Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): Special Issue 6: Proceedings of Bioresources Development Conference (BDC26): Promoting A Bio-Economy Through Innovative Bio-Entrepreneurship Services And Domesticated Biotechnology
The Bioresources Development Conference 2026 (BDC26) was held at the Bioresources Development Centre (BIODEC), Odi, Bayelsa State, with the theme of advancing the sustainable development and utilisation of Nigeria’s rich bioresources through research, innovation and biotechnology. The conference provided a platform for researchers, policymakers, industry practitioners, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to share knowledge, showcase research findings and explore opportunities for translating bioresource-based research into innovative products, services and solutions. BDC26 also emphasised the importance of collaboration, capacity building and sustainable bioresource management in promoting economic development, environmental sustainability and improved livelihoods in Nigeria. The BDC26 Conference Proceedings provide a record of the scientific contributions, ideas, innovations and perspectives presented at the conference, serving as a reference for researchers, policymakers, practitioners and other stakeholders interested in the development and sustainable utilisation of Nigeria’s bioresources.