Cornell University: Using AI-based genomics to improve cassava breeding outcomes
Gates Foundation awarded a grant of USD 521,615 to Cornell University for work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Tanzania, dated 2 December 2025.
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Overview
To improve cassava breeding for smallholder farmers in Africa and South America using AI-based genomic tools
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