Expanding Pulse Supply and Demand in Africa and Latin America: Identifying Constraints and New Strategies
Angola: Common beans and cowpeas are important crops for smallholder farmers in Angola, with approximately 36% of households in a recent survey indicating that common beans […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012/12/31
- Project Code: MSU-2
- Lead University: Michigan State University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Markets
CRSP: Dry Grain Pulses (Pulse)
Database: Project
Improving Bean Production in Drought-Prone, Low Fertility Soils of Africa and Latin America
Drought and low soil fertility are principal, pervasive constraints to bean production in Latin America and Africa. The vast majority of bean producers in poor countries […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012/12/31
- Project Code: PSU-1
- Lead University: Penn State University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Productivity
CRSP: Dry Grain Pulses (Pulse)
Database: Project
Modern Cowpea Breeding to Overcome Critical Production Constraints in Africa and the U.S.
This project addresses primary constraints under the Topical Areas of Inquiry for Theme A ”reducing cowpea production costs and risks for enhanced profitability and competitiveness”, and […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012/12/31
- Project Code: UCR-1
- Lead University: University of California - Riverside
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa, US and Canada
- Topic: Productivity
CRSP: Dry Grain Pulses (Pulse)
Database: Project
Biological Foundations for Management of Field Insect Pests of Cowpea in Africa
Field and storage insect pests are the most severe biotic constraints for cowpea production. Insect-resistant cultivars have the potential to resolve some of the pest problems […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012/12/31
- Project Code: UIUC-1
- Lead University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Food Security, Productivity
CRSP: Dry Grain Pulses (Pulse)
Database: Project
Development, Testing and Dissemination of Genetically Improved Bean Cultivars for Central America, the Caribbean and Angola
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important source of protein for low income families in Central America, the Caribbean and Angola. Increased or more stable […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012/12/31
- Project Code: UPR-1
- Lead University: University of Puerto Rico
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Innovation, Productivity
CRSP: Dry Grain Pulses (Pulse)
Database: Project
Enhancing the Utilization and Marketability of Sorghum and Pearl Millet through Improvement in Grain Quality, Processing Procedures and Technology Transfer to the Poultry Industry
The strategy for this project thus far has been to assemble a team of U.S. and host country collaborators to focus on educational programs, promotional programs, […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012
- Project Code: KSU 102
- Lead University: Kansas State University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Markets
CRSP: Sorghum, Millet, and Other Grains (SMOG / INTSORMIL)
Database: Project
Ecological-Based Management of Sorghum and Pearl Millet Insect Pests in Africa and the United States
Sorghum, Sorghum bicolor, and pearl millet, Pennisetum glaucum, are uniquely suited for production with limited inputs of water, fertilizer, and pesticides in Africa and the U.S. […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012
- Project Code: WTAMU 101
- Lead University: West Texas A&M University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
CRSP: Sorghum, Millet, and Other Grains (SMOG / INTSORMIL)
Database: Project
Breeding Sorghum for Improved Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses and Enhanced End
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is grown in Africa primarily as a subsistence food crop by small-holder farmers. Uniquely adapted to many indigenous cropping systems sorghum […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012
- Project Code: TAM 102
- Lead University: Not Available
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Sorghum, Millet, and Other Grains (SMOG / INTSORMIL)
Database: Project
Developing Sorghum with Improved Grain Quality, Agronomic Performance, and Resistance to Biotic Abiotic Stresses
Sorghum is poised to play a key role in expanding agricultural development and food security in countries around the world. New marketing opportunities for sorghum include […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2012
- Project Code: PRF 104
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Sorghum, Millet, and Other Grains (SMOG / INTSORMIL)
Database: Project
Breeding Pearl Millet with Improved Stability, performance, and Resistance to Pests
The vision for this project ”Breeding Pearl Millet with Improved Performance, Stability and Resistance to Pests” is to improve food security, enhance farm income, and contribute […]
- Start Date: 2008
- End Date: 2010
- Project Code: ARS 101
- Lead University: University of Georgia
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Sorghum, Millet, and Other Grains (SMOG / INTSORMIL)
Database: Project
