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    Integration of nematology as a training and research discipline in sub-Saharan Africa: progress and prospects

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    Date
    2019
    Author
    Cortada, L.
    Dehennin, I.
    Bert, W.
    Coyne, D.
    Type
    Journal Article
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    Abstract/Description
    Within sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), although nematodes are viewed among the most important threats to crop production and food security, the presence of trained nematologists working within this discipline has traditionally been viewed as scarce. The few research studies concerning this subject address this topic from a country or sub-regional perspective and generally portray nematology as ‘insufficient’. Over the past two decades, a few initiatives have been instrumental in building greater nematology expertise. For the first time a structured survey was undertaken, involving interviews with individuals from SSA that were (or currently are) involved in nematology training programmes, research, national extension services or in African universities. This paper provides evidence of the positive impact of various initiatives and shows an increase in the number of available nematology positions, together with high rates of graduates that return home to occupy qualified positions. Our findings will help researchers, policy makers and donors to identify areas requiring support to increase the promotion of nematology in SSA and to make an impact for end-users.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685411-00003291
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/6545
    Non-IITA Authors ORCID
    LAURA CORTADAhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5953-3798
    Daniel Coynehttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2030-6328
    Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685411-00003291
    Research Themes
    BIOTECH & PLANT BREEDING; NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
    IITA Subjects
    Capacity Development; Food Security; Natural Resource Management; Plant Breeding; Plant Diseases; Plant Health; Plant Production
    Agrovoc Terms
    Capacity Building; Education; Food Security; Crop Production; Subsaharan Africa; Nematodes
    Regions
    Africa; East Africa
    Countries
    Kenya
    Journals
    Nematology
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