Organization
University of Hohenheim-linked work
Country
Germany
Region
Africa
Scientist / Researcher
Dr. Bettina I. G. Haussmann
Plant breeder, DITSL
Dr. Bettina I. G. Haussmann is a German plant breeder and scientist known for her research on West African pearl millet. Her work has focused on millet genetic resources, farmer-participatory breeding, micronutrient density, and crop adaptation. She has contributed to improving millet varieties for nutrition, resilience, and farmer needs in dryland regions. Her research supports the conservation and better use of pearl millet diversity. Dr. Haussmann is an important global researcher in millet breeding, nutrition, and sustainable dryland agriculture.