International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Purpose
to understand the genetic control of cassava postharvest deterioration for longer shelf-life, and to define and introgress new sources of whitefly resistance to reduce spread of brown streak viruses that destroy cassava storage roots.
Division
Global Growth & Opportunity
Date
October 2024
Region Served
AFRICA, GLOBAL
Committed amount
$4,300,000
Grant topic
Agricultural Development
Duration (months)
48
Grantee location
Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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