Dr Amos Onasanya, AfricaRice researcher, won the
2009 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers, on 4
November at the University of Tokyo, for his contribution to the molecular and
pathotyping characterization of major rice diseases and insect pests in Africa.
He was one of the three recipients of the award during 2009.
The Japan International Award for Young
Agricultural Researchers is given by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, Government of Japan, in recognition of the contribution of young
agricultural researchers for developing technologies to improve food security
and environment in developing countries.
