Dr. Maxwell Darko Asante
Maxwell Darko Asante, Rice Breeder
Senior Research Scientist
Qualification: PhD (Plant Breeding)
Area of Specialization: Rice Breeding
Research Interests:
• Genetics of Grain Quality and Agronomic Traits in Rice.
• Genetics of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus and Blast Diseases in Rice.
• Breeding rice for high yield, disease tolerance (rice yellow mottle virus and blast) and consumer preferred grain quality.
• Breeding for nitrogen and water use efficiency in rice using transgenic technology.
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Tel: +233 240 194 489
Nationality: Ghanaian
Station: Fumesua, Kumasi (Ghana)