IITA GENEBANK

The IITA Genetic Resource Center has thousands of crop varieties available to researchers and plant breeders around the world for crop improvement. Online material requests are provided with easy access and quick service using the link below. Link ☞: bit.ly/42JvRcx

Today, we honor Dr. Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, IITA GRC alumna, with the Africa Food Prize! 🏆 Her dedication to agricultural sustainability makes her a worthy ambassador of GRC. Our mission to strengthen Africa’s food security continues. #CIAT #CGIAR #CIMMYT #ILRI #research #CROPTRUST

We are glad to welcome Ana Luisa Garcia-Oliveira (CGIAR Genebank Management Info Coordinator) to IITA Ibadan. Expectation met on GRIN GLOBAL Community Edition (GG-CE) for IITA Genebank automation. facebook.com/IITAGENEBANK/p… #CIAT #CGIAR #CIMMYT #ILRI #research #CROPTRUST

Join the Nigeria Greentech EXPO 2025 on Nov 10th! 🌟 Share with your network and let's drive sustainability together! 📷 #NigeriaGreentechEXPO2025 #Greentech #CIAT #CGIAR #CIMMYT #ILRI #research #CROPTRUST

🌱Don’t miss SUL’s 26th Academic Lecture! 🎙️Dr. Faloye Benjamin (IITA) on boosting Bambara groundnut with smart agronomic practices. 🗓️July 30 | 🕑 2PM WAT | 📍 Google Meet 🔗Register: forms.gle/pBJtM2NUztJUaV… 💻meet.google.com/ukw-wmzk-rib #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #Agriculture

Cassava regeneration at 1–2 months features diverse accessions with unique IDs. IITA Genebank regenerates annually to preserve this vital crop’s genetic diversity. For request: genesys-pgr.org iita.org/research/genet… #CIAT #CGIAR #CIMMYT #ILRI #CropTrust #Research

📢SUL Cordially Invites You to Its 26th Academic Lecture Series. Date: Wednesday, 30th July 2025🕓Time: 2:00 PM (WAT)📍Venue: Google Meet (meet.google.com/ukw-wmzk-rib) Registration Link👉 forms.gle/pBJtM2NUztJUaV… For Inquiries: Dr. Kafilat Abiodun ODESOLA PRO-SUL +234 802 345 8917

H.E. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone visit IITA Headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. Conserving Treasures of African crops (IITA GENEBANK) Global Food Security Starts Here... #CIAT #CGIAR #CIMMYT #ILRI #research #CROPTRUST

Dr. Adeniyi Adedoyin, Director of Agricultural Affairs, visited IITA’s Genetic Resources Center in Ibadan, highlighting the role of modern agricultural technologies in food security and praising the center's innovation and staff.

Seed cleaning and conformity is a section in the Genebank that specialized in elimination of broken seeds and ensured it’s true to type by matching the seed file with the harvested seeds from the field & screen house. safeguarding Genetic diversity is our priority. #Food security

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! TODAY, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) RECOGNIZED THE STAFF BY AWARDING THEM FOR THE YEARS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING AFRICA AGRICULTURE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY IN AFRICA. CONGRATULATIONS TO GENEBANK AWARDEES

To strengthen research globally, (IITA Genebank) in partnership with International center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) in Understanding the operation of information systems & Understand how to operate Clonal operations (In-Vitro and Cryopreservation).

Enhancing Transparency Through Scoring and Updating Visibility Results. This process ensures that users can efficiently search for and access accurate, up-to-date information about the genetic resources we conserve. #agriculture #FoodSecurity #Research #genebank #data

Cryopreservation is the most reliable and safest long-term conservation method. The IIta Gene Bank has successfully implemented this approach to preserve genetic material, support #conservation efforts, and ensure the availability of genetic resources for future generations.

A Chinese delegation from the China Agriculture University (CAU) led by IITA Board Member Fan Shenggen visited IITA this week to discuss areas of interest and collaboration with the Director General Dr @simeonehui and members of the IITA Management and research team in Ibadan. Speaking during the meeting, Dr Ehui expressed excitement on the team's interest in working with the institute adding that it is a welcome development. Both parties discussed key areas of alignment including, academic research exchange opportunities for young researchers, small-scale mechanization and digital data collection. IITA and the CAU delegation have agreed to further discussions towards actionable plans in the near future. . #partnerships #research #scalinginnovation #foodsystems #seedsystems

Exciting news! 🥳🥳🥳 Deadline submission for abstracts extended to 15th September, 2024. Submit to: SULConf2024@cgiar.org Society for Underutilized Legumes (SUL) in collaboration with @iitagenebank presents the 6th International Conference and Stakeholders Meeting. 📍📍: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan and Headquarters, Nigeria 📆📆: 15th-19th, October, 2024 Theme: Opportunity Crops: A drive for viable current and future livelihoods. This is also a call for submission of Abstracts. Requirements (Submissions must be in in MS-word) Font type: Times New Romans Font size: 12 Submission Deadline: 30th August, 2024. Submit to: SULConf2024@cgiar.org Full-Length Paper Submission: 15th, September, 2024 (Accepted manuscripts to be published in special edition of Journal of Underutilized Legumes (JUL), julegumes.org) . #orphancrops #research #foodsystems #underutilizedcrops #legumes #opportunitycrops

#Exciting News!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳 The Rockefeller Foundation Africa Update spotlights our Director General and @CGIAR Regional Director for Africa @simeonehui. In the interview, he highlights the importance of scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships. 'They are powerful tools for human capacity development. They identify and promote talent, essential for fostering future leaders and innovators.' Read more... mailchi.mp/rockfound/afri… . #research #opportunities #capacitydevelopment #HumansofIITA

The Angola team on Smallholder Agricultural Transformation Project visited IITA Genebank. Together, we are dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing food security for smallholder farmers. #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #SmallholderFarmers.

Conserving a vast array of seed varieties to ensure global food security. At IITA Genebank, Our efforts protect these invaluable genetic resources, supporting sustainable agriculture and biodiversity. Join us and explore our collections at [bitly.ws/HGwS]

Through these meticulous processes, we safeguard the biodiversity essential for agricultural resilience and innovation. Explore our collection and discover how we contribute to global food security. Link: bitly.ws/HGwS #IITA #PlantConservation #agriculture

By cultivating yam plantlets in vitro, we provide a controlled environment that promotes optimal growth and development. This technique helps us maintain a high standard of plant health and ensures the successful propagation of yam cultivars.