Disease-Resistant Peanut Varieties for Semi-Arid Environments

Approach

The goals of this project were: 1) develop peanut lines adapted to important ecological areas of Sahelian West Africa and Texas that have resistance to pathogens causing economic loss, effectively utilize available moisture, and acceptable to growers and users of peanut products; 2) identify cultural practices that will maximize the yield potential of cultivars under these environments; 3) strengthen peanut improvement programs in the collaborating countries through encouragement, training, and improved expertise in peanut research.