CRSP International Sorghum and Millet (INTSORMIL) : CRSPs

Biological Control Tactics for Sustainable Production of Sorghum

This project focused on finding solutions to insect pests of sorghum and millet, which are key pests and constraints to production in the U.S. and Honduras.

Start Date: 1992
End Date: 1997
Project Code: TAM-125B
Lead University: Texas A&M University

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Topic: Innovation

CRSP: International Sorghum and Millet (INTSORMIL)

Database: Project

Sustainable Production of Sorghum and Pearl Millet in Fragile, Tropical Acid Soils

The primary objective of this project was to develop minimum-input technology strategies for the evaluation of Al-tolerant hybrids and varieties grown in tropical savanna soils.

Start Date: 1992
End Date: 1997
Project Code: MSU-111
Lead University: Mississippi State University

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Topic: Productivity

CRSP: International Sorghum and Millet (INTSORMIL)

Database: Project

Breeding Sorghum for Tolerance to Infertile Acid Soils

This project addresses, through breeding, three major production limiting constraints of tropical soils; low-input production on infertile soils, phytotoxic levels of Al and Mn, and low […]

Start Date: 1992
End Date: 1997
Project Code: MSU-104
Lead University: Mississippi State University

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Topic: Innovation

CRSP: International Sorghum and Millet (INTSORMIL)

Database: Project

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 […]

Start Date: 1992
End Date: 1997
Project Code: TAM-122
Lead University: Texas A&M University

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa
Topic: Innovation

CRSP: International Sorghum and Millet (INTSORMIL)

Database: Project

Tropical Sorghum Conservation and Enhancement in Honduras and Central America

The overall goal of this project is to improve the quality of farm families in Honduras that produce sorghum. This is accomplished through in situ conservation […]

Start Date: 1992
End Date: 1997
Project Code: TAM-131
Lead University: Texas A&M University

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Topic: Innovation

CRSP: International Sorghum and Millet (INTSORMIL)

Database: Project

Utilization and Quality of Sorghum and Millet

This project was multifaceted addressing the development of new food products; developing laboratory methods to address grain quality characteristics; address the nutritional qualities in sorghum; and […]