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The inaugural @africanplantgen.bsky.social‬ symposium wasn’t just an event; it started a movement! With the launch of the African Plant Genomics Network & plans for a 2027 symposium, a stronger future for plant science in Africa is truly underway. For more info: shorturl.at/8mYf6 #PlantGenomics
June 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Do you have plant genomic data that is awaiting analysis? The Genomics and Bioinformatics Data Hackathon could be helpful for you. Apply for financial support by June 30th to benefit from this great opportunity provided by the African Plant Breeders Association and the Novo Nordisk Foundation..
June 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🌿Thank you, Africa! 🌍

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the participants, hosts, sponsors, exhibitors, and service providers who made the inaugural African Plant Genomics Symposium a resounding success!

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🌿 Thank you, Africa! 🌍 We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the participants, hosts, sponsors, exhibitors, and service providers who made the inaugural African Plant Genomics Symposium a resounding ...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
See you tomorrow! 🌱 🧬

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April 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
📢 Have you heard of HiFi long-read sequencing? Acclaim Moila of Inqaba Biotec will give a talk on PacBio HiFi sequencing and its applications in plant genomics.
Make sure you visit Inqaba Biotec East Africa's exhibition booth too!
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April 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📢Excella Biotechnologies will give a talk, in addition to their exhibition, this Thursday. We are excited for Irene Muriuki's presentation!
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April 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
📢 7 DAYS TO GO❕
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Have you registered? Entry to the venue and the livestream will be restricted to registered persons.
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April 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📢 Poster prizes up for grabs! Thanks to @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social, we are offering:
Top poster: USD300
2nd runner-up: USD200
3rd runner-up: USD150
If you have not done already so, submit your abstract at: tinyurl.com/apgs2025abst... by Friday, 5th April at 23:59 East African Time
April 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
📢 Why should we care about (plant) genomes? Find out at the inaugural African Plant Genomics Symposium in sunny Nairobi, Kenya!
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March 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
📢Find out about the use of Illumina technologies for plant genomics research in Africa from F&S Scientific, represented by Dr Peter Nthiga.
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March 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📢Exciting talk alert! Dr. Florence Wambugu will unveil Africa Harvest's findings from the AU-NEPAD landscape analysis of genome editing capabilities in 16 African countries—covering policy, institutions, legal frameworks, funding, projects, and training.
Don't miss it! 🌍🌱🧬
March 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📢 4 WEEKS TO GO! 🌱🧬
Check out the programme here: plantgenomicsafrica.org/our-schedule/
The inaugural African Plant Genomics Symposium is not to be missed!
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Our Schedule
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March 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📢 Thierry Hodehou will present his research findings on the genetic basis for grain mould resistance in sorghum, a cereal crop native to Africa. Thierry used QTL mapping to identify alleles associated with the genetic control of the resistance.
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March 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
📢Have you heard of gene variants and their effects in plants? Dr. Parfait Kezimana will present his findings on genetic polymorphisms in the genes associated with the aroma of vegetable- and seed-soybean varieties.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
📢 Did you know that plant populations change in size, distribution and composition over time? Dr. Rachita Srivastava will speak on the interplay of population dynamics, genetic divergence and ecological factors for Cardamine and Arabidopsis species from Europe and Africa.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
📢Not to be missed! Sidney Engelbrecht, research ethics and integrity specialist, will be providing insights on the policy frameworks of the southern African region for fair and equitable access and sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
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March 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
📢 Save the dates! Bernice Waweru will give a talk on how short genomic DNA sequences, k-mers, can be used to detect and characterise genetic variation in plants; and their application in plant breeding.
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February 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
📢Find out how you, an African scientist, can get access to genome sequencing services and bioinformatic skills development through the GetGenome project. Dr. James Canham will speak at the African Plant Genomics Symposium about how @getgenome.bsky.social addresses inequitable access to genomics. 🌱🧬
February 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
📢 Did you know that duplication of genes & genomes, and inversion of chromosomes, is widespread in crop plants? Dr. Titus Magomere will talk about the implications of genomic duplication and structural variation for new genomic techniques in plants. 🌱🧬
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February 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
📢 We meant it when we said we had something for everyone!
Participants of the African Plant Genomics Symposium will learn how to get their research findings published in top scientific journals. 👩‍🔬📝🌱🧬
We are excited for the presentations from Science and from The Plant Cell!
February 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
📢If you submitted an abstract and/or the pre-registration form, check your email inbox for the outcome of your submission.
Participation will be completely *free-of-charge* for registered attendees!
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February 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📢 Your submitted abstracts are under review, and all we can say is, WOW❕ 😀
The African Plant Genomics Symposium is going to be an amazing SHOWCASE of AFRICAN talent!
Check your email inboxes from the 31st of January for the results of your abstract review.

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January 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
📢*7 DAYS UNTIL ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSES* Registration is free! 🧬🌱
Topics include sequencing, breeding, genome editing, systematics and taxonomy, conservation, transcriptomics, epigenomics, microbiomes and metagenomes, structural genomics, and regulatory issues.
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Abstract Submission: African Plant Genomics Symposium
Date: 10-11 April 2025 Venue: United States International University (USIU) Africa, Nairobi, Kenya Email: info@plantgenomicsafrica.org
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January 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
📢FREE ENTRY FOR REGISTERED PRESENTERS ❗ More good news for the new year! Due to the generous support from our partners, registration fees are waived for all registered presenters whose abstract is accepted at plantgenomicsafrica.org
Submit your abstract now!
Abstract Submission: African Plant Genomics Symposium
Date: 10-11 April 2025 Venue: United States International University (USIU) Africa, Nairobi, Kenya Email: info@plantgenomicsafrica.org
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January 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM