Scientists at the National Roots Crops Research Institute, NRCRI in Nigeria have been tasked to develop more technologies in the area of improved potato varieties' resistance to bacteria wilt, and nematodes as well as proper management of potato viruses to ensure sustainable food security in the country.
Scientists at the National Roots Crops Research Institute, NRCRI in Nigeria have been tasked to develop more technologies in the area of improved potato varieties’ resistance to bacteria wilt, and nematodes as well as proper management of potato viruses to ensure sustainable food security in the country.
Explaining the importance of technology in potato production, the Trial Manager, Global Biotech Potato Partnership, GBPP, Kahya Shuaibu whose work involves the Potato Research Programme at the NRCRI, Kuru said such would improve yield, ensure availability, and improve farmers’ economic power among others.
“These events aim to create avenues for farmers, agricultural extension workers, and researchers to share knowledge and experiences among themselves on the interventions being demonstrated and also intended to showcase our research findings. He added that the devastation jolted stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the menace and, the recommendations made included, “Immediate procurement and distribution to farmers of two fungicides and newly recommended by NRCRI, Umudike for the control of late blight diseases.
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