CIMMYT to lead CGIAR varietal improvement and seed delivery project in Africa

Published 2022년 4월 27일

Tridge summary

The Global Science Group on Genetic Innovation within One CGIAR is launching a project to boost the productivity and marketability of essential crops in Africa, including groundnut, sorghum, and millet, through the Accelerated Varietal Improvement and Seed Delivery of Legumes and Cereals in Africa (AVISA) project. Led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), the initiative aims to enhance partnerships and modernize seed systems, with a focus on public-private collaborations. Initially set in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania, the project seeks to enhance the resilience of farming systems and improve the health and livelihoods of millions across the continent.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

As part of the One CGIAR reform, the Global Science Group on Genetic Innovation will implement a crop breeding and seed systems project for key crops including groundnut, sorghum and millet, across western and eastern African countries. The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), a leader in innovative partnerships, breeding and agronomic science for sustainable agri-food systems, will lead the project. The Accelerated Varietal Improvement and Seed Delivery of Legumes and Cereals in Africa (AVISA) project aims to improve the health and livelihoods of millions by increasing the productivity, profitability, resilience and marketability of nutritious grain, legumes and cereal crops. The project focuses on strengthening networks to modernize crop breeding by CGIAR and national program partners, and public-private partnerships to strengthen seed systems. The project currently works in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania. “Sorghum, ...

Source: Agropages