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The control of aphids and the spread of plant viruses
19th December 2019
This is one of a series of articles about research projects which are funded by CONNECTED in Phase 2 of its pump-prime funding programme. To read more articles about these Phase 2 projects use this link. A full set of articles about projects…
Read moreReflecting on 2019 … looking ahead to 2020
16th December 2019
As we head towards the end of 2019, the CONNECTED Network is reflecting on some of the highlights of the year, and looking ahead to the next 12 months. Here are a few 2019 highlights in numbers: 1,300 network members & counting 3…
Read moreMaize lethal necrosis: Assessing virus diversity and identifying uncharacterised viruses
12th December 2019
This is one of a series of articles about research projects which are funded by CONNECTED in Phase 2 of its pump-prime funding programme. To read more articles about these Phase 2 projects use this link. A full set of articles about projects…
Read moreDeveloping a diagnostic testing tool for on-site use to detect virus threats to food crops
12th December 2019
This is one of a series of articles about research projects which are funded by CONNECTED in Phase 2 of its pump-prime funding programme. To read more articles about these Phase 2 projects use this link. A full set of articles about projects…
Read moreAssessing the presence and diversity of insect-transmitted viruses in tomato and pepper
9th December 2019
This is one of a series of articles about research projects which are funded by CONNECTED in Phase 2 of its pump-prime funding programme. To read more articles about these Phase 2 projects use this link. A full set of articles about projects…
Read moreSkills boost for over 600 follows ‘amazingly successful’ vector and virus diagnostics training
5th December 2019
Early career researchers have declared a five-day introductory level vector and virus diagnostics course a resounding success. 18 delegates from 12 countries were awarded places on ‘The application of molecular diagnostics for plant virus surveillance,’ organised by the CONNECTED Network in partnership with…
Read moreAssessment of viruses destroying tomato crops in Uganda
2nd December 2019
This is one of a series of articles about research projects which are funded by CONNECTED in Phase 2 of its pump-prime funding programme. To read more articles about these Phase 2 projects use this link. A full set of articles about projects…
Read moreDeveloping strategies to control diseases that reduce groundnut production
28th November 2019
This is one of a series of articles about research projects which are funded by CONNECTED in Phase 2 of its pump-prime funding programme. To read more articles about these Phase 2 projects use this link. A full set of articles about projects…
Read moreYoung African scientists can make an impact: reflections on The 2019 Grand Challenges meeting
25th November 2019
Two African early career researchers who attended the Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Ethiopia in late October 2019, have been reflecting on their experiences and learning from the event. Richard Wyatt, CONNECTED Communications Officer, caught up with them soon after their return from…
Read moreTraining Vouchers: second round successful applications
25th November 2019
Below you can read a list of those who successfully applied for a CONNECTED Training Voucher, during the second round of the scheme, which allowed early career researchers from any country to seek a funded training visit, up to the value of £3,000.
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