International Sorghum and Millet (INTSORMIL)

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Nutrient Use Efficiency in Sorghum and Pearl Millet

This project sought to identify sorghum and pearl millet genotypes which are superior in nutrient efficiency.

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Physiologically Derived Cultural and Genetic Enhancements of Water and Temperature Stress Induced Limitations

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Mechanisms of Environmental Stress Resistance in Sorghum and Pearl Millet Relative to Sustainable Production Systems

This project focused on determining traits in sorghum and pearl millet that can resist environmental stresses like drought.

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Pearl Millet Germplasm Enhancement for Semiarid Regions

The primary objective of this project is to develop pearl millet materials possessing agronomic, yield, and quality characteristics that address production constraints common to both LDC’s […]

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Breeding Sorghum for Increased Nutritional Value

The major focus of this project is to develop high yielding sorghum varieties with acceptable food quality and good nutritional value for utilization in developing countries. […]

  • Start Date: 1992
  • End Date: 1997
  • Project Code: PRF-103
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Development and Enhancement of Sorghum Germplasm with Sustained Tolerance to Drought, Striga, and Grain Mold

To strengthen sorghum research capabilities of collaborating scientists in less developed countries, thereby accelerating the rate at which the production and utilization of sorghum in enhanced. […]

  • Start Date: 1992
  • End Date: 1997
  • Project Code: PRF-107; PRF-107A
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Germplasm Enhancement for Resistance to Pathogens and Drought and Increased Genetic Diversity

The principal objectives of TAM-122 were to identify and develop disease resistant and drought resistant sorghum germplasm in genetically diverse backgrounds for use by host country […]

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Germplasm Enhancement through Genetic Manipulation for Increasing Resistance to Insects and Improving Efficient Nutrient Use in Genotypes Adapted to Sustainable Production Systems (Joint with TropSoils CRSP)

Sorghum production and yield stability is constrained by numerous biotic and abiotic stresses. Insects pose a produc-lion risk in all areas of sorghum production, the severity […]

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Breeding Pearl Millet for Stability Performance Using Tropical Germplasm

This project focused on developing parental material of higher yielding ability that can be used in collaborative breeding programs in developing countries, and to develop new […]

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Chemical and Physical Aspects of Food and Nutritional Quality of Sorghum

This project focused on improving sorghum quality through fundamental and applied studies.

  • Start Date: 1992
  • End Date: 1997
  • Project Code: PRF-103B
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