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FABI, the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, at the University of Pretoria, is a post-graduate research institute that was established in 1997.

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FABI's Core Mission

Advance the fields of biotechnology and information technology in plant science through research of the highest possible calibre.
Promote advanced education in these fields as it relates to forestry, agriculture and the environment.
Produce new and improved products and services to support competitiveness and resilience of plant based industries.
Impact plant productivity and resilience, environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation through a transdisciplinary approach.
In partnership with industries and government, provide both short and longer term benefits to the forestry and agricultural sectors of South Africa and beyond.

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Ms Amahle Mkhwanazi | FABI

Ms Amahle Mkhwanazi

Ms Amahle Mkhwanazi

Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology

Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) · University of Pretoria

Email: amahle.mkhwanazi@up.ac.za

Research groups: Eucalyptus Pine Pathogen Interactions · Forest Molecular Genetics

Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology

Member of

Eucalyptus Pine Pathogen Interactions
Forest Molecular Genetics

Ms Amahle Mkhwanazi

About

I hold a bachelor of science honours in microbiology with key skills in culturing, PCR and extractions.

I joined FABI in 2026 where my research focuses on the development of an optimal Pinus Patula somatic embryogenesis protocol. To improve efficiency, embryo quality and improved regeneration success.Co- supervised by Adri Veale.