Press release: Nemedussa project successfully enhances nematology education in Sub-Saharan Africa
A consortium of 16 institutes and universities across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, part of the Erasmus+ NEMEDUSSA project, have spent more than 3 years developing educational materials about nematodes, upgrading research facilities and training staff and stakeholders on studying these roundworms. Now, their hard work is paying off.
Food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is threatened by plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN), which cause significant crop losses. Insufficient nematology education has led to a shortage of trained professionals and practitioners, preventing effective PPN management. Including nematology in education is crucial to prepare informed graduates who can address nematology-related issues and provide sustainable solutions to communities, contributing to food security and environmental health in the region. The NEMEDUSSA project addressed this gap and increased awareness of nematodes, while expanding educational and research capacities in higher education and other institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa in this field.
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