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The BREEDTECH Project focuses on strengthening crop breeding and biotechnology research through innovative approaches, capacity building and development of improved crop varieties. The project supports sustainable agricultural production, food security and improved livelihoods through research-driven solutions.
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BREEDTECH activities include crop improvement research, breeding programmes, field evaluations, laboratory analyses, capacity building, stakeholder engagement and dissemination of research findings.
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The BREEDTECH Project promotes innovative crop breeding, research and biotechnology approaches aimed at developing improved varieties and sustainable agricultural technologies. Through research partnerships, capacity building and knowledge exchange, the project contributes to agricultural transformation and enhanced food security.
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The Ground Nuts Project focuses on improving groundnut production through research, improved varieties, sustainable farming practices, innovations and knowledge transfer to farmers and stakeholders.
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Ground Nuts Project activities include research trials, farmer engagement, training programmes, demonstrations, technology dissemination and outreach activities.
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The Ground Nuts Project focuses on improving groundnut production through research, improved varieties, sustainable farming practices and knowledge transfer to farmers and stakeholders.
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About the GENES Project
The GENES Project focuses on strengthening research, innovation and capacity development through genetic resources, crop improvement, biotechnology and sustainable agricultural technologies. The project contributes towards improved productivity, food security and resilient agricultural systems.
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GENES Project activities include research trials, capacity building, laboratory investigations, training, technology development, stakeholder engagement and knowledge dissemination.
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The GENES Project promotes innovative research and development in genetic resources, crop improvement and sustainable agricultural technologies. Through collaboration, capacity building and knowledge exchange, the project contributes to enhancing agricultural productivity, food security and livelihood improvement.
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About the Potato Project
The Egerton Journal of Science and Technology (Egerton J. Sci. & Technol) (ISSN 2073 8277) is an open access multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal published thrice annually. The Journal publishes original research papers, critical reviews, case studies and short communication derived from biological, environmental, medical, physical, veterinary, agricultural, architectural, computer, information technology and engineering sciences.The Egerton Journal of Science and Technology (Egerton J. Sci. & Technol) (ISSN 2073 8277) is an open access multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal published thrice annually. The Journal publishes original research papers, critical reviews, case studies and short communication derived from biological, environmental, medical, physical, veterinary, agricultural, architectural, computer, information technology and engineering sciences.The Egerton Journal of Science and Technology (Egerton J. Sci. & Technol) (ISSN 2073 8277) is an open access multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal published thrice annually.
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The Potato Project focuses on improving potato production through research, development and dissemination of improved varieties, sustainable farming practices and innovative technologies aimed at enhancing food security, farmer incomes and agricultural sustainability.
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Prof. Erick Cheruiyot - Read More
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The project was initiated to respond to the growing feed needs of the livestock industry. Fodder sorghum with improved feed value and good agronomic traits is a priority. The available forage sorghums are low in feed value compared to maize and are poorly digestible. The current project was built on the need to identify materials with high energy value, improved digestibility, and extended retention of greenness in the field. To this end, we sought genotypes that accumulate sugar in the stalk, accumulate less lignin, and possess stay-green traits. We crossed sweet sorghum (sugar-rich stalk) with brown midrib (BMR) sorghum to reduce lignin content, and the resulting F1 progeny was subsequently crossed with stay-green sorghum. The new lines were selected for the presence of the desired traits and superior agronomic attributes.
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- Introgression of brown mid-rib (bmr) and stay-green traits in sweet sorghum for improved fodder
feed value - Determination of the presence of bmr mutant and stay green genes in F 1 using molecular markers
and select for advancement - Determination of feed value of the new sorghum lines, using both in-vitro and in-vivo procedures
Evaluating adaptability, agronomic traits and lignicellulosic composition of the new genotype(s) Submission of superior lines to KEPHIS for the National Performance Trial and variety release
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Two lines out of three were recommended for release as new fodder sorghum varieties
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Collaborator: Dr. Esther Kimani – KALRO Biotechnology Institute
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Community outreach programmes support knowledge transfer, capacity building and engagement with farmers, communities and stakeholders through research-based innovations and technologies.
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Community outreach programmes support knowledge transfer, capacity building and engagement with farmers, communities and stakeholders through research-based innovations and technologies.
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Development of Fodder sorghum with high feed value
