Dr. Ortiz was interviewed during the 16th symposium of the ISTRC at the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, Nigeria on 25 September 2012. After reading the engaging homage to Dr. Rodomiro Ortiz published by Jonathan H. Crouch in the Plant Breeding Reviews, one can only hope to cross paths with the talented and amiable agricultural […]
Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may have a silver lining: doubling the size of the sweet potato, the fifth most important food crop in the developing world Publisher: newscientist.com Publishing date: 2012-11-22 05:00:00 Read article […]
More than 25 people involved in RTB-related programs and partner organizations gathered in Nigeria between 25 September and 3 October, for the first – and very successful – full team meeting for the CGIAR research program since it started last January. (Oct 10, 2012) What better opportunity could there have been to present the program’s […]
Cassava, a rough and ready root crop that has long been the foundation of food security in Africa is finally getting the respect it deserves. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom (DFID) are investing $25.2 million to improve the staple crop’s productivity and build human […]
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[NAIROBI] Three projects targeting the deadly viral cassava diseases, cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD), have received a financial boost for research and development focused on developing resistant varieties in Eastern Africa. Publisher: Calvin Otieno – http://www.scidev.net Publishing date: 2012-12-18 09:00:00 Read article […]
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The triennial ISTRC symposium in Abeokuta offers a unique platform for interaction among scientists from different backgrounds across the world who are working on tropical root and tuber crops to share experiences, foster collaboration and develop strategies to contribute to sustainable development. Abeokuta, Nigeria (25 September, 2012) – Roots, tubers and bananas (RTB) have the […]
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Find out about the six stage research process that ensures that the strategic definition of RTB priorities incorporates the views of the stakeholders in the global research community RTB, the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas, is conducting a Strategic Assessment of Research Priorities to identify which research options are expected to yield the highest […]
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Read More… from Nigeria Produces Hybrid Cassava Varieties to Boost Productivity
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Bank loans for cassava producers are this year expected to increase by US$8.3 million to US$17.6 million, compared to US$9.3 million in 2012, said the National Directorate for Agricultural Services of the Mozambican Agriculture Ministry. Publisher: http://www.macauhub.com.mo Publishing date: 2013-01-22 09:00:00 Read article […]
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