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Gebisa Ejeta
Ethiopian American geneticist
Gebisa Ejeta (born 1950[1]) is an Ethiopian American plant breeder, geneticist and Professor at Purdue University.[2] 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.[3] Encouraged by his mother, he walked 20 kilometres to the nearest elementary school every Sunday evening and spend the week there.
During primary school, Ejeta planned to study engineering when he reached college age. However, his mother convinced him he could do more working in agriculture.
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With assistance from the Oklahoma State University, he attended an agricultural and technical secondary school in Ethiopia, and also studied at what is now Haramaya University. The university and the U.S. Agency for International Development helped him earn a doctorate from Purdue University.
Working in Sudan du