Annual center level research activities review schedule, NFALRC

12th – 14th January 2023 at NFALRC conference hall

Time Activities Presenter Remark

Day one: 12th, January 2023
8:45-9:00 Registration NFALRC
9:00-9:20 Welcoming address and overview of research activities in the center Dr. Aschalew L.
9:20-9:30 Opening remark and key considerations in the review Dr. Fekede F.
Chairperson: Dr. Zenebe Tadesse Rapporteur: Eyob B. and Mekonen H.
Fishery research activities
9:30-11:00 Completed and ongoing activities under project 1, 4 5 and 6 (total 17) Marshet A. Status
11:00-11:15 Tea break NFALRC
11:15-12:45 Completed and ongoing activities under project 2 and 4 (total 17) Getacher B. Status
12:45-14:00 Lunch break NFALRC
Chairperson: Dr. Gashaw Tesfaye Rapporteur: Eyob B. and Mekonen H.
14:00-14:15 Masculinization of Nile tilapia using bull testicles as a natural testosterone hormone source Mekonnen H. New
14:15-14:30 Mass propagation of goldfish (Caracius auratus) through induced breeding Getacher B. New
Domestication/adaptation and breeding of potential ornamental fish species small barbus Genanaw T. New
14:30-14:45
Barbus paludinosis L and Barbus prince) in Ethiopia
14:45-15:00 Fish species composition and potential fish yield, of the Gilgel Gibe III Reservoir, Ethiopia Genanaw T. New
15:00-15:15 Socioeconomic baseline study of fishery resources in Gilgel Gibe III reservoir Yared T. New
Survey and evaluation on recently emerged pond culture activities in selected Weredas of Yared T. New
15:15-15:30
Jima zone, Oromia Region
15:30-15:45 Tea break NFALRC
Investigation of morphometric and Physico-chemical characteristics of the new Gilgelgibe-III Kibru T. New
15:45-16:00
reservoir
16:00-16:15 Development of Identification guide for commonly occurring zooplankton groups in Ethiopia. Kibru T. New

Day 2: 13th January 2023

Chairperson: Dr. Marshet Adugna Rapporteur: Eyob B. and Mekonen H.
9:00-9:15 Assessing primary biomass and phytoplankton species composition in Gilgelgibe-III reservoir Getacher B.
Formulation and evaluation of compound feeds on the growth performance of juvenile Dawit A. New
9:15-9:30
Common carp, Cyprinus carpio in tanks.
Formulation and evaluation of compound feeds on the growth performance of grow-out Dawit A. New
9:30-9:45
Common carp, Cyprinus carpio in tanks.
Digestibility estimation of formulated feeds for Juvenile Common carp, Cyprinus carpio in Zenebe T. New
9:45-10:00
aquaria.
Digestibility estimation of formulated feeds for grow-out Common carp, Cyprinus carpio in Zenebe T. New
10:00-10:15
aquaria.
10:15-10:30 Use of Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae as a main feed ingredient in catfish farming Aschalew L. New
Effects of partial and complete Replacement of Fish Meal with earthworm meal on the growth Dawit A. New
10:30-10:45
performance of grow out Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in tanks
10:45-11:00 Tea break NFALRC
Chairperson: Yared Tigabu Rapporteur: Eyob B. and Mekonen H.
11:00-11:15 Impact of livelihood diversification and social status on fishing activity Mina M. New
11:15-11:30 Experimental trial to adapt SIFS harvesting mechanisms from streams and rivers for local uses Habtamu T. New
11:30-11:45 Parasites of cultured fish species from seed multiplication and research ponds in NFALRC, Mekonen H. New
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Ethiopia
11:45:12:00 Evaluation of some essential oils against Saprolegnia spp in catfish eggs Legesse H. New
Isolation, identification, and pathogenicity test of Aeromonas hydrophila from fish and its Legesse H. New
12:00-12:15
environment
Seasonal dynamics of protozoans in relation to zooplankton and macrophytes composition Getacher B. New
12:15-12:30
and biomass in Lake Chamo, Ethiopia
Application of Drivers-Pressure-State-Impact Responses (DPSIR) framework for sustainable Habtamu T. New
12:30-12:45
river management in upper Awash River
The diatom assemblage-environmental parameter calibration set for selected water bodies in Kibru T. New
12:45-14:00
Ethiopia.
14:00-14:15 Lunch break NFALRC
Technology multiplication, Agri. economics and Extension research activities
Chairperson: Dr. Aschalew Lakew Rapporteur: Eyob B. and Yared M.
14:15-14:30 Status of ongoing and completed activities (2) Yared T. Status
Comparative study on the effect of hormone dose at different time Yared T. New
14:30-14:45 intervals, on the reproduction of golden Carp (Carracius auratus) using
artificial propagation techniques
Development of community-based Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Yared T. New
14:45-15:00 fry multiplication techniques in Amhra region, North Showa zone, Antsokia
woreda.
15:00-15:15 Status of ongoing activities (1) Hiwot T. Status
15:15-15:30 Prioritization of Agricultural Research Programs for Research Investment Hiwot T. New
15:30-15:45 Tea break NFALRC
15:45-16:00 Status of ongoing and completed activities (1) Yared M. Status
16:00-16:15 Title--------- New

Day 3: 14th January 2023

Food Science and nutrition activities
Chairperson: Dr. Gashaw Tesfaye Rapporteur: Eyob B. and Seferu T.
9:00-9:45 Status of ongoing and to be completed activities (8) Bezuayehu G. Status
9:45-10:00 Preservation of raw Tilapia (O. niloticus) using hurdle technology Legesse H. New
10:00-10:15 Preservation of raw Catfish (C. gariepinus) using hurdle technology Legesse H. New
10:15-10:30 Preservation of raw Carp (Common carp) using hurdle technology Legesse H. New
10:30- Tea break NFALRC
10:45
10:45-11:00 Development of Labeo barbus based food recipes Fikadu HM. New
11:00-11:15 Application of enzyme for improved bread quality Fikadu HM. New
11:15-11:30 Development of Alestes sp. based food recipes Fikadu HM. New
11:30-11:45 Development of Food Recipes from Small Indigenous Fish Species (SIFS) Bezuayehu G. New
11:45-12:00 Survey on Indigenous Fish Value Addition Techniques in Ethiopia Bezuayehu G. New
Rapid Assessment of Mycotoxigenic Fungi in Red pepper powder Using Computer Vision Bezuayehu G. New
12:00-12:15
System Under UV-Illumination
12:15-12:30 Optimization of minimally processed potato products Seferu New
12:30-12:45 Optimization of minimally processed onion Seferu New
12:45-14:00 Lunch NFALRC
Dr. Fekede F.,
14:00-
Over all discussion Dr. Kassaye T.
15:00
Dr. Aschalew L.
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15:00- End of the Program