Mekelle University2025-12-082025-12-09https://repository.mu.edu.et/handle/123456789/104510.82589/muir-938Preface Since its inception, Mekelle University has hosted an annual Research Review Days, showcasing the research, community engagement, and technology transfer achievements of its various academic units from the previous year. Due to the war in Tigray, no Research Review Days were held in 2014, 2015, and 2016 E.C. This volume is the second compilation of abstracts, featuring outstanding research, community engagement, and technology transfer initiatives undertaken in the post-war. The abstracts included are from studies conducted in 2017 E.C. (2024/25 GC) that have successfully passed through rigorous review stages. The University's Research Affairs Directorate Office (RADO) and the PG and research councils at colleges/institutes/schools and academies have been involved in managing, implementing and regulating the activities starting from the call for research proposals to screening and approving the project proposals for funding The book highlights key initiatives related to food systems, with each abstract detailing the authors' names, affiliations, and contact information. Each entry provides a concise overview of the research outcomes, showcasing innovative solutions and community engagement efforts aimed at addressing pressing challenges within food systems. We believe this compilation will offer valuable insights into various research endeavors and related activities, enriching the understanding of current trends and developments in food systems. Interested readers are encouraged to connect with the respective authors for further information, fostering collaboration and dialogue within the academic community. Acknowledgements We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsor namely MU-HU-NMBU-ICP-V Project (financed by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ethiopia) for the generous support for this Annual Research Review Day under the theme of “Transforming food Systems to Build Resilient Communities.”. The commitment to advancing research and fostering collaboration has made this event possible. We appreciate this partnership and dedication for promoting knowledge and innovation in food systems and related thematic areas. In addition, we would like to extend our gratitude to the organizers, facilitators, reviewers, editors, presenters and all those who contributed for the success of this Annual University Research Review Day. The Office of Vice President for Research and Community Engagement of Mekelle University 09 December 2025.en-USBook