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Email : russomz@unijos.edu.ng
Phone : +234 08035054405
Professor Russom Zecarias
Professor

Area of Specialization: Crop breeding and genetics



Professor Zecarias Russom is a distinguished lecturer at the University of Jos with extensive experience in crop breeding and genetics. His work spans areas such as crop improvement, genetic technologies, and sustainable farming practices, all driven solely by a passion for advancing agricultural knowledge. Professor Zecarias has received various awards for his contributions to scientific research. Additionally, he has lectured on various courses and has supervised projects of numerous undergraduate, M.Sc., and Ph.D. students. His commitment to contributing meaningfully to both research and education reflects a sincere dedication to improving agricultural practices and, ultimately, global food security.

Education
B.Sc (Major in Plant Sciences, Minor in Animal Science) - Haile Selassie First University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
PhD (Plant Breeding and Genetics) - University of Wales, Wales, UK
Faculty
Department
Resource person at Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme. Discussed with extension agents on how to select, harvest and store seeds for planting, for several years. Bred and developed new and improved crop varieties and distributed them to farmers in many parts of Nigeria.