This seminar series presents an in-depth overview of Crops to End Hunger breeding modernization projects and its significant role in supporting all CGIAR partners through genotyping services from 2021 to 2023. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the projects that our partners are currently working on, how the allocated funds were utilized, and future plans and possibilities.
Join us in this informative and enriching series to gain insights into the impactful projects undertaken by our CGIAR partners, understand the efficient utilization of resources, discuss lessons learned, and explore the path ahead for further advancements. Together, we can create a brighter future and make a significant difference in global agriculture and food security.
To join: Check your inbox for an invitation, or join this Zoom link just before scheduled sessions: Virtual Zoom Meeting Zoom
Presenter/s: Various CGIAR partners, genotyping experts, leaders
Target audiences: CGIAR/NARES crop breeding staff and experts and other interested parties
Date/time/duration: Weekly or biweekly at 5pm (Nairobi Time). Approx 45 minutes per session
Objectives:
The webinar will help participants understand or be able to do the following:
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Provide an overview of CtEH projects and how they support or impact particular crops
- Understand how technologies such as genotyping are being employed in crop breeding, and supporting breeding decisions, particularly in Africa
- Increase engagement within CGIAR partnerships and improve understanding on how CGIAR genotyping services can contribute
- Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing, within a platform that explores innovative strategies and best practices in achieving our common goal of ending hunger
More info: a.oliveira@cgiar.org
Schedule: (Details may change. Please check back for adjustments.)
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Timing 2023-2024
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Date |
Title |
Presenters & Speakers |
Crop(s) |
Institute |
Country |
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0 |
2nd week of August
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10th |
Overall Introduction |
Eng Hwa |
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CIMMYT |
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1 |
2nd week of August |
10th |
Seminar 1
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Intro: Hugo Campos |
Potato/ Sweetpotato |
CIP |
Peru |
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Using KASP markers for QC in potato and sweet potato, lessons learned and perspectives
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Kante Moctar Guilherme da Silva |
Potato/ Sweetpotato |
CIP/ UMG |
Peru/ Brazil |
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2 |
4th week of August |
24th |
Seminar 2 |
Intro: Robert Asiedu |
Yam |
IITA |
Nigeria |
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Agre Paterne |
Yam |
IITA |
Nigeria |
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3 |
1st week of September |
7th
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Seminar 3 |
Intro: Joaquim Mutaliano |
Sorghum |
IIAM |
Mozambique |
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Understanding drought tolerance and validating Stay-green KASP markers in sorghum |
Damaris Odeny |
Sorghum |
ICRISAT |
Kenya |
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4 |
3rd week of September |
21st |
Seminar 4 |
Intro: Melaku Gedil |
Maize |
IITA |
Nigeria |
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Genetic and morphological characterization of maize landraces for heat tolerance
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Charles Nelimor |
Maize |
CSRI |
Ghana |
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5 |
1st Week of October |
5th |
Seminar 5 |
Intro: Hannele Lindquist-Kreuze |
Potato |
CIP |
Peru |
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Accelerating Genetic Gains through Genomics-Led Breeding in Potato
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Salej Sood |
Potato |
ICAR |
India |
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6 |
3rd week of October |
19th |
Seminar 6 |
Intro: Timothy Close |
Cowpea |
US Davis |
USA |
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Usage of cowpea low and mid-density panels
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Patrick Ongom |
Cowpea |
IITA |
Nigeria |
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7 |
1st Week of November |
2nd
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Seminar 7 |
Intro: Claudia Teixeira |
Maize |
EMBRAPA |
Brazil |
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Advances in breeding climate-resistant maize varieties for West Africa and Central Africa: a review of current tools available to plant breeders
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Gloria Adu |
Maize |
CSRI |
Ghana |
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8 |
4th week of November |
30th |
Seminar 8 |
Intro: Kevin Pixley |
Maize & Wheat |
CIMMYT |
Mexico |
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Integration of the CGIAR consolidated genotyping services into the CIMMYT Global Wheat Program
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Susanne Dreisigacker |
Wheat |
CIMMYT |
Mexico |
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9 |
2nd week of December |
14th |
Seminar 9 |
Intro: Rodomiro Ortiz |
Musa, Potato, etc. |
SLU |
Sweden |
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KASP markers for efficiency in Musa
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Brigitte Uwimana Delphine Amah |
Banana/plantain |
IITA |
Uganda/Nigeria |
