In today’s agricultural and scientific landscape, biotechnology is at the forefront of ensuring food security and sustainable development. Few professionals have made as meaningful a mark in this space as Cosmos Ebosetale Isalar, a dedicated plant biologist whose career in Nigeria reflects both scientific rigor and innovation. With expertise in plant physiology, tissue culture, and molecular biology, Cosmos has consistently demonstrated the ability to merge theory with practical application, producing outcomes that advance crop research and development.
During his tenure at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), Cosmos played a vital role in advancing plant biotechnology projects. As a Research Officer in the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory (2010–2013), he helped design protocols for in vitro multiplication of shea butter plants, a crop of immense cultural and economic significance in West Africa. By carefully preparing growth media, sterilizing culture materials, and establishing explant cultures, he helped create reliable methods for large-scale propagation of this valuable tree.
Between 2013 and 2016, Cosmos transitioned into the Molecular Biology Laboratory, where his contributions expanded into genetic characterization of crops such as oil palm, date palm, coconut, and shea tree. He developed protocols for DNA and RNA extraction, optimized plant tissue preservation methods, and conducted PCR amplification to investigate genetic diversity. His work provided researchers with valuable insights into the adaptability of these crops under varying environmental conditions.
His scholarship during this period resulted in published studies on shea and coconut callogenesis, which highlighted the influence of plant growth regulators and explant developmental stages on tissue culture success. Presented at national conferences, these findings remain relevant to current crop biotechnology practices in Nigeria and beyond.
Cosmos’s early career underscores a professional who is not only committed to laboratory research but also to building capacity by mentoring interns and students in biotechnology. His work from 2010 to 2016 represents the foundation of a career defined by innovation, dedication, and a vision for sustainable agriculture.
Contact Name: Cosmos Ebosetale Isalar
Country: United State
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosmos-isalar-54b8301b6
