The Project on Rice Research for Tailor-made Breeding and Cultivation Technology Development in Kenya
Dr.
Eliud K. Kireger
Republic of Kenya
Nagoya University / Okayama University / Shimane University / Yamagata University
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
FY 2012
5 Years
Developing superior rice varieties and cultivation methods that maximize each variety's potential
In many sub-Saharan African countries, a pressing issue is boosting rice production because the growth in domestic rice production is insufficient for the increase in consumption. Kenya is executing a policy to double rice production, but has to address impediments such as drought, cold weather at high elevation areas, low soil fertility and rice blast disease. By using technologies such as molecular breeding and DNA marker-assisted selection, the project advances the development of rice varieties carrying useful genes to overcome stress conditions in Kenya. After assessing current cultivation practices, the project aims to develop cultivation technologies that maximize the potential of individual rice varieties and ensure sustainable rice production.
Fostering both rice and researchers to address food shortages in sub-Saharan Africa
Combining tailor-made rice varieties suitable to Kenya’s cultivation environments with optimum cultivation methods lead to an improvement of productivity and stability in rice production. The project contributes to achieving the goal of CARD*, a consultative group of bilateral donors and regional and international organizations working in collaboration with rice-producing African countries. It will also assist the development of human resources for rice research both in Kenya and Japan.
* CARD: Coalition for African Rice Development
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Department of International Affairs
SATREPS Group
TEL : +81-3-5214-8085
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