NextGen Cassava
WHAT WE DO
The NextGen Cassava Breeding project (NextGen Cassava) seeks to modernize partner cassava breeding institutions in Africa and use cutting-edge tools for efficient delivery of improved varieties of cassava. The ultimate beneficiaries of this project are the cassava farmers of sub-Saharan Africa, who will receive improved varieties that increase fresh root yields, are more resilient to devastating virus diseases, and exhibit other traits preferred by smallholder farmers. NextGen is currently in its second 5-year phase and is supported by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and UKaid from the UK government. [ READ MORE ] about NextGen Cassava’s mission, structure, and impact.
WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE WORK
NextGen Cassava’s international, cross-disciplinary team is comprised of thirteen institutional partners across eight countries on four continents, each contributing their expertise to make the project’s goals a reality. Learn more about our partner institutions, donor organizations, and related projects.
WHAT’S NEW
Cassava in the News
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Thank you @RTB_CGIAR for this #ThrowbackThursday post, looking back to our story in @nature this past January!
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“How #African scientists are improving #cassava to help feed the world Researchers in #Nigeria are combining genomics and conventional breeding...
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Glad to share our latest publication on cassava improvement: Historical Introgressions from a Wild Relative of Modern Cassava Improved Important Traits and May Be Under Balancing Selection https://t.co/cDfSyKModI. @IITA_CGIAR @CornellCALS @CIAT_ @RTB_CGIAR @gatesfoundation
It's the final day of World #FoodPrize19 , and we are thrilled to see #GenderInAg and #cassava as major focal points. We work closely with smallholder farmers such as these women from Imo State, Nigeria; they are key to our success in improving this crucial #foodsecurity crop.
We're so glad Hale Ann Tufan is on our team to make sure NextGen Cassava's work includes and benefits ALL farmers. #FoodPrize19 #GenderInAg
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“The 2019 Borlaug Field Award goes to..... Dr Hale Ann Tufan, PI of @GREATAgResearch 🎉🎉🎉 "...not only take it to the farmer, but take...
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