WEST AFRICA VARIETY CATALOGUE 2017

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1 WEST AFRICA VARIETY CATALOGUE 2017

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4 More choice, better access Seeds2B Africa offers: A wide choice of high-performing varieties, on behalf of breeders (characteristics include: higher yielding, earlier maturing, improved disease and pest resistance, improved storability, colours, shapes and other aspects in line with consumer preferences) Experienced technical staff in-country An extensive trialing network Legal and regulatory expertise Access to markets, farmer groups and processors Regional outlooks on seed market trends and opportunities Capacity to bring complementary technologies to smallholder farmers, such as vegetable nurseries and WEST mechanization. AFRICA VARIETY CATALOGUE 2017

5 Eggplant

6 Eggplant EGG-13 Big and round hybrid eggplant Country of origin: Fruit characteristics: Fruit size: India round shape, dark purple skin, no spines big ( grams) Very early maturing (first picking just 50 days after transplanting) High productivity on-station and on-farm (21% higher than the best check variety, on average) Suitable for both dry and wet seasons Wide adaptability to different soils and environments Very good feedback from farmers and consumers Part of India-Africa Seeds Bridge

7 Eggplant EGG-08 Mid-long hybrid eggplant Country of origin: Fruit characteristics: Fruit size: India mid-long shape, dark purple skin, medium size, no spines medium ( grams) Very early maturing (first picking just days after transplanting) High productivity on-station and on-farm (40% higher than the best check variety, on average) Suitable for both dry and wet seasons Wide adaptability to different soils and environments Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers Part of India-Africa Seeds Bridge

8 Tomato

9 Tomato TOM-09 Open-field hybrid for year-round production Country of origin: Fruit characteristics: Fruit size: India red, square-round shape medium (75-90 grams) Determinate variety, ideal for staked cultivation Early maturing (first picking 60 days after transplanting) High productivity on-station and on-farm (15% higher than the best check variety, on average) Tolerant to TYLCV and good tolerance to bacterial wilt Suitable for both dry and wet seasons Wide adaptability to different environments Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers Part of India-Africa Seeds Bridge

10 Tomato TOM-25 Open-field hybrid for year-round production Country of origin: Fruit characteristics: Fruit size: India red, round shape medium (80-90 grams) Early maturing (first picking 60 days after transplanting) Performing well - particularly in Mali (25% higher than the best check variety, on average) Tolerant to TYLCV and good tolerance to bacterial wilt Suitable for both dry and wet seasons Wide adaptability to different environments Determinate Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers Part of India-Africa Seeds Bridge

11 Okra

12 Okra OKR-15 A hybrid okra showcasing earliness and productivity Country of origin: Fruit characteristics: Fruit size: India long and thin fruits, attractive shiny green cm Very early maturing (first picking just days after sowing) High productivity (30% higher than market leader, on average) Low lignification (fruits maintain quality) Strong tolerance to viruses and sucking pests Part of India-Africa Seeds Bridge

13 Watermelon

14 Watermelon WAT-13 An early and productive watermelon hybrid Country of origin: Fruit characteristics: Fruit size: India oblong green striped, deep red flesh 6-8 kg High productivity on-farm and on-station (+15% on average) Early maturing (harvest 75 days after sowing) Good tolerance to viruses, sucking pests and fruit rot Part of India-Africa Seeds Bridge

15 Watermelon WAT-12 An early and productive watermelon hybrid Type: Fruit characteristics: Fruit size: Hybrid oblong green striped, deep red flesh 5,9 kg Offers +108% yield on average Early maturing (harvest 94 days after sowing) Good tolerance to viruses, sucking pests and fruit rot Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers

16 Potato

17 Potato IRSH-16 A highly productive early variety for the fresh market Country of origin: Maturity: Tuber characteristics: Ireland early big oblong tubers with yellow skin and yellow flesh Medium tolerance to late blight Very good quality skin and flesh Very good storage capacity Performing well particularly in Mali Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers Suitable for all cooking recipes (fresh market)

18 Potato IRSH-17 A highly productive early variety for the fresh market Country of origin: Maturity: Tuber characteristics: Ireland early big oblong tubers with yellow skin and light-yellow flesh Good tolerance to late blight Very good quality skin and flesh Very good storage capacity Performing well particularly in Senegal Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers Suitable for all cooking recipes (fresh market)

19 Potato IRSH-19 A highly productive early variety for the fresh market Country of origin: Maturity: Tuber characteristics: Ireland mid-early big oblong tubers with light-yellow skin, yellow flesh Very good tolerance to late blight Very good quality skin and flesh Very good storage capacity Performing well particularly in Senegal Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers Suitable for all cooking recipes (fresh market)

20 Maize

21 Maize MAZ-18 High-yielding yellow maize hybrid Country of origin: Maturity: Productivity: India days big and long cobs with yellow grains High productivity on-station and on-farm (25% higher than the local check varieties on average - equivalent to the leading hybrids) Strong and vigorous plants Wide adaptability to different soils and environments Good adaptation to drought and flooding Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers Part of India-Africa Seeds Bridge

22 Maize MAZ-03 One of the first white maize hybrids for West Africa Country of origin: Maturity: Productivity: India days big and long cobs with white grains High productivity on-station and on-farm (a minimum of 50% higher than the best local white maize variety) Strong and vigorous plants Wide adaptability to different soils and environments Good adaptation to drought and flooding Very positive feedback from farmers and consumers Part of India-Africa Seeds Bridge

23 Sorghum

24 Sorghum SGH-06 A new OPV sorghum variety from modern breeding Country of origin: Maturity: Plant characteristics: Mali IER 130 days Guinea-type, white-grey grains, tall plants (230 cm at maturity), mid-loose panicle Suitable for areas with mm of rain Very good for fodder and grain Sensitive to photoperiodism Resistant to striga and tolerant to drought Good feedback from farmers Product of Syngenta Foundation breeding investment

25 Sorghum SGH-23 A new OPV sorghum variety from modern breeding Country of origin: Maturity: Plant characteristics: Mali IER days Guinea-type, white-grey grains, medium height plants (190 cm at maturity), loose panicle Suitable for areas with mm of rain Very good for fodder and grain Sensitive to photoperiodism Tolerant to striga and drought Very positive feedback from farmers Product of Syngenta Foundation breeding investment

26 Sorghum SGH-24 A new OPV sorghum variety from modern breeding Country of origin: Maturity: Plant characteristics: Mali IER days Guinea-type, white-grey grains, tall plants (250 cm at maturity), mid-loose panicle Suitable for areas with mm of rain Very good for fodder and grain Sensitive to photoperiodism Resistant to striga and tolerant to drought Positive feedback from farmers Product of Syngenta Foundation breeding investment

27 Sorghum SGH-25 A new OPV sorghum variety from modern breeding Country of origin: Maturity: Plant characteristics: Mali IER days Guinea-type, white-grey grains, medium height (210 cm at maturity), very loose panicle Suitable for areas with mm of rain Very good for fodder and grain Sensitive to photoperiodism Tolerant to striga and drought Very positive feedback from farmers Product of Syngenta Foundation breeding investment

28 Soybean

29 Soybean SOY-01 One of the first improved soybean varieties for Mali Country of origin: Maturity: Ghana NARS days Plant characteristics: Purple flowers, cream seeds, 50-55cm height Excellent seed quality High and stable yield across many environments Tolerant to common soybean pests and diseases Resistant to pod shattering (up to 3% shattering) Well suited to Malian conditions

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32 Contact About Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA) is a Swiss-based non-profit organization, which focuses on enabling farmers access to the best technology and advice, raising their yields and linking them to markets. SFSA s global Seeds2B program helps farmers access quality seeds of improved varieties for the crops they need. SFSA s Seeds2B program aims to develop seed markets, by scouting for new promising varieties, providing business planning support, trialing, assisting with navigating registration procedures, developing equitable variety licensing agreements between breeders and seed companies, providing technical support for seed production, and conducting monitoring and evaluation. SFSA developed Seeds2B Africa Ltd from its global Seeds2B program, in order to provide an open offer to trial and develop market linkages for any crop. Seeds2B Africa Ltd acts as a trialing, registration and relationship broker to identify and make available the best variety candidates of a wide range of material suitable for the agro-ecologies and markets in Africa. Seeds2B Africa connects a wide range of public and private breeders and seed companies (both African and non-african). The purpose is to facilitate the introduction of quality seeds of improved varieties into the portfolios of African businesses. Seeds2B Africa is currently active in Senegal, Mali, Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe. The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) implements Seeds2B Africa activities in Malawi and Zimbabwe. Inclusion of the publicly-bred varieties in this catalogue result from work undertaken as part of the Global Development Alliance (PASTTA) between USAID and SFSA. All efforts have been made to assess the varieties potential to the highest standards. However, SFSA and Seeds2B Africa cannot be held responsible for issues related to varietal performance or quality of the seeds provided by the varieties owners.