Project
Breeding Pearl Millet with Improved Performance and Stability
Details
Project Code:
ARS-206
Start Date:
2000
End Date:
2007
CRSP Phase:
Not Available
Budget:
Not Available
Countries:
Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Zambia
Participants
Lead University:
Not Available
Other Partners:
USDA/Agricultural Research Service
Principal Investigator(s):
Wayne W. Hanna
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
None
Overview
The goals of this project were to increase diversity of pearl millet germplasm available to breeders and researchers, identify sources of disease and pest resistance for pearl millet improvement, develop pearl millet with high yield, disease resistance, and superior grain quality for diverse uses, and expand markets for pearl millet.
Objectives
1. Improve the productivity and stability of pearl millet cultivars. 2. Provide short- and long-term training for pearl millet breeders. U.S. 1. Use West African germplasm to improve germplasm and productivity of U.S. Hybrids.
Outcomes
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