Potato productivity in Kenya is declining, this is partly due to potato cyst nematodes - a microscopic type of roundworm that feeds on potato roots.
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Bioinformatician, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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Consultant Scientist, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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Research Scientist, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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Scientist, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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Head of Technology Transfer Unit, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology ICIPE, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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Prinicipal Scientist and Insect Pathologist, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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General nematologist, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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Principal Scientist and Head of the Plant Health Theme, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
