Geographical

Monday 14 December, 6:30pm7:30pm

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Searching for giant bananas in the Ethiopian Highlands

(Lecture, online)

Ethiopia, a historical recipient of targeted food aid, is exceptiona­lly botanicall­y rich. Dr James Borrell will discuss recent research efforts to map the diversity and distributi­on of enset, a giant banana relative providing staple food for 20 million people.

Venue: Online

Tickets: £5, free for RGS-IBG members.

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