GMOs DEVELOPED FOR AFRICA: THE WEMA AND IMAS PROJECTS
|
|
- Sibyl Mercy Tucker
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 GMOs DEVELOPED FOR AFRICA: THE WEMA AND IMAS PROJECTS Dr Kingstone Mashingaidze ARC-Grain Crops Institute Applications of omics to Biosafety, Plant Sciences Complex, University of Pretoria, 19 October 2015, Innovation and protection for a better harvest
2 ARC Vision To achieve excellence in research and development ARC Mission The ARC is a science institution that: conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation in support of the agricultural sector
3 ARC: 11 Institutes ARC-Grain Crops Institute (Field Crops Division) - Potchefstroom summer grain crops ARC-Small Grain Institute (Field Crops Division) - Bethlehem wheat, barley, oats ARC-Institute for Industrial Crops (Field Crops Division) Rustenburg tobacco, cotton, fibre crops ARC-Animal Production Institute ARC-Infruitec-Nietvoorbij (Institute for Deciduous Fruit, Vines and Wine) ARC-Institute for Soil, Climate and Water (ISCW) ARC-Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (ARC-OVI) ARC-Vegetable and Ornamental Plant Institute (VOPI) ARC-Institute for Agricultural Engineering ARC-Plant Protection Research Institute
4 ARC-GCI MANDATE To conduct research, technology development and technology transfer in order to: improve competitiveness, increase productivity, ensure environmental and economic sustainability, ensure the production of safe and healthy food, and ensure sustainable and functional cropping systems
5 Mandated Grain Crops Grain sorghum Maize Sweet stem sorghum Pearl millet
6 Mandated Grain Crops.. Sunflower Soybean Groundnut
7 Mandated Grain Crops.. Cowpea Dry bean Bambara groundnut
8 AFRICA IS DROUGHT-PRONE Maize is staple food crop for about 650 million in SSA Recurring droughts pose a continuous challenge to maize production and food security in SSA Risk of drought prevents investment in best management practices Climate change Shorter seasons with more variable rainfall + high temperatures in Southern Africa Yield stability is key to unlock the value of basic inputs for increasing productivity Recorded droughts between 1971 and 2000, and the number of people affected l
9 Limpopo province: 2006 Limpopo province: 2011 Mpumalanga province: 2012 lost investment
10 Stalk borer is a permanent challenge in maize production Stunted Dead hearts Yield loss
11 5 Ha ZM 1523 Seed Crop with >90% stalk borer infestation Limpopo 2014
12 WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? A public-private partnership to develop and deploy drought tolerant and insect protected maize hybrids royalty-free to smallholder farmers Target: 25% yield advantage under moderate drought Tolerant Susceptible For farmers: plant height, lodging, prolificacy, husk cover, disease resistance (ear rots, GLS, MSV, Ht, etc.), maturity, etc For Consumers: grain hardness, milling quality, protein levels, grain colour, etc.
13 WEMA Partnership World leader in breeding maize for African agro-ecological zones Germplasm + sites + breeding + training Monsanto World leader in seed, biotechnology, gene discovery, trait development and trait licensing Transgenes (DT & 2 Bt) + genotyping + germplasm + advanced breeding tools (e.g. doubled haploids) CIMMYT WEMA AATF NARS of Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa (ARC), Tanzania and Uganda Expertise in field trials Breed + Test DT maize Capacity building opportunities NARS Funded by BMGF, HGBF & USAID African institution mandated to access and deliver proprietary technologies to smallholder African farmers royalty-free
14 Cereal Yields (t/ha) 4.0 LOW SOIL FERTILITY LIMITS MAIZE PRODUCTIVITY IN AFRICA Fertilizer use (kg/ha) East and Southeast Asia Latin America South Asia Sub-Saharan Africa Period Fig 1. Fertilizer use and maize yields by region Source: Crawford, Jayne and Kelly (2005)
15 Public-private partnership Develop and deploy maize hybrids that tolerate low soil N Fertilizer use encouraged Developing varieties that take up and/or utilise N fertiliser more efficiently Target: 50% yield advantage under low N
16 IMAS PARTNERSHIP CIMMYT: Germplasm + Breeding + Low N testing sites + Trials + Expertise + Training DuPont Pioneer DuPont Pioneer: Genotyping + Transgenes (LNT) + Low N sites + Advanced breeding tools + Trials CIMMYT IMAS ARC and KALRO ARC and KALRO: Germplasm + Breeding + Low N testing sites + Trials Funded by BMGF & USAID
17 HOW ARE THE VARIETIES BEING DEVELOPED? Utilise conventional breeding and transgenic (GM) biotechnology Advanced breeding tools, e.g. Doubled haploids and genetic markers (sign posts) Conventi onal Biotechnology Elite germplasm from ARC, CIMMYT, and Monsanto MAB GM traits donated: DT (MON 87460) Bt (MON 810) Bt (MON 89034): Monsanto Dt/Lnt lines QTLs DT / LNT transgene LNT: Pioneer, a DuPont company Dt /Lnt No technology fees Conventional hybrids Enhanced DT /LNT GM hybrids + Bt
18 EVALUATION OF TRANSGENIC MAIZE HYBRIDS ARC s Confined Field Trial (CFT) Site at Lutzville (Western Cape province)
19 EVALUATION AND COMMERCIAL RELEASE OF MON A gene (cspb) from Bacillus subtilis The gene was first identified in bacteria subjected to cold stress conditions Research has demonstrated that cspb transgene helps plants cope with drought stress Deregulated and commercialised in USA as DroughtGARD TM Hectarage increased by 5.5 in USA from ha in 2013 to ha in 2014 Regulated trials conducted in RSA, Kenya and Uganda since 2010 Regulated trials delayed in Mozambique (lacked Biosafety legislation) and Tanzania (strict liability clause)
20 WEMA Testing Locations in RSA Delareyville Regulated Trials in: 1. South Africa 2. Kenya 3. Uganda Lutzville Orania Hopetown Lutzville: ARC research farm No rain in summer Managed drought stress possible (controlled drip irrigation) Adequate isolation
21 Yield (t/ha) RESEARCH METHODS: Managed stress at critical stages Stress target 40-60% yield reduction compared to well-watered Chronic stress block Yield reduction at Lutzville: 2009/10 Well-watered block % 0 Late CS WW Chronic stress block Well-watered block Traited (GM) and non-traited (non-gm) isogenic hybrids planted side-by-side Efficacy? Yield penalty?
22 Flowering stress block Well-watered block MON is effective in African germplasm (8 14% yield advantage under moderate drought stress) Efficacy of MON depends on genetic background MON does not reduce yield under well-watered conditions (no yield drag) MON approved for General (Commercial) release in RSA in May 2015 Regulated trials to start 2016 in Mz and Tz Enough data for Kenya and Uganda?
23 MON 810 AND MON Event Name: MON (approved 2010 in RSA) Gene Introduced Gene Source Product Function cry2ab2 cry1a.105 Bacillus thuringiensis Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab deltaendotoxin Cry1A.105 protein which comprises the Cry1Ab, Cry1F and Cry1Ac proteins Event Name: MON 810 (Ke, Mz, Tz and Ug) confers resistance to lepidopteran insects by selectively damaging their midgut lining confers resistance to lepidopteran insects by selectively damaging their midgut lining cry1ab Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab proteins NB: Resistance to MON 810 in RSA Regulated trials conducted in Kenya & Uganda confers resistance to lepidopteran insects by selectively damaging their midgut lining
24 S7607Z+S6561Z S7607Z+S1978Z S7607Z+S7852Z S7607Z+S3012Z S0158Z+S3012Z S3588Z+S8535Z S0158Z+S1978Z Yield [t/ha] Bt-Maize: Yield (t/ha) in Infested Plots in CFT Namulonge, Uganda, % 131% 57% 56% * * * * * * * 64% 58% 49% Pos Mean Neg mean All hybrids showed significantly more yield of % due to Bt gene (yield protection)
25 Impact of Bt-maize in Stem-borer Control NON-BT Maize BT Maize Application for environmental (commercial) release of Bt maize pending decision by NBA in Kenya
26 EVALUATION OF STACKED DT AND Bt TRANSGENES Bt MON donated to SHF in RSA Already in commercial use in RSA DT MON approved for Commercial (General) release Desired product: Hybrids with stacked DT and Bt Regulated trials required before commercial release Data required from at least two sites for at least two seasons Permit to conducted regulated trials of stacked MON MON granted in 2014 Permit extension granted for 2015/16 regulated trials Dossier preparations in progress for Ke, Ug & Mz
27 WHEN WILL GM VARIETIES BE AVAILABLE? HOW WILL THE GM VARIETIES BE AVAILABLE? GM maize only approved for wide-scale production after regulatory authorities are satisfied that it is safe for food, feed as well as to the environment GM Hybrids to be marketed by licensed local seed companies Types of GM Hybrids expected: (i) Bt 2016 (RSA); Kenya??? (ii) DT + Bt MON MON ? (iii) DT + Bt + RR = the most ideal combination NB: DT and Bt donated royalty-free for SHF low-cost RR negotiations yet to start (complements DT) Trait introgression ongoing into elite lines from CIMMYT and NARS DT and Bt
28 EVALUATION OF TRANSGENIC LOW NITROGEN TOLERANT MAIZE HYBRIDS DuPont Pioneer has identified four transgenes for low nitrogen tolerance (LNT) Introgression into ARC, CIMMYT and KALRO germplasm underway Confined field trial sites developed in RSA and Kenya Regulated (confined) field trials to start 2016/17
29 Testing for low N tolerance: Conduct field trials and selection in nitrogen depleted soils Deplete soil of N to t/ha yield levels simulate SHF conditions
30 IMAS CONVENTIONAL HYBRID TRIALS Low N High N
31 Nitrogen deficiency: Leaf yellowing (chlorosis) from bottom leaves, stunted growth and low yields Low N trials Leaf senescence SAHTB2-139
32 Innovation and protection for a better harvest WEMA + IMAS Royaltyfree technologies for: Seed security Food security Poverty alleviation Job creation Improved livelihoods Thank You
Climate Smart Maize Hybrids for Better Agriculture in Africa
Climate Smart Maize Hybrids for Better Agriculture in Africa Gospel Omanya, Ph.D., Dip. (Mgt) African Seed Trade Association Congress Laico Regency, Nairobi, Kenya 3 th March, 2015 Overview AATF - Who
More informationFacilitating Access to and Uptake of Appropriate Technologies by Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Facilitating Access to and Uptake of Appropriate Technologies by Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa Global Food Security and Technology Transfer Alhaji Tejan-Cole African Agricultural Technology
More informationIntegrating Modern Biotechnology into Africa s Agriculture for Food Security and Wealth Creation
Integrating Modern Biotechnology into Africa s Agriculture for Food Security and Wealth Creation Stephen Mugo Principal Scientist and CIMMYT Regional Representative (CCR) for Africa Presentation to the
More informationFall Armyworm in Africa: Challenge to the Maize Seed Industry and the Farmers
AFSTA-Cairo; Feb 28, 2018 Fall Armyworm in Africa: Challenge to the Maize Seed Industry and the Farmers B.M.Prasanna Director, CIMMYT Global Maize Program & CGIAR Research Program MAIZE Email: b.m.prasanna@cgiar.org
More informationKenya. Agricultural Biotechnology Annual. Kenya Biotechnology Update Report
THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report - public distribution Date: 8/2/ GAIN
More informationGenetically modified sugarcane and Eldana. Sandy Snyman Agronomist s Association Annual Symposium 27 October 2015
Genetically modified sugarcane and Eldana Sandy Snyman Agronomist s Association Annual Symposium 27 October 2015 GM=Genetically modified What is GM? DNA/gene from one source is transferred to another organism
More informationtractors. Using herbicides avoids that, while herbicide tolerant crops make the use of herbicides simpler.
Benefits of GM crops Monsanto, as a company is committed to sustainable agriculture and development and recognises that there are many challenges in delivering the results of research to the great diversity
More informationThe Future of Ag-biotech in Africa and its Contribution to Household Food Security
The Future of Ag-biotech in Africa and its Contribution to Household Food Security By Florence Wambugu, PhD CEO Africa Harvest ABIC Conference, Calgary 2007 Africa Harvest International non-profit foundation
More informationTop Ten Facts on Biotechnology and Biosafety in South Africa by th Anniversary of Global Commercialization of Biotech Crops ( )
Top Ten Facts on Biotechnology and Biosafety in South Africa by 2015 20 th Anniversary of Global Commercialization of Biotech Crops (1996-2016) Fact 1 2015, marked 18 years of successful biotech crop cultivation
More informationThe Role of Biotechnology to Enhance Agricultural Productivity, Production and Farmer Incomes.
The Role of Biotechnology to Enhance Agricultural Productivity, Production and Farmer Incomes. SACAU Policy Conference 16-17 May 2011 Enock Chikava AFSTA President Agenda 1. AFSTA and position on Biotechnology.
More informationSaharah Moon Chapotin Bureau for Food Security, USAID
Saharah Moon Chapotin Bureau for Food Security, USAID FTF Global Food Security and Research Strategy The Global Challenge: Achieving Sustainable Food Security 925 million people suffer from chronic hunger.
More informationOvercoming farm level constraints
Overcoming farm level constraints International Policy Council workshop Lusaka June 3-5 2007 Kinyua M Mbijjewe Monsanto 1 Overcoming farm level constraints requires.. Partnerships A Business Unusual approach
More informationTop 10 Facts About Biotech/GM Crops in Africa Beyond Promises: Top 10 Facts about Biotech/Gm Crops in 2013
Top 10 Facts About Biotech/GM Crops in Africa 2013 Beyond Promises: Top 10 Facts about Biotech/Gm Crops in 2013 FaCT 1 2013 Marked was the the 1816th year consecutive year of of commercialization cultivation
More informationNATIONAL BIOSAFETY AUTHORITY RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT
1 NATIONAL BIOSAFETY AUTHORITY RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE, CULTIVATION AND PLACING ON THE MARKET OF MON 810 EVENT IN MAIZE VARIETIES APPLICANT: KENYA AGRICULTURAL AND
More informationMaruca-Resistant Cowpea FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Maruca-Resistant Cowpea FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Which genes have been incorporated into the Marucaresistant cowpea? The Maruca-resistant cowpea contains the cry1ab (Bt) and nptii genes. The Bt gene
More informationCurrent Status of Biotechnology R&D Capacity in Africa
Current Status of Biotechnology R&D Capacity in Africa Fifth Asian Biotechnology and Development Conference Bringing Benefits of Biotechnology to Small Economies December 15-17, 2010 Amaya Hills, Kandy,
More informationUSAID s Feed the Future Research Programs: A Focused Set of Choices. Rob Bertram, PhD USAID Bureau for Food Security
USAID s Feed the Future Research Programs: A Focused Set of Choices Rob Bertram, PhD USAID Bureau for Food Security The Global Challenge Climate change already impacting yields - drought, high temperatures
More informationBIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SECURITY
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SECURITY JHILL JOHNS GMASSURE Biosafety Capacity Building Initiative in SADC, Namibia, 17-21 November 2014 Department: Science and Technology REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OUTLINE 1.
More informationFacilitating Access to and Uptake of Appropriate Technologies by Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Facilitating Access to and Uptake of Appropriate Technologies by Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa Dr. Denis T. Kyetere Executive Director African Agricultural Technology Foundation Global Food
More informationPartnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa Research-Based Advocacy for African Agricultural Development
Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa Research-Based Advocacy for African Agricultural Development Innovations in Managing Access to Farm Inputs Dr. Julie Howard Executive Director Partnership
More information5/24/ Food & Agriculture National Conference. Jim Schweigert. Managing the First Genetically Engineered. Events to Go Off Patent 1.
Events to Go Off Patent Panel Jarrett Abramson Senior Intellectual Property Counsel at International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) CGIAR Consortium Jim Schweigert President Gro Alliance Stacey
More informationManaging the First Genetically Engineered Events to Go Off Patent
Managing the First Genetically Engineered Events to Go Off Patent Panel Jarrett Abramson Senior Intellectual Property Counsel at International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) CGIAR Consortium
More informationPigeonpea in ESA: A story of two decades. Said Silim
Pigeonpea in ESA: A story of two decades Said Silim In 1991: Pigeonpea was not a crop of importance Farmers growing traditional low yielding varieties as intercrop Preference was for bold seeded fast cooking
More informationSoybean breeding in Africa
Soybean breeding in Africa H. Agrama Soybean Breeder International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Soybean in Africa Improve human nutrition Major animal feed source Improve soil fertility Increase
More informationBOTSWANA FARMER S GUIDE
BOTSWANA FARMER S GUIDE WHITE HYBRID MAIZE YELLOW HYBRID MAIZE PAN 3M-01 (Ultra Early) This hybrid is an ultra early maturity, most suitable for environments with short seasons. It was specifically bred
More informationSeed Trade opportunities in Dryland Crops production in Africa ICRISAT
Seed Trade opportunities in Dryland Crops production in Africa ICRISAT ICRISAT research Mandate Crop Mandate Ecological mandate (Semi-Arid Tropics) Crops Groundnut Pigeonpea Chickpea Sorghum Millets (Pearl
More informationDrought- and Heat-tolerant Maize in the Tropics, and Tackling the Fall Armyworm Crisis in Africa
USAID-BIFAD; Sept 12, 2017 Drought- and Heat-tolerant Maize in the Tropics, and Tackling the Fall Armyworm Crisis in Africa Dr B.M. Prasanna Director, Global Maize Program, CIMMYT & CGIAR Research Program
More informationREPORT ON KENYA SMALL-HOLDER FARMERS BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDY VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA FROM 19 TH -23 RD APRIL, Report Prepared by
REPORT ON KENYA SMALL-HOLDER FARMERS BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDY VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA FROM 19 TH -23 RD APRIL, 2015 Report Prepared by Doris Anjawa ROP Field Coordinator Email: drsanjawa@gmail.com The African
More information10:20-10:50 Gene Editing in Maize and Wheat at CIMMYT: Impact on Smallholder Farmers
Part I. Case examples showing contribution of genome editing 10:20-10:50 Gene Editing in Maize and Wheat at CIMMYT: Impact on Smallholder Farmers Dr. Kanwarpal Dhugga, Principal Scientist, Head, Biotechnology
More informationSilage Corn in Australia
FEATURE Silage Corn in Australia Interview with Brad Jamieson, National Sales Manager, Advanta Seeds Australia Advanta Seeds produces and markets corn hybrids in Australia under the Pacific Seeds brand.
More informationGreen Revolution push in Africa the occupation of the Guinea Savannahwhere the GM push fits in. Mariam Mayet African Centre for Biosafety (ACB)
Green Revolution push in Africa the occupation of the Guinea Savannahwhere the GM push fits in Mariam Mayet African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) Overview AGRA and old hubs of capital The Green Revolution
More informationU.S. Government Funding for Prebreeding: Role of the Private Sector. Nora Lapitan and Jennifer Long US Agency for International Development
U.S. Government Funding for Prebreeding: Insights, Forecast and the Role of the Private Sector Nora Lapitan and Jennifer Long US Agency for International Development Outline How US Federal funding agencies
More informationDevelopments in Agricultural GM Technologies
Developments in Agricultural GM Technologies Jhill Johns & Hennie Groenewald Department: Science and Technology REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OVERVIEW Technical developments. o Crops, genetic engineering technologies,
More informationRice production in Temperate Africa. Negussie Zenna ITRC March, 2017 Griffith, Australia
Rice production in Temperate Africa Negussie Zenna ITRC March, 2017 Griffith, Australia Table of contents Introduction Why cold matters AfricaRice Activities Protocols for cold screening Some results Challenges
More informationGENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM PRESENTATION. 13 September 2013 by Department of Trade and Industry
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM PRESENTATION 13 September 2013 by Department of Trade and Industry Introduction - A genetically modified organism (GMO) means any organism; the genes (or genetic material)
More informationResults from the Rainout Shelter
The Rainout Shelter (ROS) was built to help precisely control and monitor the amount and timing of water on an outdoor research plot. In the ROS, relationships between plants, water, and soils can be studied
More informationGlobal Review of Commercialized Transgenic Crops: 2002 Feature: Bt Maize
I S A A A INTERNATIONAL SERVICE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AGRI-BIOTECH APPLICATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Global Review of Commercialized Transgenic Crops: 2002 Feature: Bt Maize by Clive James Chair, ISAAA Board
More informationWhat are Genetically Modified Crops and how are they made? Professor Idah Sithole-Niang Department of Biochemistry, UZ GMASSURE - UZ
What are Genetically Modified Crops and how are they made? Professor Idah Sithole-Niang Department of Biochemistry, UZ GMASSURE - UZ Outline Definitions Concept of Genetic Modification Agricultural context
More informationThe Stay-Green Trait in Sorghum
The Stay-Green Trait in Sorghum David Jordan Principal Sorghum Breeder Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries Introduction This paper describes the value and impact of stay-green in sorghum based
More informationSORGHUM GROWERS GUIDE
SORGHUM GROWERS GUIDE Contents Introduction... 2 Soils and climate... 2 Fertilisation... 2 Varietal choice... 2 Characteristics of Seed Co Sorghum varieties... 3 MACIA... 3 Plant height cms... 3 Production
More informationThematic Brief 2 Water Productivity
Thematic Brief 2 Water Productivity Brief prepared for the Entry phase of the project: Strengthening Agricultural Water Efficiency and Productivity on the African and Global Level The Project The GCP/INT/166/SWI
More informationPL-1: Drought and Low P Tolerant Common Bean, Cowpeas, and Soybean
Review Meeting Grain Legumes Phase 1 and Extension Phase PL-1: Drought and Low P Tolerant Common Bean, Cowpeas, and Soybean Steve Beebe Bean breeder and Bean Program Leader CIAT s.beebe@cgiar.org With
More informationCROP PRODUCTION AND BIOTECHNOLOGY: Successes and Challenges SUMMARY
CROP PRODUCTION AND BIOTECHNOLOGY: Successes and Challenges SUMMARY Background Different scientists have defined the term biotechnology. These definitions reflect the particular perspective of the scientists.
More informationFeed the Future Food Security Innovation Center USAID Agricultural Research Portfolio
Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Center USAID Agricultural Research Portfolio Saharah Moon Chapotin U.S. Agency for International Development March 3, 2013 The Global Challenge About 870 million
More informationBreeding maize, rice and wheat for highly variable abiotic stress environments. Marianne Bänziger
Breeding maize, rice and wheat for highly variable abiotic stress environments Marianne Bänziger Gary Atlin Richard Trethowan CIMMYT IRRI => CIMMYT CIMMYT => University of Sydney Question You can breed
More informationSunflower Production and Important Production Strategies in South Africa
Sunflower Production and Important Production Strategies in South Africa H.L. Loubser, ARC Grain Crops Institute, Potchefstroom Republic of South Africa Sunflower is grown in South Africa since the beginning
More informationThe Agricultural Research Council s role in plant variety protection and technology transfer - promoting publicly funded research
The Agricultural Research Council s role in plant variety protection and technology transfer - promoting publicly funded research Moephuli, SR, Moselakgomo, MA and & Phehane, VN A presentation to a UPOV
More informationOVERVIEW. ARC; MNCs; Local seed companies; Universities
SOUTH AFRICA BRIEF March, 2015 INTRODUCTION A competitive seed sector is key to ensuring timely availability of appropriate, high quality seeds at affordable prices to smallholder farmers in South Africa.
More informationThe Role and Contribution of Plant Breeding and Plant Biotechnology to Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
The Role and Contribution of Plant Breeding and Plant Biotechnology to Sustainable Agriculture in Africa Dr. Denis T. Kyetere Executive Director AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION (AATF) Outline
More informationCrop Improvement: US in Africa. Dr. Vernon Gracen
Crop Improvement: US in Africa Dr. Vernon Gracen vg45@cornell.edu Overview The need for increasing crop productivity in African environments The need for improving nutrient content of crops Significant
More informationHOW OUR FOOD IS GROWN
OPEN TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW OUR FOOD IS GROWN Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a major topic of discussion today. Across our society, media and the Internet, a growing number of people have
More informationMONTHLY FOOD SECURITY BULLETIN OF SOUTH AFRICA: DECEMBER 2012
MONTHLY FOOD SECURITY BULLETIN OF SOUTH AFRICA: DECEMBER 2012 Issued: 17 January 2013 Directorate: Statistics and Economic Analysis Highlights: During December 2012 significant rainfall events were recorded
More informationGetting the Horse before the Cart: Critical Steps that Enable successful Seed Scaling
Getting the Horse before the Cart: Critical Steps that Enable successful Seed Scaling Mike Robinson Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA) Tropical Soybean for Development Workshop Washington
More informationChampions of the Poor of the Semi-Arid Tropics
ICRISAT and Partners Champions of the Poor of the Semi-Arid Tropics William D. Dar Director General, ICRISAT This presentation The context Our research heartland Major outputs and impacts Moving into the
More informationDevelopment of Early Maturing GEM lines with Value Added Traits: Moving U.S. Corn Belt GEM Germplasm Northward
Development of Early Maturing GEM lines with Value Added Traits: Moving U.S. Corn Belt GEM Germplasm Northward Marcelo J. Carena Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University (NDSU) I am
More informationFocus areas for business generation
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL Focus areas for business generation Strategic Overview Jasper Rees Enhance viability of the ARC through market Group Executive: Research and Innovation Systems development
More informationOutline. USAID Biotechnology. Biotech cotton, yield improvement and impacts on global biotechnology policy. Current Status & Impact of Biotech Cotton
Outline USAID Biotechnology Biotech cotton, yield improvement and impacts on global biotechnology policy John McMurdy, PhD Biotechnology Advisor US Agency for International Development March 5, 2009 Current
More informationGrain Legumes & Dryland Cereals Agri- Food Systems CGIAR Research Program
Grain Legumes & Dryland Cereals Agri- Food Systems CGIAR Research Program Demand-Driven Innovation for the Drylands D Kumara Charyulu Team GLDC, ICRISAT What is CGIAR Research Program? It is a Global research
More informationAgricultural Development. Dana Boggess Program Officer, Agricultural Development December 18, 2012
Agricultural Development Dana Boggess Program Officer, Agricultural Development December 18, 2012 Why Agriculture? 75% of world s the poor live in rural areas and the majority depend on agriculture for
More informationTransgenic-facilitated Drought Tolerance in Corn. Mark Lawson, Ph.D. Yield and Stress Platform Lead Monsanto Company
Transgenic-facilitated Drought Tolerance in Corn Mark Lawson, Ph.D. Yield and Stress Platform Lead Monsanto Company Notes Certain statements contained in this presentation are forward-looking statements,
More informationAGRA Support to Seed. Augustine Langyintuo. Presented at the FARNPAN Organized seed security Network. South Africa May 2010
AGRA Support to Seed Security in Africa Augustine Langyintuo AGRA-Nairobi Presented at the FARNPAN Organized seed security Network. South Africa 20-21 May 2010 Introduction Low crop productivity in Africa
More informationMaize genetic improvement for enhanced productivity gains in West and Central Africa
features During the past 45 years, the genetic improvement programs of IITA and its partners have made spectacular progress in developing high-yielding crop varieties that offered best-bet solutions to
More informationInstitute for International Crop Improvement ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS / 2013
Institute for International Crop Improvement ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS / 2013 SCIENTISTS MADE 100 CANDIDATE PLANT VARIETIES TO TEST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF VITAMIN A AND IRON CONTENT. INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL
More informationHIGH AND DRY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HIGH AND DRY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MAY 2012 Why Genetic Engineering Is Not Solving Agriculture s Drought Problem in a Thirsty World Droughts periods of abnormally dry weather can be devastating to farmers
More informationAchieving a forage revolution through improved varieties and seed systems
Achieving a forage revolution through improved varieties and seed systems Chris Jones and Jean Hanson International Livestock Research Institute GLOBAL NUTRITION SYMPOSIUM 24 January 2018 Addis Ababa,
More informationbenefits of bt cotton in burkina faso
Burkina Faso 2015 was the eighth year for farmers in Burkina Faso to benefit significantly from Bt cotton (Bollgard II ). The total Bt cotton planted in Burkina Faso in 2015 was 350,000 hectares, or 50%
More informationWEST AFRICA VARIETY CATALOGUE 2017
WEST AFRICA VARIETY CATALOGUE 2017 Become a distributor of improved varieties Seeds2B Africa can save you time and money in strengthening your seeds business by: Searching global portfolios of breeders
More informationThe Importance of Biotechnology in Meeting Global Food Requirements
The Importance of Biotechnology in Meeting Global Food Requirements Jennifer A Thomson Department of Molecular and Cell Biology University of Cape Town South Africa Projected cereal yield in 2025 Region
More informationTony Fischer, Derek Byerlee and Greg Edmeades
Tony Fischer, Derek Byerlee and Greg Edmeades Why cereal yield? Current situation with yield Prospects for yield progress Resource use efficiency 6 5?? Yield (t/ha) 4 3 2 y = 0.0436x 84.063 R² = 0.9903
More informationAnnual General Meeting 2012
Annual General Meeting 2012 20 November 2012 Professor Marilyn Anderson Chief Science Officer 1 Major projects Control of fungal diseases corn, soybean, wheat Insect control MGEV - multigene expression
More informationIn Search of an African Green Revolution Center for Global Development Washington, DC September 6, 2006
In Search of an African Green Revolution Center for Global Development Washington, DC September 6, 2006 Norman E. Borlaug President Sasakawa Africa Association Mexican Government-Rockefeller Foundation
More informationBt maize technologies: Insect pest control Anani Bruce
Bt maize technologies: Insect pest control Anani Bruce Training course on identification and management of biotic stresses in maize 8-10 December 2015, Islamabad 1. What is Bt? Outline 2. How does Bt work
More informationSOUTH AFRICAN GRAIN SEEDS MARKET ANALYSIS REPORT 2016
SOUTH AFRICAN GRAIN SEEDS MARKET ANALYSIS REPORT 2016 Directorate Marketing Tel: 012 319 8455 Private Bag X15 Fax: 012 319 8131 Arcadia Email: MogalaM@daff.gov.za 0007 wwww.daff.gov.za TABLE OF CONTENT
More informationETHICAL AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES ISSUES FOR DECISION-MAKERS. Julian Kinderlerer
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES ISSUES FOR DECISION-MAKERS Julian Kinderlerer None of us can avoid being interested in food. Our very existence depends on the supply of safe,
More informationBioengineered Crops as Tools for Colombian Agricultural Development
Bioengineered Crops as Tools for Colombian Agricultural Development Opportunities and Strategic Considerations Peter Gregory, Ph.D pg46@cornell.edu Agricultural Biotechnology Consultant International Professor
More information1 Introduction 2 BASF Crop Protection 3 BASF Plant Biotechnology Dr. Peter Eckes President, BASF Plant Science
1 1 Introduction 2 BASF Crop Protection 3 BASF Plant Biotechnology Dr. Peter Eckes President, BASF Plant Science The GM success story continues Global GM crop area in million hectares; 1 ha = 2.47 acres
More information[ 2 ] [ 3 ] WHAT IS BIOTECHNOLOGY? HOW IS BIOTECHNOLOGY DIFFERENT FROM THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF IMPROVING CROPS?
WHAT IS BIOTECHNOLOGY? Biotechnology is a modern technology that makes use of organisms (or parts thereof) to make or modify products; improve and develop microorganisms, plants or animals; or develop
More informationArcadia Biosciences. NobleConXV January 2019
Arcadia Biosciences NobleConXV January 2019 Forward-looking statements Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This presentation contains forward-looking statements
More informationAnnouncing the establishment of QualiBasic Seed Entity
Announcing the establishment of QualiBasic Seed Entity Donald Mavindidze (AATF) Media Announcement Nairobi Kenya 30 January 2017 AATF-Transforming Agriculture for Food Security and Prosperity AATF is about
More informationBiological Control of Aflatoxins
Biological Control of Aflatoxins Peter J. Cotty, Agricultural Research Service, USDA University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Ranajit Bandyopadhyay, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Ibadan,
More informationDeveloping New GM Products and Detection Methods
Developing New GM Products and Detection Methods Dave Grothaus Monsanto Company Slides Thanks to: International Life Sciences Institute Crop Life International Indus try Colleagues Hope Hart - Syngenta
More informationDevelopment and deployment of maize hybrids with desired farmer preferences and resistance to foliar diseases for the mid-altitude areas of Kenya
Development and deployment of maize hybrids with desired farmer preferences and resistance to foliar diseases for the mid-altitude areas of Kenya Introduction Leley, P.K and Njoroge, P.K Maize is the third
More informationGenetic Engineering for Better Agriculture, Food and Medicine. Prof.Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi University of Karachi
Genetic Engineering for Better Agriculture, Food and Medicine Prof.Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi University of Karachi People invented winemaking about 10,000 years ago. Followed by ensiling. Then meat preservation.
More informationDow AgroSciences: Delivering Beyond the Expected
Dow AgroSciences: Delivering Beyond the Expected Jerome Peribere President and CEO March 10, 2009 Dow AgroSciences Delivering Beyond Expectations in Key Areas Consistent Financial Performance Seed/Trait
More informationFinger Millet for ESA region
Review Meeting Dryland Cereals Phase 1 and Extension Phase Finger Millet for ESA region Henry Fred Ojulong Scientist ICRISAT-Nairobi hojulong@cgiar.org 03-10-2016 http://drylandcereals.cgiar.org A global
More informationDrought Traits in Corn. Rob Aiken, K-State Northwest Research Extension Center, Colby 2014 No-till Oklahoma Conference
Drought Traits in Corn Rob Aiken, K-State Northwest Research Extension Center, Colby 2014 No-till Oklahoma Conference Drought Traits in Corn Drought Gard, Monsanto, Transgenic, cold shock protein (CSPB),
More informationEvogene - Bayer CropScience Multi-year Collaboration to Improve Wheat Seed. December 13, 2010
Evogene - Bayer CropScience Multi-year Collaboration to Improve Wheat Seed December 13, 2010 1 2 Agenda Evogene Bayer CropScience Collaboration Wheat Background Complementary Capabilities Create Opportunity
More informationChapter 1 Molecular Genetic Approaches to Maize Improvement an Introduction
Chapter 1 Molecular Genetic Approaches to Maize Improvement an Introduction Robert T. Fraley In the following chapters prominent scientists will discuss the recent genetic improvements in maize that have
More informationDoubling Maize Production of India by 2025 Challenges and Opportunities
New Delhi; Nov 13, 2015 Doubling Maize Production of India by 2025 Challenges and Opportunities B.M. Prasanna Director, Global Maize Program, CIMMYT & CGIAR Research Program MAIZE Maize has diverse uses
More informationThis presentation. CCRP Communities of Practice (CoP) Sustainable Legume Intensification in CCRP.
This presentation Sustainable Legume Intensification in CCRP CCRP overview Framework for grant making Legume priorities for 2014-18 Legume Lab complementarity Charlie Riches http://www.ccrp.org Plant Biology
More informationMONTHLY FOOD SECURITY BULLETIN OF SOUTH AFRICA: JANUARY 2017
MONTHLY FOOD SECURITY BULLETIN OF SOUTH AFRICA: JANUARY 2017 Issued: 3 February 2017 Directorate: Statistics and Economic Analysis Highlights: During January 2017, significant rainfall events were limited
More informationSeeds2B SFSA s demand-led approach to bridging the seeds divide Technology transfer, local capacity building and policy reform
Seeds2B SFSA s demand-led approach to bridging the seeds divide Technology transfer, local capacity building and policy reform September 2014 Overview Seeds2B is SFSA s approach to seed systems development
More informationFACT The insect resistant variety is sold under the commercial name Bollgard II (BGII ).
~ ISAAA FACT 1 2015 was the 8th year for farmers in Burkina Faso to cultivate insect resistant cotton (Bt cotton). 1. From the initial 8,500 hectares planted in 2008, a total of 350,000 hectares of Bt
More informationMONTHLY FOOD SECURITY BULLETIN OF SOUTH AFRICA: JANUARY 2016
MONTHLY FOOD SECURITY BULLETIN OF SOUTH AFRICA: JANUARY 2016 Issued: 4 February 2016 Directorate: Statistics and Economic Analysis Highlights: During January 2016, significant rainfall events were limited
More informationGM maize. Stakeholder Consultation on Animal Feeding Studies and in-vitro Studies in GMO Risk Assessment. (3-4 December 2012, Vienna)
Human Health Environment Socio-Economy GM maize Stakeholder Consultation on Animal Feeding Studies and in-vitro Studies in GMO Risk Assessment (3-4 December 2012, Vienna) www.grace-fp7.eu Top countries
More informationDuvick What is Yield? 1 WHAT IS YIELD?
Duvick What is Yield? 1 WHAT IS YIELD? D. N. Duvick P.O. Box 446, 6837 N. W. Beaver Drive, Johnston, IA 50131 (USA) Fax (515)278-0861 Duvick, D. N. 1997. What is yield? p. 332-335 In G. O. Edmeades, B.
More informationCOUNTRY SERIES KENYA TOP TEN FACTS ABOUT BIOTECH/GM CROPS BY 2014
COUNTRY SERIES KENYA TOP TEN FACTS ABOUT BIOTECH/GM CROPS BY 2014 FACT 1 Kenya was the First Country to Sign the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety Former President Daniel Arap Moi signed the international
More informationContributions of Agricultural Biotechnology to Alleviate Poverty and Hunger
Pocket K No. 30 Contributions of Agricultural Biotechnology to Alleviate Poverty and Hunger Introduction In 2016, the number of chronically undernourished people in the world is estimated to have increased
More informationMAIZE (Zea mays L.) Family Poaecea(Gramineae) By Dr. S A. Abolusoro
MAIZE (Zea mays L.) Family Poaecea(Gramineae) By Dr. S A. Abolusoro Origin Maize was domesticated in Southern Mexico around 4000BC. On arrival of European in America,maize had already spread from chile
More information