Welcome to my official academic homepage. I am Dr. Peter Mudiaga Etaware (FIRSM), a faculty member in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology at Southern Delta University. My primary research is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture, crop protection, and environmental biotechnology. Through my work, I focus extensively on plant pathology—particularly managing diseases in high-value crops like cocoa—as well as analyzing regional agro-ecological systems, controlling mycotoxins in stored crops, and leveraging mushroom husbandry for agro-industrial waste management and economic empowerment in farm settlements.

Driven by a commitment to interdisciplinary problem-solving, my scholarly work spans from molecular innovations—such as applying CRISPR/Cas9 technology to improve disease resistance in crops—to the scientific validation of herbal medicines and plant-based fungicides. I believe that addressing contemporary challenges in food security, plant health, and environmental sustainability requires both rigorous scientific investigation and creative, detail-oriented thinking. I invite you to explore my website to learn more about my research initiatives, recent publications, teaching engagements, and potential opportunities for academic collaboration.