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Explore our latest research articles, journal publications, policy briefs and field reports from WAVE scientists and partners across Central and West Africa.
EACMV-UG, a virulent strain of a viral species causing cassava mosaic disease, is now present in Côte d’Ivoire
EACMV-UG, a virulent strain of a viral species causing cassava mosaic disease, is now present in Côte d’Ivoire
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HIGH-LEVEL SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR: The Geminivirus chronicle and 10 years of rice Pan-Genomics Research
High-Level Scientific Seminar: The Geminivirus chronicle and 10 years of rice Pan-Genomics Research
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Seed Certification: a crucial tool for tackling plant diseases and safeguarding food security in Central and West Africa
Seed Certification: a crucial tool for tackling plant diseases and safeguarding food security in Central and West Africa
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Eacmv-ug: a clear threat to cassava production in africa
Cassava is a strategic pillar of food security in Central and West Africa. A highly resilient crop, des biotechnologies pour une agriculture millions of rural households and supports critical local value chains.
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National epidemiological surveillance of diseases affecting cassava: WAVE RESEARCH teams are conducting a survey throughout the country
National epidemiological surveillance of diseases affecting cassava: wave teams are conducting a survey throughout the country
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO) recognises WAVE RESEARCH
WAVE RESEARCH has received global technical recognition from the FAO for its work in sustainable plant production and protection.
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Advanced PCR Testing Protocols
Comprehensive guide to polymerase chain reaction testing for plant virus detection.
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Molecular Analysis Techniques
Video demonstration of cutting-edge molecular biology techniques.
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Plant Disease Epidemiology Report
Annual comprehensive report on plant virus epidemiology patterns.
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Surveillance Network Analysis
Detailed analysis of our participatory surveillance network coverage.
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Two days of dialogue. One shared Vision for Africa’s plant health : Plant Health Regional Convening 2026 – Abuja, Nigeria
July 27, 2026
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 in Abuja, Nigeria, brought together policymakers, scientists, National Plant Protection Organizations and development partners from across Central and West Africa to strengthen regional collaboration in protecting the crops that sustain millions of livelihoods.
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From WAVE Regional Center of Excellence to WAVE RESEARCH
July 23, 2026
After more than a decade of advancing plant health across Central and West Africa, WAVE Regional Center of Excellence officially enters a new era as WAVE RESEARCH.
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Strengthening partnerships for a healthier agricultural future
July 23, 2026
One of a major milestone of the Plant Health Regional Convening 2026 was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) between WAVE Research and the FMAFS, reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing plant health across Central and West Africa.
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The successful completion of the BIORISKS project and its key achievements
May 23, 2026
After five years of implementation, the BIORISKS project officially ended at a regional closing workshop held in Abidjan.
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WAVE RESEARCH participated in a series of consultation meetings with key policimakers in Abuja, Nigeria
May 20, 2026
Professor Angela Eni, WAVE Deputy Executive Director, Professor Ibrahim Mohammed, WAVE Country Director Nigeria North East/North West and Dr. Chuckwuemeka Nkere, WAVE Country Director Nigeria South East/South-South, met with the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi.
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WAVE RESEARCH participated at the Africa Forward Meeting 2026 at Nairobi
May 18, 2026
On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Professor Fidèle Tiendrebéogo, representing the WAVE Regional Centre of Excellence, took part in a side event dedicated to strengthening scientific autonomy through the joint development of high-level digital training programmes on 12 May 2026.
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Emergency alert regarding the presence of the Ugandan strain of the East African Cassava Mosaic Virus (EACMV-Ug) in Côte d’Ivoire
March 20, 2026
The Alarming Eastward Front of Cassava Mosaic Disease Reported in Guinea and Sierra Leone Reaches Western Côte d’Ivoire
March 04, 2026
First report of sugarcane white streak virus infecting sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) in Côte d’Ivoire
February 07, 2025