Mikocheni Agricultural Research Institute

Phenotypic and Saltol-based molecular characterization of rice germplasm under salinity stress at seedling stage

Abstract This study integrated phenotypic and molecular characterization to identify salinity-tolerant rice germplasm for breeding. A total of 231 rice genotypes were evaluated under hydroponic conditions using Yoshida’s nutrient solution. Salt injury score (SES), shoot length (S...

Building a One Health mobile laboratory workforce: strengthening public health preparedness across Europe and Africa

Abstract The emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases remain a major public health threat in Europe. The Horizon Europe-funded MOBILISE project addresses this challenge by establishing a One Health Mobile Laboratory capable of handling risk group 3 and 4 pathogens, while...