Avocado Research Programme

Official Account of the Hans Merensky Chair in Avocado Research 🥑
@UPTuks @fabiteam1 Disseminating cutting-edge research pertaining to avocado health in 🇿🇦

[Shalya Moodley @tweet_not_sent]

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend #PPATH24 @BS_PP where I presented a poster on the role of callose depositions in avocado defence against Phytophthora cinnamoni 🥑

It was exciting to share my work and connect with plant pathologists from all over the world 🌍🌱

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

The ARP focuses on:
Avocado defense mechanisms
Phytophthora root rot
Avocado omics
White root rot (Dematophora necatrix)
Ambrosia beetles
Avocado sunblotch viroid
Avocado flowering dynamics
Avocado branch canker
Disease Clinic for pest and pathogen ID in SA avocado orchards.

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

🥑🌟 #FABIFridayFeature 🌟🥑

This week, we're spotlighting the Avocado Research Programme! 🌳✨

The defenders of avocado toast is brought to you by @ARP_FABI, Hans Merensky Foundation (HMF), Westfalia Technological Services and @Fabiteam1 lead by Prof. @LabNoelani 🥑✨

[Alicia Fick @Alicia_Fick_]

Excited to post the mandatory “I published” tweet 😁

🥑Differential expression patterns of avocado MYB, WRKY & AP2/ERF transcription factor genes may contribute to enhanced resistance against Phytophthora cinnamomi infection
🥑Intriguing evolutionary processes of avo TF genes

[Susanna Anbu @Susannanbu]

So grateful to have published my first article on a topic very close to my heart. We provide a recent review of how a class of plant immune receptors use innovative tactics to nullify pathogen attack. #NLRs #PlantImmunity
@ARP_FABI @Fabiteam1 @UPnasagric
https://t.co/6AYhpveWOf

[Alida van Dijk @AlidavanDijk4]

Save avocado toast! 🥑🍞 Dr Rob Backer gives a quick overview on the excellent research done by the @ARP_FABI team.
@fabiteam1 @UPnasagric @InnovAfricaUP
#FABI25 #FABIYEF2023

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

@leptograph Dr Rob Backer explains the Avocado Research Programme (ARP), which aims to realise Hans Merensky's goal to "build scientific capacity for the betterment of the Southern African people" #FABI25 #FABIYEF2023

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

Dr Khotso Mokhele, a founder of @NRF_News and current chairperson of the Hans Merensky foundation and holdings. He was a council member at UP when FABI was founded. #FABI25 #FABIYEF2023

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

Prof Noëlani van den Berg kicking off the programme with her opening address. @LabNoelani #FABI25 #FABIYEF2023

[Tsakani Miyambo @Tsakani_Miyambo]

As we celebrate 25 years of research excellence 🎉 @Fabiteam1 @ARP_FABI @UPTuks #ARP_FABI #Fabiteam1 #keepingtreeshealthy #anniversary

[Melissa Joubert @JoubertMelissa]

🗣️We performed the first global transcriptomic study in avocado infected with avocado sunblotch viroid👩🏻‍🔬🔬🥑🧬
@ARP_FABI @Fabiteam1 @UPnasagric

Read all about it here 👉🏻 https://t.co/W1nkpgWZWz

#viroidresearch #avocadoresearch #plantpathology #ASBVd

[Kayla Alexis Midgley @kayla_midgley]

The Hans Merensky Chair in Avocado Research is at ICPP 2023 🌱🇨🇵.

#ICPP2023 @ARP_FABI @Fabiteam1

[Tsakani Miyambo @Tsakani_Miyambo]

My first international conference at the ICPP🌱 in France 🇫🇷. “The development of microsatellite markers for population genetics studies in South Africa.” If this peaks your interest, come find me Poster: P9.2-041
#ICPP2023 #fabian @Fabiteam1 @ARP_FABI @Tukkies #fungi

[Melissa Joubert @JoubertMelissa]

Day 4 of #ICPP2023 :
Our very own @Alicia_Fick_ from @ARP_FABI and @Fabiteam1 telling the global #plantpathology community about avocado NLR genes 🥑 🧬 that are important for resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi 💪🏻🦠
#avocadoresearch #resistancegenes #PhytophthoraRootRot

[Melissa Joubert @JoubertMelissa]

We looked into the avocado genes🥑🧬 expressed in response to infection by avocado sunblotch viroid 👩🏻‍🔬🔬
@ARP_FABI @Fabiteam1 @UPnasagric

Come find me in Display Session 1 at #ICPP2023 to learn more 😁
📌 P1.3 - 040

#viroidresearch #avocadoresearch #ASBVd 🥑

[Melissa Joubert @JoubertMelissa]

Day 0 - And so begins my ICPP adventure in Lyon, France 🤩🇨🇵
Representing @ARP_FABI and @Fabiteam1 at the Plant Virology Satellite event🌱
#ICPP2023 #plantvirology

[Avocado Research Programme @ARP_FABI]

Agroinfiltration Day with @NcobsK and @Susannanbu ! This innovative technique has revolutionized plant research and biotechnology. This will enable faster and more precise genetic modifications in our lab. @Fabiteam1 @UPnasagric

[Avocado Research Programme @ARP_FABI]

2 years of work already showing some promise in canopy development and restoration of healthy feeder roots! @phinda66864287 @UPnasagric @Fabiteam1

[Avocado Research Programme @ARP_FABI]

Hunting for 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘹 in avocado orchards in Limpopo🔍 A team led by @phinda66864287 recently embarked on a field trip to conduct Extrasol applications on avocado trees🥑 @RavenWienk @AlyV44604513 @Susannanbu @Fabiteam1 @UPnasagric