National Varietal Performance Trial (NVPT)

START DATE: April 2015                          ESTIMATED DURATION:  1 year

SPONSORS:    WAAPP 2A                                     

LOCATION:  CSIR-SARI, Nyankpala and Manga and Libi

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Mr. S. O. Abebrese

PARTICIPATING SCIENTISTS:  Dr. Wilson Dogbe

COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS: AfricaRice, CSIR-CRI

OBJECTIVE:

Evaluate the performance of ten (10) promising genotypes against already released varieties (AGRA and Gbewaa).

METHODOLOGY:

The trials were laid out in a Randomize Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 3 replicates at Nyankpala, Manga and Libi. Data were taken on yield, yield components and tolerance scores to local biotic stresses.

ACTIVITY/PROGRESS MADE SINCE PREVIOUS REPORT:

Trial has been harvested at Manga. Yet to be harvested at Nyankplala and Libi.

WAY FORWARD:

Analyze yield data across locations. This will inform  which of the promising genotypes to be proposed  for release.