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Intense Heat, Rich Aroma, Market Ready! These aromatic and pungent round pepper varieties support national goals in nutrition, agricultural growth, and market access. Their adaptability to hot climates and high consumer appeal make them ideal for boosting domestic production, income generation, and value-added processing. Governments can integrate them into public seed programs, nutrition campaigns, and rural entrepreneurship schemes.
Strong Against Disease, Hot on the Market. This group of long pepper varieties are high-yielding, disease-resistant pepper varieties for heat-prone, disease-affected regions. It boosts national food production with yields up to 6.78 t/ha and resists multiple major diseases (CMV, Phytophthora, Anthracnose). The variety supports food security, reduces pesticide use, and improves climate resilience. Its integration into national seed and extension systems can enhance smallholder income, empower women, and align with national goals on nutrition, resilience, and inclusive agricultural growth.
Aflatoxin-safe fields and crops for safer food in Africa Aflasafe® technology plays a pivotal role in addressing the critical issue of aflatoxin contamination in Africa. Aflatoxins, produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, are highly toxic and cancer-causing poisons that infest staple crops, animal feeds, and processed foods, posing a severe health threat. Aflasafe®, a biocontrol solution developed in Africa, offers a cost-effective and natural alternative to chemical interventions. By reducing aflatoxin levels in food, Aflasafe® not only safeguards human and livestock health but also mitigates economic impacts, making food safer for consumption and trade, improving overall health, and preserving farm animal well-being. This innovative technology stands as a key strategy to combat the silent aflatoxin pandemic, which is responsible for 30% of liver cancer cases in Africa and weakens individuals against other diseases while also stunting children's growth.