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Features, Issue 8 »
[14 May 2012 | No Comment | 62 views]

In the last 45 years, IITA has played a pivotal role in the genetic improvement of cassava for resource-poor farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 400 high-yielding and disease- and pest-resistant varieties developed.

Features, Issue 8 »
[14 May 2012 | No Comment | 25 views]

This article talks about progress in using genomics for transforming yam breeding. Yam is an economically important staple food for more than 300 million people in West Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Caribbean.

Frontiers, Issue 8 »
[14 May 2012 | No Comment | 55 views]

The application of new technology in R4D programs at IITA is accelerating the discovery of genes and closely linked molecular markers underlying important traits that leads to the rapid accumulation of genomic resources for devising an efficient and effective breeding strategy.

Frontiers, Issue 8 »
[14 May 2012 | No Comment | 42 views]

Leena Tripathi discusses the use of transgenics for the genetic improvement of vegetatively propagated crops. In IITA, transgenic technologies are being used for improving banana/plantain, cassava, and yam.

Coverpage, Issue 2 »
[12 Mar 2009 | No Comment | 1,971 views]
Edition 2, March 2009

Growing cassava in Denmark
Biotech in Nigeria
Banana menace
Is hybrid rice the answer?
CBSD: enemy number 1
Ensuring biosafety
Is genetically modified cowpea safe?
Training farmers using video
New genomic tools
Unraveling cassava’s problems
Designer (cowpea) plants
Biotechnology and nematodes

Issue 2, Looking In »
[8 Mar 2009 | One Comment | 2,455 views]
Jacob Hodeba Mignouna: Leading the way in science

Jacob Mignouna is the Technical Operations Manager of the AATF, one of IITA’s partners. He identifies opportunities for agricultural technology interventions, identifies sources of appropriate technologies, and provides overall leadership in implementing AATF’s project portfolio.

Features, Issue 2 »
[8 Mar 2009 | 20 Comments | 8,701 views]
Biotech in Nigeria: The journey so far

As the debate over Nigeria’s biosafety bill gathers momentum, Atser Godwin chronicles efforts undertaken by the Government so far.

Featured, Issue 2 »
[8 Mar 2009 | No Comment | 2,596 views]
Is biotechnology a panacea?

IITA uses all available scientific tools and approaches in its attempt to address hunger and poverty, but the decision to reject or approve and adopt any GM products is the domain and responsibility of the respective national governments.” —Hartmann, IITA Director General

Issue 1, Who's Who »
[21 Sep 2008 | 3 Comments | 6,775 views]
Leena Tripathi: Looking after the welfare of smallholder banana growers

Tripathi “demystifies” biotechnology and explains its importance in improving crop varieties and helping produce more and better food for Africa.