Mitigating the threat of Wheat Blast (Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum) in Zambia, and beyond
: SE-0-SE-29-2022-04045This website displays open data about Swedish aid, which shows when, to whom and for what purpose Swedish aid is paid out, as well as what results it has produced. This page contains information about one of the contributions financed with Swedish aid.
Overview
Wheat blast (WB) caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum (MoT) has become a significant threat to wheat production in warm and humid areas. WB was first discovered in Brazil in 1985 and then gradually spread to the neighbouring countries, causing yield losses in a range of 10 to 100%. Recently, the disease was observed in the continent of Africa, Zambia, for the first time on wheat grown in experimental plots and farmers´ fields. WB transboundary jump to South Asia an…
Involved parties
- D02 - Other technical assistance
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Development areas for the contribution
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Duration of the contribution
Committed and disbursed amount
Paid per year (net value)
- 2023: SEK 1,502,000
- 2024: SEK 1,500,000
- 2025: SEK 1,420,000
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