New projects and calls
Moveclim, Montane vegetation as listening posts for climate change
Recent climate change has deeply affected the unique and vulnerable polar and high mountain ecosystems. However, due to limited knowledge, high uncertainty remains regarding similar effects on tropical biotas.
Interview of scientist
Ben Warren: "The Mascarene Islands, an ideal place to study evolution of species"
27/10/2011
Lab news
Focus on a species of vanilla from the Comoros and Mayotte
MoreThe many species of unknown vanilla represents a unique genetic potential, the study of which is still very important. The lack of genetic diversity of commercial vanilla crops means worldwide production is target for possible biological pests.
New tools to deal with the effect of climate change on food production
MoreResponding to appeals from African leaders for new tools to deal with the effects of climate change on food production, the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) has released a series of studies focused on “climate proofing” crops critical to food security in the developing world.
Release of predators against spiralling white fly on Agalega Islands
MoreA mission was carried out by Mrs Neeta Leckraz and Ms Indranee Buldawoo during the period 12 to 17 April 2007 to Agalega Islands in connection with importation of coconut seedlings, release and monitoring of predator (Nephaspis bicolor) to control spiralling white fly and a general surveillance of main pests observed on the island.
Scientific meetings
QBOL/EPPO Conference on DNA barcoding and diagnostic methods for plant pests
Haarlem, Netherlands