Dr. Jonne Rodenburg receives CGIAR award

4 juni 2010

The CGIAR Science Award for Promising Young Scientist was given to former WOTRO researcher Dr. Jonne Rodenburg, weed specialist at the Africa Rice Center. The award recognized Dr. Rodenburg for his commitment to helping resource-poor rice farmers in Africa, especially women, through the development of integrated approaches to managing parasitic weeds, the major source of yield loss in rice in Africa.

Dr Rodenburg was particularly appreciated for his high-quality research, excellent record in publications, close involvement in building capacity of national scientists and successful efforts in mobilizing resources for research projects.

Watch the video about his work on the website of CGIAR.