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2007-05-17 | permalink
Non-GE solution found for cassava root-rot devastation in Africa
Starting where the virus itself did, in Zanzibar, they have toughened up some popular local varieties by cross-breeding them with other, less popular varieties that seem to tolerate the new virus. The first trials have proved successful, and farmers are clamouring for the new varieties - especially one based on a local variety called kiroba, which is a favourite because of its sweet taste and smooth texture. Last month the Zanzibar ministry officially released some of the new varieties to farmers, moving from trials to a fully operational project.
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2007-05-17 | permalink
Non-GE solution found for cassava root-rot devastation in Africa
Starting where the virus itself did, in Zanzibar, they have toughened up some popular local varieties by cross-breeding them with other, less popular varieties that seem to tolerate the new virus. The first trials have proved successful, and farmers are clamouring for the new varieties - especially one based on a local variety called kiroba, which is a favourite because of its sweet taste and smooth texture. Last month the Zanzibar ministry officially released some of the new varieties to farmers, moving from trials to a fully operational project.
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