Why, what, who and when: an overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide

CBN is an informal forum for cassava biotechnologists, collaborating research and development specialists, and cassava research users. CBN`s research goals are genetic and processing improvements for cassava. Its development goal is to encourage interdisciplinary research in national programs of cas...

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Main Authors: Thro, Ann Marie, Bonierbale, Merideth W., Roca, W., Best, R., Henry, Guy
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Tropical Agriculture 1995
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55841
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author Thro, Ann Marie
Bonierbale, Merideth W.
Roca, W.
Best, R.
Henry, Guy
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Bonierbale, Merideth W.
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Roca, W.
Thro, Ann Marie
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description CBN is an informal forum for cassava biotechnologists, collaborating research and development specialists, and cassava research users. CBN`s research goals are genetic and processing improvements for cassava. Its development goal is to encourage interdisciplinary research in national programs of cassava- growing countries, in projects appropriate to improving national food security and contributing to rural income. To foster development of biotechnology as a tool for cassava improvement, CBN coordinates assessments of research needs; promotes collaborative research on topics identified as priority; and facilitates exchange of information on research needs and activities. Cassava biotechnology research is conducted in 25 cassava- growing countries, 13 additional countries, and two international centers. There are approximately 120 cassava biotechnology research projects currently being carried out world- wide. Mature technologies, already in widespread use, include cassava micropropagation and cassava microbial technologies; these account for almost half of the existing projects. The first molecular markers for important cassava traits are expected to be ready for plant breeding programs in 2 to 4 years, as are the first experimental products of cassava genetic transformation and gene cloning. A molecular genetic map of cassava is available for use this year. This biotech tools can be used by researchers to create new opportunities for cassava farmers and processors, as well as to solve specific problems in cassava production, processing, and marketing
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spelling CGSpace558412024-01-09T09:48:07Z Why, what, who and when: an overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide Thro, Ann Marie Bonierbale, Merideth W. Roca, W. Best, R. Henry, Guy manihot esculenta research networks biotechnology genetics methods research projects redes de investigación biotecnología genética métodos proyectos de investigación CBN is an informal forum for cassava biotechnologists, collaborating research and development specialists, and cassava research users. CBN`s research goals are genetic and processing improvements for cassava. Its development goal is to encourage interdisciplinary research in national programs of cassava- growing countries, in projects appropriate to improving national food security and contributing to rural income. To foster development of biotechnology as a tool for cassava improvement, CBN coordinates assessments of research needs; promotes collaborative research on topics identified as priority; and facilitates exchange of information on research needs and activities. Cassava biotechnology research is conducted in 25 cassava- growing countries, 13 additional countries, and two international centers. There are approximately 120 cassava biotechnology research projects currently being carried out world- wide. Mature technologies, already in widespread use, include cassava micropropagation and cassava microbial technologies; these account for almost half of the existing projects. The first molecular markers for important cassava traits are expected to be ready for plant breeding programs in 2 to 4 years, as are the first experimental products of cassava genetic transformation and gene cloning. A molecular genetic map of cassava is available for use this year. This biotech tools can be used by researchers to create new opportunities for cassava farmers and processors, as well as to solve specific problems in cassava production, processing, and marketing 1995 2015-01-28T14:21:53Z 2015-01-28T14:21:53Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55841 en Open Access International Center for Tropical Agriculture Thro, Ann Marie; Bonierbale, Merideth W.; Roca, William M.; Best, Rupert; Henry, Guy. 1995. Why, what, who and when: An overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide. In: International Scientific Meeting (2, 1984, Bogor, Indonesia). The Cassava Biotechnology Network: Proceedings. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. v. 1, p. 3-15. (Working document no. 150)
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methods
research projects
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biotecnología
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métodos
proyectos de investigación
Thro, Ann Marie
Bonierbale, Merideth W.
Roca, W.
Best, R.
Henry, Guy
Why, what, who and when: an overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide
title Why, what, who and when: an overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide
title_full Why, what, who and when: an overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide
title_fullStr Why, what, who and when: an overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide
title_full_unstemmed Why, what, who and when: an overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide
title_short Why, what, who and when: an overview of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN) and current cassava biotechnology research worldwide
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métodos
proyectos de investigación
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