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Plant Molecular Biologist, @Cornell AfS Global Fellow @ASPB Plantae Fellow. Plant stress responses, CRISPR andTransgenics.

Abuja, Nigeria
Joined December 2017
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New Publication! I'm glad to share our review paper: Phytohormone Transport During Fruit Abscission: The Ins and Outs of th... sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #GlorytoJESUS
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We are excited to announce that @berasymbionts's group is fully operational at TSL, with their beetles now happy in the insectary! Aileen's research program focuses on the molecular dialogue between fungi, insects and plants 🍄‍🟫🪲🌱 Full video here: buff.ly/PEk4PAJ
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Okon Unung retweeted
🎤 #LathyrusDayAlert Meet the Speaker: Dr. Okon Unung 🇳🇬 #PlantBiotech | #CRISPR/Cas 🧬 Turning grasspea 🌱 into a climate-resilient, farmer-ready crop 👩🏾‍🌾 📅 June 8, 2026 👉lnkd.in/drrb4AxG
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Okon Unung retweeted
Invited speakers of the next Plant Energy Mangement Meeting, 12-15 july 2026, Montpellier, France Visit our Web site, register and submit your abstract pem26.cnrs.fr @lacombebenoit1 @FrannyBarbs @FranziFichtner @c_cclaire @hatemrouached @msubrandizzilab
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The Hidden World of Plant Roots with Stanford Biologist José R. Dinneny youtu.be/vqZ3LT8sCIQ?si=QI3T… via @YouTube
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We’re pleased to share that Meryam Beniazza (Single Cell Multi Omics Specialist, University of Edinburgh) will be joining a panel discussion at #FOG2026, focused on the integration of #singlecell and #spatial transcriptomics for deeper biological insights. More info: hubs.la/Q03PJmqM0 #FOG2026
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I’m happy to share that I’ve started a new position as SSHN Visiting Researcher at IRD Centre de Montpellier, Universite ́ de Montpellier, France. #Glory be to JESUS!
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📢Announcement! The call for 𝐓𝐏𝐉 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 is now open! 🌟 It is designed to offer support and mentorship to researchers transitioning from post-doctoral scientists to principal investigators Info: 👉onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page… & in 🧵
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Looking for a reason to attend #PlantBio2025? Well look no more! We will be giving a "Seeds of Change" poster award to up to 5 young #scientists doing amazing work to improve agriculture. @ASPB @plantae_org @ASPB_ECPS Submit your abstract by June 19th to be considered. 👇
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We are excited to announce the ARN "Seeds of Change" Award for poster presenters at @ASPB #PlantBio2025🌱 Winners will be selected based on the potential of their research to advance food security, promote decarbonization in agriculture, & strengthen collaboration in ... 🧵1/2
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Best poster prizes at ‘Wild frontiers of model organisms’ embl.org/about/info/course-a… via @embl
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🎥 Kicking off #PlantHealthDay in El Salvador with opening remarks from @FAODG QU Dongyu on the importance of plant health in #OneHealth. Tune in now: 🎦bit.ly/43f3LZf #PlantHealthDay 🌱
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[RNA-Seq Data Analysis Software] We have released RNA-Seq Data Analysis Software. With our software, you won't need to outsource or rely on collaborators. You can start analyzing data yourself right away, without the need for high-spec computers or knowledge of Linux commands.

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🌱WIMI offers a ​full-process service​ from transgenic seedling screening to seed delivery! 🚜Leveraging extensive field planting expertise & a specialized transgenic management team, we ensure high-quality T0-generation seed harvests. 📚Our tailored solutions optimize experimental outcomes while maintaining strict compliance with biosafety protocols. ✅ Rigorous selection of positive transformants (T0) ✅ Efficient seed harvesting under controlled conditions ✅ Customizable field services for diverse R&D needs #VectorConstruction ​#GeneticTransformation
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Recently, as the @ScienceAlly marked 10 years of impacts in Science Communications, I'm honoured to have my works specially recognised and awarded. Thank you @ScienceAlly . #Glory to JESUS.
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