Progress reports indicating efficiency of maize breeding methods. Comprehensive national agricultural research policies in agreement with the national development plans in developing countries. Credit and agricultural inputs available at the national level. Purpose Indicators Assumptions and risks A network of maize scientists in the developing world provides high yielding, input efficient, stress tolerant germplasm and information for increasing maize productivity and sustainability. National research capacities enhanced.
National programs receive more support from public and private sectors.
Outputs Indicators Assumptions and risks 1. High yielding, input efficient, stress tolerant, lodging resistant, stable, high nutritional value, and environmentally compatible cultivars for maize-based systems in developing countries. A forum for efficient exchange of germplasm, experiences, and information among global maize scientists. Information on population and line performance in a wide array of environments and on efficient means to build broadly adapted germplasm using molecular and conventional approaches. Improved exchange of germplasm and information.