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Idah Sithole-Niang Quotes

born 1957 Zimbabwe

Idah Sithole-Niang (2 October 1957) is a Zimbabwean biochemist and educator. Her main area of research has been viruses which attack the cowpea, one of the major food crops of Zimbabwe.

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With the right investment, Africa could get real benefits from growing the latest GM crops.

We are not in the business of farming for pests but for food and nutrition.Insects and viruses can be eliminated by low tech biotechnology. This country must invest in that GM technology.

Feeding the Planet by Leveling the Plowing Field for Women.

It's important for us as scientific researchers to engage in some dialogue with the people and Government to help create understanding of biotechnology issues and allay fears.

There is so much value in having well-meaning mentors and you being receptive and responsive to such interventions.

All career women struggle with responding to their reproductive needs, and societal pressure to settle down

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Idah Sithole-Niang (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.