Rescue Introduction and Cooperative Research of African Crop Germplasm Resources-Projects-China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance

Projects Name:

Rescue Introduction and Cooperative Research of African Crop Germplasm Resources

Projects Category:

Special Program for International Cooperation of the Ministry of Science and Technology

Partner Institutions:

Mozambique Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Country/Region:

Mozambique

Start-End Time:

2012-2016

Current Progress/Outcomes:

Introduced 1,500 resources, identified 310 resources that can be directly utilized, developed 155 new resources, improved 10 crop varieties, demonstrated 22 new varieties, and developed 10 high-yield cultivation techniques.

Contact Person:

Chunhai Jiao

Email:

jiaoch@hotmail.com

Phone:

2787389889

Main Content(Objectives&Activities):

0Introduce 1,500 superior African crop resources, screen 300 directly usable resources, innovate 150 resources, improve or breed 8-10 new varieties of major crops, demonstrate 15-20 new agricultural varieties in Africa, and promote 8-10 high-yield cultivation techniques