Aklilu Lemma, Ethiopian physician
(Giggiga, Harar Province 18 September 1934 – United States 05 April 1997) Discovered that extracts from the
fruit of endod or soapberry (Phytolacca
dodecandra) act as a potent molluscicide (1964) With H.H. Lee & P.C. Fraleigh
patented Method of controlling zebra mussels with extract of Phytolacca dodecandra. US Patent 5252330
(1993) HONORS Visiting Professor, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Right Livelihood Award (1989) |
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