Kenya: Scientists Test Pest-Resistant Maize Seed

A team of researchers is studying genetically modified maize seeds in tests aimed at providing an answer to food insecurity in the country.

Through a project titled Water Efficient Maize for Africa (Wema), the scientists, drawn mainly from Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) are working on developing a maize variety that can survive in low rainfall areas as well as withstand pests.

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