020). Heterotic Performance and Combining Ability in Sorghum. LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN 9786203025965.
• Taye T., Seyoum A., Nega A., Gebreyohannes A., Kebede Y., Wagaw K., Bejiga T., et al. (2019). Major achievements, challenges, and prospects of sorghum and millet research and development. In Proceedings of the 50th Anniversary of Melkassa Agricultural Research Center, edited by Gashawbeza Ayalew, 101-124. Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research.
• Tadese D., Seyoum A., Tadesse T., Fikadu Y., Nega A., Gebreyohannes A., Tirfessa A., Wagaw K., et al. (2021). Proceedings of the National Conference on Crop Improvement and Management Research. In Crop Improvement, edited by Tadesse T., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research.

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