Regional workshop on transboundary plant pests and diseases

The training will focus on both morphological and molecular-based surveillance techniques, adaptable to local environments, and will leverage expertise from the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to provide comprehensive, hands-on learning opportunities. 

Objectives 

• Introduce participants to practical, low-cost physical and digital tools for identifying and managing transboundary pathogens and insect pests. 

• Provide hands-on training on laboratory-based morphological and molecular techniques for detecting key fungal pathogens and insect pests in cassava and rice. 

• Build capacity in metagenomic data curation, analysis, and reporting to strengthen regional surveillance and response to emerging threats.