fabi pretoria 2024-2025

fabi pretoria 2024-2025

FABI, the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, is a postgraduate research institute at the University of Pretoria that was founded in 1997 on the recognition that the future of forestry and agriculture in South Africa will be heavily reliant on the incorporation of new and emerging technologies into these industries. Recent applications of biotechnology and bioinformatics, among others, have created significant opportunities for these industries. FABI scientists conduct goal-directed research in collaboration with major players in South Africa’s forestry and agricultural sectors, promoting both human capital and industrial development.

FABI has the ability to develop future biotechnology human resources thanks to its location at the University of Pretoria, which is important for the country’s forestry and agricultural industries. Additionally, it allows for cooperation and linkage with the vast majority of statutory organizations that conduct research in the fields of plant and animal sciences. Grants for training, student participation in research programs, and the enormous human and technological resources connected to this university all add value.

Staff affiliated with FABI at the University of Pretoria have also had long-term associations with the fruit tree industry, as well as many other programs related to agricultural and forestry crops. FABI has grown rapidly since its inception. FABI employs approximately 180 people, including 15 academic staff, 100+ postgraduate (Hons, MSc, PhD) students, postdoctoral fellows, research visitors, and a small core of technical and support staff. Members of the FABI Team speak approximately 30 languages, demonstrating a remarkably multinational and multicultural group.

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