Agriforum Newsletter - May 2012 Issue

Eyes on drought tolerant maize:The announcement at the close of 2011 of the successful transformation of nine transgenic maize lines by scientists supported by ASARECA has generated excitement across the continent. Plants transformed with drought tolerance genes, show more tolerance to water shortage. Some of the genes once incorporated into the maize genome, are capable of helping maize to return to full recovery after completely drying up; Climate smart initiatives; Call for more relevant agricultural institutions