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Indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) from the West African “yam belt”: examination of their potential to improve yam growth and reduce yam nematodes infestation
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| Coordinating organisation: | Institute of Botany |
| Description: | The general objective of this project is to begin the assessment of AMF biodiversity in the “yam belt” region of West Africa and assess the interaction of suitable isolates with yam and yam nematodes, which offer promise towards improved yam (Discorea spp.) production. Specifically the project aims to: 1. Investigate the prevalence and diversity of AMF in the ‘yam belt’ area of Togo and Benin (West Africa); 2. Screen AMF isolates for their host specificity to yam; 3. Test selected AMF isolates for their potential to improve yam growth; 4. Assess selected AMF isolates for their potential to suppress nematodes (and associated rot causing fungi) on yam. This study will lay the basic knowledge on the interactions between AMF, yam and nematodes for a prospective application of AMF in West African yam production, particularly as a highly novel approach to improving yam seed material for protection against pathogens, which may have particular reference (applicability) to tissue culture plantlets. |
| Budget (in &euro): | 128000 |
| Internet: | Projects Link |
| Start: | 2004-09-01 |
| End: | 2007-09-30 |
| Species: | cassava, yam |
| Total number of staff: | 4 |
| Number of staff abroad: | 1 |
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| ARD-theme: | plant protection/IPM postharvest |
| Target country: | Benin Togo |
| Commodity: | root/tuber |
| Activity: | research |
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| Donor organisations: | 1 |
| Participating organisations: | 1 |
| Programmes funding: | 2 |
| Last editing: | 2007-12-10 12:35:23 |