This document describes morphological and agronomic descriptors for characterizing cassava at different stages of growth. It lists descriptors such as color of apical leaves, pubescence of apical leaves, shape of central leaflet, petiole color, leaf color, number and size of leaf lobes, petiole length, color of leaf veins, prominence of foliar scars, stem color, growth habit, color of root cortex and pulp, root shape, and starch content. These descriptors are to be scored at 3, 6, and 9 months after planting and at harvest. The characterization of cassava germplasm using these descriptors can provide morphological and physiological data useful for cassava breeding programs and varietal identification.
ORGANIC CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF WATERMELON,MUSKMELON,BITTER GOURD AND SNAKE...SumeenaKJ
This document provides information on organic cultivation practices for watermelon, muskmelon, bitter gourd, and snake gourd. It details varieties suitable for each crop, soil and climate requirements, planting methods, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease management, and expected yields. Common practices like sowing, manuring, and irrigation are also summarized. Key information includes treating seeds with biocontrol agents, forming beds or pits for sowing, applying organic manures, removing extra plants or fruits, and harvesting mature products.
Training and pruning practices are used to promote favorable growth patterns in peach trees and bring them into early production. Developing a strong framework and promoting sunlight penetration throughout the canopy are also important objectives. Various training systems exist, including open center, quad-V, perpendicular-V, and central leader. Summer pruning is essential to improve flowering and increase light levels in the canopy. Pruning aims to retain quality bearing wood while removing unproductive wood. The type of training system impacts yield, fruit size and quality, labor costs, and profitability.
CURRENT TRENDS AND ISSUES IN SEED INDUSTRY-TECHNOLOGICAL INTERVENTION IN DEVELOPMENT OF HYBRIDS
-Dr. Arvind Kapur
CEO, Vegetable Seed Division, RASI Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
1. The document discusses breeding objectives in chili pepper such as higher yield, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, and improved quality.
2. Case studies on breeding for resistance to diseases like anthracnose and viruses are presented. Sources of resistance to bacterial spot, Phytophthora root rot, and other stresses were identified.
3. Breeding methods discussed include pure line selection, pedigree breeding, backcrossing, and marker-assisted breeding. Achievements include new varieties with resistance to multiple stresses.
This document discusses different types of plant breeding populations based on their genetic constitution and mode of reproduction. It describes self-pollinated species as homozygous and homogeneous, producing offspring through self-fertilization. Cross-pollinated species are heterozygous and heterogeneous, as random mating produces new gene combinations. Asexually propagated species can be either self- or cross-pollinated, and are generally highly heterozygous with a broad genetic base. Breeding populations are classified as homogeneous, heterogeneous, homozygous, or heterozygous based on genetic similarity and whether they segregate upon self-fertilization.
1) Amrut Jal is a fermented organic fertilizer made from cow dung, urine, jaggery or sugarcane juice, and water.
2) The ingredients are mixed together and fermented for 4 days, stirring 3 times daily to distribute microbes uniformly.
3) After 4 days of fermentation, the mixture is diluted 10:1 with water to produce Amrut Jal, which can be used to water plants weekly, as a foliar spray, in seed treatment, and for root treatment of saplings to promote stronger, healthier plants.
The presentation summarizes the status of hybrid seed production in Bangladesh. It outlines the major public and private sector organizations involved in seed production, including Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), Lal Teer Seed, Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI), Giant Agro Processing Ltd., and Supreme Seed Company. It provides details on the varieties and quantities of seeds produced, research facilities, production and storage capacity, and sales networks of these leading seed companies in Bangladesh.
This document describes morphological and agronomic descriptors for characterizing cassava at different stages of growth. It lists descriptors such as color of apical leaves, pubescence of apical leaves, shape of central leaflet, petiole color, leaf color, number and size of leaf lobes, petiole length, color of leaf veins, prominence of foliar scars, stem color, growth habit, color of root cortex and pulp, root shape, and starch content. These descriptors are to be scored at 3, 6, and 9 months after planting and at harvest. The characterization of cassava germplasm using these descriptors can provide morphological and physiological data useful for cassava breeding programs and varietal identification.
ORGANIC CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF WATERMELON,MUSKMELON,BITTER GOURD AND SNAKE...SumeenaKJ
This document provides information on organic cultivation practices for watermelon, muskmelon, bitter gourd, and snake gourd. It details varieties suitable for each crop, soil and climate requirements, planting methods, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease management, and expected yields. Common practices like sowing, manuring, and irrigation are also summarized. Key information includes treating seeds with biocontrol agents, forming beds or pits for sowing, applying organic manures, removing extra plants or fruits, and harvesting mature products.
Training and pruning practices are used to promote favorable growth patterns in peach trees and bring them into early production. Developing a strong framework and promoting sunlight penetration throughout the canopy are also important objectives. Various training systems exist, including open center, quad-V, perpendicular-V, and central leader. Summer pruning is essential to improve flowering and increase light levels in the canopy. Pruning aims to retain quality bearing wood while removing unproductive wood. The type of training system impacts yield, fruit size and quality, labor costs, and profitability.
CURRENT TRENDS AND ISSUES IN SEED INDUSTRY-TECHNOLOGICAL INTERVENTION IN DEVELOPMENT OF HYBRIDS
-Dr. Arvind Kapur
CEO, Vegetable Seed Division, RASI Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
1. The document discusses breeding objectives in chili pepper such as higher yield, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, and improved quality.
2. Case studies on breeding for resistance to diseases like anthracnose and viruses are presented. Sources of resistance to bacterial spot, Phytophthora root rot, and other stresses were identified.
3. Breeding methods discussed include pure line selection, pedigree breeding, backcrossing, and marker-assisted breeding. Achievements include new varieties with resistance to multiple stresses.
This document discusses different types of plant breeding populations based on their genetic constitution and mode of reproduction. It describes self-pollinated species as homozygous and homogeneous, producing offspring through self-fertilization. Cross-pollinated species are heterozygous and heterogeneous, as random mating produces new gene combinations. Asexually propagated species can be either self- or cross-pollinated, and are generally highly heterozygous with a broad genetic base. Breeding populations are classified as homogeneous, heterogeneous, homozygous, or heterozygous based on genetic similarity and whether they segregate upon self-fertilization.
1) Amrut Jal is a fermented organic fertilizer made from cow dung, urine, jaggery or sugarcane juice, and water.
2) The ingredients are mixed together and fermented for 4 days, stirring 3 times daily to distribute microbes uniformly.
3) After 4 days of fermentation, the mixture is diluted 10:1 with water to produce Amrut Jal, which can be used to water plants weekly, as a foliar spray, in seed treatment, and for root treatment of saplings to promote stronger, healthier plants.
The presentation summarizes the status of hybrid seed production in Bangladesh. It outlines the major public and private sector organizations involved in seed production, including Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), Lal Teer Seed, Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI), Giant Agro Processing Ltd., and Supreme Seed Company. It provides details on the varieties and quantities of seeds produced, research facilities, production and storage capacity, and sales networks of these leading seed companies in Bangladesh.
Anthracnose and powdery mildew Resistance breeding in chilli Manoj Gowda
This document summarizes molecular approaches for breeding anthracnose and powdery mildew resistance in chili peppers. It discusses conventional breeding approaches for anthracnose resistance and then focuses on molecular approaches. For anthracnose, it covers identifying resistant sources from other Capsicum species, inheritance studies of resistance, identifying QTL, developing markers linked to resistance genes. For powdery mildew, it discusses inheritance of resistance, developing markers linked to the PMR1 resistance gene through mapping populations, and comparing genetic and physical maps to identify the PMR1 locus. The objective is to utilize molecular markers to more efficiently breed for resistance to these important diseases in chili.
This document provides information on eggplant/brinjal seed and hybrid production techniques. It discusses the botanical varieties of eggplant, important germplasm sources, hybrids released nationally, isolation distances required, genetic variability, wild related species, floral biology, nursery management, transplanting, plant protection measures, hybridization techniques, seed extraction methods, and the economics of hybrid seed production. The optimal techniques aim to produce high quality F1 hybrid seeds with desirable traits like early maturity, uniformity, high yield, and stress resistance.
This document provides information on brinjal (eggplant), including its botanical classification, origins in India, distribution, uses, and breeding. Some key points:
- Brinjal is an important vegetable crop that is widely cultivated across Asia, especially in India. It has been cultivated in India for over 4,000 years.
- It is classified botanically as Solanum melongena in the family Solanaceae. Major brinjal growing states in India include Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
- Breeding efforts aim to develop varieties with traits like high yield, disease resistance, fruit quality. Popular released varieties include Pusa Purple Long, Arka Navne
Origin, distribution, area & production, taxonomy, floral biology, varieties, and species, objective of breeding in different countries and major breeding programmes, approaches and achivements
Jack bean, with the scientific name Canavalia ensiformis, is commonly grown for its young pods and immature seeds which are used as human and animal food. It is native to Central America and the West Indies. The document discusses the botanical details of jack bean, differences between jack bean and sword bean, uses, cultivation practices, and health benefits. Heat treatments and germination are effective in reducing trypsin inhibitor activity and polyphenols in jack bean. Studies also show that ureases from jack bean and other sources have antifungal properties.
This document discusses general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) in plant breeding. GCA is due to additive genetic effects and refers to a genotype's average performance in crosses. SCA is due to non-additive genetic effects and refers to when certain crosses perform better or worse than expected. GCA is estimated using half-sib mating and helps identify best parents for hybridization. SCA is estimated using full-sib mating and helps identify best cross combinations. The document outlines procedures for estimating and utilizing GCA and SCA over multiple generations or seasons in plant breeding programs.
Recurrent selection is a plant breeding technique that involves repeated cycles of selection and intermating to improve quantitative traits in a population. There are several types including simple recurrent selection, recurrent selection for general combining ability, and recurrent selection for specific combining ability. Recurrent selection for specific combining ability uses homozygous testers to select for specific combining ability through multiple generations of testing cross performances, selecting best performers, and intermating selections. This allows for systematic accumulation of favorable alleles while maintaining genetic variation to continue making progress from selection.
This document provides information on canopy management techniques for guava trees. It discusses:
1. Guava is an important tropical fruit crop native to tropical America that is now widely grown in India.
2. Canopy management techniques include using dwarfing rootstocks, training trees using open center or modified leader systems, and annual pruning to develop a strong framework and maximize fruit production.
3. The use of growth retardants and pruning can help regulate flowering and fruiting seasons to produce higher quality winter crops with better prices.
Hybrid seed production in tomato has advanced significantly through both traditional breeding methods and new biotechnological tools. Hand emasculation and pollination was traditionally used but is now supplemented by male sterility systems and genetic engineering. The use of male sterile lines reduces the time and cost of hybrid seed production. New techniques like haploid culture and protoplast fusion can more efficiently transfer traits between species. Molecular markers now aid in hybrid development and verification. These advances have enabled the widespread commercial availability of high-yielding tomato hybrids in India that boost yields and provide disease resistance. However, challenges remain in hybrid seed accessibility and adoption among farmers.
Asexuapropagation and clonal propagationPawan Nagar
Some agricultural and horticultural crops such as sugarcane, potato, banana, and citrus propagate asexually through vegetative means rather than sexually from seeds. There are several reasons for this type of asexual reproduction: many of the crops are perennial plants that show reduced flowering and seed set or do not flower at all; propagating asexually avoids inbreeding depression in crops that are cross-pollinated and highly heterozygous; and some species are interspecific hybrids.
Molecular Breeding for Development of Biofortified Maize Hybrids in IndiaCIMMYT
The document discusses molecular breeding efforts in India to develop biofortified maize hybrids. It notes that over 2 billion people worldwide are malnourished. Maize is an important crop but often lacks nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamins A, E. The program aims to introgress genes like opaque2, opaque16, and crtRB1 to increase lysine, tryptophan, and provitamin A. It has released new hybrids with these traits like Pusa HM4 Improved. It also discusses efforts to enrich for vitamin E and reduce phytate to enhance mineral availability through genes like lpa1. The long-term goal is to develop multi-trait hybrids addressing several deficiencies
This document provides an overview of brinjal/eggplant, including its taxonomy, origin, distribution, floral biology, breeding techniques, objectives, and major research centers. It discusses that brinjal is a self-pollinated crop native to India that is an important vegetable worldwide. Common breeding objectives are to develop varieties with high yield, biotic/abiotic stress resistance, and preferred fruit qualities. Key breeding methods include pure line selection, pedigree, bulk, backcrossing, and heterosis. Major research on brinjal is conducted in India, Taiwan, and other Asian and North American countries.
This document provides information on the plant Amaranthus, including its botanical name, origin in Central and South America and parts of Asia, and nutritional importance as a source of iron, calcium, vitamins A and C. It describes different Amaranthus species, including those cultivated for their leaves (A. tricolor) and grains (A. cruentus, A. caudatus). The document discusses amaranth varieties, climate needs, soil type, seed rate and transplanting information, irrigation, harvesting, and expected yields of 7,500 kg/ha over 2 months for this crop.
Seed is the basic input for crop production and modern plant breeding has played a key role in developing high-yielding varieties and hybrids. Good quality seeds of improved varieties can increase production by 20-25%. A seed consists of an embryonic plant surrounded by food and a protective coat. It completes the plant reproduction process. Seed technology aims to rapidly multiply popular varieties and ensure a timely supply of high quality seeds at reasonable prices. It maintains genetic purity and certification standards. The seed industry has increased India's food production and plays a critical role in agriculture.
Blackberry Production and New VarietiesMark Klingman
- Blackberry production has greatly increased in North America over the last 10 years, with shipments from California, Guatemala, and Mexico growing significantly from 2000-2010.
- In the eastern US, blackberries are primarily marketed through direct sales at farmers markets, pick-your-own operations, and some wholesale markets. The largest shipping operations originate from southern Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas.
- New varieties like Ouachita, Natchez, Apache, Navaho, and Prime-Ark 45 have driven much of the expansion, offering attributes like thornlessness, large berries, and good flavor. Prime-Ark 45 was recently released and shows potential for shipping due to good storage characteristics
Gherkin pickled is a favorite lunch substitute in West Sibanda and Chitale (1999) 80 reported that the juice of “cucumis anguria L”, fruit is being used to treat the wounds in liverstock and antifeedant in granaries. Gherkin is also an important source of earning foreign exchange that is needed for importing capital goods for the rapidly expanding industrial sector.
VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF VEGETABLES IN KATHMANDU VALLEY: A CASE OF TOMATOBasudev Sharma
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Agriculture (Agribusiness Management)
Purbanchal University
Faculty of Science and Technology
Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Kathmandu, Nepal
Presentation made by Peter Bolt (DADTCO) at the Regional forum on cassava in central Africa, on 6-9 Dec 2016, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Dadtco presentation en francais (003)
Anthracnose and powdery mildew Resistance breeding in chilli Manoj Gowda
This document summarizes molecular approaches for breeding anthracnose and powdery mildew resistance in chili peppers. It discusses conventional breeding approaches for anthracnose resistance and then focuses on molecular approaches. For anthracnose, it covers identifying resistant sources from other Capsicum species, inheritance studies of resistance, identifying QTL, developing markers linked to resistance genes. For powdery mildew, it discusses inheritance of resistance, developing markers linked to the PMR1 resistance gene through mapping populations, and comparing genetic and physical maps to identify the PMR1 locus. The objective is to utilize molecular markers to more efficiently breed for resistance to these important diseases in chili.
This document provides information on eggplant/brinjal seed and hybrid production techniques. It discusses the botanical varieties of eggplant, important germplasm sources, hybrids released nationally, isolation distances required, genetic variability, wild related species, floral biology, nursery management, transplanting, plant protection measures, hybridization techniques, seed extraction methods, and the economics of hybrid seed production. The optimal techniques aim to produce high quality F1 hybrid seeds with desirable traits like early maturity, uniformity, high yield, and stress resistance.
This document provides information on brinjal (eggplant), including its botanical classification, origins in India, distribution, uses, and breeding. Some key points:
- Brinjal is an important vegetable crop that is widely cultivated across Asia, especially in India. It has been cultivated in India for over 4,000 years.
- It is classified botanically as Solanum melongena in the family Solanaceae. Major brinjal growing states in India include Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
- Breeding efforts aim to develop varieties with traits like high yield, disease resistance, fruit quality. Popular released varieties include Pusa Purple Long, Arka Navne
Origin, distribution, area & production, taxonomy, floral biology, varieties, and species, objective of breeding in different countries and major breeding programmes, approaches and achivements
Jack bean, with the scientific name Canavalia ensiformis, is commonly grown for its young pods and immature seeds which are used as human and animal food. It is native to Central America and the West Indies. The document discusses the botanical details of jack bean, differences between jack bean and sword bean, uses, cultivation practices, and health benefits. Heat treatments and germination are effective in reducing trypsin inhibitor activity and polyphenols in jack bean. Studies also show that ureases from jack bean and other sources have antifungal properties.
This document discusses general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) in plant breeding. GCA is due to additive genetic effects and refers to a genotype's average performance in crosses. SCA is due to non-additive genetic effects and refers to when certain crosses perform better or worse than expected. GCA is estimated using half-sib mating and helps identify best parents for hybridization. SCA is estimated using full-sib mating and helps identify best cross combinations. The document outlines procedures for estimating and utilizing GCA and SCA over multiple generations or seasons in plant breeding programs.
Recurrent selection is a plant breeding technique that involves repeated cycles of selection and intermating to improve quantitative traits in a population. There are several types including simple recurrent selection, recurrent selection for general combining ability, and recurrent selection for specific combining ability. Recurrent selection for specific combining ability uses homozygous testers to select for specific combining ability through multiple generations of testing cross performances, selecting best performers, and intermating selections. This allows for systematic accumulation of favorable alleles while maintaining genetic variation to continue making progress from selection.
This document provides information on canopy management techniques for guava trees. It discusses:
1. Guava is an important tropical fruit crop native to tropical America that is now widely grown in India.
2. Canopy management techniques include using dwarfing rootstocks, training trees using open center or modified leader systems, and annual pruning to develop a strong framework and maximize fruit production.
3. The use of growth retardants and pruning can help regulate flowering and fruiting seasons to produce higher quality winter crops with better prices.
Hybrid seed production in tomato has advanced significantly through both traditional breeding methods and new biotechnological tools. Hand emasculation and pollination was traditionally used but is now supplemented by male sterility systems and genetic engineering. The use of male sterile lines reduces the time and cost of hybrid seed production. New techniques like haploid culture and protoplast fusion can more efficiently transfer traits between species. Molecular markers now aid in hybrid development and verification. These advances have enabled the widespread commercial availability of high-yielding tomato hybrids in India that boost yields and provide disease resistance. However, challenges remain in hybrid seed accessibility and adoption among farmers.
Asexuapropagation and clonal propagationPawan Nagar
Some agricultural and horticultural crops such as sugarcane, potato, banana, and citrus propagate asexually through vegetative means rather than sexually from seeds. There are several reasons for this type of asexual reproduction: many of the crops are perennial plants that show reduced flowering and seed set or do not flower at all; propagating asexually avoids inbreeding depression in crops that are cross-pollinated and highly heterozygous; and some species are interspecific hybrids.
Molecular Breeding for Development of Biofortified Maize Hybrids in IndiaCIMMYT
The document discusses molecular breeding efforts in India to develop biofortified maize hybrids. It notes that over 2 billion people worldwide are malnourished. Maize is an important crop but often lacks nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamins A, E. The program aims to introgress genes like opaque2, opaque16, and crtRB1 to increase lysine, tryptophan, and provitamin A. It has released new hybrids with these traits like Pusa HM4 Improved. It also discusses efforts to enrich for vitamin E and reduce phytate to enhance mineral availability through genes like lpa1. The long-term goal is to develop multi-trait hybrids addressing several deficiencies
This document provides an overview of brinjal/eggplant, including its taxonomy, origin, distribution, floral biology, breeding techniques, objectives, and major research centers. It discusses that brinjal is a self-pollinated crop native to India that is an important vegetable worldwide. Common breeding objectives are to develop varieties with high yield, biotic/abiotic stress resistance, and preferred fruit qualities. Key breeding methods include pure line selection, pedigree, bulk, backcrossing, and heterosis. Major research on brinjal is conducted in India, Taiwan, and other Asian and North American countries.
This document provides information on the plant Amaranthus, including its botanical name, origin in Central and South America and parts of Asia, and nutritional importance as a source of iron, calcium, vitamins A and C. It describes different Amaranthus species, including those cultivated for their leaves (A. tricolor) and grains (A. cruentus, A. caudatus). The document discusses amaranth varieties, climate needs, soil type, seed rate and transplanting information, irrigation, harvesting, and expected yields of 7,500 kg/ha over 2 months for this crop.
Seed is the basic input for crop production and modern plant breeding has played a key role in developing high-yielding varieties and hybrids. Good quality seeds of improved varieties can increase production by 20-25%. A seed consists of an embryonic plant surrounded by food and a protective coat. It completes the plant reproduction process. Seed technology aims to rapidly multiply popular varieties and ensure a timely supply of high quality seeds at reasonable prices. It maintains genetic purity and certification standards. The seed industry has increased India's food production and plays a critical role in agriculture.
Blackberry Production and New VarietiesMark Klingman
- Blackberry production has greatly increased in North America over the last 10 years, with shipments from California, Guatemala, and Mexico growing significantly from 2000-2010.
- In the eastern US, blackberries are primarily marketed through direct sales at farmers markets, pick-your-own operations, and some wholesale markets. The largest shipping operations originate from southern Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas.
- New varieties like Ouachita, Natchez, Apache, Navaho, and Prime-Ark 45 have driven much of the expansion, offering attributes like thornlessness, large berries, and good flavor. Prime-Ark 45 was recently released and shows potential for shipping due to good storage characteristics
Gherkin pickled is a favorite lunch substitute in West Sibanda and Chitale (1999) 80 reported that the juice of “cucumis anguria L”, fruit is being used to treat the wounds in liverstock and antifeedant in granaries. Gherkin is also an important source of earning foreign exchange that is needed for importing capital goods for the rapidly expanding industrial sector.
VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF VEGETABLES IN KATHMANDU VALLEY: A CASE OF TOMATOBasudev Sharma
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Agriculture (Agribusiness Management)
Purbanchal University
Faculty of Science and Technology
Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Kathmandu, Nepal
Presentation made by Peter Bolt (DADTCO) at the Regional forum on cassava in central Africa, on 6-9 Dec 2016, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Dadtco presentation en francais (003)
The document discusses the EkoBiz project in Split, Croatia which aims to build capacity for youth in organic agriculture. It notes high unemployment rates and land abandonment as issues. The project motivates youth through a study trip to Italy, provides a 15-day educational program on organic production and business planning, and encourages an early entrepreneurial mindset through programs in schools. Results included 15 approved projects applying for funding and the creation of an organic fair. The goal is to develop an entrepreneurial culture among youth to address rural issues.
This document summarizes research on strengthening the agriculture/nutrition nexus in Cameroon. It finds that while Cameroon has developed policies to address nutrition, implementation has been poor. Malnutrition rates remain high due to multiple factors like poverty, education, and water/sanitation. Stakeholder collaboration is needed but currently lacking. The research analyzed malnutrition data, determinants, enabling environments, and lessons learned. It aims to build the evidence base on approaches to strengthen agriculture and nutrition linkages in Cameroon.
This document discusses CTA's SSOANO initiative to strengthen the agriculture-nutrition nexus by building the evidence base. The initiative focuses on (1) increasing access to nutritious food, (2) applying a nutrition lens to agriculture through nutrition-sensitive design, equity, and resilience, (3) strengthening systems through research, policy integration, capacity development, and communication, and (4) piloting interventions to provide evidence on effective options. Case studies and country projects are commissioned to understand local contexts and identify opportunities. The goal is to optimize agriculture and nutrition outcomes by developing a knowledge base and building consensus around integrating nutrition priorities into agriculture policy and programs.
Presentation by Monika Varga (Research group on Process Network Engineering) at the 2016 annual meeting of the European Forum on Agricultural Research for Development (EFARD).
Presentation by CAPAD, ISABU, ITEC and the Wageningen University at the 2016 annual meeting of the European Forum on Agricultural Research for Development (EFARD).
1) While Tanzania achieves self-sufficiency in major food crops nationally, there are persistent shortages in some areas and regular surpluses in others, showing food availability does not guarantee nutrition.
2) Undernutrition levels in Tanzania, as measured by stunting, underweight, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies, indicate widespread nutrition insecurity despite adequate national food availability.
3) Universities can improve national food and nutrition security through prioritizing these issues in research, developing training programs, mainstreaming related topics, and conducting agricultural research across the entire food value chain to benefit smallholder farmers.
This document provides an overview of opportunities and challenges for food and nutrition security (FNS) in Mali. It discusses Mali's agricultural production zones, commodities like rice, vegetables and livestock that have potential dual purposes for income and nutrition. While Mali has opportunities to improve FNS, about 8% still suffer from hunger. Acute and chronic malnutrition particularly affect children in certain regions. Natural causes like climate and poverty, as well as issues with food production systems, contribute to these challenges. The document analyzes Mali's policies, programs, stakeholders and institutional framework for addressing FNS, noting improvements could be made to better coordinate efforts. Quality seeds of improved varieties are identified as a key commodity for exploiting other commodities
This two-day event in Vanuatu aims to strengthen coordination and innovation in priority food value chains in the Pacific to improve nutrition and food systems. Day one will include presentations on a study of key value chains in several Pacific countries, lessons from value chain training, and a launch of an online platform to connect actors. Participants will discuss constraints, opportunities, and how to operationalize the platform. Day two focuses on assessing capacity needs and pilot testing the online platform through working groups, with the goal of finalizing how to implement the platform and a training program to support value chain development in the region.
The document discusses the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and its work in supporting agricultural and rural development in Africa. CTA is an EU-ACP institution focused on strengthening partnerships between Europe and Africa. The document outlines CTA's vision of a vibrant, modern, sustainable and inclusive agriculture in Africa. It also discusses the African Union's Agenda 2063 goals of transforming African economies and empowering women and youth through increased investment in agriculture, value addition, employment, science, technology and innovation. The role of African women scientists and innovators in achieving these development goals is highlighted.
Pendant les deux derniers jours du Forum, le Ministère a eu l'occasion d'écouter les recommandations faites par les dirigeants des coopératives et par les experts du développement des coopératives. Voici la présentation synthétisant les réponses fournies par le MIDSP au Forum. Pour plus d'info http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
Le Dr. Nicola Francesconi, conseiller technique sénior au CTA, a coordiné l'organisation du Forum des coopératives malgaches, qui s'est tenu du 13 au 17 février 2017. Plus d'infos : http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
Tovo Aina Andriamampionona et Nirina Razafimanantsoa, élus porte-paroles par les membres des coopératives participantes au Forum des coopératives malgaches, ont résumé les principaux problèmes auxquels les coopératives sont confrontées. Plus d'infos : http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
This document outlines some of the key action points discussed at the workshop held in February 2017. More information about the workshop: http://bit.ly/2lt7Vbf More information about the impact of open data for agriculture and nutrition: http://bit.ly/2lyjJqW
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Objectif
IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
• Etablir la différence entre deux variétés de manioc en
utilisant des descripteurs d’identification
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POURQUOI CONNAITRE L’IDENTITE D’UNE VARIETE?
IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
• Satisfaire les besoins des agro industries (cas de NESTLE)
• Différencier les variétés «douces » des variétés «amères»?
• Différencier les variétés biofortifiées?
• Définir le produit de transformation le plus adapté ?
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Méthodes morphologiques
IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
• Feuilles (Pilosité, couleur, forme, nombre de lobes,…)
• Tiges (Couleur, ramification,…)
• Racines (Couleur, forme,…)
Méthodes analytiques basées sur l’ADN
• Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR)
• Genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS)
• Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP)
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Methodes morphologiques
IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
Age de la plante
• 3 mois ( Couleur et pubescence des feuilles apicales)
• 6 mois (Forme du lobe centrale de la feuilles, couleur de la
feuilles et du pétiole, nombre de lobes, floraison, orientation
du pétiole,…)
• 9 mois ( couleur externe de la tige, couleur du cortex,
distance entre les nœuds).
• A la récolte (couleur de la pulpe, texture de l’épiderme)
Etat sanitaire de la plante
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Couleur des feuilles (feuille non développée et 1re feuille développée)
IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
Descripteurs à 3 mois
Vert clair (eg 92/0326)
Vert sombre (eg TME 419)
Vert pourpre (eg 96/0023)
Pourpre (eg ESCAPP30)
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IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
92/0326)
TME 419
95/0109, 96/0023, 96/1414, 8034
ESCAPP30
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Pilosité des feuilles apicales (feuille non développée et 1re feuille
développée)
IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
Descripteurs 3 mois
Feuilles apicales non développées
velues, soyeux au toucher (ex:
92/0326)
Feuilles apicales non développées
Lisses et brillantes (Ex TME: 419)
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Couleur du petiole
Descripteurs 6 mois
IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
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Couleur de la feuille
IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
Descripteurs 6 mois
96/1414
92/0326
ESCAPP30
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IDENTIFICATION DES VARIETES
Nombre de lobe foliaires
Descripteurs 6 mois
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Forme lobe centrale
Descripteurs 6 mois
5= 96/1414, 92/0057,92/0067, 95/0109
1= 96/0023
2= 92/0326
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Droit
Zig-zag
95/0109, 95/0211
Forme de la tige
Descripteurs 9 mois
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Descripteurs a la récolte
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Couleur de la pulpe Texture de l’ épiderme
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Etat sanitaire de la plante
Quelle est la couleur de ces feuilles apicales?
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92/0326 (Abui Pkwem)
Couleurs feuilles apicales Non Dev. : Vert clair
Couleurs feuilles apicales Dev. : Vert clair
Couleur de la feuille: Vert clair
Pilosité de l’apex: très poilu et soyeux
Couleur du pétiole: Pourpre
Pigmentation du pétiole: Entière
Forme du lobe centrale: Elliptique lancéolée
Forme de la tige : droit
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96/1414 (Nkoh Menzui)
Couleurs feuilles apicales: Pourpre
Couleurs feuilles apicales Dev. : Vert Pourpre
Couleur de la feuille: Vert sombre
Pilosité de l’apex: Lisse
Couleur du pétiole: Pourpre
Pigmentation du pétiole: Entière
Forme du lobe centrale: lancéolée
Forme de la tige : droit
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95/0109
Couleurs feuilles apicales: Vert pourpre
Couleur de la feuille: Vert sombre
Pilosité de l’apex: Lisse
Couleur du pétiole: rouge verdâtre
Pigmentation du pétiole: Partielle
Forme du lobe centrale: lancéolée
Forme de la tige : Zig-Zag
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8034
Couleurs feuilles apicales: Pourpre
Couleur de la feuille: Vert Pourpre
Pilosité de l’apex: Lisse
Couleur du pétiole: vert clair avec
coloration rougeâtre aux points d’attache
tige et feuille
Pigmentation du pétiole: Partielle
Forme du lobe centrale: lancéolée
Forme de la tige : droit
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TME 419
Couleurs feuilles apicales: Vert sombre
Couleur de la feuille: Vert Sombre
Pilosité de l’apex: Lisse
Couleur du pétiole: vert rougeâtre
Pigmentation du pétiole: Partielle
Forme du lobe centrale: lancéolée
Forme de la tige : droit
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96/0023
Couleurs feuilles apicales: Pourpre
Couleur de la feuille: Vert Pourpre
Pilosité de l’apex: poilu et soyeux
Couleur du pétiole: vert rougeâtre
Pigmentation du pétiole: Partielle
Forme du lobe centrale: Ovoide
Forme de la tige : droit