Purpose
to significantly increase the efficiency and genetic gain in irrigated rice breeding programs by using modern breeding tools and approaches to increase food and income security of resource-poor farmers, and to ensure rice food security in Asia and Africa
Grantee
Division
Global Growth & Opportunity
Date
OCTOBER 2013
Region served
AFRICA,
ASIA
Committed amount
$12,500,000
Grant topic
Agricultural Development
Duration (months)
61
Grantee location
Metro Manila, Philippines
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