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Identifying and Developing Improved Tropical Maize Germplasm with Native Resistance to Fall Armyworm in Sub-Saharan Africa

Written by Rodrigo Ordóñez on .

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.

 

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Rodrigo Ordóñez

Rodrigo Ordóñez was CIMMYT's Communications Manager. Since 2023 he is the Head of Communications & Knowledge Management at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), also part of CGIAR. ℹ️ Rodrigo Ordonez on LinkedIn