International Sorghum and Millet Collaborative Research Support Program (INTSORMIL CRSP)
Date of this Version
7-1984
Document Type
Article
Citation
The University of Nebraska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution
Abstract
The Sorghum/Millet Collaborative Research Program, INTSORMIL, combines the resources and research talent of host country research institutions, eight land grant universities, and the Agency for International Development. Its objective is to improve world-wide sorghum and millet production and utilization. This 5-year report shows that the international sorghum-millet research program is one in which researchers from the U.S. and host countries can effectively collaborate. The INTSORMIL External Evaluation Panel and other reviewers have and will continue to recommend program strengthening changes. Adjustments in research program content and scientist involvement will result as plans are made for future research.
Sorghum and millet are basic food grains for millions of people. Most of them are located in the poorer nations of the world where economic, labor, soil and water resources are limited. The research is challenging because sorghum and millet production and utilization in the less developed countries are impeded by problems such as heat and drought stress, insects, diseases, and storage difficulties. INTSORMIL strives to overcome these problems through a collaborative program of research, technical assistance, training and institution building. The impacts of INTSORMIL research in the host countries are multiplied through workshops, newsletters, information exchanges, scientist exchanges, and an international exchange of sorghum and millet germplasm.