Dr. Yoseph Beyene is a Principal Maize Breeder and Regional Maize Breeding Coordinator for CIMMYT-Africa, located in Nairobi, Kenya. His research focuses on developing high-yielding, climate-resilient maize inbred lines and hybrids for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) through conventional and molecular breeding methods. This includes the integration of innovative tools and techniques such as doubled haploid (DH) technology, forward breeding, and genomic selection (GS). Currently, he is leading the Accelerated Genetic Gain Maize Project, which aims to develop and deliver multiple stress-tolerant, high-yielding maize hybrids in sub-Saharan Africa. He has published over 90 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has supervised Ph.D. and M.Sc. students from various countries.
研究方向
Genetics and Plant BreedingGenetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and AnimalsCrop Yield and Soil FertilityGenetic and phenotypic traits in livestockInsect Resistance and Genetics
