**Principal Investigator: P.A Asungre* *Collaborating Scientists: I. Sugri, R.A.L. Kanton* *Collaborating Institutions: FBOs, Seed Producers, NGOs* *Source of Funding: IGF* *Location: Manga station, Bawku* **Rationale/Introduction:** Since the release of five pearl millet varieties in 2015, CSIR-SARI has been producing both Breeder and Foundation seeds. However, the adoption of these…
**Principal Investigator: P.A Asungre* *Collaborating Scientists and Supporting Staff: Lamini Salim, John Azasiba* *Collaborating Institutions: ICRISAT, MoFA* *Sponsors: HarvestPlus* *Location: Manga Research Station* **Rationale/Introduction:** Pearl millet germplasm from the West African belt has been found to contain high levels of grain iron and zinc, which are essential micronutrients for…
**Principal Investigator: P.A Asungre* *Participating Scientists and Supporting Staff: S. Lamini, J. Azasiba, Z. Salifu, G. Prakash* *Collaborating Institutions: ICRISAT, MoFA, Farmers* *Sponsors: Personal funds* *Location: Manga Research station* **Rationale/Introduction:** In Ghana, various pearl millet genotypes from ICRISAT have been assessed for yield potential and adaptability to the local…
*Principal Investigator: P.A Asungre* *Participating Scientists and Supporting Staff: Dr. R. A. L. Kanton, S. Lamini, F. Kusi, I. Sugri, J. Azasiba, Z. Salifu* *Collaborating Institutions: ICRISAT, MoFA, Farmers* *Sponsors: IGF* *Location: Manga Research Station* **Rationale/Introduction:** In Ghana, pearl millet has been facing challenges in terms of low grain…
*Principal Investigator: P.A Asungre* *Participating Scientists and Supporting Staff: Dr. R. A. L. Kanton, S. Lamini, F. Kusi, I. Sugri, J. Azasiba, Z. Salifu* *Collaborating Institutions: ICRISAT, MoFA, Farmers* *Sponsors: IGF* *Location: Manga Research Station* **Rationale/Introduction:** In Ghana, pearl millet has been facing challenges in terms of low grain…