History

Wondogenet Genet Agricultural Research Center was established in 2009 to conduct agricultural research mainly on Aromatic, Medicinal and Bio-fuel plants.

Land Holding (ha): 113.5 ha Forest:54.3 ha, open woodland 19 ha, Field site trial: 31.9 ha, field genetic bank 3.1 ha, built up area, 4.6 ha, road 4.6 ha

Location (Lat/long): 7º19′ N 38º,38’E
Agro Ecology zones (AEZs): H3(Tepid humid highland)
Altitude: 1760-1920 masl

Climate
Temperature (min/max) Max: 26.2ºc  Min:11.5ºc  
Rainfall: Max: 2062.1 min: 709 and 1372mm annual
Length of growing period (LGP):210-239 days
Soil type and coverage: Luvisols (sandy loam with PH 5.2- 7.7)
Center of Excellence: Aromatic, Medicinal and Bio energy plants 
Distance from Addis Ababa (km): 270
Address: Wondo Genet Agricultural Research Center
Tel: (+251) 46-119-07-02
Fax: (+251) 46-119-12-45,
P.O.Box: 198 Shashemene, Ethiopia

The Center is located in the SNNPR Regional State