The research project will also mobilise expertise at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) to support the lentil breeding and provide lentil germplasm with high resistance to target diseases. The collaboration between Australian and Ethiopian research institutes will lead to germplasm exchange. Dr Eric Huttner, ACIAR Research Program Manager for Crops, said the research in Ethiopia will contribute to Australia’s preparedness. Additionally, they will define the critical lentil diseases, their incidence and their impact, threatening sustainable production. The research project is scheduled to run until 2026.

Source: Ethiopian News December 10, 2021 00:26 UTC