2. Table 1 gives the Framework and Results Tracker for WP4, as adjusted in October 2016 (see final report year 2). Table 1. Framework and results tracker for WP4. Primary Outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Outputs Targets/ Milestones YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 4 Breeders have better understanding of traits of importance to end-users and use this to orientate breeding strategies and early selection processes 4.1 Farmer and consumer needs and preferences in target population environments (TPEs) documented and important traits identified 4.1.1 Target population environments (TPEs) defined and characterized in terms of agro-ecological parameters na na Agro-ecological characteristics of TPEs mapped out na na 4.1.2 TPEs defined and characterized in terms of socio-economic parameters Database of socio-economic indicators of EAHB production systems in TPEs na MSc study on baseline study successfully completed na na 4.1.3 Key factors determining germplasm adoption in target region identified na na Review on status, impact and constraints of previous germplasm introductions in target region na na 5 Simplified, standardized protocol and for trial design and implementation, data collection and sharing implemented by all partners allowing across sites 5.1 Simplified and standardized protocol and for trial design and implementation, data collection and sharing tested and refined by project partners 5.1.1 Mutually agreed framework for project implementation developed by partners Objectives, approach & activities, expected outputs & outcomes, roles & responsibilities, timelines discussed and clarified na na na na 5.1.2 Standardized protocol for mother and baby trials implemented by all partners na Standard protocol for mother and baby trials, including data collection, agreed on between partners na na na 5.1.3 Handheld electronic data collection tool, linked to common database, used by partners for standardized data Electronic data collection tool developed na Link between electronic data collection tool and database explored na na
collection from all project trials 5.1.4 Project partners trained in standard protocols and the use of the data collections tool na Hands-on training on standard protocols and the use of the data collections tool organized for partners of different project sites na na na 6 Farmers participating in selection of new hybrids, with feedback driving changes to strategy and selection processes of breeding programs to improve tailoring of future improved hybrids 6.1 27 NARITAs distributed for further evaluation in Tanzania and Uganda 6.1.1 In vitro multiplication of virus indexed stocks of 27 NARITAs for distribution from ITC-Leuven Accessions introduced in ITC and pre-screened Virus screening ongoing Health status of hybrids determined, and infected accessions cleaned na na 6.2 Agronomic, post-harvest and sensory characteristics of 27 NARITAs in researcher-managed mother trials and preference analysis by farmers in Tanzania and Uganda 6.2.1 Mother trials of 27 NARITAs and control genotypes successfully established at 3 sites in Tanzania and 1 site in Uganda Plantlets multiplied to sufficient numbers (60 plants per genotype per site) Plantlets hardened for field planting Five field sites prepared and planted according to established design Five field sites maintained according to established practices Five field sites maintained according to established practices na 6.2.2 High quality data obtained from 27 NARITAs and control genotypes evaluated for agronomic performance, bunch characteristics, and sensory characteristics, from first crop cycle in trials at 3 sites na na Data collected of first cycle, vegetative growth phase Data collected of first cycle, vegetative growth, flowering and harvest Fruits first cycle analysed for and sensory traits, both fresh and processed products na 6.2.3 High-quality data obtained from 27 NARITAs and control genotypes evaluated for agronomic performance, bunch characteristics, and sensory characteristics, from second crop cycle in na na na Data collected of second cycle, vegetative growth phase Data collected of second vegetative growth, flowering and harvest Fruits second cycle analysed for and sensory traits, both harvest
researcher-managed trials at 3 sites fresh and processed products 6.2.4 Farmer preferred NARITAs identified for baby trials, based on agronomic, and sensory characteristics of first crop cycle na na na Hybrids' agronomic, and sensory characteristics by (male and female) farmers and consumers na 6.3 Agronomic, post-harvest and sensory characteristics of farmer-selected NARITAs evaluated in baby trials in Tanzania and Uganda 6.3.1 Fifty baby trials and one hundred stand-alone baby trials successfully established in Tanzania and Uganda na na na Plantlets multiplied to sufficient numbers (5 plants per genotype per site) and hardened for planting 150 farmers' fields planted according to local practices 150 farmers' fields maintained according to local practices 6.3.2 Farmer-selected NARITAs evaluated for agronomic performance, bunch characteristics, and sensory characteristics, in baby trials in Uganda and Tanzania (linked and stand-alone) na na na na Data collected of cycle, vegetative growth phase, flowering and Fruits from first cycle analysed for post-harvest and sensory characteristics, both fresh and processed products 6.3.3 Farmer preferred NARITAs identified for further dissemination, on agronomic, post-harvest and sensory characteristics na na na na Hybrids' agronomic, and sensory characteristics rated by male and female farmers and consumers 6.4 Data, analysis results and conclusions from evaluation of 27 NARITAs in researcher-managed mother and baby trials in Tanzania and Uganda available to research 6.4.1 Data, analysis results and conclusions from evaluation of agronomic, post-harvest and sensory characteristics of 27 NARITAs in mother and baby trials made available through open access na na Inputted data checked and cleaned up Inputted data checked and cleaned up All data analysed MSc study on agronomic and sensory evaluation successfully completed trial
community and other stakeholders journal papers and public access database 7 Farmers across Uganda and Tanzania and beyond growing preferred NARITA cultivars, alongside local cultivars 7.1 Female and male farmers, plus commercial, NGO and government delivery agents as well as key stakeholders have access to their preferred cultivars from the 27 NARITAs and optimum cropping information 7.1.1 Consumer, farmer and stakeholders opinions integrated in breeding strategies, selection systems and project M&E processes na na Trial sites visited and NARITA performance discussed with stakeholders, including breeders Trial sites visited and NARITA performance discussed with stakeholders, including breeders project results discussed with key stakeholders along the adoption pathway 7.1.2 Performance and cropping information for each NARITA hybrid distributed to key stakeholders for scaling up and scaling out delivery of NARITA cultivars across ECA na na na na Factsheets of most preferred NARITAs produced and distributed to key stakeholders, including official cultivar release authority 7.1.3 Data collected on number of farmers and of cultivation to provide accurate estimates for adoption of NARITA hybrids and this mapped against reasons for adopting and assessment of benefits from adoption na na na Preliminary data on NARITA adoption gathered MSc on analysis and preliminary adoption studies successfully completed