2 scholarships in phd in Kenya

PhD Studentship : Identifying Agro-Food Industry By-Products and Agroecological Applications Stimulating Soil Microbiome Control of the Parasitic Weed Striga

Project Description: The project focuses on the control of the parasitic weed Striga (S. hermonthica and S. asiatica) in sorghum, millet and rice crops in Senegal, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Both Strigahermonthica and S. asiatica are widely distributed parasitic weeds that infest 12-38% of the area...

PhD Studentship : Economic and Empowerment Impacts of Millet Processing and Value Addition Enterprises by Women Collectives

Project Description: Millets are an important crop in arid and semi-arid areas in India and Africa, typically tolerant to extreme weather and could be grown with low inputs in low rainfall areas. Millets have been a staple crop for millions of farm households in India and are a highly nutritious...