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Evaluation of Yam Collections at National Root Crops Research Institute for Key Traits of Importance to Breeders and Farmers in Nigeria

Grant No

Evaluation of Yam Collections in Nigeria

Project Description

During this project with the National Root Crops Research Institute, Nigeria evaluated 87 yam accessions for resistance to mosaic virus, anthracnose, tuber rot, beetle and nematode, plus early maturity, stay green ability and in-ground maturity. The project identified 1, 10 and 82 accessions as potential sources of genes for resistance to mosaic virus, resistance to tuber rot and resistance to beetle damage respectively.

Institute Name

National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI)

Institute Country

Nigeria

List of Countries

Nigeria

Crops

Crop	Seed or Veg type	Acc collected	Acc regenerated	Acc sent to CG	Acc introduced to genebank	Acc sent to Svalbard
Yam		0	0	0	0	0

Program Name

Global System Project

Donor

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Start Date

1st of April 2008

End Date

1st of May 2010

Status

Completed