Manisha Munasinghe
@manishamuna.bsky.social
Scientist, Speciation Genomicist, & Population Geneticist | Postdoc in the Brandvain + Springer Labs | Equity in STEM | Higher Ed Policy | She/Her 🏳️🌈♑️
It’s that time of year again! If you’re thinking of applying for an #NSF #PRFB my application material can be found here - github.com/mam737/Appli...
A few things I didn’t know before applying… (1/4)
A few things I didn’t know before applying… (1/4)
September 12, 2023 at 6:10 PM
It’s that time of year again! If you’re thinking of applying for an #NSF #PRFB my application material can be found here - github.com/mam737/Appli...
A few things I didn’t know before applying… (1/4)
A few things I didn’t know before applying… (1/4)
Reposted by Manisha Munasinghe
We should stop using the term “landrace” for cultivated plants. “races” of maize are no more genetically real than races in humans, and continuing to use the term lends credibility to the idea of race. I like”traditional varieties” better.
September 11, 2023 at 5:18 PM
We should stop using the term “landrace” for cultivated plants. “races” of maize are no more genetically real than races in humans, and continuing to use the term lends credibility to the idea of race. I like”traditional varieties” better.