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Insect Resistant Cowpea in Africa
Insect Resistant Cowpea in Africa
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Cowpea is a critical crop in Western Africa. It is consumed by millions daily, but also feeds livestock, all the while providing important nitrogen fixation for the farm. Cowpea cultivation is threatened by Maruca vitrata, a butterfly who’s caterpillar stage feasts on the beans within the cowpea pod. Scientists in Nigeria have implemented a strategy using the Bt protein to fight against this pest. Today’s podcast interviews Francis Onyekachi, Program Manager for the West African Maruca Resistant Cowpea Project. He talks about the crop, the technology, and the strategy to ensure its continued efficacy. Co-hosted by Nigerian native and University of Florida graduate student Modesta Abugu. Here is a link to the project. Follow Modesta Abugu on Twitter @modestannedi # COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s world-changing research together in one shared space. Learn more at https://www.colabra.app/# TALKING BIOTECHTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkingbiotechWebsite: https://www.colabra.app/podcasts/talking-biotech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colabrahqThe Talking Biotech podcast is distinct from Dr. Kevin Folta's teaching and research roles at the University of Florida. The views expressed on the show are those of Dr. Folta and his guests, and do not reflect the opinions of the university or Colabra.
Released:
Apr 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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