PhD researcher on the development of molecular diagnostic tools for plant viruses @NRinstitute || Food security || Control of plant diseases.
Joined January 2019
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24 Jul 2023
๐ข Thrilled to unveil the first output of my PhD! ๐๐
An RT-LAMP assay with enhanced specificity and sensitivity for detecting Yam mosaic virus was developed. This test offers a significant cost and time-saving alternative to RT-PCR assays being used in the seed yam systems.
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Here is what Modupe @UIbadan /@IITA_CGIAR had to say regarding her participation in our 2025 annual business meeting and her encouragement to students who have yet to submit abstracts for the upcoming 2026 annual meeting.
๐ For abstract submission see
forms.gle/jg4YpytvugV2tfWr9
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May 4
Another opportunity to submit your abstract.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION deadline has been extended by two weeks.
For submission guidelines and eligibility criteria, please click here: forms.gle/jg4YpytvugV2tfWr9
#Plantpathology #Plantdiseases #African #Planthealth
@plantpathgrads @APS_OIP @sasppconnect @plantdisease @iarsaf_iita
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WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING ABSTRACTS !!!
Deadline remains May 1, 2026, unless otherwise announced. For detailed submission guidelines and eligibility criteria, visit: forms.gle/jg4YpytvugV2tfWr9
@FaithABankole @smallowa @RuthFestus4 @shabintiyusuf @Mayowa_Nema @nov1873 @plantdisease
We are now accepting ABSTRACTS !
The submission deadline is May 1, 2026.
Please kindly forward this message to anyone who may be interested.
For submission guidelines, visit: lnkd.in/gtSjnqcu
For questions, email : africanphytopathology@gmail.com
PASS IT ON !!!
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Exciting opportunity for students in plant health and phytopathology ๐ฑ. This is a great platform to showcase your research and contribute to advancing plant health in Africa.
We are now accepting ABSTRACTS !
The submission deadline is May 1, 2026.
Please kindly forward this message to anyone who may be interested.
For submission guidelines, visit: lnkd.in/gtSjnqcu
For questions, email : africanphytopathology@gmail.com
PASS IT ON !!!
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We are now accepting ABSTRACTS !
The submission deadline is May 1, 2026.
Please kindly forward this message to anyone who may be interested.
For submission guidelines, visit: lnkd.in/gtSjnqcu
For questions, email : africanphytopathology@gmail.com
PASS IT ON !!!
Itโs been a while! How have you been? ๐
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Mark your calendar and save the date for our upcoming Annual Business Meeting!
You wonโt want to miss it exciting updates ! โจ
Stay tunedโฆ more details coming soon!
#Planthealth #PhytopathologyNews #PHYTOPATHAFRICA #APSAFRICANDIVISION
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Itโs been a while! How have you been? ๐
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Mark your calendar and save the date for our upcoming Annual Business Meeting!
You wonโt want to miss it exciting updates ! โจ
Stay tunedโฆ more details coming soon!
#Planthealth #PhytopathologyNews #PHYTOPATHAFRICA #APSAFRICANDIVISION
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19 Aug 2025
LOADING .......... less than 24 hours to go !
The time we've been waiting for is almost here !
We can't wait to have all our registered participants join us at our annual meeting tomorrow.
#PlantPathology #PlantHealth2025 #Africa
6 Aug 2025
We are back from Honolulu & our attention turns to this ๐!!
Congrats @plantdisease
for the successful outing.
Our members who are yet to register can still do so. Registration is FREE. Use this link:
my.apsnet.org/APS/Events/Eveโฆ
#planthealth2025
@plantdisease #PlantPathology
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6 Aug 2025
Have you signed up for the APS-AD Annual Business Meeting yet? Donโt miss out. Register now using the link below!
6 Aug 2025
We are back from Honolulu & our attention turns to this ๐!!
Congrats @plantdisease
for the successful outing.
Our members who are yet to register can still do so. Registration is FREE. Use this link:
my.apsnet.org/APS/Events/Eveโฆ
#planthealth2025
@plantdisease #PlantPathology
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Ruth Festus retweeted
29 Apr 2025
24 hours to go !!!!
Submission of abstracts is still possible.
Details about the submission process can be found in the link provided below:
forms.gle/xmuitBnbyaEV1LSK9
15 Apr 2025
DEADLINE IS APPROACHING. We are still accepting abstracts.
For submission guidelines and process, check here ๐๐ฝ
forms.gle/xmuitBnbyaEV1LSK9
Other inquiries: email us at : africanphytopathology@gmail.com
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Ruth Festus retweeted
21 Apr 2025
Friendly reminder: Abstracts submission will close on April 30th, 2025.
For details about submission, see here ๐
15 Apr 2025
DEADLINE IS APPROACHING. We are still accepting abstracts.
For submission guidelines and process, check here ๐๐ฝ
forms.gle/xmuitBnbyaEV1LSK9
Other inquiries: email us at : africanphytopathology@gmail.com
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30 Mar 2025
This submission is still in progress ๐
Pass this on ! Eligible students can be one of your followers.
15 Mar 2025
We are delighted to announce that early bird abstracts submission for our annual business meeting scheduled for August 20th, 2025 is NOW OPEN.
Details about the submission guidelines and process can be found here ๐๐ฝ
forms.gle/xmuitBnbyaEV1LSK9
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15 Mar 2025
We are delighted to announce that early bird abstracts submission for our annual business meeting scheduled for August 20th, 2025 is NOW OPEN.
Details about the submission guidelines and process can be found here ๐๐ฝ
forms.gle/xmuitBnbyaEV1LSK9
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6 Mar 2025
SAVE THE DATE !!!
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Annual Business Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society โ African Division (APS-AD), hosted in partnership with the African Phytopathology Group.
Letโs grow knowledge and solutions together.
For more info. ๐
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23 Jan 2025
I had the privilege to present my research, "Managing Sclerotiniascleotiorum in Sugar beet: One Pathogen, Three Disease!!!" and I was also honored to receive the ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐in the 2024 Graduate Students Oral Presentation at the APS-African Division Conference
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26 Nov 2024
I am looking for a PhD student to start in fall of 2025 at MSU. Potential topics include trait-based approaches to plankton community resilience, temperature effects on communities, harmful algal blooms, etc . Please get in touch if interested. More info: kl-lab.group.
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19 Nov 2024
๐@NRInstitute is thrilled to announce new funding for interdisciplinary #PhD training through @LIDo_DTP. ๐Through this programme, students will draw on various research disciplines to unlock solutions to complex problems. Learn more & applyโคต๏ธ
nri.org/latest/news/2024/nriโฆ
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19 Nov 2024
Success requires patience, persistence, and faith
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12 Nov 2024
A postdoctoral position is available in the Folimonova Lab at the Univ. of Florida, Department of Plant Pathology, Gainesville, FL to conduct research in the area of molecular biology and molecular genetics of RNA viruses. If interested, please contact me at svetlana@ufl.edu.
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30 Sep 2024
Apply for the John Innes Foundation Rotation PhD Programme ๐ชด This prestigious 4-year #PhD programme trains graduate students in Plant and Microbial Sciences at @JohnInnesCentre & The Sainsbury Laboratory
Closing date - 14 November 2024
โก๏ธ jic.ac.uk/training-careers/pโฆ
ALT John Innes Foundation Rotation PhD Programme, Plant and Microbial Science Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Crop Science, Data Science, Plant Health, Biological Chemistry. 14 November application deadline, Fully funded 4 year studentships UK and international applications. TSL, JIC logo
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30 Oct 2024
Excited to share our latest publication
๐ We explored natural ganetic varaition for photosynthesis in cowpea under real field drought conditions
๐ We provide valuable directions for breeding climate-resilient cowpea varieties
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doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkโฆ
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