Visiting US student sparks debate on ethics of GMO research
On a transcontinental trip to research current debates on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in…
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Superheroes (and murderous plants) come to life at SPOOF 2016!
With an animated character theme evoking childhood memories and fantasies, this year’s installation…
Grade 12 learner job shadows at FABI
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Future “plant doctors” represent the CTHB in UP with Science Winter Week
Five Grade 11 learners participating in JuniorTukkie and the University of Pretoria’s science…
Prof Dave Berger the latest FABI researcher to receive a prestigious NSTF award
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Mycology workshop in FABI a great success
During the past week 15 TPCP / CTHB students in FABI participated in a Mycology workshop. The…
FABIans donate blankets and winter woollies to the homeless of Tshwane
About 200 blankets collected by staff and students at FABI as part of the institute’s Annual…
TPCP publication celebration
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FABI Researcher instrumental in wining the fight against grapevine leafroll disease
While grapevine leafroll disease has been controlled for decades within the South African Vine…
USA and CTHB Fusarium researchers visit the University of Venda
Professors John Leslie, David Geiser, Emma Steenkamp and Dr Martin Coetzee visited the School of…
FABI celebrates Sarai Olivier-Espejel’s successful completion of her PhD degree
FABI congratulates Sarai Olivier-Espejel for successfully defending her PhD thesis during her oral…
Fusarium expert from Pennsylvania State University presents a special seminar
Following the 17 th International Fusarium Laboratory Workshop this past week, Professor David…
Dr Peter Thrall delivers a special seminar at FABI
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Brenda Wingfield receives the Harry Oppenheimer Memorial Fellowship award
On Friday 3 June, Prof. Brenda Wingfield , one of FABI ’s research leaders received the highly…
Fusarium Workshop drums up a storm
A group of more than 40 delegates and instructors attending the 17 th Annual Fusarium Workshop at…
Fusarium Laboratory Workshop hosted by FABI
The 17 th International Fusarium Laboratory Workshop was hosted by FABI from 30 May 3 June. This…
Prof. Mike Wingfield receives a prestigious award for leadership by an US University
The director of FABI, Prof. Mike Wingfield , was informed during last week that he has been awarded…
FABI hosts Take a Girl Child to Work students
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Sappi delegation visits FABI
During the past week, a group of 15 Sappi staff members from the Mpumalanga region, under the…
FABIans provide guidance to learners at Junior Tukkie/PMA Agri-Food Career Fair
Eager young minds from schools across different provinces made their way to a stall attended to by…