New GC-MS system in FABI to boost chemical ecology
In order to strengthen our chemical ecology platform, a new gas chromatography-mass spectrometry…
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Latest news, announcements and updates from the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute
FABI alumnus Ryan Nadel makes a pit stop at FABI with students from Auburn University
Old FABI an and Assistant Research Professor at Auburn University , Prof. Ryan Nadel , made a turn…
Ten out of ten for FABI as Gaby Carstensen successfully defends her PhD thesis
Gabrielle Carstensen successfully defended her PhD thesis on 27 August, fulfilling all the…
The South African Women in Science Awards 2018 recognises the contributions of two FABIans
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has, since 2003, been hosting the annual Women In…
FABI celebrates the completion of the ninth PhD degree in 2018
Valentine Nakato presented her prestige seminar at the Plant Sciences Complex auditorium on 24…
Revered population geneticist delivers a special seminar at FABI
Dr Emmanuel Wicker , a population geneticist at the Interactions Plant Microorganisms Environment…
FABIan attends an Insect Genetic Technologies course in the USA
FABI Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Gudrun Dittrich-Schröder , attended an Insect Genetic Technologies…
CERC-FABI team conducts major inoculation experiment
The CERC-FABI Tree Protection Programme (CFTPP) , is a cooperative venture programme established…
ICPP brings “Wicked Smaht” people to Boston: a FABI student perspective
The week of 28 July to 3 August, saw several FABI postgraduate students, including PhD candidate…
CTHB Outreach team returns to NSW 2018
The DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Tree Health Biotechnology (CTHB) Outreach team participated in…
FABIan wins the United Scientific competition
Congratulations to FABI PhD candidate Ariska van der Nest who was selected as the lucky winner of…
FABIans participate in ICPP Forest Pathology fieldtrip
Three FABI ans, Prof Bernard Slippers , Dr Irene Barnes and PhD candidate Arista Fourie had the…
FABIan on North American field trip to collect samples
During the in-between weeks of attending the IMC11 and ICPP 2018 conferences, Dr Irene Barnes had…
Encounters with Dr Livingston
The recent International Congress of Plant Pathology made it possible for Prof Mike Wingfield and…
FABI hosts a “celebration of science” with a special seminar by three FABI PhD graduates
Three FABI alumni headlined a “celebration of science” at the Institute on 7 August. The trio, who…
A remarkable chain of command in plant pathology with a FABI connection
The senior leadership team of the American Phytopathological Society (APS) includes a President, a…
FABIans make a significant impact the international 50th Anniversary Congress of the ICPP
A large group of FABIans participated in the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP) held…
Prof Brenda Wingfield awarded Fellowship of the American Phytopathological Society
At an impressive awards ceremony, Prof. Brenda Wingfield had the special honour of being awarded…
FABI connecting dots at the Entomological Society AGM
On the evening of the 26 July, the University of Pretoria hosted the Entomological Society of…
FABIans Inspire at the Woodhill College Science Expo
The interaction of students with scientists could help inspire and shape their future. On 25 July…