Download - Maize

Strategic
Initiative
SI 7. Nutritious
maize
SI 8. Seeds of
discovery
Partner type
In Zambia, MoA (including research and extension
divisions), Ministry of Health, NGOs (Care International,
Program Against Malnutrition, World Vision) and NARS
(NISIR).
NGOs (e.g. Sasakawa Global 2000, World Vision
International, Catholic Relief Services, World Food Program)
and private sector
Maize phenotyping network members from NARSs, ARIs,
universities, and the private sector
Sequencing/genotyping experts at Cornell University,
Beijing Genomics Institute and CINVESTAV
IP Managers from CIMMYT, IITA and other germplasm bank
holders (e.g. Mexico), IP experts at the Global Crop Diversity
Trust, FAO, Bioversity, PIPRA, CAMBIA (Patent Lens), and
from the public and private sector
IT experts and software developers at SCRI, Cornell
University, CIMMYT, the GIBS, genebanks and universities;
the Maize and Sorghum USDA AFRI CAP project; maize and
IP on‐line resources at Iowa State University (MaizeGDB),
NCBI (GenBank).
CIMMYT and INIFAP‐Mexico
Breeders at CIMMYT, IITA, national research programs,
advanced research institutes, universities, and seed
companies;
Plant scientists worldwide using the Seeds of Discovery
platform, seeds or introgression lines for research.
Patent offices
Partner roles
Adaptation and dissemination of pro‐vitamin A‐enriched maize germplasm in
Zambia
Contract‐ or market‐driven dissemination of QPM germplasm.
Phenotyping of diverse genetic resources for priority traits; managed through
competitive performance contracts
Sequence entire native maize genetic variation using next generation
genotyping‐be‐sequencing approaches
IP framework, guidelines and agreement for equitable use of the Seeds of
Discovery platform aligned with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic
Resources on Food and Agriculture
Analyze and manage sequencing and phenotyping data for web‐based access
of Seeds of Discovery data, linked to other germplasm resource systems
Germplasm increases and curation
Mobilize novel alleles into breeding programs via seeds or introgression lines in
support of accelerating breeding progress and ex situ
Develop novel knowledge about maize genetic variation and its relevance for
accelerating breeding progress, stress tolerance and resistance, nutrient use,
the deployment of genetic diversity, and ecosystem resilience
Evaluate prior art during the patenting process
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