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NOVEMBER 12ᵀᴴ TO 14ᵀᴴ 2025 ARC HOTEL EGERTON UNIVERSITY KENYA Join us Virtually Using This Link: https://famu.zoom.us/j/97653040962 - [BREEDTECH held an International Training Course on Crop Breeding in Novi Sad-Serbia](https://breedtech.edu.ps/breedtech-held-an-international-training-course-on-crop-breeding-in-novi-sad-serbia/) - BREEDTECH"Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Education and Research through Partnerships in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe for Agricultural Transformation" User Name: Password: Remember Login - [Egerton University-Led BREEDTECH Project Empowers Young Researchers at Laikipia University Conference](https://breedtech.edu.ps/egerton-university-led-breedtech-project-empowers-young-researchers-at-laikipia-university-conference/) - The BREEDTECH project proudly sponsored 17 postgraduate students—both Kenyan and international—to present their research at the Laikipia University Biennial Conference held from May 28th to 30th, 2025. Under the leadership of Egerton University’s BREEDTECH Principal Investigator Dr. Miriam Charimbu and Co-PIs Dr. Oyoo Murice, Prof. Paul Kimurto, and Mercy Wamalwa, the students shared cutting-edge research - [Empowering Future Plant Breeders: SLU Hosts International Molecular Breeding Training](https://breedtech.edu.ps/empowering-future-plant-breeders-slu-hosts-international-molecular-breeding-training/) - From 23rd to 27th June 2025, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Alnarp successfully hosted a week-long international training program titled "Capacity Building in Advanced Molecular Breeding Techniques" under the BREEDTECH project (Erasmus+ Grant No. 101128862). This training was organized as part of Work Package 3, which focuses on strengthening plant breeding and biotechnology education and research. A total of 12 participants from Kenya - [First BREEDTECH Student Training Workshop in Italy Strengthens Global Capacity in Plant Genomics](https://breedtech.edu.ps/first-breedtech-student-training-workshop-in-italy-strengthens-global-capacity-in-plant-genomics/) - From 5–9 May 2025, the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (SSSA) in Pisa, Italy, hosted the inaugural student training workshop under the BREEDTECH project—(Erasmus+ Grant No. 101128862). The event, part of Work Package 3, focused on enhancing educational and research capabilities in plant breeding and biotechnology. Eight students from Kenya and Palestine—representing Laikipia University, Egerton University, An-Najah - [Egerton University hosts The Kick-Off Meeting of BREEDTECH Project, an Erasmus Plus Project](https://breedtech.edu.ps/egerton-university-hosts-the-kick-off-meeting-of-breedtech-project-an-erasmus-plus-project/) - Egerton University, the lead applicant, for the project title “Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Education and Research through partnership program in Africa, Middle East and Europe for Agricultural transformation” hosted the kick-off meeting in its campus in Kenya during May 7th and 8th, 2024. Ten partners from six countries, from Africa, Palestine and - [Al-Quds Open University holds a workshop on developing a Collaborative Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for BREEDTECH project partners](https://breedtech.edu.ps/qou-holds-a-workshop-on-developing-a-collaborative-massive-open-online-course-mooc-for-breedtech-project-partners/) - The Faculty of Agriculture, in collaboration with Center for Digital Learning and Continuing Education and Community Service Center at the University held a virtual workshop on developing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, via Zoom. This workshop brought together partners from the "Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Education - [Laikipia University At The 6th International Biennial Conference](https://breedtech.edu.ps/laikipia-university-at-the-6th-international-biennial-conference/) - Laikipia University is organizing the 6th International Biennial Conference, scheduled to take place from 28th to 30th May 2025 at Laikipia University. The conference will convene academicians, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts, providing an excellent platform for presentation of scholarly papers aligned to the conference theme and sub-themes, participation in exhibitions to showcase institutional innovations, - [Al-Quds Open University Participates in the Second Project Management Meeting of the BREEDTECH Project held in Haramaya University in Ethiopia](https://breedtech.edu.ps/al-quds-open-university-participates-in-the-second-project-management-meeting-of-the-breedtech-project-held-in-haramaya-university-in-ethiopia/) - Al-Quds Open University participated in the 2nd. Project Management Meeting of the BREEDTECH "Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology education and Support through partnership program in Africa, Middle East and Europe for Agricultural Transformation ". The meeting was held at Haramaya University in Ethiopia on November 18-19, 2024. 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His research focuses on plant–microbe interactions, plant disease resistance, biological control, microbiome-assisted crop improvement, and RNA-based technologies - [members](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/members/) - Egerton UniversityKENYA Al-Quds Open UniversityPALESTINELaikipia University KENYAPixel ITALYHaramaya University ETHIOPIAOda Bultum UniversityETHIOPIAAn-Najah National UniversityPALESTINESwedish University of Agricultural SciencesSWEDENThe Sant'Anna School of Advanced StudiesITALYInstitute of Field Vegetables and CropsSERBIA - [ifvcns](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/ifvcns/) - Institute of Field Vegetables and CropsDr. Dragana MiladinovicCoordinator of Scientificdragana.miladinovic@ifvcns.ns.ac.rsBioPositions: Mentoring coordinator, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Novi Sad, Serbia. Research interests: Biotechnology, molecular biology, abiotic and biotic stress resistance, and oil crops Major responsibilities: Development and application of biotechnological methods in oil crops breeding, work with - [project-results](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/project-results/) - WP1 - Project Management and CoordinationTask 1.1 Develop Project Management handbook/planDeliverable 1.1: Management Handbook/planThe handbook consists of a manual to be used as a reference by all partners. It should include information related to communication, project meetings, administrative and financial arrangements, and reporting. 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INTRODUCTIONThe training course “Advanced Molecular Breeding and Plant Protection Technologies”, held at SLU from 23–27 June 2025, brought together - [training-for-student](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/training-for-student/) - 1ST STUDENT TRAINING WORKSHOP UNDER THE BUILDING CAPACITY IN PLANT BREEDING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH THROUGH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM IN AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND EUROPE FOR AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (BREEDTECH) INITIATIVE1. INTRODUCTIONThe target group addressed by the BREEDTECH Student Training Workshop consisted of undergraduate and graduate students from Kenyan, Ethiopian, and Palestinian higher education institutions. - [BreedTech-Incubators](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/breedtech-incubators/) - This deliverable aims at establishing 3 incubators that will provide tangible support to entrepreneurs and startups in the plant breeding and biotechnology sector. Curriculum Development Plant Breeding Transformation through Student-Private sector and HEIs Engagement - [Egerton](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/egerton/) - Egerton UniversityDr. Miriam K. CharimbuProject PImiriam.charimbu@egerton.ac.keBioDr. Miriam Karwitha Charimbu is Lecturer in the department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils and a Postdoctoral fellow of Alliance for African Partnership fellowship program at Michigan State University, USA. Her research interests are in crop disease diagnostics, biotechnology, impact of climate change on the diversity of plant pathogens, bioprospecting - [sant-anna](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/sant-anna/) - Sant'Anna School of Advanced StudiesProf. Matteo Dell’AcquaCoordinator of scientific programBioMatteo Dell’Acqua is a Professor of Crop Genetics at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (SSSA) in Pisa, Italy. A plant geneticist by training, his current research is focused on developing data-driven methods to foster the sustainable intensification of farming systems. Matteo leads an international and diverse research group - [footer](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/footer/) - [facilities-upgrade](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/facilities-upgrade/) - Research and Laboratory Facilities UpgradeBuilding Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Education and Research through Partnership Program (BREEDTECH) is dedicated to advancing innovative research and solutions that tackle the pressing issues of sustainable agriculture and climate resilience in Africa and the Middle East. 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It combines principles from genetics, biotechnology, and agronomy to develop superior crop varieties - [photo-album](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/photo-album/) - Training Program Titled “Capacity Building in Advanced Molecular Breeding Techniques”Student Training WorkshopSecond Project Management MeetingKick-Off Meeting of BREEDTECH Project - [curricula-development](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/curricula-development/) - BREEDTECH Courses Developed1. Egerton University, Kenya Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding: In this program 2 courses PBRD 828 course on Contemporary Issues in Molecular Plant Breeding and PBRD 820 Advances in Applied Genetics and Plant Breeding have been enhanced to include molecular and biotechniology applications in plant breeding, Bioinformatics, and gene editing techniques and - [internal-page](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/internal-page/) - internal-page - [An-Najah](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/an-najah/) - An-Najah National UniversityDr. Munqez J. ShtayaTeam Leader ANNUmshtaya@najah.eduBioDr. Munqez J. Y. Shtaya is a Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetic Engineering at An-Najah National University, where he also serves as Director of Scientific Centers. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Córdoba, Spain, with extensive research in breeding legumes and cereals for biotic and - [error-404](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/error-404/) - The URL might be incorrect or have changed, please go back to the Home Page..GO BACK TO HOME - [Oda Bultum](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/oda-bultum/) - Oda Bultum UniversityDr. Amin Mohammed Project Team Leader (OBU)aminmahammed@gmail.comBioDr. Amin Mohammed is an Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at Oda Bultum University. 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Dr. Salameh engaged in different projects related to plant breeding, crops improvement, and genetic relationship including Genotyping, Molecular Breeding, and biotechnology. Aziz has a track record of publications. Aziz evaluated and introduced many improved lines of wheat - [haramaya](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/haramaya/) - Haramaya University:Dr. Alok KumarProject Memberalok.igib@gmail.comBioDr. Alok Kumar is a Biotechnology professional with an impressive 18+ years of work experiences. He has graduated with Masters and PhD degree in Biotechnology in 2005 and 2013, respectively from reputed institutes in India. After PhD, he served as a senior researcher at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR), New Delhi - [pixel](https://breedtech.edu.ps/template/pixel/) - Pixel:Lorenzo Martellini Internal Evaluatorlorenzo@pixel-online.netBio24 years of experience in European project management. Managed over 70 projects funded by the EC and 20 projects funded by the ESF. 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