Prof. Miriam G. Kinyua, Kenya — Potato Expert Panel
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Biography
Prof. Miriam G. Kinyua is a plant breeder at the University of Eldoret, Kenya, where she works on several crops, including potato. She holds a PhD in Plant Breeding.
She has released two potato varieties, Eldo Amani and Eldo Fanaka. According to her submission, she has also received the Order of Grand Warrior (OGW) from the President of Kenya for research on food security.
She is a member of the National Potato Council of Kenya and works with the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO). She also mentors the next generation of agricultural scientists and plant breeders.
Areas of expertise
- Plant breeding
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
Country and organisation
Kenya. University of Eldoret.
