Idah Sithole-Niang, Plant Molecular Biologist

Special Interests: Genetic improvement of cowpea, with particular emphasis on virus resistance and improved quality traits. Strong advocate of biotechnology and its use in developing countries, as such have developed a keen interest in related topics such as biosafety, intellectual property rights and effective biotechnology communication.

Position: Senior Lecturer

My goal is to one day help put a genetically-improved cowpea variety on the dinner table and in the hands of resource-poor farmers in sub-Saharan Africa . While the battle has been long and hard, the prospects of a transgenic cowpea are now within reach, thanks to the dedicated NGICA community.