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Project Name:
Promote application of water-saving and drought resistant rice for Africa and breeding cooperation
Leading Institution:
Shanghai Agrobiological Gene Center
Partner Institution:
Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO); Seed laboratory, General direction of plant production, Ministry of Agriculture of Burkina Faso; Agricultural Research Center (ARC), EGYPT
Location Country/Region:
Kenya; Burkina Faso; Egypt
Establishment Date:
June of 2025
Operational Status:
Operation normally
Contact Person:
Dr. LIU Zaochang
Email:
lzc@sagc.org.cn
Phone:
021-6220 2914
Main Content(Functions&Focus Areas):
The cooperative platform primarily focuses on newly registered water-saving and drought-resistant rice varieties bred by the led unit in countries such as Burundi, Uganda, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. Enhance the demonstration and promotion of these approved varieties, achieving notable results. The project continues to advance collaborative breeding initiatives, aiming to introduce new varieties that are water-efficient, drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and suitable for African ecological conditions. Additionally, training on cultivation techniques for widespread application is under arrangement.