Media & Communication (Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI))

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    Notorious tree-killing fungus unravelled
    (Tukkie 16(3), December 2010, University of Pretoria, 2010-12) University of Pretoria; Wingfield, Brenda D.
    The first multicellular genome to be sequenced in Africa was produced by scientists at the University of Pretoria. They produced the full genome sequence of the tree-killing fungus, Fusarium circinatum, renewing hope that the global destruction that it wreaks in commercial pine plantations may be stemmed in years to come.
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    UP scientists unravel hidden plant pathogenic fungi
    (University of Pretoria, 2011-02-27) Van der Merwe, Albe; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Genetics; University of Pretoria. Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute; University of Pretoria. FABI
    Scientists from the Department of Genetics and the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute recently discovered a previously unknown species of a Eucalyptus pathogen.
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    Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe, Bosbou- en Landbou Biotegnologie Instituut
    (University of Pretoria, 2011-02-10) University of Pretoria
    The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) is a postgraduate research institute which is based on a recognition that the future of forestry and agriculture in South Africa strongly depends on the incorporation of new and emerging technologies into these industries.
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    UP Professor receives the Queen's Award for her contribution to forestry
    (University of Pretoria, 2011-05-26)
    The Commonwealth Forestry Association has bestowed Prof Jolanda Roux with the Queen's Award for her contribution to forestry. The award, which recognises the achievements and supports the future work of an outstanding mid-career forester, comprises a certificate, a cash prize and a travel grant.
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    Faculty announces new Deputy Deans
    (University of Pretoria, 2009-06-22) Nkosi, Phindiwe; University of Pretoria
    University of Pretoria's Vice-Principal, Prof Ramaranka Mogotlane recently handed over the letter of appointment to Prof Brenda Wingfield, one of UP's Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences' new two Deputy Deans. The hand over ceremony took place during the Heads of Departments and Directors meeting.
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    Eucalyptus tree genome deciphered
    (University of Pretoria, 2011-05-12) University of Pretoria. Dept. of Genetics; Myburg, Zander; Myburg, Alexander Andrew
    The key to the survival of forestry in South Africa as well as many new possibilities for renewable bioproducts like biofuels and biopolymers may now be available with the click of a mouse.
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    University of Pretoria announces Mandela Rhodes Scholarship recipients
    (University of Pretoria, 2009-01-27) Nkosi, Phindiwe; Odendaal, Kotie; University of Pretoria
    Two students of the University of Pretoria are among the 28 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship recipients selected from eight African countries namely: Gabon, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.