Thanks to PROSSIVA project for this new hydroponic screen house.

NACGRAB as a partner in Yam Component is to conduct experiments to optimize technological production pathways+innovations for yam breeder seeds using conventional tissue culture facility & Hydroponic System.

🫶 Happy International Women's Day. I advocate for women inclusion & right treatment 🫶

James Legg Bunmi Ibitoye BIOTECHNOLOGY-NRCRI NRCRI UMUDIKE IITA PROSSIVA NACGRAB (NBRDA) Tissue Culture Unit NACGRAB National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) CGIAR Thank you James Legg. It was a great pleasure to meet again. The research activities towards seed systems' development+improvement in Africa (& Nigeria 🇳🇬) ought to be intensified & prioritized. It's time for all hands to be on deck for food security & zero hunger in Africa.✅💯

James Legg Bunmi Ibitoye Adedotun Onoyinka AFOLAYAN (PhD.) BIOTECHNOLOGY-NRCRI NRCRI UMUDIKE IITA PROSSIVA NACGRAB (NBRDA) Tissue Culture Unit NACGRAB National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) CGIAR Inspiring! It's incredible to see talented Nigerian women like Drs. Afolayan, Ibitoye, & Okwuonu leading the charge in crop improvement and seed systems research. Their dedication and expertise are driving significant advancements in Nigeria's agricultural landscape. AgriGrow Analytics

Giant strides by indefatigable women in Science
#InternationalWomensDay2024
National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) Bunmi Ibitoye #NIHORTWorks

Reasons why the banana seed system needs attention is the way seedlings are currently passed from source to new plantations. Quality can not be guaranteed

🌱 IITA Yams Abuja 🇳🇬

#IITA 's Beatrice Aighewi is conducting research thru the #PROSSIVA Project to optimize agronomy & production systems for #yam using leaf bud cuttings & minitubers. A key aim is delivering innovations to seed producers that improve seed system functioning

🇳🇬🌱 Nigerian Crops 🚜🇳🇬

NACGRAB plays a key role in protecting food security in #Nigeria by conserving crop varieties & helping introduce new ones through varietal release. #IITA & #PROSSIVA Project partners are excited to be working with NACGRAB on strengthening seed delivery

Happy #InternationalWomensDay !🌱Today, we celebrate the vital role of women in African agriculture & seed systems. From seed producers to researchers, their contributions are invaluable for sustainable food security. Let's empower and support women in agric! #IWD2024 #PROSSIVA '

Ever wondered how #Biodiversity affects my health beyond providing food, water, materials, and services? Dive into our enlightening infographic exploring its impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. 🌿🌍

🇳🇬🌱 Yoruba Yam 🚜🇳🇬

#yam farmers in Ijaiye nr. Ibadan explain seed biology differences between yam varieties. In essence, small mini-tuber (depicted with stones of varied size) can produce large ware Yams & larger minitubers can produce small ware yams, depending on the variety

🇳🇬🧬 Women Leaders🔬🇳🇬

Wonderful to meet talented #Nigerian women leading teams researching crop improvement & seed systems: Drs AFOLAYAN (NACGRAB), IBITOYE (NIHORT) & OKWUONU (NRCRI).Driving vegetatively propagated seed systems development forward in Nigeria 🇳🇬
#CGIAR
#PROSSIVA

The role being played by women globally in research for development & innovative solutions is enormous. As we celebrate International Day for Women globally, I celebrate the dedication & passion of women in Tissue Culture Unit, Biotechnology Dept, NACGRAB (NBRDA) Ibadan, Nigeria

Zero Hunger+Food Security is an ultimate goal in this time of food scarcity & hunger. Why cut big yam tubers for planting when you can get healthy yam foundation seeds for planting. Save big yam tubers for PROFIT+FOOD. Plant alternative clean yam minitubers. #FEEDTHEWORLD 🌍✅💯

Happy International Day of Women. I am a woman that is passionate about my career and I advocate for women inclusion and respectful treatment. #EveryWomanDeservesAChance 💪👍

Happy International Day of Women. I am a woman that is passionate about my career and I advocate for women inclusion and respectful treatment. #EveryWomanDeservesAChance 💪👍

Thank you Adedotun Onoyinka AFOLAYAN (PhD.) & Team for the engaging discussions towards sustainable #yam & #plantain seed system development.
NACGRAB plays a vital role for variety release & maintenance in #Nigeria .
James Legg IITA @PROSSIVA_IITA

Dr. Adedotun Afolayan, along with other NACGRAB Team was glad to welcome IITA PROSSIVA project research coordinating team (Dr. Delphin Amah & Dr. James Legg, Project leads & Prof. Morufat Balogun-Yam component lead) to NACGRAB on 04-03-2024.
The interactive session was insightful

Insightful interactive session between the IITA PROSSIVA team & NACGRAB PROSSIVA team during the visit on 4/3/2024.

Interaction with PROSSIVA project leads & the Yam Component Lead during their visit to NACGRAB on 4th March, 2024.