Session: New Innovations in Applied Research That Enhance Agronomic Solutions for Smallholder Farmers Oral

Division: ASA Section: Global Agronomy

Title: New Innovations in Applied Research That Enhance Agronomic Solutions for Smallholder Farmers Oral

Lead Community Sponsor: Agronomic Solutions for Smallholders Community
Cosponsor: C08 Plant Genetic Resources
Community Cosponsor: Agronomy in Africa Community
Format: Oral Topical Session
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Session Description: Enhancements to crop productivity for smallholder farmers can be met by integrating new approaches and insights in the area of genetic diversity, high-throughput phenotyping, environmental modeling and agronomic best practices. These high-tech solutions must be met with local needs with environmental preservation and sustainability at its core. Partnership with local communities combined with new innovations is a critical starting point for effective change. This session seeks to uncover different methods for applied research to gain a broader understanding of key scientific insights that enhance both the science and the community outcomes for smallholder farmers.