Nicaragua 1999 Trained Ministry staff to compare satellite images taken before and after Hurricane Mitch's pass through Central America, and to develop an assessment of crop and other damage resulting from hurricane and other natural disasters. India 1996-1999 Clone BPH resistance genes to increase production and decrease inputs in collaboration with partners in India. A binational model for food and fiber improvement is being developed, applied, and evaluated. The model includes mini-grants for projects that are mutually benefitting, includes students, and can serve as demonstration sites for public policy education. New varieties and methods expand scope of collaborative work in molecular markers for economic trade.
Chinese counterparts grow populations for mapping studies.
China, India, Mali, Burkina Faso 1990-1999 Collaborative research and training of postdoctoral students in molecular genetics and RFLP mapping. The information presented herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is implied. This page is a product of The International Office of the Agriculture Program. Questions or comments about this homepage may be directed to Cathryn Clement .