PATH project call for applications relaunched: One place still available
The Genetics Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) is re-launching the call for applications for the PATH project (Capacity building of young African students and researchers in precision agriculture through inter-regional academic mobility for an improved, climate-smart agricultural system) mobility grants to recruit a beneficiary for PhD studies. You obtained your Master’s degree from the […]
Stakeholder consultation workshop for the BOLDER Initiative (Building Opportunity for Lesser-known Diversity in Edible Resources) in the Republic of Benin
On Monday 5 and Tuesday 6, August 2024, the stakeholders’ consultation workshop for the BOLDER Initiative (Building Opportunity for Lesser-known Diversity in Edible Resources) was held at the Nobila Airport Hotel in Cotonou, marking an important milestone in the promotion of opportunity crops (also known as orphan crops) in the Republic of Benin. The first […]
A new step towards agroecological transition
As part of the TAERA project, several innovations and high-performing agroecological practices have been developed in collaboration with producers to increase yields and ensure optimal, ecological production of rice and vegetables. To facilitate the dissemination of these new practices, teams from Genetics, Biotechnology & Seed Science Unit, University of Abomey-Calavi and HydroModE-Lab (Laboratoire d’Hydraulique et […]
BOLDER from the Crop Trust visits the Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit of the University of Abomey-Calavi
From July 10 to 12, 2024, the Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) is hosting a delegation of the Crop Trust for scientific and technical exchanges, and to discover the Unit. 🤝This visit fosters collaboration and benefits both institutions through high-level exchanges on the safeguarding and utilization of genetic resources conserved at CalaviGen/GBioS. The […]
The Crop Trust team visits the Vice-chancellor of the University of Abomey-Calavi.
On the morning of Thursday July 11th, 2024, the Rector of the University of Abomey-Calavi, Professor Felicien Avlessi, was visited by Dr Nora P. Castañeda-Álvarez, Scientific Project Coordinator at Crop Trust, accompanied by Dr Janny van Beem, Crop Trust Global Genebank Partnership Coordinator, Ms Juana Thimnu, Crop Trust Project Specialist and Professor Enoch Gbenato Achigan-Dako, […]
The PATH project is officially launched!
”This project is a commendable initiative that aligns perfectly with the national education policy in Benin.” With these words from Professor Philippe LALEYE, representative of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the PATH project (Training young African students and researchers in precision agriculture through inter-regional academic mobility for an improved, climate-smart agricultural system) […]
GBioS Annual Report 2023 now available!
We are thrilled to announce the release of the GBioS 2023 Annual Report, detailing a year of significant achievements by the Genetics, Biotechnology, and Seed Science Unit team. This report highlights our extensive work throughout 2023, showcasing pioneering innovations, major events, impactful research findings, and a wealth of scientific publications.The report also provides an in-depth […]
Training in Genomics and Plant Breeding
Get Ready! The Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit is thrilled to announce a transformative training program in Genomics and Plant Breeding. Are you a crop biologist, plant breeder, agronomist, plant physiologist, or post-graduate student? Dive into a 30% theory and 70% hands-on course on advanced techniques and approaches in genomics and plant breeding to […]
Traditional vegetables and improved household nutrition in West Africa
Enhancing the value of traditional vegetables and quality seeds is key to improving human nutrition and transforming the lives of communities in West Africa. The preservation and promotion of long-established vegetables, which are on the verge of extinction, are at the heart of the concerns of researchers and those involved in agricultural development. These healthy, […]
First deposit of seed batches at Svalbard !
🆕🧬GBioS is proud to announce that CalaviGen, the Genebank of the University of Abomey-Calavi, is one of the 15 genebanks that have shipped seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This marks a significant contribution to the preservation of crop diversity, which is essential for enhancing our current agricultural and food systems and for coping […]