Strengthening vegetable seed systems:
Africa-wide consortium showcases exclusive new breeding lines
Breakthroughs in climate-resilient, high-yielding, and disease-resistant vegetable varieties took the spotlight at the latest Africa Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC) meeting in Arusha, Tanzania, last week. Co-hosted by the World Vegetable Center’s Eastern and Southern Africa office (WorldVeg ESA) and the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA), the three-day event brought together representatives from seed companies and […]