IITA-CGIAR Scientist Named One Of Africa Food Prize 2025 Laureates For Breakthrough In Cassava And Yam Seed Systems
12 September 2025, Nigeria: IITA–CGIAR proudly celebrates the recognition of Dr Mercy Diebiru-Ojo as one of the 2025 Africa Food Prize Laureates, honoring her outstanding contributions to advancing Africa’s agricultural transformation through the widespread promotion of a novel node culture technology for cassava and yam called Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH).
Dr Diebiru-Ojo’s work is shaping a new frontier in rapid crop multiplication, transforming SAH from a scientific breakthrough into a scalable enterprise model that directly benefits farmers and seed entrepreneurs across sub-Saharan Africa. The technology accelerates the production of clean, disease-free planting materials, ensuring that improved varieties of cassava and yam—two crops that feed hundreds of millions of Africans—reach farmers faster and more efficiently.
Through her leadership, SAH has transitioned beyond research to practical application, supporting the development of stronger seed systems in multiple countries. This achievement is not only boosting agricultural productivity but also creating opportunities for youth and women agripreneurs, strengthening food security, and opening new pathways for sustainable livelihoods.
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