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    Curriculum and modules for quality protein maize (QPM) training
    (CIMMYT, 2017) Chere, A.T.; Kelemu, K.; Tadesse, A.; Dagne Wegary Gissa
    This QPM course curriculum has been prepared to acquaint ATVET students on the production and benefit of quality protein maize. It is presented under three competencies describe the basic features of QPM (genetics, history and nutritional benefits of QPM); characteristics and adaptation of QPM varieties released in Ethiopia; and QPM seed maintenance procedures and preventing grain contamination. By learning this course, the graduates can get the wisdom and means to stand against the pervasive menace of undernutrition in Ethiopia using a very cheap and simple approach, biofortification.
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    A quality protein maize (QPM) manual for agricultural extension in Ethiopia
    (CIMMYT, 2017) Chere, A.T.; Kelemu, K.; Tadesse, A.; Dagne Wegary Gissa
    This manual introduces the key features of QPM, its nutritional benefits and importance, and techniques of production. It gives an updated information about the QPM varieties that are available for commercial production and their agro-ecological adaptation areas in the country, together with the agronomic practices required for grain and seed production. It also include a brief accounts of management of the most important pests attacking maize. The manual has been prepared to assist agricultural extension staff at grassroots level to train and advice farmers by explaining in simple terms about QPM technology and its nutritional benefits, and to concisely describe production techniques. It also enables to communicate a uniform and consistent messages to farmers and consumers in training and field days across the country.
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