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Scientists at Nigeria's National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI) have achieved a significant breakthrough in the development of genetically modified (GM) potato varieties, which have demonstrated a 300% increase in yield compared to traditional varieties. The research, led by Dr. Charles Amadi of the Global Biotechnology Potato Partnership (GBPP) and in collaboration with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the International Potato Centre (CIP), showed that the GM potatoes were more resilient against late blight attacks. This development offers a promising solution for Nigerian potato farmers who have been battling with late blight infestation.
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Celebration fills the halls of the National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, as researchers announce groundbreaking results from their two-year study on genetically modified (GM) potato varieties. Spearheaded by a plant breeder at NRCRI and lead scientist of the Global Biotechnology Potato Partnership (GBPP) in Nigeria, Dr. Charles Amadi the research unveils the exceptional performance of these GM potatoes. Amadi expressed excitement as he revealed that the biotech potatoes exhibited an astounding 300 per cent increase in yield compared to the best-performing conventional variety when no fungicide was applied. This breakthrough brings hope to Nigerian potato farmers who have long grappled with threats like late blight infestation, driving some to the brink of despair. Under the umbrella of the GBPP, a project funded by USAID and coordinated by Michigan State University (MSU), researchers collaborated with various partners, including the African Agricultural ...
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