Accelerating seed multiplication to combat the threat of stem rust in wheat.

Published on 29 November 2010

Research Areas

Crops, Seed Systems

Countries

Egypt, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic

Timeline

Start Date: 1 September 2008 | End Date: 30 October 2011

Overview

1.Accelerating pre-release seed  multiplication of stem rust resistant varieties: Breeder seed.

2.Accelerating pre-release seed multiplication of stem rust resistant varieties: Pre-basic see; establish on-farm demonstration trials.

3. Accelerating pre-release seed multiplication 0f stem rust resistant varieties:Basic/foundation; establish on-farm demonstration trials.

4. Accelerating large-scale certified seed multiplication of Stem Rust Resistant Varieties Public or Private sector; establish on-farm demonstration trials.

5. Distributing small seed pack of new rust resistanat wheat varieties to small farmers