Projects

Sustainable Production and Marketing of Vegetables in Central America

This project combines the technology and biological capital of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC), Taiwan, ROC with the […]

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Biological-Based Postharvest Quality Maintenance and Disease Control for Mango and Papaya

This proposal brings together two parallel research programs being done in Sri Lanka using natural coating and herbal extracts with efforts in Hawaii to use natural […]

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Improving Market Access for Emerging South African Rooibos Farmers

This project identifies the challenges and opportunities for integrating emerging farmers into Fair Trade and associated value-added activities. We focus on rooibos which can be cultivated […]

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Deployment of Rapid Diagnostic Tools for Phytophthora on Horticultural Crops in Central America

The overall objective is to produce a platform of tools needed to detect, identify, and ultimately prevent spread of novel species of Phytophthora with a major […]

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Improving Fruit Postharvest Quality through Best Management Practices for Perishable Vegetable Production in Protective Structures

The main goal of the project is to implement technologies to enhance bell pepper yields and quality and to develop a comprehensive education, research and market-knowledge […]

  • Start Date: 2010/02/01
  • End Date: 2011/02/01
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Promoting Fruit and Vegetable Production to Improve Nutrition in Nkokonjeru, Uganda

This project facilitates the organization and strengthening of small holder farmer groups in the Nkokonjeru region of Uganda by providing technical training in fruit and vegetable […]

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Sustainable Production of Specialty Horticultural Crops in Ghana for Income Generation and Increased Export Value

This project expands economic opportunities for small scale farmers in Ghana by enhancing their productivity and deepening market access and participation. This project expands activities to […]

  • Start Date: 2010/02/01
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Sustainable Development of Horticultural Crops in Zambia for Food Security, Income Generation and in Support of the Tourism Industry

This project increases food security and generates income for rural farmers through quality production of vegetables. This project enables communities to have access to appropriate germplasm […]

  • Start Date: 2010/02/01
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Indigenous African Leafy Vegetables (ALV) for Enhancing Livelihood Security of Smallholder Farmers in Kenya

This project enhances the potential for production, utilization and marketing of African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) in Eastern Africa. Important species consumed include spider plant (Cleome gynandra), […]

  • Start Date: 2010/02/01
  • End Date: 2011/02/01
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Past and Future Climate Assessments of Livestock Vulnerability in Nepal

We propose a pilot program of interdisciplinary research and training in Nepal related to climate change, livestock, food insecurity, and human nutrition. Partnerships between Utah State […]