Call for applications for four PhD positions!
Do you speak English? Do you live in Benin or Ghana? Do you hold an MSc in plant sciences, plant breeding, or food systems? Do you have an academic background in the field such, as nutrition and food ethnography, food technology, or other relevant discipline? If YES! This opportunity is yours.
Light on the intra-Africa academic mobility scheme at the University of Abomey-Calavi
The University of Abomey-Calavi welcomed a delegation from the intra-Africa academic mobility scheme team of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) for a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor and his team and also to meet with Intra-Africa project management teams. On Friday, October 25, 2024, the Rector of the University of Abomey-Calavi, Prof. […]
Capacity building of extension agents on the concept of sustainability of agricultural production systems and the IDEA method (Indicators of Sustainability for Agricultural Farms) for better assessment of the sustainability of agricultural operations in the Republic of Benin.
As part of the FRESH initiative, « Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets (FRESH), » implemented by a consortium of CGIAR partner organizations and led by the World Vegetable Center, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) commissioned a study from December 2022 to April 2023 on the sustainability of vegetable production systems in the […]
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 […]