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Integration of nematology as a training and research discipline in sub-Saharan Africa: progress and prospects

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Title Integration of nematology as a training and research discipline in sub-Saharan Africa: progress and prospects
 
Creator Cortada, L.
Dehennin, I.
Bert, W.
Coyne, D.
 
Subject CAPACITY BUILDING
EDUCATION
FOOD SECURITY
CROP PRODUCTION
SUBSAHARAN AFRICA
NEMATODES
 
Description Open Access Article; Published online: 22 Oct 2019
Within sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), although nematodes are viewed among the most important threats to crop production and food security, the presence of trained nematologists working within this discipline has traditionally been viewed as scarce. The few research studies concerning this subject address this topic from a country or sub-regional perspective and generally portray nematology as ‘insufficient’. Over the past two decades, a few initiatives have been instrumental in building greater nematology expertise. For the first time a structured survey was undertaken, involving interviews with individuals from SSA that were (or currently are) involved in nematology training programmes, research, national extension services or in African universities. This paper provides evidence of the positive impact of various initiatives and shows an increase in the number of available nematology positions, together with high rates of graduates that return home to occupy qualified positions. Our findings will help researchers, policy makers and donors to identify
areas requiring support to increase the promotion of nematology in SSA and to make an impact for end-users.
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Date 2019-11-04T14:41:46Z
2019-11-04T14:41:46Z
2019
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Cortada, L., Dehennin, I., Bert, W. & Coyne, D. (2019). Integration of nematology as a training and research discipline in sub-Saharan Africa: progress and prospects. Nematology, 1, 1-21.
1388-5545
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105624
 
Language en
 
Rights CC-BY-4.0
 
Format 1-26
 
Source Nematology