Lava Kumar
@l_lava
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Head of Virology/Germplasm Health @ IITA, specialized in diagnostics and phytosanitation 🇮🇳🇳🇬 Music, Movies, Magazines
Ibadan, Nigeria
Joined July 2012
NAQS PARTNERS WITH IITA ON STRATEGIC WORKSHOP FOR GERMPLASM EXCHANGE AND EMERGING PLANT HEALTH THREATS The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) participated in the IITA–GHU Strategic Workshop on Germplasm Exchange and Emerging Plant Health Threats
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Our study reaffirms that battling BBTD is not just a technical challenge but also requires addressing social factors rooted in planting material sharing—awareness about the disease and clean plants is key to controlling it @IITA_CGIAR @FAOAfrica @iapsc2
https://t.co/SjNf3vWkGF
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We had the privilege of attending and presenting at Tropentag 2025 under the theme: “Innovating for Resilient and Sustainable African Agriculture.” From tackling climate change impacts to advancing soil health, integrated pest management, and scaling innovations, we highlighted
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Congratulations to @l_lava, #EUPHRESCOIII Scientist of the Month!🏅Representing Africa🌍 he pioneered the #SeedTracker platform to boost seed systems while advancing #SeedHealth certification, phytosanitation, rapid #diagnostics & #surveillance tools in the region🌱🔍 @IITA_CGIAR
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The 2025 Annual Business Meeting of @phytopathafrica was a huge success! I enjoyed following the quality student presentations & keynote and I was delighted to see almost 200 participants tuned in to the discourse on strengthening agri-food systems in Africa. Congratulations 🎉
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To celebrate #InternationalDayOfPlantHealth @IITA_CGIAR's Plant Health Program, now with @CgiarFarming, released 3 blog posts on its #PlantHealth work, with articles that exemplify “#PlantHealth in #OneHealth” https://t.co/f3rePsf6L8
@l_lava @simeonehui @alexob36 @benin_iita
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🔬The Germplasm Health Units are CGIAR’s first line of defence against the cross-border spread of pests and diseases. 🌿 Learn more about their vital work in our blog post 'None Shall Pass': https://t.co/IJaOtwnzML
#PlantHealthDay
@ippcnews @CropTrust @planttreaty @iapsc2
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🌱 Ever wondered what inspires someone to become a ‘seed doctor’? 📽️ Dr Fatimata Bachabi shares how her passion for plant health led her to become Germplasm Health Unit Manager at @AfricaRice. #PlantHealthDay #WomenInScience #Biodiversity
@CropTrust @planttreaty @ippcnews
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#PlantHealthDay
@CGIAR joins global partners in celebrating the International Day of Plant Health, highlighting the vital role of plants in sustaining life on Earth and the urgent need to protect them from increasing threats. @ippcnews @IITA_CGIAR
https://t.co/pnF9QGJeUs
cgiar.org
Photo credit: CGIAR On May 12, CGIAR joins global partners in celebrating the International Day of Plant Health, highlighting the vital role of plants in sustaining life on Earth and the urgent need...
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#PlantHealthDay Yes, that's the role of the @CGIAR Germplasm Health Units, enabling safe movement of seed from Genebanks and @CGIARbreeding
https://t.co/8YmqzoomTS
@CropTrust @IITA_CGIAR @ICARDA @ICRISAT @irri @ILRI @BiovIntCIAT_eng @AfricaRice @ippcnews @CIMMYT @Cipotato
cgiar.org
Germplasm Health Units enable the safe conservation of crop diversity and the distribution of plant material for developing resilient, nutritious varieties.
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News related to the 8th @CGIAR Germplasm Health Units (GHU)s Working Group Meeting, a part of the Genebanks Accelerator. Safeguarding Global Food Security - GHUs Pave the Way for Safe Seed Exchange https://t.co/DsqXVzfwEp
@ippcnews @planttreaty @CropTrust @IITA_CGIAR @ICRISAT
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As climate change continues to reshape agricultural landscapes worldwide, ensuring the health and safety of germplasm becomes increasingly critical for developing resilient crops that can thrive...
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Third global assessment of PGRFA sees the light of day at last – Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog https://t.co/5cegupcs0f
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Happening @ICRISAT The 8th CGIAR Germplasm Health Working Group Meeting of the @CGIAR Genebanks Accelerator. @IITA_CGIAR @irri @BiovIntCIAT_eng @CIMMYT @WorldVegCenter @ILRI @ICARDA @AfricaRice @iapsc2 @ippcnews @CropTrust @AgroBioDiverse
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The IITA West Africa & Sahel Regional Hubs team is meeting in Accra, Ghana, this week to discuss research & partnerships development in the region, the science of scaling, and breeding innovations. . #HumansofIITA #WASH2025 #TransformingAgriculture #WithScienceWeCan #OneCGIAR
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Excited to lead the IITA SMT in Dar es Salaam for a strategic retreat—aligning priorities, strengthening partnerships, and driving agricultural innovation. Grateful for Tanzania’s support in advancing sustainable solutions for food security. #OneIITA #AgriculturalInnovation
The IITA Senior Management Team is in #Tanzania this week for a strategic retreat! This retreat is key to strengthening IITA's commitment to #agricultural innovation, food & nutrition security, and sustainable development across #Africa. 🌍🌱 #HumansofIITA #FoodSystems
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💥🇸🇱Visite Historique du President @julius_maadabio & de Sa DELEGATION à @IITA_CGIAR 💥 💥Successfully Planed, Successfully Managed, Successfully Executed and Successfully Achieved. Kudos to All our management & staffs team💥 @seyiamakinde
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@simeonehui
@akin_adesina
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🌱Proud to share this impressive #PROSSIVA output. We describe a simple and efficient technology for high quality seed yam (Dioscorea) production. https://t.co/RdrX9M2nmK
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#INRAT is hosting the @ICARDA Germplasm Health Workshop on "Phytosanitary Protocols and Techniques for Identifying Seed-borne Pests of Legume and Cereal Crops" from Dec 23-27, 2024, co-organized by @IITA_CGIAR @CGIAR. @CGIAR_EMD @l_lava @KumariSafaa @ippcnews @CropTrust
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#HappeningNow An "Expert Consultation workshop on Addressing Phytosanitary Bottlenecks to Improve Crop Germplasm/Bioresources Exchange in Africa” at IITA, #Ibadan. The workshop is focusing on - Phytosanitary procedures concerning the movement of genetic resources in
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