Addisalem Bekele

Addisalem Bekele is a Researcher and Education/Research Officer at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in forest ecology and management. They completed their PhD in 2016, focusing on the conservation genetics of the frankincense tree (Boswellia papyrifera). Their work bridges genetic diversity studies, spatial structure analysis, and practical conservation strategies for this ecologically and economically significant species.

Education:
- PhD in Conservation Genetics, Wageningen University, 2016

Research interests include understanding genetic patterns in Boswellia papyrifera to inform ex situ and in situ conservation practices, phylogeography, and managing genetic variability in tree species. Their studies emphasize seed biology, mating systems, and heterozygosity to ensure sustainable resource use and biodiversity preservation.

Recent research contributions, such as the 2016 article in Tree Genetics and Genomes, highlight their focus on fine-scale genetic structures and their implications for conservation. The article has been cited 10 times, underscoring its impact in plant ecology and genetics.

Addisalem led the project Phylogeography and conservation genetics of Boswellia papyrifera (2010–2016), which explored genetic diversity and conservation approaches for this resin-producing tree. They also contributed to a dataset on spatial genetic structure of Boswellia papyrifera (DOI: 10.5061/dryad.26f7v), widely accessed by researchers (46 Mendeley readers).