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Edition 3, Tool Box »
[14 Oct 2009 | One Comment | 1,562 views]
Allies in nature

A partnership of scientists lead by IITA, CIRAD, and Africa Rice are studying how weaver ants, the most ancient biocontrol agent on record, can protect economically important crops, such as mango, from the invasive fruit fly.

Edition 3, Looking In »
[14 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 650 views]
O.A. Adenola: More awareness needed on the dangers of aflatoxins

The president of one of the strongest crop networks in Nigeria, Pastor O.A. Adenola, talks about the need for stakeholders to join forces against aflatoxin spread and other issues.

Edition 3, Looking In »
[14 Oct 2009 | 4 Comments | 491 views]
Sunday Ekesi: Partnership is about respect

Sunday Ekesi is a research entomologist from Nigeria working at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe). He is currently leading a continent-wide initiative on the African fruit flies that threaten the production and export of fruits and vegetables.

Edition 3, Features »
[14 Oct 2009 | One Comment | 1,691 views]
Biological control at IITA: past, present, and future

This commentary presents a comprehensive review of IITA’s past and present efforts, and future initiatives on biocontrol. It also forwards some insights on how biocontrol efforts could be more successful.

Edition 2, Looking In »
[8 Mar 2009 | One Comment | 1,161 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.

Edition 1, Looking In, Tool Box »
[17 Sep 2008 | 3 Comments | 2,006 views]
Erostus Njuki Nsubuga: Lessons on partnership

A private sector partner provides insights on the partnership between AGT and IITA and emphasizes the need for demand-driven research.