Program for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively-propagated crops (VPCs) in Africa
PROSSIVA aims to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of VPC seed systems in target countries of Africa through conducting research and delivering innovations that will overcome seed system bottlenecks.
Innovations and Research
Cassava, Banana, Yam and Sweetpotato Seed Systems Research
Efficiency, productivity, and profitability
Enhancing the efficiency of VPC seed systems by overcoming bottlenecks
Exploring Main Project Research Areas
PROSSIVA in numbers
PROSSIVA is being implemented by a diverse set of 25 partners, mostly based within the 5 target countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda).
Yam, Banana, Cassava and Sweet Potato Seed Systems Research
News & Articles
PROSSIVA on X!
🌿Marketing Magic 🌿
High-viz jacketed Edward Fujo is very serious about marketing his high quality #cassava seed in Katoro, Tanzania 🇹🇿
And it's paying off, as demand for his TARICASS4 variety is exceeding supply.
'Jipatie mbegu Bora za muhogo'
#PROSSIVA
@TanzaniaTari
TARI has released 4 improved high-yielding & disease-resistant banana varieties opening up great opportunities for seed systems development. @IITA_CGIAR's @AmahDelphine had an opportunity to share her macropropagation experiences with the team at TARI Maruku. #PROSSIVA
"Kenya is developing regulations for vegetatively propagating seeds. This will facilitate trade and ensure farmers' access to quality seed."- Owoko P. #4thPhytosanitaryConference #PROSSIVA @jamesplegg @Cipotato @IITA_CGIAR @KephisKe
Exciting field work with TOSCI & TARI testing Tumaini app to detect banana diseases in #LakeZone Tanzania! 🍌📱#AI #PROSSIVA #Point_of_Care_Banana_Disease_Detection
🌱 Seed Business x 2 🌿
#PROSSIVA Project partners in 🇹🇿Tanzania, including TARI, TOSCI, MEDA, CIP & IITA, are exploring business advantages for seed producers to grow & sell seed of more than one vegetatively propagated crop. #Cassava being added to #sweetpotato & vice versa
Countries where PROSSIVA is implemented
