Biodiversity brings to our attention the work of
researchers in fields ranging from plant
genetics to
ethnobotany.
Olagorite Adetula is presently working on screening"...500 samples of
okra to assess the amount of genetic variability..." for purposes of improving
disease resistance. Award
winning Maryam Imbumi plans "...to pursue further research work on
nutrients of the African
leafy vegetables..."In addition
Eunice Githae is taking a look "...at the genetic diversity inherent in Acacia senegal, the source of
gum Arabic..."While
Judith Nantongo has begun"...to investigate strategies for the
conservation and sustainable use of
Prunus africana...This
tree has been much in the news because its
bark contains compounds that are effective against
enlarged prostate..."
Image of Maryam Imbumi courtesy Lucy Kariuki
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