CGIAR System Organization - Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers
CGIAR System Organization - Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers
09/15/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2025 21:56
Building skills in genome editing for African agriculture
From 2 to 5 September 2025, the IITA-CGIAR Biotechnology program hosted a four-day training workshop on Genome Editing in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop brought together young African scientists from Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, eager to deepen their knowledge and practical skills in this technology.
The workshop blended theory with practice. Participants explored the foundations of CRISPR/Cas systems. They then moved into hands-on sessions covering gRNA design, genome browsing, BLAST searches, CRISPR reagent delivery systems, plant transformation, genotyping, and phenotyping. Case studies on genome editing for crop improvement were also shared, focusing on banana and cereal crops, giving participants a clear view of how these technologies are already being applied to address agricultural challenges.
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