Gulu University
Gulu, Uganda
Purpose
to characterize sweet potato viruses in East Africa using next generation sequencing tools and to develop simple, low-cost paper-based diagnostic assays suited to resource-limited setting of Africa for effective disease management, control, production of virus-free planting materials, leading to increased crop yield and improved food security of smallholder farmers
Division
Global Growth & Opportunity
Date
September 2014
Region Served
AFRICA
Committed amount
$499,928
Grant topic
Agricultural Development
Duration (months)
50
Grantee location
Gulu, Uganda
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