Unfulfilled farmer expectations: the case of the Insect Resistant Maize for Africa (IRMA) project in Kenya
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Maize is the most important staple food in Kenya; any reduction in production and yield therefore often becomes a national food security concern. To address the challenge posed by the maize stem borer, the Insect Resistant Maize for...
Main Authors: | Mabeya Justin, Ezezika Obidimma C |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | Agriculture & Food Security |
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Online Access: | http://www.agricultureandfoodsecurity.com/content/1/S1/S6 |
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