2026 NAPB Annual Meeting
Image shows attendees of the 2026 NAPB Annual Meeting, held June 15-18 at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
The meeting offered plant breeders the opportunity to explore crop improvement efforts throughout the state of Texas.
2026 NAPB Election Results!
Dear NAPB members,
On behalf of the NAPB Executive Committee, we are pleased to announce the results of the 2026 NAPB election. Dr. Jenny Koebernick has been elected to serve a 4-year Executive Committee (EC). Dr. Koebernick will start as Secretary, NAPB EC at the transition of leadership during our 2026 Annual Meeting at College Station, TX.
We extend our sincere thanks to both candidates for their willingness to serve our organization and to all members who participated in the election. Your engagement helps ensure a strong, representative organization.
Nominate colleagues for NAPB Awards
Award nominations are open. Please consider nominating deserving colleagues!
NAPB Borlaug Graduate Student Scholars Application
The Borlaug Scholars program for graduate students was established by the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) and funded through the Agronomic Science Foundation (ASF).
International Borlaug Scholars
- Thierry Hodehou
- Zeleke Keimeso Lango
- Irene Mughi
- Eric Nduwarugira
- Omotola Dorcas Olaoye
- Abdou Mouizz Salaou
NAPB-APBA International Borlaug Scholarship
The NAPB-APBA International Borlaug Scholarship Program strengthens the pan-African plant breeding community by identifying and supporting exceptional graduate student plant breeders across Africa. A joint initiative of the U.S. National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) and the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA), the program pairs each Scholar with world-class mentors from both organizations to provide guidance and support in their professional development.