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Are you a graduate student, researcher, lecturer, or agricultural professional looking to upskill in digital farming technologies? A consortium of African and international universities — Université d’Abomey-Calavi (hashtag#Benin), University of Cape Coast (UCC) (hashtag#Ghana), University of Eswatini, University of Rwanda, L’Institut Agro Montpellier (hashtag#France), Oklahoma State University, hashtag#SPA, and hashtag#AAPA — is organizing an advanced […]
Dr. Belchrist Eliel Sossou’s defense on the etiology and genetic resistance of gboma eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.) to bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in Benin
The Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) proudly celebrates the successful PhD defense of Dr. Belchrist Eliel SOSSOU, held at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FSA) of the University of Abomey-Calavi. His doctoral research, entitled “Etiology and genetic resistance of gboma eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.) to bacterial wilt disease caused by ralstonia solanacearum in […]
Dr. Guillaume J. Bodjrenou’s defense on targeted selection of shea trees rich in fatty acids and specific unsaponifiable matter for the chocolate and cosmetics industry in Benin
The Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) is pleased to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Dr. Guillaume Bodjrenou, who has officially been awarded the title of Doctor by the University of Abomey-Calavi and the University of Lorraine following the successful defense of his doctoral thesis conducted under a joint supervision agreement between the two […]
Dr. Rabiath Féichokpè Raïssa Adigoun’s defense on diversity and performance of endophytic and rhizosphere bacteria for the growth stimulation of synsepalum dulcificum (schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell in Benin
The Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) proudly congratulates Dr. Rabiath Féichokpè Raïssa ADIGOUN on the successful defense of her PhD thesis, earning her a dual doctorate from the University of Abomey-Calavi and the University of Lorraine. Her research focused on Synsepalum dulcificum, commonly known as the miracle fruit plant, a species native to […]
VACS Amaranth and Okra Phenotyping by Drones Workshop: Strengthening Agricultural Research through UAV Technology
From February 16 to 20, 2026, the Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) hosted an impactful workshop in Cotonou, Benin focussing on drone‑based phenotyping for amaranth and okra. The VACS Amaranth and Okra Phenotyping by Drones Workshop brought together researchers, graduate students, agronomists, and agricultural practitioners to explore how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly […]
Strengthening Genomic Data Analysis Skills in Africa
From 17 to 21 November 2025, the first session of the Regional Bioconductor Training was held at the Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC), under the leadership of the Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Sciences Unit (GBioS), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and the Unité de Recherche en Microbiologie Appliquée et Pharmacologie des substances naturelles (URMAPha), Polytechnical School of Abomey-Calavi, […]
Development of plant-based protein and oilseed value chains inBenin: the national program approved!
Crop production remains one of the pillars of Benin’s economic growth, making a major contribution to the national GDP and food security.Yet several local crops rich in plant-based proteins and oilseed content _such as doyi , voandzou (Bambara groundnut), cowpea, groundnut, sesame and egusi seeds_ which are essential to community diets, remain underutilized and contribute […]
Dr. BAGRI BOURAIMA Moukaïla’s defense on the agroecological management of tomato bacterial wilt caused by the ralstonia solanacearum species complex in Southern Benin
We are pleased to share that Dr. BAGRI BOURAIMA Moukaïla successfully defended his doctoral thesis before a distinguished jury at the Université d’Abomey-Calavi. His dissertation, titled “Agroecological management of tomato bacterial wilt caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex in Southern Benin,” made a significant contribution to advancing sustainable solutions for managing bacterial wilt (BW) […]
New Doctoral Achievement at the University of Abomey-Calavi: Frida Dossa’s Research on 𝑴𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒆𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒔
The University of Abomey-Calavi, through its Laboratory of Genetics, Biotechnology, and Seed Science (GBioS), proudly announces the successful defense of Frida Dossa’s doctoral thesis. After years of dedication and hard work, Frida Dossa has joined the ranks of doctors with her research titled: “selection of essential oil plant mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) kuntze syn. Hyptis suaveolens […]
New PhD Achievement at GBioS: Dr. Mary Emeraghi’s Research on Maize Streak Virus in Benin
The Genetics, Biotechnology, and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) of the University of Abomey-Calavi is proud to announce the successful defense of Dr. Mary Emeraghi’s PhD thesis. We warmly congratulate Dr. Emeraghi on this outstanding academic achievement and welcome her to the esteemed community of doctors. Dr. Emeraghi’s research, entitled “Current status of maize streak virus […]