University of Wisconsin-Madison/Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
Country:
Guatemala
Award Date:
2004
Award Amount:
$99,620.00
Cost Share:
$41,113.00
Other Partners:
Federacion de Asociados Agricolas de Guatemala; Popoyan; Pilones de Antigua
This partnership is working to develop and distribute a tomato variety that is resistant to bacterial wilt and suitable for the Guatemalan environment and Central American market. Through an exchange program, partners will develop a teaching and research collaboration with faculty and students at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala that will promote economic growth and sustained livelihoods, promote better management of existing resources, provide a student experience that incorporates integrated management technology and education, and strengthen the capacity of local institutions to provide management experience based on sound science and sensitivity to the environment.