This presentation is a composite progress report for West Africa. The countries covered include Burkina Faso, Ghana and Nigeria. Important constraints across these countries include:
- Susceptibility to Cylas sp., Alcidodes sp and SPVD
- Drought and shortening rainny season ( irregular rainfall pattern)
- Low yields, root dry matter content, low beta-carotene levels in farmer preferred cultivars
- Weak seed system
- Declining soil fertility
- High Post-harvest losses
- Low level commercial utilization
- Less structured marketing system
Authors: Solomon Afuape, Kwadwo Adofo, SOME Koussao, Solomon Afuape, Kwadwo Adofo, SOME Koussao
Subjects: Breeding
Publisher: International Potato Center
Publication Date: June2015
Keywords: Sweetpotato Breeders Meeting, Sweetpotato breeding, West Africa