NPBA is poised to forge strong research collaborations among her members, aimed at driving improved genetic gains. Mentoring of young Plant Breeders is an important goal of the Association.
NPBA is poised to forge strong research collaborations among her members, aimed at driving improved genetic gains. Mentoring of young Plant Breeders is an important goal of the Association.
NPBA is poised to forge strong research collaborations among her members, aimed at driving improved genetic gains. Mentoring of young Plant Breeders is an important goal of the Association.
The Nigeria Plant Breeders Association (NPBA) is the umbrella body of Plant Breeders in Nigeria, with members spread through all plant-based Agricultural Research Institutes (Nigerian and International), Universities, Seed Companies and related Establishments in Nigeria and the diaspora.
Members of NPBA are involved in the development of improved varieties (of field crops, vegetables, and tree crops), for optimum performance in stress (biotic and abiotic) and non-stress environments, and the development of other associated technologies that have potentials to remarkably improve the current yields of major and underexploited crops in Nigeria.
The Association is involved in advocacy for better funding for plant breeding research and, through her engagement with Universities and other tertiary Institutions, aims to improve plant breeding curriculum and education in the Country. The NPBA, in times past, has organized workshops to address important issues in plant breeding and will continue to use such workshops to provide training to her members.
The Association is poised to forge strong research collaborations among her members, aimed at driving improved genetic gains. Mentoring of young Plant Breeders is an important goal of the Association.
The NPBA parades leaders of plant breeding research in Nigeria, among who are Director-Generals/Executive Directors/CEOs of Research Institutes and globally recognized award-winning scientists. The NPBA is the affiliate of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) in Nigeria.
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Prof. Chiedozie N Egesi
President NPBA
The Nigeria Plant Breeders Association (NPBA) is the umbrella body of Plant Breeders in Nigeria, with members spread through all plant-based Agricultural Research Institutes (Nigerian and International), Universities, Seed Companies and related Establishments in Nigeria and the diaspora.
Members of NPBA are involved in the development of improved varieties (of field crops, vegetables, and tree crops), for optimum performance in stress (biotic and abiotic) and non-stress environments, and the development of other associated technologies that have potentials to remarkably improve the current yields of major and underexploited crops in Nigeria.
The Association is involved in advocacy for better funding for plant breeding research and, through her engagement with Universities and other tertiary Institutions, aims to improve plant breeding curriculum and education in the Country. The NPBA, in times past, has organized workshops to address important issues in plant breeding and will continue to use such workshops to provide training to her members.
The Association is poised to forge strong research collaborations among her members, aimed at driving improved genetic gains. Mentoring of young Plant Breeders is an important goal of the Association.
The NPBA parades leaders of plant breeding research in Nigeria, among who are Director-Generals/Executive Directors/CEOs of Research Institutes and globally recognized award-winning scientists. The NPBA is the affiliate of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) in Nigeria.
Date: 24th & 25th September 2025.
Venue: Nicon Luxury, Abuja.
Mode: Hybrid - Physical & Virtual Presentation.
1 Reduced rates on NPBA events/conference
2 Direct information by e-mail about upcoming NPBA events
3 Award scheme to recognize outstanding achievements in Plant Breeding
4 Networking and mentoring
5 Providing knowledge on modern techniques and technology in plant breeding and related disciplines
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NPBA uses principles from a variety of sciences to improve the genetic potential of plants. The process involves combining parental plants to obtain the next generation with the best characteristics. Breeders improve plants by selecting those with the greatest potential based on performance data, pedigree, and more sophisticated genetic information. Plants are improved for food, feed, fiber, fuel, shelter, landscaping, eco-systems services and a variety of other human activities.
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