Online Cafe: Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of cereals for Striga resistance
(25-03-2025) March IPBO Online Café Series! ☕🌱 @laurenspauwels.bsky.social from @fbwugent.bsky.social and Prof. Runo, Kenyatta University discussed Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and gene editing to manage witchweed in crops.
This presentation features Prof. Laurens Pauwels and Prof. Steven Runo, leading experts in plant biotechnology and molecular biology. Prof. Pauwels, from Ghent University, specializes in CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and Agrobacterium engineering, enhancing transformation methods for crops like maize and wheat. Prof. Runo, from Kenyatta University, focuses on developing Striga-resistant sorghum using molecular genetics and breeding technologies, significantly improving food security in Africa. Together, they discuss Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of cereals for Striga resistance, bridging cutting-edge scientific research with practical agricultural applications.