Ongoing Research

The following are the broad categories of research currently being undertaken towards enhanced yam cultivation and food security:

• Biodiversity
• Breeding (In)Efficiency
• Economics/Value Chain Analysis
• Food Science & Value Addition
• Genetics & Ploidy Levels
• Macropropagation
• Micropropagation
• Somatic Embryogenesis
• Temporary Immersion Reactors
• Viruses & Pathogens
• Shelf-Life/Storage
• Sustainable Pest & Soil Management
• Germplasm Conservation
• Technology Transfer