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Biotechnology education and training: a synopsis of training activities at the UNESCO/BAC BETCEN for Africa
GC Bothma, G Thompson
Abstract
The application of plant biotechnology can help
facilitate sustainable food security in Africa. Appropriately trained
scientists are needed to apply these techniques. The Biotechnology Education
and Training Centre (BETCEN) for Africa was established at ARC–Roodeplaat by
UNESCO during 1995. Since then 237 scientists from 27 countries have been
trained. Training has primarily been in the fields of plant tissue culture and
molecular markers. The courses consist of both the theory of the techniques and
practical sessions.
South African Journal of Botany
2004, 70(1): 12–15
facilitate sustainable food security in Africa. Appropriately trained
scientists are needed to apply these techniques. The Biotechnology Education
and Training Centre (BETCEN) for Africa was established at ARC–Roodeplaat by
UNESCO during 1995. Since then 237 scientists from 27 countries have been
trained. Training has primarily been in the fields of plant tissue culture and
molecular markers. The courses consist of both the theory of the techniques and
practical sessions.
South African Journal of Botany
2004, 70(1): 12–15
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South African Journal of Botany. ISSN: 0254-6299