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Postharvest Techniques
The research on postharvest methods deals with seed production and processing techniques
for table groundnuts. At present, all the operations can be mechanized (dehulling,
sorting, seed coating with fungicide, and processing) in a controlled environment. The transfer
of these techniques from the experimental stage to an industrial pilot project is under way.
Development Support
IRHO was entrusted with the supervision of the pilot projects to confirm and apply the
research results. Thus, projects on seed multiplication, production to processing of table
groundnuts, and nematode control are all carried out. The interaction between these projects
and research activities allow researchers to adapt to the needs of the rural environment. This
interaction also helps the IRHO program to become more coherent and effective.
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