Mary Abukutsa-Onyango
Kenyan agricultural scientist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mary Oyiela Abukutsa-Onyango (born 20 February 1959) is a humanitarian and agricultural scientist from Kenya who specializes in olericulture, agronomy, plant physiology. Abukutsa-Onyango is a professor of horticulture at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology whose work focuses on African indigenous food crops.[1] Abukutsa Onyango has studied how African indigenous vegetables can be used to combat malnutrition in Africa while maintaining a secure form of revenue even during more challenging weather and climate.
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Mary Abukutsa-Onyango | |
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Born | (1959-02-20) February 20, 1959 (age 65) |
Education | Ng’iya Girls High School, University of Nairobi and University of London |
Employer | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology |
Known for | finding new "greens" to eat in Africa |
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