How a humble yet key legume sparked the seed of growth for student

UKZN graduate develops a tougher variety of cowpea, an important protein source for millions in Africa

25 May 2021 - 19:23 By suthentira govender

Nelia Nkhoma Phiri never thought the intimate knowledge she gained as a child growing up in Zambia about the indigenous legume cowpea would one day help her earn a doctorate...

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