IITA News and Updates
Thursday, February 25, 2010

AFRICA UNITES FOR THE BANANA

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Bananas infected with BXW. A new battle in the war against deadly banana diseases begins next month, with seven African countries uniting...
Monday, February 22, 2010

TEAMING UP TO TACKLE WEEDS

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IITA and private multinationals in weed control, Syngenta and Dizengoff, are working together to tackle weeds in Africa. Thanks to US AID’s ...
Monday, February 15, 2010

FARMING BOOST FROM NEW MAIZE VARIETIES

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The release of improved maize varieties by the Nigerian National Variety Release Committee has given a much needed boost to farmers in West ...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

FERTILIZER DOUBLES BANANA YIELDS

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Applying the correct amounts of fertilizer to East African highland bananas can double the fruit production a study has found. Carried out...
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Monday, February 1, 2010

EU FUNDING FOR AFRICAN YAM RESEARCH

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Yams are plant tubers eaten as vegetables. They are an important commodity in Africa. A research project to improve and promote yams in ...
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