Gebisa Ejeta

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Gebisa Ejeta

Biology

#1641

World Rank

#2693

Historical Rank

#799

USA Rank

Agriculture

#5

World Rank

#9

Historical Rank

#2

USA Rank

Genetics

#438

World Rank

#506

Historical Rank

#186

USA Rank

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• Biology

Gebisa Ejeta's Degrees

• PhD Plant Breeding and Genetics Purdue University

Why Is Gebisa Ejeta Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Gebisa Ejeta is an Ethiopian American plant breeder, geneticist and Professor at Purdue University. In 2009, he won the World Food Prize for his major contributions in the production of sorghum. Early years Ejeta was born in the remote village Wollonkomi, Ethiopia to Oromo parents. Encouraged by his mother, he walked 20 kilometres to the nearest elementary school every Sunday evening and spend the week there.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Gebisa Ejeta?

Gebisa Ejeta is affiliated with the following schools:

• Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
• Purdue University