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Pests and diseases resistance

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

73% of the region's total production in 2021. The industry employs over 220,000 farmers, primarily in the northern regions

GEd Potential

High

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

350000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

400000

Diseases and pests’ resistance

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

Staple food crop, 2nd to Nigeria who is No 1 in the world, a source of income for farmers, and a food security measure, particularly for those in rural areas.

GEd Potential

High

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

2000000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

2500000

Virus resistance

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Priority Organism

Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

Major daily staple food, 16th worldwide production; a source of income for farmers, and a raw material for various industries

GEd Potential

High

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

5500000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

10000000

Diseases and pests’ resistance

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

Special premium Arabica coffee with high demand in Europe

GEd Potential

Medium

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

34000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

160000

Viruses and flavour Cocoa swollen shoot Virus

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

500,000 Cameroonians are dependent on cocoa production for their livelihoods. Fourth exporter. 1.2% to the national GDP and 8.2% to the agricultural GDP

GEd Potential

High

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

300000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

600000

Pests and Diseases - Black sigatoka Banana Streak Virus

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Priority Organism

Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

Major daily staple crop in every household and banana major export earner. 150,000 ha planted

GEd Potential

High

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

4800000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

10000000

Pests and Disease resistance

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Priority Organism

Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

Drought-resistant legume that provides a vital source of food and income.

GEd Potential

Low

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

40640

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

42000

Pests and Disease resistance

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

Key source of food, income, and livestock feed, particularly for small-scale farmers. It is a vital source of protein, particularly for the poor,

GEd Potential

Medium

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

31000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

40000

Draught Stress, nutrition enhancement

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Priority Organism

Millets (Finger & Pearl)

Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

Climate smart food security and income generation for small holder farmers

GEd Potential

Medium

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

98000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

100000

Viruses/ weeds resistance

Submitted by admin on February 22, 2026

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Priority Organism

Member State

Socioeconomic Justification

Major staple food crop for humans and animals. Raw material for various industries

GEd Potential

High

Existing R&D

Agronomy

Actual Annual Production (tonnes)

2200000

Expected Annual Production (tonnes)

2500000

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