African Plant Breeders Association - APBA

Official account of the African Plant Breeders Association.

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We are excited to announce that Yusaku Uga will be speaking at the 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9), happening in Accra, from October 12–16, 2026!

Have you registered yet?

Secure your spot today :https://t.co/hD0WkBdRvy

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🌱 Phenotyping for All: Bridging the Gap in Global Agriculture! 🌍

The countdown is on for #IPPS9 in Accra, Ghana (Oct 11–16)! 🇬🇭

🔥 ACT FAST: Early Bird registration ends THIS FRIDAY!

👉 Lock in your spot: https://t.co/Cg9Pe5huWB

#PlantPhenotyping #PlantScience #EarlyBird

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APBA is participating in the 2026 Plant and Animal Genome Conference under the theme: “Leveraging Advances in Multi-Omics Technologies for Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Africa.”

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Season’s Greetings from APBA.

We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

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The APBA Conference 2025 Genomics & Bioinformatics Data Hackathon offered an exciting environment for learning, collaboration, and hands-on data exploration.

Here are insights from some of the participants.

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The APBA Conference 2025 Genomics & Bioinformatics Data Hackathon offered an exciting environment for learning, collaboration, and hands-on data exploration.

Here are insights from some participants.
#APBAConf2025

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The APBA Conference 2025 Genomics and Bioinformatics Data Hackathon gave participants real hands-on experience with genomics and bioinformatics datasets.

Here’s what they had to say about the impact!

#APBAConf2025

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The APBA Conference 2025 Genomics and Bioinformatics Data Hackathon gave participants real hands-on experience with genomics and bioinformatics datasets.

Here’s what they had to say about the impact!

#APBAConf2025

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A heartfelt appreciation to everyone who made the APBA Conference 2025 in Victoria Falls a success!

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At #APBAConf2025, Dr. Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, Seed System Specialist at IITA, highlighted the critical role of strong seed systems in ensuring breeding innovations create real impact across Africa’s food systems.

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Dr. Chris Ojiewo, Inclusive Delivery Lead , CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow, in his keynote address at #APBAConf2025, noted that a key step in tackling food insecurity is ensuring improved crop varieties reach farmers and communities across Africa.

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At #APBAConf2025, Prof. Eric Danquah, Founding Director of WACCI, emphasized that scientific excellence is the foundation of Africa’s influence in global development - a powerful call to strengthen research and higher education to drive the continent’s transformation.

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Meet the newly elected Executive Committee of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA)!

Elected at #APBAConf2025, this dynamic team of leaders will guide APBA’s mission to advance plant breeding, innovation, and food security across Africa.

Join us in congratulating them

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At #APBAConf2025, Hon. Dr. Anxious Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of Zimbabwe, called for Africa to lead its agricultural transformation through science, innovation, and collaboration.

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In his keynote address at #APBAConf2025, Dr. Abdou Tenkouano highlighted the need to empower communities through innovation to drive sustainable transformation.

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In her opening remarks at #APBAConf2025, Prof. Julia Sibiya emphasized that addressing hunger and malnutrition goes beyond science; it is a moral mission to build a resilient and food-secure Africa.

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Congratulations to the Poster Award Winners at the APBA Conference 2025!

* Evalyne Nyawira Gichuki – Best Scientific Poster
* Sylvia Monica Kalemera – Most Innovative Poster
* Innocent Unzimai – Best Visual Communication

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The APBA 2025 Conference brought together scientists united by one goal — advancing Africa’s fight against food insecurity, malnutrition, and climate change.

Dr. Allen Van Deynze, praised the outstanding presentations addressing these critical challenges.

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At APBA Conference 2025, Dr. Chris Ojiewo, Inclusive Delivery Lead at CGIAR, Breeding for Tomorrow, delivered a keynote on developing and delivering impactful crop varieties to address the challenges of food insecurity, malnutrition, and poverty.
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At #APBAConf2025, Dr. Donn Cummings, Founding Member of the NAPB, was honoured with the Capacity Building and Mentorship Award.

The recognition celebrates his outstanding work in nurturing the next generation of plant breeders and extending the Borlaug legacy to Africa.