Guide on biological control of insect pests in forests published
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has published a “ Guide to the…
FABI News
Latest news, announcements and updates from the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute
FABIans participate in a Biosafety symposium
The second annual Biosafey SA symposium was held in Pretoria at the beautiful Diep in die Berg…
FABI researchers co-organize international low-cost viral diagnostics workshop featuring open-source technologies
A Global Challenges Research Fund -supported international collaboration, aiming to develop…
New UP Vice Chancellor visits FABI
The University of Pretoria ’s recently inaugurated Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tawana Kupe…
An “Engaging Plant Scientists” initiative
During the March school holidays, the Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Research Programme hosted a grade…
Mites and malformations close to home
Floral malformation is an important disease problem on mango trees where it is associated with…
CFTPP Team at CERC’s 40 km team building walk
The whole year's work depends on a good start in spring, and the work for the year is best begun in…
Dr Wayne Hancock visits the Macadamia Protection Programme and presents a special seminar at FABI
Dr Wayne Hancock of Southern Cross University, Australia visited Dr Gerda Fourie, research leader…
Quentin Santana becomes the third FABIan to earn the title “Dr” in 2019
Congratulations to Quentin Santana on fulfilling all the requirements for a PhD degree! Quentin is…
Crossing the Equator: A research visit to the National Coffee Research Institute (NaCORI) in Uganda
From 18 to 22 March, Dr Vuyiswa Bushula-Njah visited the National Coffee Research Institute…
International Day of Forests celebrated at Future Africa and FABI
FABI Director Professor Bernard Slippers and FABI founding Director and current IUFRO President…
FABIans flexed their green fingers at 2019’s first tree planting session
A team of about 40 students spent the morning of 21 March replanting 1600 cuttings into potting…
PSHB fungus tested for pathogenicity on commercial forest trees
The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) and its fungus ( Fusarium euwallaceae ) have been making…
FABI hosts delegation from DAFF’s International Day of Forests celebrations
FABI hosted a delegation of officials from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries…
FABI PhD student speaks about his prize-winning science communication video and tree health matters in interview with VOC FM
FABI PhD candidate Darryl Herron cast the spotlight on tree health matters during an interview with…
FABI attends the Fungal Genetics meeting
The Fungal Genetics meeting is held in Asilomar, California every second year. This venue is not…
Busy week in the field for the TPCP
In the week of 4 March, the TPCP had three different field trips to the KwaZulu-Natal, Midlands.…
Thirteen students join the CTHB Undergraduate Mentorship Programme in 2019
Thirteen undergraduate students will get their first taste of life as researchers as mentees in the…
Prof Steven Chown: Global leader in Antarctic Science and Biodiversity visits FABI
Professor Steven Chown of the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University in Australia…
A tree health engagement in Florida
Professor Mike Wingfield spent three days in Gainsville, Florida during the week of the 18…