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How can the results be used ...
.... byNationalAgriculturalResearch Programs?
»- Request seed of the very best stress-tolerant, responsive OPV's and (tripleand
double-cross) hybrids from CIMMYT, other National Programs, and private
seed companies, and further test them in the National Maize Evaluation Trials.
»- Conduct National Maize Evaluation Trials not only under optimal conditions but
also under the most important stresses present in farmers' fields. Consider
performance under stress conditions and farmers' preferences when making
decisions on release ofgermplasm.
»- Request and use seed of best CIMMYT germplasm (inbred lines, OPV's) in your
breeding program .
.... byPrivate Seed Companies?
»- Foster the distribution of cultivars that are not only high yielding under optimal
conditions but as well under the most important stresses present in farmers'
fields.
»- Continue to submit seed ofyour best germplasm for evaluation in Regional Trials
(to CIMMYT) and/or National Maize Evaluation Trials (to National Agricultural
Research Programs of individual countries).
»- Request and use seed of best CIMMYT germplasm (inbred lines, OPV's) in your
breeding program and for commercialization.
.... byseed-distributing agencies?
}> Use data from Regional Trials (available from CIMMYT-Zimbabwe) and National
Maize Evaluation Trials (available from National Agricultural Research
Programs of individual countries) for making decisions on which seed to
distribute to farmers.
,. Distribute quality seed of the very best stress-tolerant, responsive hybrids and
OPV's that are currently available.
Conclusion: Foster the availability and distribution of
quality seed of the very best maize cultivars, those
that are not only high yielding under optimal
conditions but as well under the stresses present in
farmers fields.
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