| BecA-ILRI Hub Director receives prestigious TWAS award |
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The award was presented to her by the Chinese President Hu Jintao “for
her discovery of beneficial endophytic fungi and bacteria in the
tropical forage grass Brachiaria and for her contributions to the
understanding of their roles in plant development and environmental
fitness.” Aside from receiving the prestigious award, Segenet was given the opportunity to speak about her experiences in conducting
top-notch research to the general assembly.Each year, the TWAS Prizes are awarded to individual scientists in developing countries in recognition of an outstanding contribution to knowledge in eight fields of science: agricultural sciences, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering sciences, mathematics, medical sciences and physics. This prize is a testament to Segenet’s world-class record of scientific achievement and innovation. Visit this link to watch a video clip of the award ceremony at the 23rd TWAS General meeting opening ceremony: http://www.china.org.cn/video/2012-09/19/content_26566081.htm |




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The award was presented to her by the Chinese President Hu Jintao “for
her discovery of beneficial endophytic fungi and bacteria in the
tropical forage grass Brachiaria and for her contributions to the
understanding of their roles in plant development and environmental
fitness.” Aside from receiving the prestigious award, Segenet was given the opportunity to speak about her experiences in conducting
top-notch research to the general assembly.









