Development of Improved Cowpea Cultivars with Increased Yield Potential, Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses, and Having Grain Quality Traits Preferred by Farmers and Consumers for Three Target Agro-Ecological Zones, the Sahel and the Sudan/Guinea Savanna Regions in West Africa and the U.S. Southwest

On-farm cowpea yields in West Africa average 240 kg/ha even though potential yields in the region, as demonstrated in on-station and on-farm trials, are often five […]

• Start Date: 2002
• End Date: 2007
• Project Code: WA4-A1
• Lead University: University of California - Riverside

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa, US and Canada
• Topic: Innovation, Productivity

Assessment of the Nematode Incidence and Speciation in West African Soils, Identification of Genetic Resistance to Nematodes in Cowpeas and the Development of Strategies to Control Nematodes in Cowpea-Based Cropping Systems

Research is needed to determine the extent to which plant parasitic nematodes are reducing cowpea production in West Africa, and the extent to which this problem […]

• Start Date: 2002
• End Date: 2007
• Project Code: WA4-A2
• Lead University: University of California

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Innovation

Improved Methods for Rapid Sucrose Analysis of Cowpea Grain and Assessment of Genetic Environmental Influences on ”Sweetness”

This project provides resources for interaction between economists and cowpea breeders. Dissemination of the improved technique through a formal training effort will help ensure progress in […]

• Start Date: 2002
• End Date: 2007
• Project Code: WA4-A3
• Lead University: University of California

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Innovation

Pale, Seibou

• Start Date: 2000/01/01
• End Date: 2002/12/31
• University: University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• Degree: MS

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Innovation

Breeding Pearl Millet with Improved Performance and Stability

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 […]

• Start Date: 2000
• End Date: 2007
• Project Code: ARS-206
• Lead University: Not Available

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Innovation

Kazianga, Harounan

• Start Date: 1998/01/01
• End Date: 2002/12/31
• University: Purdue University
• Degree: PhD

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Markets

Cropping Systems to Optimize Yield, Water and Nutrient Use Efficiency of Pearl Millet and Grain Sorghum

This project focused primarily on crop production systems which increase the probability of obtaining higher pearl millet and sorghum grain and stover yields. This involves systems […]

• Start Date: 1997
• End Date: 2002
• Project Code: UNL-213
• Lead University: University of Nebraska, Lincoln

• Region: Global
• Topic: Productivity

Breeding Peanut for Better Productivity and Quality

Peanut is an important source of income for small farmers in Sahelian Africa. Peanut varieties with stable productivity, appealing product quality, and low aflatoxin contamination are […]

• Start Date: 1996/08/01
• End Date: 2007/10/31
• Project Code: TAM17P
• Lead University: Texas A&M University

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Productivity

Conservation and Restoration of Soil Fertility in Cultivated Lands in the Donsin Watershed

The soils of Donsin are poor in organic matter and extremely vulnerable to degradation: the condition of the soils is one of the most severe constraints […]

• Start Date: May 1996
• End Date: July 1997
• Project Code: BF3-I
• Lead University: University of Georgia

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Natural Resource Management

Traditional Small Ruminant Husbandry in the Donsin Watershed: Productivity and Environmental Impacts

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• Start Date: September 1995
• End Date: July 1996
• Project Code: BF10-I
• Lead University: Tuskegee University

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Natural Resource Management