2015 Borlaug Fellowship Research Priorities by Country
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| Country | Targeted Research Areas | Contact |
| Algeria | Natural Resource Management – Management of genetic resources of symbiotic bacteria fixing nitrogen in adaptation with climate change Economics – Behavior in strategic agricultural sectors: rural sociology, research markets, modeling Climate Change – Effect of climate change on the spatial distribution of spontaneous legumes across different agro-ecological zones of Algeria: implications for relationships Soil-Plant-Microorganisms | |
| Bangladesh | Animal Health and Nutrition – Feed and feed products for improved livestock production Natural Resource Management – Water-use efficiency | |
| Burkino Faso | Food Safety – Sanitary/phytosanitary issues affecting trade Biotechnology – Development of new varieties adapted to climate change Processing – Improvement of processing methods (rice, cotton, millet, peanut, fonio, sorghum) | |
| Colombia | Genetics and Breeding – Molecular markers and genomics for improving plant geneticsfor stress tolerant crops including rice, cassava, beans, forage, corn, cotton | |
| Costa Rica | Biotechnology – Socio-economic effects of biotech policy Climate Change – Adaptation of tropical agriculture to climate change | |
| Egypt | Animal Health – Animal diseases, zoonotic disease having a direct impact on human health, such as brucellosis Food Safety – Food borne pathogens detection and prevention (e-coli, salmonella) | |
| Ethiopia | Biotechnology – Germplasm characterization of Bt cotton and other oil seeds Post-harvest Techniques – Reducing post-harvest losses of crops, including aflatoxin effects throughout the value chain | |
| Ghana | Poultry Science – Processing controls Pest Management – Topical minor use crops Food Nutrition – Soy, pea, peanut | |
| Guatemala | Plant Health – Regional crop diseases for vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, green beans, lettuce, cauliflower, squash); local herbs; grains (maize, beans, rice); seeds (cardamom, sesame, pepper); fruits (deciduous and tropical); coffee; cacao; forestry crops. Science-based risk analysis on country-level plant health: systems approach (surveillance and import requirements) Climate Change – Climate change in agriculture resulting from fertilization practices, soil erosion, and burning of forests to clear fields for planting | |
| Honduras | Plant Health – Regional crop diseases for vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, green beans, lettuce, cauliflower, squash); local herbs; grains (maize, beans, rice); seeds (cardamom, sesame, pepper); fruits (deciduous and tropical); coffee; cacao; forestry crops Climate Change – Mitigation and adaptation to climate change through precision agriculture, riverbanks and water management, soil conservation techniques/practices, soil re-conditioning, and no-till technologies | |
| India | Animal Health and Nutrition – Feed and feed products for improved livestock productivity Biofuels – Use of tree-borne oilseeds as a raw material for biodiesel production Natural Resource Management – Water-use efficiency | |
| Indonesia | Animal Health – Feed and feed products for improved poultry, aquaculture, livestock, and small ruminant productivity Biotechnology – Developing pest resistance, nitrogen efficiency, delayed ripening, and enhanced nutritional properties in sugar cane, rice, tomato, and papaya Genetics and Breeding – Sanitary/phytosanitary issues related to cattle genetics | |
| Jordan | Natural Resources Management – Plant stress physiology Animal Health/Biotechnology – Improve animal heath and productivity through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and artificial insemination; development of salt stress, drought stress including cerials and vegetables Climate Change – Benefits to Jordanian agriculture | |
| Kazakhstan | Animal Health – Cattle diseases such as foot and mouth disease, brucellosis Extension/Agricultural Education – Effective methods for the dissemination of agricultural knowledge among farmers | |
| Kenya | Food Safety – General food products, food safety and international trade (regulatory/policy issues), risk analysis, program implementation Postharvest Techniques – Grains (corn) and groundnuts; crops prone to aflatoxin contamination Animal Health – Linkages between animal health, nutrition (use of feed supplements), and zoonotic diseases control | |
| Malawi | Food Safety – Generally agricultural/food products: regulatory issues/policy development, risk analysis and policy implementation Post-harvest Techniques – Grains and groundnuts; crops prone to aflatoxin contamination Animal Health – Link animal health training with nutrition (e.g, feed supplements), zoonotic disease control and safe livestock trade | |
| Mali | Food Safety – Sanitary/phytosanitary issues affecting trade Biotechnology – Development of new varieties adapted to climate change Processing – Improvement of processing methods (rice, cotton, millet, peanut, fonio, sorghum) | |
| Malaysia | Post-harvest Techniques – Grain storage and handling: methods for ensuring appropriate moisture control, ventilation, and movement of stored grains under hot, humid conditions | |
| Mexico | Extension/Agricultural Education – Youth programming and agricultural education Processing – Adding value to raw agricultural commodities, especially non-traditional food products; dairy formulations and processed meat products Post-harvest Techniques – Maintaining product quality, safety, and integrity from farm to consumer/end-user for high-value products (fruits, vegetables, coffee, cacao/cocoa, amaranto) | |
| Morocco | Plant Health – Plant pathology (citrus, dates) Water Management – Irrigation policies and technologies Climate Change – Flood mitigation | |
| Mozambique | Biotechnology – Cotton breeding, plant breeding and genomics Natural Resource Management – Soil and water conservation for agriculture | |
| Nicaragua | Genetics and Breeding – Developing new cocoa breeds and genetic improvement | |
| Panama | Biotechnology – Socio-economic effects of biotech policy Climate Change – Adaptation of tropical agriculture to climate change | |
| Philippines | Biotechnology – Breeding of drought-tolerant and flood-resistant rice varieties Pest Management – Biological control and integrated pest management strategies Animal Breeding and Genetics – Embryo and sexing technology; animal recording and traceability system for cattle, swine, and small ruminants | |
| Rwanda | Food Safety – Agricultural and food products: regulatory issues, policy development, risk analysis, and policy implementation Post-harvest Techniques – Grains (corn) and groundnuts; crops prone to aflatoxin contamination Animal Health – Link animal health to nutrition (feed supplements), zoonotic disease control, and safe livestock trade | |
| Senegal | Food Safety – Sanitary/phytosanitary issues affecting trade Biotechnology – Development of new varieties adapted to climate change Processing – Improvement of processing methods (rice, cotton, millet, peanut, fonio, sorghum) | |
| South Africa | Biotechnology – Breeding cotton for drought tolerance Genetics and Breeding – Genomic precision and genetic phenotyping Food Safety – Food import standards | |
| Tanzania | Food Safety – Regulatory issues, policy development, risk analysis, and policy implementation Post-harvest Techniques – Grains and groundnuts; crops prone to aflatoxin contamination Animal Health – Linkages among animal health, nutrition (feed supplements), zoonotic disease control, and livestock trade | |
| Tunisia | Natural Resource Management – Water management for agriculture Plant Health – Bacterial diseases of apples and pears trees, especially fire blight | |
| Turkey | Biotechnology – Focus on risk assessment, including appproval processes and risk communication | Jess.Paulson@fas.usda.gov |
| Uganda | Food Safety – Agricultural and food products: regulatory issues, policy development, risk analysis, and policy implementation Post-harvest Techniques – Grains (corn) and groundnuts; crops prone to aflatoxin Animal Health – Linkages among animal health to nutrition (feed supplements), zoonotic disease control, and safe livestock trade | |
| Ukraine | Agricultural Economics – Analysis of trends in agricultural production and enterprise ownership, economic policy analysis, the role of government support for agriculture, tax policy Production agriculture – Improved irrigation systems, development of drought-resistant crops, incorporation of biotechnology, advanced tillage systems, post-harvest losses Veterinary Science and Food Safety – Risk analysis and management, disease and pest control, sanitary/phytosanitary systems | Natalia.Petrova@fas.usda.gov |
| Vietnam | Animal Health – Diagnostics, virology and treatment of swine diseases, specifically porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) Biotechnology – Drought, insect, and/or herbicide resistant corn traits Food Safety – Risk assessment for processed products of animal origin and/or live seafood and aquaculture products | |
| Zambia | Biotechnology – Cotton breeding, plant breeding Natural Resource Management – Soil and water conservation |