PathoBios

PathoBios is an International Joint Laboratory dedicated to understanding and addressing the challenges posed by plant pathogens in West Africa. Established in 2013 through a collaboration between Burkina Faso's INERA and France's IRD, PathoBios focuses on the biodiversity and biosafety of agricultural ecosystems. The laboratory is driven by research aimed at characterizing the diversity of pathogens affecting key cultivated crops, along with biosurveillance efforts linked to climate change impacts.

PathoBios offers a variety of products and services aimed at strengthening agricultural resilience. This includes hands-on training workshops for students and researchers in phytopathology, molecular epidemiology, and bioinformatics, enhancing local knowledge and practices. Additionally, the lab develops innovative strategies for pest management based on rigorous scientific research and diagnostic tools. With a commitment to local capacity building, PathoBios collaborates with universities and agriculture professionals, ensuring that critical insights and methodologies are shared widely to protect crops and promote food security in the region.