OVERVIEW
Through rigorous data collection, strategic interventions and community empowerment through training, WAVE RESEARCH aims to preserve plant health in Central and West Africa, helping to ensure long-term food security and establish resilient agricultural ecosystems
FACTS & FIGURES
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farmers, seed multipliersand extension agents trained
Engaged across the region through targeted training and extensive participatory surveillance networks.
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herbarium leaf samples
Actively collaborating nations implementing centralized outbreak monitoring and rapid response protocols.
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fields surveys carried out
Scientists, agronomists, and laboratory technicians trained in advanced genomic diagnostics.
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clones of complete begomovirus genomes
Virus-free planting materials developed and distributed to ensure sustainable agricultural productivity.
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DNA stocks in long-term storage
Average improvement in crop yields for farmers adopting our disease management and early warning protocols.
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cassava accessions
Translating robust scientific research into actionable agricultural policies at national and regional levels.
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reference soil samples
Regional diagnostic laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art molecular testing capabilities.
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biobanks located in our target countries
Freely accessible genomic sequences and epidemiological data for researchers worldwide.
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Plant Health Research Laboratories
International organizations and research institutions collaborating on disease surveillance.
PREPARING THE FUTURE
WAVE RESEARCH places capacity building at the heart of its long-term vision by investing in human resources. Through advanced training programmes and regional initiatives such as RABIAS and CIBiG, this research institution is empowering the next generation of scientists with the technical and analytical skills required to predict and manage threats from transboundary pathogens. This ensures sustainable resilience across Africa.
The roadmap is clear:
Train the next generation of scientists through master's and doctoral programmes focused on plant health and disease management.
Develop multi-regional expertise in genomics and bioinformatics through initiatives such as the International Certificate in Bioinformatics and Genomics (CIBiG) to equip researchers with the analytical skills needed to anticipate and respond to emerging agricultural threats
Bringing together African researchers and strengthening the expertise of a sustainable talent pool supports the long-term resilience of African agricultural systems. This is achieved through the West African Network of Bioinformaticians and Systems Administrators (RABIAS).
SITUATION ROOM
The WAVE Research Situation Room operates as our data hub, aggregating information from widespread participatory surveillance networks and regional diagnostic laboratories. Our predictive algorithms combine extensive field reports and historical disease trends in real-time to generate early warnings for potential disease hotspots.
This proactive approach enables national governments, regional bodies and farmers to implement preventive measures, significantly reducing crop loss and the economic impact across the continent.
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