International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Purpose
to determine if on-farm genomic selection can deliver a higher rate of genetic gain in farmers’ fields, particularly in female-managed plots, than conventional breeding in which most selection is applied on research stations.
Division
Global Growth & Opportunity
Date
November 2022
Region Served
AFRICA
Committed amount
$3,999,999
Grant topic
Agricultural Development
Duration (months)
60
Grantee location
Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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