Identifying and Developing Improved Tropical Maize Germplasm with Native Resistance to Fall Armyworm in Sub-Saharan Africa
Following the recent emergence and rapid spread of the fall armyworm pest in Africa, the Breeding for Resistance to Fall Armyworm in Africa project is beginning the process of identifying and developing new varieties of maize resistant to the pest.
From Oct, 2017
To Sep, 2018
Status
Complete
Location
Location
Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Corn Host Plant Resistance Research, Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)