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Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI)

Réduit, Moka, Mauritius.
+230 465 1011
University of Mauritius (UoM)
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University of Mauritius (UoM)

University of Mauritius Réduit, 80837 Mauritius
+230 403 7400

De-extinction of Dodo (Raphus cacullatus) and conservation of Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri).

Submitted by admin on February 23, 2026
Start Year
2022
End Year
2023
Project GEd Technique
CRISPR/Cas9
Countries Active
Mauritius
Trait(s)
De-extinction conservation
Project Description
A biotechnology and de‑extinction initiative led by Colossal Biosciences (USA) with genetic tools such as CRISPR‑Cas9 and primordial germ‑cell editing to recreate a bird genetically close to the extinct dodo.

Use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology to knock out flowering gene(s) in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.)

Submitted by admin on February 23, 2026
Start Year
2018
Status
Ongoing
Stage
Research & Development (R&D)
Project GEd Technique
CRISPR/Cas9
Countries Active
Mauritius
Trait(s)
Reduce flowering, & eventually to increase their sucrose content- sequencing of genes
Project Description
The project involves using CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to knock out flowering genes in sugarcane (Saccharum species).
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African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD)

230 15th Road, Randjespark, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
+27-11-2563600