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Scientists Prepare for Confined Field Trials of Life-Saving Drought-Tolerant Transgenic Maize
DES MOINES, IOWA (14 October 2010)—Crop specialists in Kenya and Uganda have laid the groundwork for confined field trials to commence later this year for new varieties of maize genetically modified to survive recurrent droughts that threaten over 300 million Africans for whom maize is life, according to a speech given today by the head of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) at the World Food Prize Symposium.
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AATF Marks Second Anniversary Since Formation of WEMA Project
The Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) project today marked the two-year anniversary since its formation.
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Developing water-efficient maize for Africa |
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For many smallholder farmers in Africa, maize is life. Since its introduction onto the continent several centuries ago, maize has become a staple crop in many parts of Africa. ...
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Better maize seeds coming |
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Drought resistant maize seeds will be ready for use in 2016, experts have said. Confined field trials on the seeds are taking place at the National Crops Resource Research Institute at Namulonge. ...
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