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Monday,
4 November 2002
8:00-9:00
Registration at Royal Botanical Beach Hotel
9:00-9:15
Welcome and Opening Remarks from NARO, Joseph
Mukiibi, Director General, NARO
9:15-9:30
Welcome and Opening Remarks from The Rockefeller Foundation. Gary
Toenniessen, Director of Food Security, The Rockefeller Foundation
9:30-9:50
Address from the Guest of Honor. Hon.
Wilberforce K. Mugerwa, Minister of Agriculture
9:50-10:30
Keynote Address. Gordon
Conway, President of The Rockefeller Foundation
10:30-10:50
Tea Break
10:50-11:15
Development of an electro-transformation protocol for cowpea.
I. Sithole-Niang,
R. Mundembe and R. Allison
11:15-11:40
Novel determinants of osmotic stress tolerance using the
monocotyledonous ressurection plant, Xerophyta viscose.
S.G.
Mundree and J.A. Thomson
11:40-12:05
Structural analysis of transgene rearrangements and effects on
expression in transgenic maize plants generated by particle bombardment.
L. Mehlo
12:05-12:30
Utilization of molecular markers to characterise and map useful
genes of the cultivated African rice, Oryza
glaberrima. N.
Njiondjop, A. Alonge, S. McCouch and M.P. Jones
12:30-12:55
Engineering insect resistance into maize using Bacillus
thuringiensis (Bt) cryiac gene fused to the c-terminal (galactose-binding)
of the ricin B-chain.
D. Gahakwa, L. Mehlo, A. Gatehouse, J.P. Du, N.T. Loc, J. Gatehous and
P. Christou
12:55-13:00
Summary of presentations by
Session Chairperson
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-17:00
Begin Concurrent Sessions (I) in Biotechnology, Breeding and Seed
Systems
Biotechnology
Concurrent Session I.
Chairperson:
M. Gale
14:00-14:20
Genetic mapping of a dominant gene conferring resistance to the
Cassava Mosaic Disease. M. Fregene, A.O. Akano, A.G. Dixon, C. Mba and E. Barrera
14:20-14:40
Marker assisted selection deployment of the novel cassava mosaic
disease resistance gene (CMD2) in African cassava gene pools.
O. Ariyo, A.G. Dixon, N. Morante, H. Ceballos and M. Fregene
14:40-15:00
Resistance to African cassava mosaic virus conferred by a mutant
of the putative NTP-binding domain of the rep gene (AC1) in Nicotiana
benthamiana. A.
Sangaré
15:00-15:20
RAPD, SSR and AFLP markers linked to genes conferring resistance
to angular leaf spot in common bean. G. Mahuku, C. Montoya, Y. Mantilla, M. Contreras, C. Jara and S. Beebe
15:20-15:40
Tea break
15:40-16:00
Poster Session
16:00-16:20
Distribution of angular leaf spot of common bean in Kenya and
virulence diversity of the causal agent, Phaeoisariopsis griseola. I.N.
Wagara, A.W. Mwangómbe, J.W. Kimenju and R.A. Buruchara
16:20-16:40
Adaptation of specific pcr based markers to characterize and
differentiate Pythium spp
associated with pythium bean root rot.
R. Buruchera, G. Mahuku, S.
Mayanja, J. Mukalazi and A. Levesque
16:40-17:00
Towards a maize based edible vaccine: LT-B producing maize
protects mice against Escherichia
coli heat labile enterotoxin (LT) and cholera toxin (CT).
R. Chikwamba, J. Cunnick,
D. Hathaway, J. McMurray, J. Mason and K. Wang
Breeding
Concurrent Session I.
Chairperson: G. Ejeta
14:00-14:20
Breeding weevil-resistant maize: Is it feasible?
K. Pixley, T. Dhliwayo and S. Munjoma S.
14:20-14:40
Regionalized technology development and dissemination: The case
of breeding for drought tolerant maize varieties in Tanzania. Z.O.
Mduruma
14:40-15:00
Ecologically adapted maize open polinated varieties development
and screening in Zimbabwe. X. Mhike and L. Muza
15:00-15:20
Research of multiple disease resistant maize varieties in Malawi.
P.T.
Khonje, P. Ngwira, K.V. Pixley, G.W. Nhlane and V.H. Kabambe
15:20-15:40 Tea break
15:40-16:00
Poster Session
16:00-16:20
Maize breeding for alleviating production constraints in
Mozambique. P.
Fato, P. Chauque, D. Mariote, M. Langa and M. Denic
16:20-16:40
Guinea sorghum hybrids: Bringing the benefits of hybrid
technology to a staple crop of Sub-Saharan Africa.
A. Toure, F. Rattunde, D.
Sansan and E. Weltzien
16:40-17:00
Introgression of genes for Striga resistance into African
landraces of sorghum.
I.
Kapran, C. Grenier, A. Elliot, A. Touré, Z. Gutema, A. Babiker, H.
Sadaan and G. Ejeta.
Seed
Systems Concurrent Session I.
Chairperson: R. Tripp
14:00-14:20
Experiences with on-farm testing in maize variety evaluation in
Uganda.
G. Bigirwa, G. Kikafunda,
J. Imanywoha, P. Kibwika, S. Mugo, M. Siambi, D. Beck and A.O. Diallo
14:20-14:40
Towards sustainable seed production and supply systems: Lessons
from the literature and a maize seed project in western Kenya and
Uganda. D. Beck, S. Mugo, M. Siambi and G. Bigirwa
14:40-15:00
Maize variety testing through the mother and baby design.
M.S. Mwala, J. de Meyer and M. Banziger
15:00-15:20
Transferring research results and technologies to end-users in
Kenya and Tanzania: A case study from the tissue culture banana project.
S.W.
Wakhusama, M.G. Karembu, F.N. Nguthi, A.S. Mbwana, M.M. Njuguna,
L.W. Njuguna and S.B. Patel
15:20-15:40
Tea break
15:40-16:00
Poster Session
16:00-16:20
Poverty reduction through introduction of tissue cultured bananas
in central Kenya.
E.
Kahangi
16:20-16:40
Amélioration variétale pour la riziculture de bas-fond à
partir de variétés locales de riz Oryza glaberrima. F.
Cisse and Y. Doumbia
16:40-17:00
The potential of upland rice varieties in sustainable commercial
production of rice among small-holder farmers in Uganda.
P. Kibwika, J. Imanywoha,
G. Bigirwa and J. Kikafunda
End of Concurrent Sessions I
18:00-19:30
Reception and Entertainment
19:30
Dinner
Tuesday,
5 November 2002
8:30-9:00
Progress in delivering stress-tolerant maize varieties in
southern Africa. M.
Bänziger, J. de Meyer, M. Mwala,
A. Phiri, B. Vivek and K. Pixley
9:00-9:30
Development of stress-tolerant maize varieties in Uganda.
J. Imanywoha, D.T. Kyetere, G. Bigirwa, J.T. Kikafunda, T.M. Kalule, K.
Pixley and A. Nakayima
9:30-10:00
Coordinated ecosystem breeding in Kenya:
Progress, challenges and opportunities.
J. Ininda, M. Gethi,
O. Odongo, J. Njuguna and J.A.W. Ochieng’
10:00-10:30
Characterization and use of diversity within guinea-race
sorghums.
F.
Rattunde, A. Toure, E. Weltzien and D. Sansan
10:30-10:50 Tea break
10:50-11:20
Participatory plant breeding in Africa:
A framework for understanding diverse approaches and results
achieved. L.
Sperling
11:20-11:50
Towards improved East African highland banana genotypes with
resistance to pests and diseases. W.K. Tushereirwe, M. Pillay, M. Batte, T. Ssali, D. Talengera, K.
Nowakunda, J. Namaganda and A. Kiggundu
11:50-12:20
Status of participatory varietal selection for rice in Nigeria
and Mali.
R.
Guei, H. Gridley, M. Jones and M. Worperies-Mura
12:20-12:50
The African center for crop improvement:
A new model for developing Ph.D. graduates in Africa.
D. M. Laing
12:50-13:00
Summary of presentations by
Session Chairperson
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-17:00
Begin Concurrent Sessions (II) in Biotechnology, Breeding and
Seed Systems
Biotechnology
Concurrent Session II.
Chairperson: P. Quail
14:00-14:20
Marker-assisted selection for maize improvement - practical
examples and strategies. J.M. Ribaut, M.
Banziger, K. Pixley and D. Hoisington
14:20-14:40
Striga free maize: Introducing tripsacum-based resistance via an
integrated approach.
S.J.
Hearne, A.L. Gurney, J.P. Brizard, C. Brugidou, F. Kanampiu, P.O. Mbogo,
M.C. Press, J.D. Scholes
and D. Hoisington
14:40-15:00
Generating Striga resistant maize: Identification of sources of
resistance in wild relatives.
A.L
Gurney, D. Grimanelli, S.J. Hearne, F. Kanampiu, D. Hoisington, J.D.
Scholes and M.C. Press
15:00-15:20
Can wild relatives of maize provide new sources of resistance to
the root hemi-parasite Striga hermonthica?
J.D.
Scholes, A.L. Gurney, D. Grimanelli, D. Hoisington and M.C. Press
15:20-15:40
Tea break
15:40-16:00
Poster Session
16:00-16:20
Genetic analysis of resistance to Striga
hermonthica introgressed from Zea diploperennis to tropical maize.
O. Menkir, A. Melake-Berhan, J.G.
Kling and O. Ibikunle
16:20-16:40
A search for random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and simple
sequence repeat (SSR) markers that are linked to Striga
asiatica resistance in sorghum.
C.S. Mutengwa, P. Tongoona, Z. Dhlamini and I. Sithole-Niang
16:40-17:00
Bioassays to characterize and dissect mechanisms of resistance to
Striga.
C.
Grenier, A. Mohammed, P.J. Rich, T. Housley and E. Ejeta
Breeding
Concurrent Session II.
Chair:
W.R. Coffman
14:00-14:20
Genetic variation, utilization and potential of African landraces
in the genetic improvement of cassava in Sub-Saharan Africa.
A.G.O. Dixon, J.B.A.
Whyte, N.M. Mahuku, B.W. Khizzah, M. Fregene, A.A. Akano and M.
Gedil
14:20-14:40
Regional germplasm development and deployment for sustainable
production and utilization within the cassava sub-sector.
J.B.A. Whyte, B.W. Khizzah, A.G.O. Dixon, N.M. Mahungu, P. Ragama, P.
Ntawuruhunga
and
H. Ojulong
14:40-15:00
Evaluation of cassava clones for yield, acceptability and disease
and pest resistance in coastal Kenya.
T.L. Munga
15:00-15:20
Establishment of an insectary and advances in rearing of maize
stemborers at KARI, Katumani. J.M. Songa and D.
Mutisya
15:20-15:40
Tea break
15:40-16:00
Poster Session
16:00-16:20
Heterosis in maize hybrids: Fact or artefact?
J.A.W. Ochieng
16:20-16:40
Interactive maize breeding for biotic stresses across ecosystems
in Kenya.
O.M.
Odongo, S.I. Ajanga, C.M. Mburu and J. Ininda
16:40-17:00
Introgression of resistance to Striga hermonthica and Striga
asiatica from wild relatives and selections in maize.
J. Gethi
Seed
Systems Concurrent Session II.
Chairperson:
G. Ejeta
14:00-14:20
Involving farmers in varietal selection: Experiences from the
seed project work in western Kenya. M. Siambi, G. Odhiambo,
S. Mugo, O. Odongo, A. Diallo, D. Beck and H. DeGroote
14:20-14:40
Country wide maize variety evaluation using the mother-baby
scheme in Zimbabwe.
L.
Muza, D. Ruponga, V. Kazembe, E. Nyamutowa
and J. de Meyer
14:40-15:00
Working with a women’s farmer association in maize seed
production.
J. Kikafunda, G. Bigirwa, J. Imanywoha, S. Mugo and D. Beck
15:00-15:20
Evaluation and dissemination of introduced banana germplasm:
preliminary assessment of the planting material distribution system.
A.K. Nowakunda
15:20-15:40
Tea break
15:40-16:00
Poster Session
16:00-16:20
Use of simple technology (good seed and cheap water) to boost
food security and alleviate poverty.
A.M. Mwololo, T. Kambura
and D. Nzyuko
16:20-16:40
Evaluation of
selected beta-carotene rich sweetpotato varieties for improving vitamin
a nutrition in Iganga and Kamuli districts of Uganda.
J.M. Ssebuliba, J.H.
Muyonga and W. Ekere
16:40-17:00
Involving farmers in maize variety selection and seed production:
experiences from the lake region of western Kenya.
G.D. Odhiambo, M. Siambi, R. Apamo, E. Ochieng, P. Mbai, S. Mugo, and H.
DeGroote.
End of Concurrent Sessions II
19:00-20:00
Dinner
20:30-22:00
Evening session on biotechnology and biosafety policy development
in sub-Saharan Africa. W. Goredema, P.
Kameri-Mbote, L. Kitch and J. Webster
Wednesday,
6 November 2002
08:00-17:00
Field trip to NARO research stations at Kawanda and Namulonge
19:00-21:00
Reception hosted by NARO at The Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel,
Entebbe
Thursday,
7 November 2002
8:30-9:00
Developing the smallholder seed market in Uganda:
The Harvest Farms Seed Company Experience.
J.A. Okot
9:00-9:30
Opportunities and issues in private seed supply in Africa.
F. Mohammed
9:30-10:00
Development of adapted and high-yielding maize varieties for the
stressful Lake Victoria Region. M.J.F.
Onim and M. Dida
10:00-10:30
Towards sustainable maize seed production and supply systems in
western Kenya and Uganda. S. Mugo, M. Siambi, G.
Bigirwa, G. Odhiambo, D. Beck, A. Diallo and P. Kibwika
10:30-10:50
Tea break
10:50-11:20
Striga weed control in maize using herbicide seed coating
technology.
F.K. Kanampiu, J.K. Ransom, D.K.
Friesen and J. Gressel
11:20-11:50
Germplasm exchange and seed multiplication of cassava in Kenya:
Challenges and opportunities. H.M. Obiero, P.J. Ndolo, M.S. Akhwale and K.. Orondo
11:50-12:20
Assessment of marketing and utilization of improved maize seed in
southern Africa: The case
of Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
M.A.R.
Phiri
12:20-12:50
Alternative biotechnologies for controlling Striga: the next
generations.
J.
Gressel
12:50-13:00
Presentation Summary by Session Chair
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-17:00
Begin Concurrent Sessions (III) in Biotechnology and Breeding
Biotechnology
Concurrent Session IIIa.
Chairperson: J. Kling
14:00-14:20
Multiple Cry genes for avoiding build-up of resistance among
insects to Bt toxins: Learning from Bt-rice.
I. Altosaar and M. Zaidi
14:20-14:40
Will transformation systems for the large seeded grain legumes,
peas, lupins or chickpeas be adaptable to cowpea?
T.J.V.
Higgins, L. Molvig, W. Tate, S. Gollasch and L.M. Tabe
14:40-15:00
Evaluation of cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus coat protein and
RNA mediated resistance strategies in Nicotiana
benthamiana. R. Mundembe and
I. Sithole-Niang
15:00-15:20
Gene flow between cultivated and wild cowpea in Kenya.
R.S. Pasquet, A. Ochieng’ and K. Thoen
15:20-15:40
Tea break
15:40-16:00
The genetics of virulence of the maize streak mastrevirus.
R.
Edema, D.T. Gordon and D.M. Bisaro
16:00-16:20
Preliminary results on surveys of banana streak badnavirus (BSV)
in Kenya.
A.
Wangai and L. Karanja
16:20-16:40
Development of highland banana cell suspension system; a critical
stage in genetic improvement of the banana.
P. Namanya, G.Mutumba, S.M.
Magambo and W. Tushemereirwe
Biotechnology
Concurrent Session IIIb.
Chairman: P. Quail
14:00-14:20
Development of Agrobacterium-ediated clean gene (marker free)
technology for rice transformation using a novel dual binary plasmid
pgreen/psoup.
A.S.
Afolabi, J. Snape and P. Vain
14:20-14:40
Molecular characterization of a novel stress-inducible
antioxidant gene, xvper1, from the resurrection plant Xerophyta
viscose Baker.
S. B. Mowla, J. A. Thomson, J. M. Farrant and S. G. Mundree.
14:40-15:00
Review of tissue culture and genetic studies of East African
Highland bananas in Uganda. P.R. Rubaihayo, S.
Kassim, S. Nanteza and A.K. Tugume
15:00-15:20
Control of the witchweed Striga
hermonthica by intercropping with Desmodium
spp. Z.R. Khan, A. Hassanali, W. Overholt, T.M. Khamis, J.A. Pickett and L.J.
Wadhams
15:20-15:40
Tea Break
15:40-16:00
Chemistry of Desmodium root exudates and Striga
control: research status and prospects.
A. Hassanali, T.K. Muniru,
A.M. Hooper, Z.R. Khan, F. Kaberia, J.A.
Pickett and L.J. Wadhams
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