{"id":5089,"date":"2015-11-06T20:36:47","date_gmt":"2015-11-07T02:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/?page_id=5089"},"modified":"2016-05-02T15:22:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-02T20:22:11","slug":"index","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/","title":{"rendered":"Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5104 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce.jpg\" alt=\"sunset-taskforce\" width=\"187\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/sunset-taskforce-64x64.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/><\/a>GCP&#8217;s Sunset Stories<\/h3>\n<p>This blog is a collection of stories taking stock of the achievements and legacy of the Generation Challenge Programme (GCP), which operated from 2004 to 2014, in building partnerships in modern crop breeding for food security. It takes us on a tour of the world, tasting a mouth-watering variety of crops along the way. For more read our introductory post on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/why-this-blog\/\"><em>Why this blog?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Themes<\/h3>\n<p>These cross-cutting stories discuss selected underlying themes of GCP\u2019s work and correspond to some of our 2012 \u2018big-picture\u2019 <a href=\"http:\/\/generationcp.org\/about-us-hidden-menu\/109-gcp-s-sunset\/714-gcp-s-sunset-position-papers\" target=\"_blank\">Position Papers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overview \u2013 <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/11\/06\/gcp-a-tale-of-21-crops-200-partners-and-a-multitude-of-genes\/\">The Generation Challenge Programme: a tale of partnership<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Capacity building \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/11\/04\/raising-a-new-crop-of-plant-breeders-to-protect-farmers-futures\/\"><em>Raising a new \u2018crop\u2019 of plant breeders to protect farmers\u2019 futures<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Integrated Breeding Platform (IBP) \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/19\/the-integrated-breeding-platform-one-stop-crop-breeding-shop-for-developing-countries\/\"><em>The Integrated Breeding Platform: one-stop crop-breeding shop for developing countries<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Diagnostic\u00a0molecular markers \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/27\/marked-genes-boost-crop-yields-economies-and-spirits\/\"><em>Markers for favourable\u00a0genes boost crop yields, economies and spirits<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cloned genes \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/26\/cloned-genes-an-asset-in-push-for-food-security-in-developing-countries\/\"><em>Cloned genes an asset in push for food security in developing countries<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Genetic stocks \u2013 <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/19\/genetic-stocks-the-secret-to-more-productive-and-efficient-crops\/\">Genetic stocks: the secret to more productive and efficient crops<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4997\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sorghum_harvest_CCAFs-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Photo: S Kilungu\/CCAFS wp-image-4997 size-full\" title=\"Photo: S Kilungu\/CCAFS\" src=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sorghum_harvest_CCAFs-2.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: S Kilungu\/CCAFS\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sorghum_harvest_CCAFs-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sorghum_harvest_CCAFs-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harvesting sorghum in Kenya.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Core crops<\/h3>\n<p>These are stories about the nine crops that formed part of GCP\u2019s research remit throughout its ten years, during both Phase I and Phase II \u2013 plus the story of our comparative genomics research seeking similar genes across crops.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beans \u2013\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/06\/19\/superior-bean-pods-boost-yields-in-face-of-drought\/\">Superior bean pods boost yields in face of drought<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Cassava \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/05\/cassava-there-is-life-for-african-farmers\/\"><em>Cassava: \u2018there is life\u2019 for African farmers<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chickpeas \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/06\/01\/chickpeas-promise-to-be-win-win-for-africa-and-india\/\"><em>Chickpea\u2019s promise: to be win-win for Africa and India<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cowpeas \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/06\/12\/cowpea-research-helps-secure-food-supply-during-the-hungry-months-in-africa\/\"><em>Cowpea research helps secure food supply during the \u2018hungry months\u2019 in Africa<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Groundnuts \u2013\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/06\/22\/groundnut-boom-may-help-crack-poverty-in-africa\/\">Groundnut boom may help crack poverty in Africa<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Maize \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/12\/scientists-paint-a-rainbow-over-maize-research\/\"><em>Scientists paint a rainbow over maize research<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rice \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/03\/04\/the-power-of-rice-unlocked\/\"><em>The power of rice unlocked<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sorghum \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/09\/28\/sorghum-sunrise-collaborating-across-continents-to-lift-west-african-sorghum-yields\/\"><em>Sorghum sunrise: collaborating across continents to lift West African yields<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wheat \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/03\/26\/giants-make-giant-strides-in-quest-for-drought-tolerant-wheat\/\"><em>Giants make giant strides in quest for drought-tolerant wheat<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Comparative genomics \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2014\/12\/05\/all-in-the-family-sister-genes-help-breed-better-crops\/\"><em>All in the family: sister genes help breed better crops<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Phase I crops<\/h3>\n<p>Here we explore a few of the additional crops that GCP worked on during its Phase I, providing a valuable boost to genetic research and breeding.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bananas \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/06\/02\/collective-intelligence-cracks-bananas-genetic-code-clearing-way-for-breeders\/\"><em>Collective \u2018intelligence\u2019 cracks banana\u2019s genetic code, clearing way for breeders<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Barley \u2013 <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/06\/16\/barley-the-last-crop-grown-before-the-desert\/\">Barley: the \u2018last crop grown before the desert\u2019<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Lentils \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/01\/30\/a-little-research-goes-a-long-way-for-lentils\/\"><em>A little research goes a long way for lentils<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pearl millet \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/03\/19\/protein-rich-pearl-millet-pearl-of-the-harsh-lands\/\"><em>Protein-rich pearl millet, pearl of the harsh lands<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sweetpotatoes \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/06\/05\/sweetpotato-lifesaver-that-gets-a-genetic-lifeline\/\"><em>Sweetpotato: lifesaver that gets a genetic lifeline<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Yams \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/03\/06\/west-africa-gets-its-own-fully-fledged-yam-scientists\/\"><em>West Africa gets its own \u2018fully fledged\u2019 yam scientists<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5007\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Rice_farmer_CSISA.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Photo: CSISA wp-image-5007 size-full\" title=\"Photo: CSISA\" src=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Rice_farmer_CSISA.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: CSISA\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Rice_farmer_CSISA.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Rice_farmer_CSISA-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A rice farmer in Bihar, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Researchers<\/h3>\n<p>Here we tell the stories of a few of our research champions \u2013 some of the many superstars of the GCP family.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chiedozie Egesi \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/18\/chiedozie-egesi-cassava-champion-for-poor-african-farmers\/\"><em>Chiedozie Egesi: cassava champion for poor African farmers<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Elizabeth Parkes \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/09\/elizabeth-parkes-cassavas-woman-of-destiny-in-ghana\/\"><em>Elizabeth Parkes: Cassava\u2019s \u2018woman of destiny\u2019 in Ghana<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hei Leung \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/09\/24\/hei-leung-rice-man-of-magic-and-diversity\/\"><em>Hei Leung: rice man of MAGIC and gene discovery<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Niaba\u00a0T\u00e9m\u00e9 \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/03\/10\/niaba-teme-and-the-sunrise-for-sorghum-in-mali\/\"><em>Niaba T\u00e9m\u00e9 and the sunrise for sorghum in Mali<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ousmane Boukar \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/08\/ousmane-boukar-committed-to-cowpeas\/\"><em>Ousmane Boukar: committed to cowpeas<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sam Gudu \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/02\/24\/kenyan-crop-scientist-embraces-next-generation-researchers-and-farmers\/\"><em>Kenyan crop scientist Sam Gudu embraces next-generation researchers and farmers<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Institutions<\/h3>\n<p>These stories tell the tales of a small selection of GCP\u2019s partnerships with a range of different institutions around the world.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), Tanzania \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/01\/tanzanias-researchers-turn-high-end-science-into-real-food\/\"><em>Tanzania\u2019s researchers turn high-end science into real food<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Brazilian Corporation of Agricultural Research (EMBRAPA) \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/05\/29\/brazilian-corporation-of-agricultural-research-finds-kindred-spirit-in-gcp\/\"><em>Brazilian Corporation of Agricultural Research finds kindred spirit in GCP<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Crops Research Institute (CRI), Ghana \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/13\/ghanas-plant-researchers-blossom-in-their-own-fields\/\"><em>Ghana\u2019s plant researchers blossom in their own fields<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/16\/icrisat-researchers-agree-partnerships-can-alleviate-poverty\/\"><em>ICRISAT researchers agree, partnerships can alleviate poverty<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)\u00a0\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/03\/17\/rice-research-reaps-a-rich-harvest-of-products-people-and-partners\/\"><em>Rice research reaps a rich harvest of products, people and partners<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Nigeria \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/2015\/10\/07\/nigerias-cassava-researchers-leading-the-march\/\"><em>Nigeria\u2019s cassava researchers leading the march<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4631\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Cassava_Tanz_NP_CIAT.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Photo: N Palmer\/CIAT wp-image-4631 size-full\" title=\"Photo: N Palmer\/CIAT\" src=\"http:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Cassava_Tanz_NP_CIAT.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: N Palmer\/CIAT\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Cassava_Tanz_NP_CIAT.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.generationcp.org\/sunsetblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Cassava_Tanz_NP_CIAT-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A farmer tends her cassava field in northern Tanzania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GCP&#8217;s Sunset Stories This blog is a collection of 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