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We Employ Latest Research Technology

Bioscience Center at IITA is a major pillar in the research themes of IITA
because of the increasing importance of DNA-related research in elucidating genetic information associated with desirable phenotypes. The center operates hand-in-hand with several laboratories and programs to carry out cutting-edge applied research tailored to development.

Our research has been featured in more than 150 national and international media outlets including Nature News, Discovery News, Nature Biotech, CNN-Earth’s Frontiers, Guardian, The Standard, SciDev Net, Crop Biotech update, Science Times Magazine, Science News, American Scientist etc.

Key Objectives:

 

– Molecular Plant pre-Breeding      –  Plant Genetic Engineering

– Molecular Plant Breeding               – Capacity Building

– Plant Disease Diagnostics

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OUR SPECIALTIES

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Our excellent team is ready to be part of your team to work into different areas of diagnoses. Scientists helping society for better lives.

Genetic Analyzer

In addition to our ABI 3130xl genetic analyzer, our newly installed ABI 3500 genetic analyzer is engineered to:

  • deliver the highest quality data of any sequencing analysis
  • increase throughput

Bioinformatics

In the decade gone by, genome sequencing was not only time consuming but also cost millions of dollars. Today, technological advances have made this task much easier: a whole genome can be sequenced in a few days and costs 100 times cheaper.

Cytogenetics

Cytogenetics is a study which analyzes the structure and function of the cell, especially the chromosomes. Change the chromosome number and/or structure of the chromosomes can cause problems with growth, development and functions.

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Related Publications

Navigating the international exchange of plant genetic resources amidst biosecurity challenges: experiences of IITA in Africa

Kumar, P.L.; Abberton, M.T. (2016)

Year published: 2016

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Exante economic impact assessment of genetically modified banana resistant to Xanthomonas wilt in the great lakes region of Africa

Ainembabazi, J. H., Tripathi, L., Rusike, J., Abdoulaye, T., & Manyong, V. (2015).

Year published: 2016

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Navigating the international exchange of plant genetic resources amidst biosecurity challenges: experiences of IITA in Africa

Kumar, P.L.; Abberton, M.T. (2016)

Year published: 2016

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Genetically engineered crops in developing countries

Alleviation of poverty in developing countries continues to be the main target for scientists as well as administrators. Genetically engineered (GE) crops initially were developed to benefit large scale commercial outfits.

Year published: 2015

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