Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa

The response to the diverse needs along the cassava value chain, the urge to increase genetic gain, and the need for rapid varietal turnover will necessitate not only technological innovations but also transformation of public breeding programs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We developed guiding, flex...

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Main Authors: Egesi, C., Mbanjo, E., Kawuki, R., Teeken, B., Rabbi, I. Y., Prempeh, R. N., Jiwuba, L., Njoku, D., Kulembeka, H., Gwandu, F., Woyengo, V. W., Parkes, E., Ofei, R., Banda, V. R., Ntawuruhunga, P., Derera, J., Weber, S., Kulakow, P.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Frontiers Media 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159527
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author Egesi, C.
Mbanjo, E.
Kawuki, R.
Teeken, B.
Rabbi, I. Y.
Prempeh, R. N.
Jiwuba, L.
Njoku, D.
Kulembeka, H.
Gwandu, F.
Woyengo, V. W.
Parkes, E.
Ofei, R.
Banda, V. R.
Ntawuruhunga, P.
Derera, J.
Weber, S.
Kulakow, P.
author_browse Banda, V. R.
Derera, J.
Egesi, C.
Gwandu, F.
Jiwuba, L.
Kawuki, R.
Kulakow, P.
Kulembeka, H.
Mbanjo, E.
Njoku, D.
Ntawuruhunga, P.
Ofei, R.
Parkes, E.
Prempeh, R. N.
Rabbi, I. Y.
Teeken, B.
Weber, S.
Woyengo, V. W.
author_facet Egesi, C.
Mbanjo, E.
Kawuki, R.
Teeken, B.
Rabbi, I. Y.
Prempeh, R. N.
Jiwuba, L.
Njoku, D.
Kulembeka, H.
Gwandu, F.
Woyengo, V. W.
Parkes, E.
Ofei, R.
Banda, V. R.
Ntawuruhunga, P.
Derera, J.
Weber, S.
Kulakow, P.
author_sort Egesi, C.
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description The response to the diverse needs along the cassava value chain, the urge to increase genetic gain, and the need for rapid varietal turnover will necessitate not only technological innovations but also transformation of public breeding programs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We developed guiding, flexible and adaptative tools for portfolio management of cassava breeding. The cassava breeding and product development pipeline process was mapped to illustrate activities of each stage, as well as to clarify key decision points. Stakeholders involved at all stages of breeding were identified. This allowed for identification of gaps and new crucial functions. To clarify accountability and reduce complexity in the decision-making at key decision points, the roles were mapped against decision-rights at each stage-gate. Cassava crop calendars for the different regions in SSA were developed to facilitate better planning. A product advancement template was developed to guide product advancement. The tools that have been developed and stage-gate mapping, will support regional efforts to establish more structured, transparent, participatory, efficient, inclusive, and demand-driven cassava breeding in the region. These approaches could be customized to other commodities.
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spelling CGSpace1595272025-12-08T10:29:22Z Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa Egesi, C. Mbanjo, E. Kawuki, R. Teeken, B. Rabbi, I. Y. Prempeh, R. N. Jiwuba, L. Njoku, D. Kulembeka, H. Gwandu, F. Woyengo, V. W. Parkes, E. Ofei, R. Banda, V. R. Ntawuruhunga, P. Derera, J. Weber, S. Kulakow, P. cassava crop calendar The response to the diverse needs along the cassava value chain, the urge to increase genetic gain, and the need for rapid varietal turnover will necessitate not only technological innovations but also transformation of public breeding programs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We developed guiding, flexible and adaptative tools for portfolio management of cassava breeding. The cassava breeding and product development pipeline process was mapped to illustrate activities of each stage, as well as to clarify key decision points. Stakeholders involved at all stages of breeding were identified. This allowed for identification of gaps and new crucial functions. To clarify accountability and reduce complexity in the decision-making at key decision points, the roles were mapped against decision-rights at each stage-gate. Cassava crop calendars for the different regions in SSA were developed to facilitate better planning. A product advancement template was developed to guide product advancement. The tools that have been developed and stage-gate mapping, will support regional efforts to establish more structured, transparent, participatory, efficient, inclusive, and demand-driven cassava breeding in the region. These approaches could be customized to other commodities. 2024 2024-11-11T15:39:55Z 2024-11-11T15:39:55Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159527 en Open Access application/pdf Frontiers Media Egesi, C., Mbanjo, E. G. N., Kawuki, R., Teeken, B., Rabbi, I. Y., Prempeh, R., ... & Kulakow, P. (2024). Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 8: 1322562, 1-13.
spellingShingle cassava
crop calendar
Egesi, C.
Mbanjo, E.
Kawuki, R.
Teeken, B.
Rabbi, I. Y.
Prempeh, R. N.
Jiwuba, L.
Njoku, D.
Kulembeka, H.
Gwandu, F.
Woyengo, V. W.
Parkes, E.
Ofei, R.
Banda, V. R.
Ntawuruhunga, P.
Derera, J.
Weber, S.
Kulakow, P.
Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa
title Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa
title_full Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa
title_fullStr Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa
title_full_unstemmed Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa
title_short Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa
title_sort development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs a case study of cassava in sub saharan africa
topic cassava
crop calendar
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159527
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