Innovative tools and approaches for vegetable cultivar and technology dissemination in West Africa

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The document summarizes the work of AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center in West Africa to promote vegetable cultivation and consumption. Some key points: 1) AVRDC works to address malnutrition through increasing production and consumption of nutritious vegetables. They focus on germplasm conservation and breeding, production systems, postharvest handling, and increasing consumption. 2) Activities include participatory breeding, training farmers in production and nutrition, and promoting new varieties. Over 60 varieties have been developed and released. 3) A case study highlights 3 new chili varieties introduced in Mali with 47-95% higher yields than traditional varieties. The varieties were promoted through demonstrations and sold commercially.

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Innovative Tools and Approaches for Vegetable Cultivar and Technology Dissemination in West Africa Afari-Sefa Victor, Sokona Dagnoko, Theresa Endres , Sanjeet Kumar, Paul A. Gniffke and Abdou Tenkouano AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center, Regional Center for Africa, Arusha, Tanzania

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Four R & D Themes Germplasm conservation, evaluation and gene discovery Genetic enhancement, varietal development, selection of indigenous lines, seed production Safe and sustainable vegetable production systems Postharvest management and market opportunities; nutritional security, diet diversification and human health Germplasm Breeding Consumption Production http://www.avrdc.org

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Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA)

The document discusses the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and its work in supporting agricultural and rural development in Africa. CTA is an EU-ACP institution focused on strengthening partnerships between Europe and Africa. The document outlines CTA's vision of a vibrant, modern, sustainable and inclusive agriculture in Africa. It also discusses the African Union's Agenda 2063 goals of transforming African economies and empowering women and youth through increased investment in agriculture, value addition, employment, science, technology and innovation. The role of African women scientists and innovators in achieving these development goals is highlighted.

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1. Innovative Tools and Approaches for Vegetable Cultivar and Technology Dissemination in West Africa Afari-Sefa Victor, Sokona Dagnoko, Theresa Endres , Sanjeet Kumar, Paul A. Gniffke and Abdou Tenkouano AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center, Regional Center for Africa, Arusha, Tanzania

2. Yet need to address the double burden of malnutrition in Africa Perennial problem Emerging problem Low Emphasis on Agric. Research & Extension on Vegetables in Africa

3. “ Alleviate poverty and malnutrition in the developing world through increased production and consumption of nutritious, health-promoting vegetables” AVRDC’s role http://www.avrdc.org

4. Four R & D Themes Germplasm conservation, evaluation and gene discovery Genetic enhancement, varietal development, selection of indigenous lines, seed production Safe and sustainable vegetable production systems Postharvest management and market opportunities; nutritional security, diet diversification and human health Germplasm Breeding Consumption Production http://www.avrdc.org

5. Participatory Breeding & Varietal Selection Workflow Preliminary breeding Evaluation and selection Farmer Participatory Selection Purification/DUS National performance trials Release/ Commercialization

8. Promotion through National Agricultural Shows

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11. Map of Mali Showing Study Action Sites

12. Yield data for 3 New Chili Varieties Promoted in Mali Variety On-farm Average Yield for New Chili Variety FAO Average Yield for Standard chili in Mali % Yield increase AVPP9905 (Nisondia) 7.97 t/ha (5.42 t/ha) 47% AVPP0002 (Bafarima) 9.40 t/ha (5.42 t/ha) 73% AVPP0105 (Nafama) 10.56 t/ha (5.42 t/ha) 95%

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