The work of Myriam Harry’s team (DEEIT) about the transmission of the Wolbachia bacteria in a species of termites was selected for a brief article on the INEE web site. To know more, please click here.
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Interested by the history of vineyard in Savoie? Yves Carton (DEEIT) participated in a film: “La grande histoire de la vigne en Savoie”.
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E-mail: ftndjomatchoua@gmail.com Tel: +254 (20) 8632162 Research topic: modeling nonlinear dynamic of biopolymers in insects and animals; Modeling plants damages spread induced by insect pest and crop yield losses applicable to stem borers and maize plant. Microtubules (MTs) are fibrous organic biopolymers with cylindrical and hollow shape constituted of discrete subunits. Their primary function is
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E-mail: eabonyo@icipe.org Tel: +254 (20) 8632175 Research topic: Evaluation of the establishment and efficacy of stem borer biological control agents released in Kenya Objectives: Agriculture dominates the economy of most African countries and accounts for about 40-60% of their respective gross domestic product. In Sub-Sahara African countries, farmers grow mainly maize (Zea mays L.) and
Jean David (IGGIPOP) was elected Corresponding Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences for his work on drosophilas on evolutionary mechanisms, adaptation and speciation. His collaborations lead him to frequent stays in Brazil.
Frédéric Méry (EPCC)’s team work on social transmission in Drosophila groups was quoted in the radio show of Jean-Claude Ameisen « Sur les épaules de Darwin » saturday the 22 november 2014. To listen to this broadcast, please click here. To read the article which was used please click here.
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Lionel Garnery (Evolbee) gave an interview to the Midi Libre newspaper. He explained why it is important to keep the black bees which are better adapted to their environment than imported species although they do not produce as much honey. He also gave hints about what is planned to protect these black bees. To read
