African staple crops. Genome editing. Genomics. she/her/hers. 👋🏼
Oakland, CA
Joined September 2018
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Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Today, Ghana has become the 100th depositor in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault!
It was joined by 15 other institutions, including one other first-time depositor – the Bonn University Botanic Gardens – in safeguarding duplicates of their seed collections.
Following this latest deposit, the Seed Vault now holds "copies" of seeds safeguarded in genebanks located in 74 countries. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/46MUzuv
@NordGen, @ICRISAT, @landbrukogmat, @Regjeringen, @planttreaty, @BiovIntCIAT_eng, @Seedsaversx, @CIFOR_ICRAF, @USDA, @USDA_ARS, @nacgrab, @CsirPlant @UniBonn @BonnGlobal
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
New year new me:
I'll be an assistant professor at UC @PMB_Berkeley🌱🦠, starting Jan 2024!
Time-traveling with herbaria and tinkering with genetics, my lab will work on how plants adapt to climate change molecularly.
I'll be recruiting at all levels!
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Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Induced resistance to Fusarium wilt of banana caused by Tropical Race 4 in Cavendish cv Grand Naine bananas after challenging with avirulent Fusarium spp.
journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…
#aniversarypaper #panamadisease #fusariumTR4
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Public registration is OPEN for the UC Berkeley Plant Genome Engineering Symposium! This 10/27.
Featuring global luminaries at the forefront of plant engineering, and hosted in the heart of gene editing @igisci.
Seats are limited. Register for free now: rb.gy/iv1tt
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
MCB.berkeley.edu is soliciting applications for an Assistant Professor position studying fundamental aspects of genetics, genomics, evolution, and/or developmental biology. Bring it on!
aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04…
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Indian scientists have developed the first ever low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant. It is based on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing indianexpress.com/article/ex…
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
There are still opportunities to join the RIPE team! We are looking for a research lab technician & a science communication intern at @IGBIllinois & a postdoctoral researcher at the @DanforthCenter.
Learn more about the openings here: bit.ly/3C2gNKF #plantscijobs
ALT Overhead view of green field with multiple crops and three researchers.
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Upcoming virtual workshop!
Join us on July 27th for presentations covering fundamental and practical aspects of Agrobacterium transformation.
#plantscience #plantbreeding #agrobacterium
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Are you passionate about livestock research and community development?
CIP is seeking a Research Officer to promote small livestock rearing, particularly cavies, in Ghana.
📆 Closing date: July 15th
Apply now:
👉🏽 bit.ly/Job-ResearchOfficer
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Have any plant sci folks used digital PCR (ddPCR etc) for large gene expression studies? Do you own a device? Any thoughts?
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Check out the 'First Look' version of our @PlantDiseaseJ paper:
apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/1…
A great team effort 🍄
#FocTR4 #PlantHealth #EmergingPlantDiseases #Venezuela #Fusarium
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
I love that there's an NIH mechanism designed to forgive student loan debt. If you're interested in learning more tune in to our next @natblackpostdoc event 👇🏾
Please join us on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 2PM EST for a seminar on NIH Funding Opportunities including the Loan Repayment Program @NIH_LRP featuring Dr. Ericka Boone @DLRDirector and Matt Lockhart (LRP Director). Register by QR code or here:forms.gle/fS1qWGCKEUhCwRMj8
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Upcoming virtual workshop:
High-throughput Screening Tools for Traits and Vector Elements
We are looking forward to presentations by two excellent speakers: Philip Benfey and Thomas Jacobs!
#ScienceTwitter #Plantbiology #GenomeEditing #PlantScience
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
We are opening PhD, MSc & postdoc positions to Ugandan biomedical & epidemiological scientists that do not agree with this stupid/discriminatory law and that may want a safe place at CERI in Cape Town, South Africa. Together, we will fight discrimination. Please Retweet
In a devastating blow to the #LGBTIQ+ community, @KagutaMuseveni, the President of Uganda has assented to the regressive Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. This discriminatory legislation undermines human rights and perpetuates an atmosphere of fear and persecution against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The impact of this decision is severe, posing a setback for the LGBTIQ+ community in Uganda and sending a dangerous precedent worldwide. We must unite in condemning this act of discrimination, advocating for the repeal of the bill, and standing in solidarity with those affected, striving for a world where everyone can live with dignity and free from discrimination.
📸: @drstellanyanzi
#AHB23 #UequalsU #WinWinAgenda #NotACriminal
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Exciting news! 🌿🔬A groundbreaking publication on controlling the cassava whitefly pest and virus vector using natural botanical oils is out now! 📚🌱 This study demonstrates the enormous potential of eco-friendly solutions in protecting our cassava crops. #PublicationAlert
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
We are hiring a "Digital Agriculture Action" Manager 📢
@IITA_CGIAR seeks a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join its dynamic "Digital Agriculture Action" team to accelerate African agricultural transformation.
▶️Apply apply.workable.com/iita/j/51…
@CGIAR @CGIAR_Data
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
👏👏Congratulations to @nrcri_umudike scientist, Dr Ihuoma Okwuonu, a 2023 cohort of Bayer’s Grants4Ag Program Awards.👍👍
Dr Okwuonu will be researching into #Gene Editing of Local Varieties.
Congratulations!
farmersreviewafrica.com/baye…
@cegesi @FmardNg @IITA_CGIAR @CassavaPlus
Dr. Jessica Lyons retweeted
Our new study is out in @PlantPhys today! This work was made possible by brilliant collaborators @dhruvpatel_ag @KyungyongS @mid_eve_l @bstask and many other twitterless heroes @igisci and @PMB_Berkeley
academic.oup.com/plphys/adva…
