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Dr
John Ryan receives IPNI Science Award
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“We are honored to announce John Ryan as the recipient of the IPNI Science Award. He is a truly outstanding scientist. His distinguished career has included teaching, research, extension, and service. And Dr. Ryan has been prolific in the number of quality publications he has authored, co-authored, contributed to, or edited,” said Dr Terry Roberts, President of IPNI. “Dr. Ryan has worked on five continents during his career and has bridged the gap between the developed and undeveloped world.” Alf mabrouk! |
About
ICARDA: Established in 1977, ICARDA (www.icarda.org) is one of the 15
international research centers supported by the Consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA serves the entire
developing world for the improvement of barley, lentil, and faba bean;
and dry-area developing countries for the on-farm management of water,
improvement of nutrition and productivity of small ruminants (sheep and
goats), and rehabilitation and management of rangelands. In the Central
and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) region, ICARDA is responsible for
the improvement of durum and bread wheats, chickpea, pasture and forage
legumes and farming systems; and for the protection and enhancement of
the natural resource base of water, land, and biodiversity.
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
(www.cgiar.org) is a strategic alliance of countries, international and
regional organizations, and private foundations supporting15 international
research centers that mobilizes cutting-edge science to promote sustainable
development by reducing hunger and poverty, improving human nutrition
and health, and protecting the environment.