Firehiwot Eshetu

Biologist | Nematologist | Geneticist | Passionate About Invasive Pests and Pathogens of Plants, Biocontrol | Dedicated For Small Contributions | Postdoc |

[Firehiwot Eshetu @frie15]

Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute https://t.co/2psPS0bWIe #fabinews via @Fabiteam1

[IUFRO @IUFRO]

And there is still time to✍️🏽register!

https://t.co/226Iew5YUW

#WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

[DIPLOMICS @diplomics_sa]

The University of Pretoria Genomics Laboratory, ACGT, and DIPLOMICS hosted a workshop on NGS project planning, focusing on strategies and innovations in genomics research. A day of shared expertise and collaboration! #NGSWorkshop #Genomics #ScienceInAction

[Firehiwot Eshetu @frie15]

Exciting day!! Big thanks to @diplomics_sa for the opportunity

[Neriman Yilmaz 🧫🔬🧬 @nerimanyilmaz82]

Day 1 of the Oxford Nanopore Technologies workshop🧬 We will sequence South African 🇿🇦bacteria, elephant 🐘 , fish 🐟 and fungi🧫. Big thanks to @diplomics_sa for empowering African research! 🌍🔬 #Genomics #AfricaScience #ONTWorkshop #CapacityBuilding
@Talentino_rams

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

Honoring #MandelaDay, the FABI team joined forces to remove invasive trees and clean up our streets. Small actions can make a big impact. Let's continue Mandela's legacy of community service and environmental stewardship! 🌍💪 #67Minutes #FABI

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

What does the KPP do?
Led by Prof. @IreneBarnes19, the KPP:

🥝 Conducts research on kiwifruit pests and diseases
🥝 Provides extension services and diagnostic support to local farmers

Learn more: https://t.co/QYf0vyMr4u
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[FABI @Fabiteam1]

Why was the KPP established?
The growing kiwifruit industry in SA faces increasing threats from pests and pathogens. Established in Feb 2023, the KPP is a collaboration between the South African Kiwi Growers Association and @Fabiteam1 to address these challenges.
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[Neriman Yilmaz 🧫🔬🧬 @nerimanyilmaz82]

🍄🌍Tomorrow, we will host African Fungus Day at @FABI. The theme of this online event is "Mycological Research in Africa: Exploring New Horizons". Come and join us by registering: https://t.co/YxLJ53t7VO
#AfricanFungusDay #AFD #AFD24 #AfriMA #africanmycologicalassocation

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

📢We're hiring!

We are looking for a researcher/junior researcher to help manage one of Africa's top fungal culture collections. The collection has over 60,000 strains essential for plant health research. Join us in tackling plant diseases threatening our forests and crops.🌱🦠

[Forestry - An Int. Journal of Forest Research @Forestry_OUP]

First report of wattle rust pathogen Uromycladium acacia in Ethiopia 🍄🌳

@TsuNamie93 et al. assess morphological and genetic characteristics of the fungal pathogen and outline future research priorities needed for effective management.

Read more here 👇
https://t.co/Ru2B44KpBR

[Vinolia Nomhle Danki @DankiNomhle]

(1/8) The 5mins speed talks🎤 are opened by Dr Firehiwot Eshetu @frie15, whom addresses opportunities to improve Sirex noctilio biological control.
#TPCP2024
@UPnasagric @Fabiteam1 @FutureAfricaUP @InnovAfricaUP @UPTuks

[Nicky Creux @NickyCreux]

Prof Brett Hurley outlining the National Forest Pest and Pathogen Surveillance program developed in #TPCP2024 @Fabiteam1 @UPnasagric @InnovAfricaUP @FutureAfricaUP

[Firehiwot Eshetu @frie15]

Excited for the amazing two days a head @#tpcp2024 #fabiteam1

[FABI @Fabiteam1]

UP Vice Principal for Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education, Prof. Sunil Maharaj kicks off the 35th annual TPCP meeting. Get ready for a full day of research, collaboration and innovation! #TPCP2024

[Jiri Hulcr @JiriHulcr]

PhD IN AMBROSIA BEETLE SYSTEMATICS!
A fully-funded degree available at the University of Florida Forest Entomology Lab. This is a part of our 4-year NSF funded project, based on the main UF campus in Gainesville, FL. Please share widely https://t.co/I9vDhFk1MU

[Firehiwot Eshetu @frie15]

Thanks to the @Fabiteam1 social club team for making the day beautiful on such short notice.

Prestige Seminar FABI seminar room Please join us for Firehiwot Eshetu https://t.co/BulIEw0Ffh #fabievent via @Fabiteam1

[Rachel Mkandawire (PhD) @Rachie0283]

"Breaking Barriers, Unveiling Mysteries: Witnessing the Power of Women in Science at Firehiwot's Sirex noctillo PhD Defense!" Congratulations girlfriend #UP @Fabiteam1 #womandhla

[Firehiwot Eshetu @frie15]

@Rachie0283 @Fabiteam1 I am so grateful to @Rachie0283. Such an amazing friend with whom I can always feel safe and secure. The most wise, understanding, and kind person. We have shared PhD emotions and an amazing time at TUKs. That was just beautiful and it's a memory now. Cheers for the future dear!!

[Firehiwot Eshetu @frie15]

@TotalEnergiesZA T

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

AN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: UP is in the top 8% globally among universities that provide international students with affordable high-quality education, according to an assessment of 8 060 higher education institutions worldwide by Study Abroad Aide: More: https://t.co/4gmdv5q3Hc