Nutrition-boosting, income-enhancing maize.
These maize varieties have distinctive orange kernels, a result of high beta-carotene content. They are developed through advanced breeding techniques, combining naturally provitamin A enriched lines from Central and South America with elite land races and hybrid lines with improved agronomic traits.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
Positive or neutral impact
Positive or neutral impact
Addressing Vitamin A Deficiency:
Combatting Malnutrition and Weak Immunity:
This technology serves as a transformative solution, significantly enhancing gender inclusion. It brings advantages to farmers, demonstrating resilience to climate challenges such as droughts and low rainfall, and showing resistance to pests and diseases. Moreover, it aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing issues of hunger and promoting the well-being of users, particularly women and children.
To integrate this technology into your project, and create a list of project activities and prerequisites and plan these activities:
- Considering the technology cost of 0.8 to 1.2 USD per kg and a requirement of 25 kg per ha, estimate the quantity of seeds needed for your project.
- As the technology is available from Nigeria and Zimbabwe, include the delivery cost to the project site and account for import clearance and duties if relevant.
A team of trainers could provide training and support during project installation. Include the cost for training and post-training support for using the technology.
Communication support for the technology should be developed (flyers, videos, radio broadcasts, etc.)
For better optimization of the improved maize variety, it is recommended to associate this technology with legumes through intercropping or rotation, and to combine manure application and mulching to enhance nutrient and water availability for the crop.
To implement the technology in your country, you could collaborate with agricultural development institutes and seed multiplication companies.
per kg
Open source / open access
Country | Tested | Adopted |
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Cameroon | –Not tested | Adopted |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | –Not tested | Adopted |
Ghana | –Not tested | Adopted |
Kenya | –Not tested | Adopted |
Malawi | –Not tested | Adopted |
Mali | –Not tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | –Not tested | Adopted |
Rwanda | –Not tested | Adopted |
Tanzania | –Not tested | Adopted |
Zambia | –Not tested | Adopted |
Zimbabwe | –Not tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Arid | – | – | – | – |
Semiarid | – | – | ||
Subhumid | – | – | ||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Variety Selection: Choose the specific Provitamin A Enriched Golden Maize variety best suited for your region. Refer to local agricultural guidelines for recommended planting practices.
Soil and Fertilizer Management: Conduct a soil test to assess nutrient levels and pH balance. Adjust fertilization based on the requirements of the chosen maize variety.
Consider Intercropping or Rotation: In areas with low soil fertility, consider intercropping Provitamin A Enriched Golden Maize with legumes or rotating with other crops. This practice enhances nutrient availability and water retention, benefiting the specific characteristics of this maize variety.
Monitor Growth and Pest Control: Regularly monitor the growth of Provitamin A Enriched Golden Maize, paying close attention to signs of pests or diseases that may affect this specific variety. Apply recommended pest control measures as needed.
Harvesting: Time the harvest for when kernels of the specific Provitamin A Enriched Golden Maize variety are fully mature and dry. This is typically indicated by a change in color and texture.
Storage and Processing: Store harvested maize in dry, well-ventilated conditions to prevent moisture-induced spoilage while ensuring the specific provitamin A content of this maize variety is retained. Use processing methods that minimize oxidation.
Last updated on 22 May 2024