Ethiopian Scientist Wins International PrizeOctober 26, 2016 - A leading Ethiopian Botanical Scientist Professor Sebsebe Demissew has been selected to be the recipient of this year`s prestigious Kew International Medal. In selecting Professor Sebsebe, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBGK), acknowledges his lifelong work on promoting Ethiopian biodiversity and the direct benefit for people in the country and right across Africa. It was mentioned that his work on indigenous plants is “highly significant” for people in the region. “The RBG Kew was instrumental in providing the base and technical support for the writing up of the flora project,” said Professor Sebsebe on learning of his award. "It has been a privilege to be given an opportunity to be trained in systematic botany in Uppsala, Sweden by the Ethiopian flora project."

Source: Ethiopian News October 27, 2016 05:53 UTC