I’m pleased to share our new article now published JXB @jxbotany.bsky.social We report on genetic underpinnings of Striga resistance in sorghum Super proud of this team sylvia mutinda Emily Bellis Asela Wijeratne Brett Hale Dr. FM Mobegi 🇰🇪 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 Olivier Dayou @susann_wicke Elijah Ateka track.smtpsendmail.com/9032119/c?p=ce…

Thank you Steven Runo Dr. FM Mobegi 🇰🇪 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 Emily Bellis Asela Wijeratne Brett Hale @susann_wicke Elijah Ateka Olivier Dayou. Your effort towards putting every piece of this article together and shaping it to find homage JXB @jxbotany.bsky.social cannot go unappreciated.

Editorial: Plant cell wall in pathogenesis, parasitism and symbiosis, Volume II frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… #plantsci ♻️

It was a privilege to judge the inaugural Biotechnology Entrepreneurial Pitching Session at the African Biennial Biosciences Communication Symposium (#ABBC2023) in Aug, hosted by ISAAA_AfriCenter. Check out their write up of the winning projects! africenter.isaaa.org/inaugural-afri…

Court allows planting of GMO maize in Kenya shorturl.at/eiCHM

On this #MashujaaDay, we celebrate Kipchumba, a cotton farmer from Baringo, and several progressive farmers like him. Bernard was among the first to plant #biotech cotton in #Kenya and has paved way for others. He is among the #FarmShujaaz working to revive our textile industry!

“How do we want to leverage #biotechnology as a tool for adaptation, resilience & economic growth at a time when #climate change has had a toll on indegenious practices? shared vision on biotech has some solutions that could be leveraged” says Vitumbiko Chinoko #ACAT2023 Alliance for Science

We need to increase our food production to meet Africa’s growing population! One technology cannot solve all the problems. We need to take advantage of all the tools that are available to increase agricultural production -Dr. Leena Tripathi. AATF Africa IITA #ACAT 2023

Africa’s secret strength is the youth! They have the potential to take up agricultural technologies and take advantage of the benefits they have to offer.- Mr. Joe Cornelius, Chief Executive Officer, Gates Ag One AATF Africa #ACAT2023

ISAAA AfriCenter held a 2 day Virtual Workshop for Early-Career Professionals on Issues Emerging Under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Protocols. The workshop is aimed at preparing early career scientists for COP16 which will be in Columbia #COP16 #COP16cali

Fact #6: Each nation exercises sovereign control over GMOs. They decide which #GMOs can be developed and released to #farmers. Every country has its own regulatory agency overseeing GMOs and its own set of laws that govern their use. #BioTechOpportunities

To address the unprecedented challenges in our global #foodsystems, we must find 🌟 new 🧑‍🌾actionable 🌱innovative and 🌈inclusive solutions based on #cropdiversity and to engage the #youth, the future stewards of our Earth 🌎 #InternationalYouthDay

This International Youth Day, let's celebrate the role of young people in agriculture!🌾👩🏽‍🌾👨🏿‍🌾🧑🏻‍🌾👩🏾‍🌾 Their creativity, tech skills and knowledge sharing enhance farming practices and have the potential to drive sustainable change. #YouthDay

Fact #10: Countries Will Manage #GMO Seed Production & Distribution Some seeds are patented; others are royalty-free. Farmers can save some seeds, but like #hybrids, others need yearly purchase to ensure traits. Ultimately, #farmers choose what to plant. #BioTechOpportunities

🔔The IYCB2024 is HERE! 🌍 Day 1 kicked off with inspiring stories and a call for unified #biodiversity action. #Youth voices led the way, highlighting the need for representation, empowerment, and funding in #conservation efforts. #YouthintoAction #IYCB2024 #GYBN #COP16

🌍 What is Biodiversity? A healthy planet depends on the balance and resilience of nature. It's what sustains life, supports ecosystems, and ensures the well-being of future generations. 🌱 Let's work together to protect it. #PeaceWithNature #COP16Colombia #KMGBF #SBI5

Finger millet is a powerhouse crop known for its resilience and adaptability. Packed with protein, fiber, calcium, iron & zinc, it nourishes people and animals worldwide! 🍲🐄 New, resilient varieties will help improve farmers' livelihoods ➡️ buff.ly/4fJ9w52 #BOLDcwr

Cool paper on Cell Wall Dynamics in the parasitic plant (Striga) and rice pathosystem. #parasiticPlants #MPMI Congratulations, Barminga et al! Damaris Barrminga Steven Runo Fred Mobegi Emily Bellis Asela Wijeratne Brett Hale Prof. Dr. Sylvester Elikana Anami apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/MP…