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FABI, the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, at the University of Pretoria, is a post-graduate research institute that was established in 1997

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FABI's Core Mission

Advance the fields of biotechnology and information technology in plant science through research of the highest possible calibre.
Promote advanced education in these fields as it relates to forestry, agriculture and the environment.
Produce new and improved products and services to support competitiveness and resilience of plant based industries.
Impact plant productivity and resilience, environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation through a transdisciplinary approach.
In partnership with industries and government, provide both short and longer term benefits to the forestry and agricultural sectors of South Africa and beyond.

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Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology

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Avocado Research Programme

Ms Julia Lutz

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I am currently a Genetic Honours student working with the Avocado research team. My project includes knock-outs of Dematophora necatrix protease genes using CRISPR-Cas9.