Description: Dr. Sylvia Mitchell is a senior lecturer and researcher (Ethno-biotechnologist) with over 35 years’ experience in teaching and research. Her research focuses on developing biotechnology solutions that serve indigenous, local farming communities such as plant tissue culture for disease-laden crops or plants in short supply, and soil ameliorants.
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