Sustainable access of quality seeds of genetically engineered crops in Eastern Africa - Case study of Bt Cotton.
GM Crops Food
; 14(1): 1-23, 2023 Dec 31.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20237753
ABSTRACT
The genetically engineered bollworm-resistant Bt cotton hybrid varieties offer opportunities for reducing crop losses and enhancing productivity. In Eastern Africa region, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya have approved and released Bt cotton in 2012, in 2018, and in 2019, respectively. The region has potential to grow cotton in over 5 million hectares. For commercial plantings in Ethiopia, Sudan and Kenya, hybrid Bt cotton seeds have been imported from India. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, high shipment costs, bureaucratic procedures for importing seeds, and foreign exchange shortages, farmers have not been able to access Bt cotton seeds. Stakeholders are seeking local production of seeds to provide sustainable access by farmers at affordable cost. Country case studies reveal the importance of enhancing capacity for local seed production and extension advisory services. Revival of the cotton sector needs enhanced public-private partnerships to pave the way for sustainable seeds access in the region.
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Main subject:
Bacillus thuringiensis
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COVID-19
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Moths
Type of study:
Case report
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Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
GM Crops Food
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
21645698.2023.2210134
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