Peanut Viruses: Etiology, Epidemiology, and Nature of Resistance – Nigeria

The major goal of this project was to attain a better understanding of the causal agents of GR and other virus diseases so that some methods […]

• Start Date: 1982
• End Date: 1987
• Project Code: GA/PV/N
• Lead University: University of Georgia

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security

Peanut Varietal Improvement for Thailand and the Philippines – Thailand and Philippines

• Start Date: 1982
• End Date: 1987
• Project Code: NCS/BCP/TP
• Lead University: North Carolina State University

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security

Influence of Soil Microbiology on Nitrogen Fixation and Growth of Peanuts in Thailand and Philippines A. Rhizobia Considerations – Thailand and Philippines

As a result of an extensive isolation and screening program, researchers tested and made available to Thailand and the Philippines a number of Rhizobium strains that […]

• Start Date: 1982
• End Date: 1987
• Project Code: NCS
• Lead University: North Carolina State University

• Region: Asia
• Topic: Food Security

Disease-Resistant peanut Varieties for Semi-Arid Environments in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger

• Start Date: 1982
• End Date: 1987
• Project Code: TX/BCP/S
• Lead University: Texas A&M University

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

Mycotoxin Management in Peanut by Prevention of Contamination and Monitoring – Senegal

Efforts have concentrated on field screening peanut cultivars for possible resistance to invasion by the Aspergilli; field studies to determine the influence of production practices on […]

• Start Date: 1982
• End Date: 1987
• Project Code: TX/MM/S
• Lead University: Texas A&M University

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security

Sorghum Improvement in Honduras and Central America

This project focused on improving the quality of life of rural families who produce sorghum through the conservation of biodiversity and enhancement of traditional sorghum varieties […]

• Start Date: 1981/10/01
• End Date: 1991
• Project Code: TAM-131
• Lead University: Texas A&M University

• Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
• Topic: Food Security

Insect Pathogens in Cowpea Pest Management Systems for Developing Nations

To develop insect pathogens as pest management tools compatible with other insect control practices for small farms. In the United States, research will emphasize two insect […]

• Start Date: 1981
• End Date: N.D.
• Project Code: Not Available
• Lead University: Boyce Thompson Institute

• Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
• Topic: Innovation

Biology, epidemiology, genetics, and breeding for resistance to pathogens of beans with emphasis on those causing bacterial and rust diseases

To develop biological, epidemiological, genetic and breeding information on rust and bacterial pathogens, primarily rust and common blight of beans. To produce a multiple disease resistant […]

• Start Date: 1981
• End Date: N.D.
• Project Code: Not Available
• Lead University: University of Nebraska, Lincoln

• Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
• Topic: Innovation

Agronomic, Sociological and Genetic Aspects of Bean Yield and Adaptation

To improve the production of beans by small subsistence farmers through agronomic investigations. To conduct research aimed at understanding the daylength, temperature and genetic bases for […]

• Start Date: 1981
• End Date: N.D.
• Project Code: Not Available
• Lead University: Cornell University

• Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
• Topic: Food Security

Improvement of Bean Production in Honduras Through Breeding for Multiple Disease Resistance

To increase the production of beans through improved varieties resistant to major diseases and pests. Research in the U.S. will include identification of additional sources of […]

• Start Date: 1981
• End Date: 1988
• Project Code: Not Available
• Lead University: University of Puerto Rico

• Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
• Topic: Innovation