GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR INNOVATIONS, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION FOR FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.

• Sponsoring Institution: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
• Project Status: TERMINATED
• Funding Source: HATCH
• Reporting Frequency: Annual
• Accession No.: 1008774
• Project No.: MICL02423
• Project Start Date: Feb 1, 2016
• Project End Date: Jan 31, 2021

Project Director
Maredia, KA, .

Recipient Organization
MICHIGAN STATE UNIV
(N/A)
EAST LANSING,MI 48824

Performing Department
Entomology

Non Technical Summary
The world population is growing and is expected to reach 9 Billion by the year 2050.The food and nutritional security will become a critical global issue. With the emerging trends of globalization, agriculture has become a global sector.Our food systems and agribusinesses are global and international trade is increasing each year.Private sector is expected to play a vital role and public-private sector partnerships (PPPs) are growing.International collaboration and cooperation is a hallmark of Michigan State University (MSU). MSU continues to play a pivotal role in international agricultural research and development through collaborative research, education, and outreach programs throughout the world. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at MSU has had a long history of internal agriculture development. Numerous scientists associated with MSU AgBioResearch are actively engaged in collaborative research programs. MSU laboratories are becoming "global laboratories." Developing countries are becoming countries of opportunities.Agriculture is global and there are opportunities for MSU scientists to collaborate with international scientists to solve some of the most important and pressing issues/problems in food and agriculture. Global collaboration is essential for a productive Michigan agriculture. All of our genetic diversity is from collaboration with international scientists since the USA does not have any genetic diversity for most of our major food crops. In addition to the genetic diversity, collaboration with international scientists allows our scientists to develop and test their theories in many diverse microclimates. Collaboration with international scientists will help MSU scientists identify technologies that will help make Michigan's agriculture more sustainable and profitable.The AgBioResearch faculty is generating technologies and methods that could have potential applications around the world that can have tremendous impacts on food and nutrition security as well as economic growth worldwide. Economic growth in lesser developed countries (LDCs) will help increase the demand for Michigan's agricultural commodities.However, more research is needed to analyze and evaluate the feasibility and demand for MSU's technologies for wider adaptability, applicability, and scale-up. Also, concerted efforts are needed to build effective public-private partnerships to help achieve these goals. This proposed project addresses this research need to generate mutual benefits for both Michigan and global agriculture.Given the broad scope of innovations emanating from Michigan State University's research programs, the proposed research on technology transfer and commercialization broadly aligns with all of the knowledge areas of the USDA.

Animal Health Component

0%

Research Effort Categories

Basic

(N/A)

Applied

50%

Developmental

50%

Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
903	2499	1081	100%

Knowledge Area
903 - Communication, Education, and Information Delivery;

Subject Of Investigation
2499 - Plant research, general;

Field Of Science
1081 - Breeding;

Keywords

technology transfer

commercialization

innovations

food security

economic growth

Goals / Objectives
The world population is growing and is expected to reach 9 Billion by the year 2050.The food and nutritional security will become a critical global issue. With the emerging trends of globalization, agriculture has become a global sector.Our food systems and agribusinesses are global and international trade is increasing each year.Private sector is expected to play a vital role and public-private sector partnerships (PPPs) are growing.International collaboration and cooperation is a hallmark of Michigan State University (MSU). MSU continues to play a pivotal role in international agricultural research and development through collaborative research, education, and outreach programs throughout the world. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at MSU has had a long history of internal agriculture development. Numerous scientists associated with MSU AgBioResearch are actively engaged in collaborative research programs. MSU laboratories are becoming "global laboratories." Developing countries are becoming countries of opportunities.Agriculture is global and there are opportunities for MSU scientists to collaborate with international scientists to solve some of the most important and pressing issues/problems in food and agriculture. Global collaboration is essential for a productive Michigan agriculture. All of our genetic diversity is from collaboration with international scientists since the USA does not have any genetic diversity for most of our major food crops. In addition to the genetic diversity, collaboration with international scientists allows our scientists to develop and test their theories in many diverse microclimates. Collaboration with international scientists will help MSU scientists identify technologies that will help make Michigan's agriculture more sustainable and profitable.The AgBioResearch faculty is generating technologies and methods that could have potential applications around the world that can have tremendous impacts on food and nutrition security as well as economic growth worldwide. Economic growth in lesser developed countries (LDCs) will help increase the demand for Michigan's agricultural commodities.However, more research is needed to analyze and evaluate the feasibility and demand for MSU's technologies for wider adaptability, applicability, and scale-up. Also, concerted efforts are needed to build effective public-private partnerships to help achieve these goals. This proposed project addresses this research need to generate mutual benefits for both Michigan and global agriculture.Given the broad scope of innovations emanating from Michigan State University's research programs, the proposed research on technology transfer and commercialization broadly aligns with all of the knowledge areas of the USDA.

Project Methods
The research methodology will entail the following:Conduct a survey using a structured questionnaire to develop an inventory of technologies available and in the pipeline that have potential international applications. All the faculty members affiliated with CANR Departments with AgBioResearch appointments will be approached through email to complete the survey. As a follow-up to the survey, a one-on-one meeting and interactions will be held with faculty members who have technologies with potential for international applications. As a supplement to the survey, interactions will be maintained with MSU-Technology office and senior administrators at MSU to consult and identify potential technologies with commercial potentials in selected global markets.For the short-listed technologies with global potential, on the ground analysis and feasibility studies will be conducted to determine policy, regulatory, and business environment for pilot studies and commercialization. This will be done in collaboration with international partner institutions from public and/or private sector.Identify research opportunities for MSU scientists to conduct Action research along the technology and product value-chain.Initiate PPPs and develop MoUs and business plans involving partners along the technology values chain.

Progress 02/01/16 to 01/31/21

Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of this project has been international collaborators in public and private sectors. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Outreach Activities Implemented in FY 2019-20 Outreach to various stakeholders internationally is an integral component of our programs. The key stakeholders targeted for outreach activities include policy makers, regulators, scientists, academic personnel, media personnel, private sector, and NGO representatives. In FY 2019-20, the following outreach activities were implemented: 1. East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Hosted high-level officials from the University of Thies in Senegal for developing a long-term collaborations with MSU in five strategic areas: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology and Gene-editing, Food Safety and Food Laws, Agricultural Extension, and Technology Commercialization (October 7 - 9, 2019). 2. Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Co-organized a special side event on Sustainable Agricultural Productivity, Intensification, and Resilience in Africa (SAPIRA): An agenda for research and action; and organized a display booth on International Programs in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the World Food Prize Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa (October 15 - 18, 2019). 3. East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Co-Hosted a team of six faculty members from the Somaiya Vidhya Vihar University in Mumbai, India for development of joint research programs with CANR faculty members in diverse areas of agricultural research and development including Soil Health, Bioenergy, Water Management, Healthy Recipes, Precision Agriculture, and Eco-friendly Packaging (November 5 - 8, 2019). 4. Hyderabad, India. Evolving Role of Biotechnology in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs, Special symposium co-organized with CGIAR ICRISAT International Center at the International Plant Protection Congress, Hyderabad, India (November 11, 2019). 5. Biotechnology Study Tour to India for Stakeholders from Kenya, Ethiopia, Togo, Mali, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Burkina Faso (February 8 - 15, 2020). 6. Online International Short Courses in Agricultural Biotechnology, Biosafety/Food Safety and Technology Transfer organized by Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA (July 12 - 24, 2020). 7. Virtual Joint Workshop on Research Collaboration in Diverse Areas of Agricultural Research and Development with Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) India (September 15, 2020). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1. The World Technology Access (WorldTAP) Program Team continues to identify and facilitate international transfer of MSU AgBioResearch generated and other relevant technologies that have potential and need further in-depth research and market analysis for piloting, testing, scaling-up and commercialization in emerging international markets for mutual benefits. These technologies among several others include: a. DNA-based Rapid Plant Pathogen/Plant Disease Diagnostic Kits for Small-holder Farmers, Extension Services, Private Companies, Ports, and Health Departments - Dr. Brad Day and Dr. Dave Kramer b. Solar Powered Cooling Chambers for Storage of Perishable Food Products in Developing Countries (fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds and planting materials) - Dr. Randy Beaudry c. AFEX Technology - Use of Crop/Plant Residue for Animal Feed and Alternative Energy Source - MBI/MSU Technology - Dr. Bobby Bringi - MSU College of Engineering and Michigan Biotechnology Institute (MBI) d. Biological Control Technology for the control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria - Dr. Zhiyong Xi e. Crop Varieties and improved germplasm developed by MSU Plant Breeders including Soybean and Potato Varieties using biotechnology tools and new breeding methods - Dr. DeChun Wang, Dr. David Douches. f. Aflatoxin-free Groundnut (Peanut) varieties for Africa developed using biotechnological approaches by collaborators at CGIAR/ICRISAT International Center in Patencheru, India. g. Food Safety diagnostic kits and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) detection kits developed by the Neogen Company in Lansing, Michigan. Two MSU technologies: Late Blight Resistant Potatoes and Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans were described/presented during the WorldTAP summer training course in July 2020 organized by MSU managed by Dr. Karim Maredia and Dr. Ruth Mbabazi. Two collaborating partners in Africa, Dr. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa, Soybean Breeder from Makerere University in Uganda and Dr. Ogunremi Oluwasijibomi Charles, Plant Breeder/Geneticist from National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) in Nigeria are collaborating with Dr. DeChun Wang (MSU Soybean Breeder) and are evaluating Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybean technology in Uganda and Nigeria. They are in the process of backcrossing these lines with locally adapted elite varieties of soybeans. The collaborative work with the National Dairy Research Institution (NDRI) in India on the AFEX Technology was discontinued due to the food safety issues discovered during the chemical and biological safety studies at laboratories in India. The collaborative work on the biological control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria technology with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) could not move forward due to technology transfer issues related to transfer of live mosquitoes from MSU to India. 2. The WorldTAP team has continued collaboration with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) agency focusing on building functional biosafety systems in Africa for science-based-regulation and deployment of emerging biotechnologies in Africa. A number of countries have developed biosafety frameworks and now approving research field trials and general release of Genetically Engineered Crops (e.g. insect resistance B.t. cotton, insect resistant B.t. cowpea, Drought tolerant Maize). 3. Through the WorldTAP Program, improved seed technologies and Aflatoxin resistant varieties have been identified from public and private sectors in India for testing and deployment in selected countries in Africa. Through a collaborative links with a seed company, JK Agri-Genetics in Hyderabad, India, hybrid varieties of insect resistant B.t. cotton have been transferred to Ethiopia and Swaziland. The governments of Ethiopia and Swaziland have given approval for commercialization of B.t. cotton in these two countries for plantings by smallholder and large-scale farmers in these countries. Discussions have been held to provide access to Aflatoxin resistant groundnut/peanut varieties developed by CGIAR ICRISAT International Center in India to National Research Organization in Senegal (ISRA) for testing and deployment in local varieties of groundnut in Senegal. 4. Continued Funding opportunities are being explored to facilitate transfer and commercialization of Dr. Brad Day's technology in India. Efforts are underway to identify a private sector partner based in India for commercializing this technology in India and in the South Asia region. 5. Through the support from the AgBioResearch, under the leadership of Dr. Douglas Buhler and Dr. Karim Maredia, a long-term collaborative program has been initiated between the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU and the Somaiya Vidhya Vihar (SVV) in Mumbai, India covering five broad areas of agricultural research and development. These five areas include: Soil Health/Microbial Solution, Bioenergy, Heathy Recipes, Eco-friendly Packaging, and Precision Agriculture/EnviroWeather. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the collaborating scientists from MSU and SVU were not been able to travel to India. A joint Research Forum was held virtually via zoom on September 15, 2020 and discussed the progress made at SVU and at MSU and plans for the future.

Publications

• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2019 Citation: Samuel, P. Manoj, Karim Maredia and R Kalpana Sastry. 2019. Road Map for Agricultural Technology Transfer and Commercialization in India. Economic and Political Weekly. Vol. 54, Issue No. 43, 26, October 2019.
• Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2019 Citation: Mbabazi M. and Maredia K. 2019. Biotechnology Applications for Integrated Pest Management. In: Kogan M. and Heinrichs EA. (Eds), Integrated management of insect pests: Current and future developments. Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science: no. 69. ISBN: Hardback: 978-1-78676-260-3 PDF: 978-1-78676-263-4.

Progress 10/01/18 to 09/30/19

Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of this project are international collaborators in public and private sectors. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Outreach to various stakeholders internationally is an integral component of our programs. The key stakeholders targeted for outreach activities include policy makers, regulators, scientists, academic personnel, media personnel, private sector, and NGO representatives. In FY 2018-19, the following outreach activities were implemented: A special Panel on Emerging Technologies for Africa, World Food Prize Symposium, Des Moines, Iowa, USA (October 16, 2018). National Conference on Vector-Borne Diseases organized by Society for Medical Arthropodology (SOMA), Dehra Dun, India (October 25 - 27, 2018). Stakeholders consultations for the establishment of Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan (November 10 -15, 2018). Presentation on Capacity Building in Agriculture: Experiences of U.S. Land-Grant Universities, Agricultural Higher Education Conference, New Delhi, India (November 24 - 26, 2018). Stakeholder Consultations on Seed Distribution Systems for Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia (December 2 - 6, 2018). Biotechnology Study Tour to India for Stakeholders from Malawi, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda, Ghana, and Burkina Faso (February 1 - 10, 2019). Workshop on Integrated Management of Fall Armyworm in Myanmar, Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (March 11 - 16, 2019). Biotechnology Product Stewardship - Poster Presentation at the International Symposium on Biosafety organized by the International Society for Biosafety Research (ISBR), Tarragona, Spain (March 31 - April 4, 2019). Joint Workshop on Research Collaboration in Diverse Areas of Agricultural Research and Development with Somaiya Vidhya Vihar (SVV), Mumbai, India (May 20 - 24, 2019). Training Workshop on Biotechnology and Biosafety for Regulators and Policy Makers in Philippines, Manila, Philippines (June 3 - 7, 2019). Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Safety Workshop in at Bogor Agricultural University and University of Jember in Indonesia (July 9 - 13, 2018). International Short Courses in Agricultural Biotechnology, Biosafety/Food Safety and Technology Transfer organized by Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA (August 4 - 16, 2019). Presentations at the Training Program on Agricultural Biotechnology for Scientists and Regulators from Ivory Coast (West Africa) - held at Tuskegee University in Alabama (September 11 - 13, 2019). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue follow-up on the Round-up Ready Soybean Technology that has been transferred to Mekerere University in Uganda and National Biotechnology Development Agency in Nigeria; Facilitate transfer of this technology to additional countries including Ethiopia, Ghana and Indonesia. Develop an implementation plan for joint research programs with scientists from the Somiaya Vidhya Vihar (SVV) in Mumbai, India and Michigan State University in diverse areas of agricultural research and technology transfer including: Soil Health, Bioenergy, Heathy Recipes, Eco-friendly Packaging, and Precision Agriculture. ? Identification of potential partners and licensees for short-listed technologies with commercial potential in global markets. This list of commercialization partners will be shared and discussed with senior administrators at MSU.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? The World Technology Access (WorldTAP) Program Team continues to identify and facilitate international transfer of MSU AgBioResearch generated and other relevant technologies that have potential and need further in-depth research and market analysis for piloting, testing, scaling-up and commercialization in emerging international markets for mutual benefits. These technologies among several others include: DNA-based Rapid Plant Pathogen/Plant Disease Diagnostic Kits for Small-holder Farmers, Extension Services, Private Companies, Ports, and Health Departments - Dr. Brad Day and Dr. Dave Kramer Solar Powered Cooling Chambers for Storage of Perishable Food Products in Developing Countries (fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds and planting materials) - Dr. Randy Beaudry AFEX Technology - Use of Crop/Plant Residue for Animal Feed and Alternative Energy Source - MBI/MSU Technology - Dr. Bobby Bringi - MSU College of Engineering and Michigan Biotechnology Institute (MBI) Crop Varieties and germplasm developed by MSU Plant Breeders including Soybean and Potato Varieties - Dr. DeChun Wang, Dr. David Douches. Biological Control Technology for the control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria - Dr. Zhiyong Xi Aflatoxin-free Groundnut (Peanut) varieties for Africa developed using biotechnological approaches by collaborators at CGIAR/ICRISAT International Center in Patencheru, India. Food Safety diagnostic kits and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) detection kits developed by the Neogen Company in Lansing, Michigan. Five MSU technologies: Late Blight Resistant Potatoes, Virus Resistant Potatoes, Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans, DNA-based diagnostic kits, and AFEX technology were showcased in the WorldTAP summer training course in August 2019 at MSU managed by Dr. Karim Maredia, Dr. Hashini Galhena, and Dr. Ruth Mbabazi. One of the Alumnus of this course, Dr. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa is collaborating with Dr. DeChun Wang (MSU Soybean Breeder) and is evaluating Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybean technology in Uganda and is in the process of backcrossing these lines with locally adapted elite varieties of soybeans in Uganda. In May 2019, through an appropriate phytosanitary and import permit, two lines of Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans were also provided to the Agricultural Biotechnology Department of National Biotechnology DevelopmentAgency (NABDA) in Abuja, Nigeria. The Soybean Breeder at NABDA, Dr. Ogunremi Oluwasijibomi Charles is collaborating with MSU on this project. Funding opportunities are being explored to facilitate transfer and commercialization of Dr. Brad Day's technology in India. Efforts are underway to identify a private sector partner based in India for commercializing this technology in India and in the South Asia region. Dr. Day is planning to attend the International Plat Protection Congress (IPPC) in Hyderabad, India from November 10 - 14, 2019 for further exploring a private sector partner. With the assistance of WorldTAP Faculty member, Dr. Ruth Mbabazi, a new collaborative project on Biological Control Technology for the control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria is being designed with collaborators at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in India. Dr. Zhiyong Xi, Associate Professor at MSU has developed this technology and exploring deployment of this technology in India and other developing countries in Africa. A consultative workshop was held in Guangzhou, China from October 20 - 23, 2018 to demonstrate this technology to a group of scientists from ICMR-India. An official decision on the transfer of live mosquitoes from ICMR-India to MSU are pending. These mosquitoes will be utilized for inoculation/injection of Wolbachia bacteria as a biological control agent. The WorldTAP team has initiated a new collaborative program with the African Union's (AU) New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) agency focusing on regulation and deployment of emerging technologies in Africa. A Draft version of Bioethics/Biosafety guidelines for gene-drive technology has been developed and are under review by the NEPAD Agency team members based in South Africa. Discussions are still underway for establishing a joint MSU-NEPAD platform for technology transfer for south-south and north-south collaborations in technology transfer and commercialization. Through WorldTAP Program, improved seed technologies and Aflatoxin resistant varieties have been identified from public and private sectors in India for testing and deployment in selected countries in Africa. Through a collaborative links with a seed company, JK Agri-Genetics in Hyderabad, India, hybrid varieties of insect resistant B.t. cotton have been transferred to Ethiopia and Swaziland for commercial plantings by smallholder and large-scale farmers in these countries. Through the support from the AgBioResearch and MSU Asia Hub/South Asia Partnership, under the leadership of Dr. Douglas Buhler, a long-term collaborative program has been initiated between the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU and with the Somaiya Vidhya Vihar (SVV) in Mumbai, India covering five broad areas of agricultural research and development. These five areas include: Soil Health, Bioenergy, Heathy Recipes, Eco-friendly Packaging, and Precision Agriculture. A joint workshop was held from May 20 - 24, 2019 in Mumbai, India to identify areas for joint research and technology transfer.

Publications

Progress 10/01/17 to 09/30/18

Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of this project are international collaborators in public and private sectors. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Outreach to various stakeholders internationally is an integral component of our programs. The key stakeholders targeted for outreach activities include policy makers, regulators, scientists, academic personnel, media personnel, private sector, and NGO representatives. In FY 2017-18, the following outreach activities were implemented: Biotechnology Product Stewardship Program with Agricultural Stakeholders in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (October 5 - 6, 2018). Food Biotechnology and Biosafety Workshop, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, (October 9, 2017). U.S. Experiences in Agricultural Biotechnology. Presentation given to international stakeholders at International Biotechnology Training course at the Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium (October 26, 2017). Experiences of United States in Agricultural Biotechnology. Presentation given at the Biotechnology Research Center, Yangon, Myanmar (November 27, 2017). Building Global Knowledge Partnership. Presentation given at the International Education Summit held at Haryana Agriculture University in Hisar, India (December 4, 2017). Experiences of United States in Agricultural Biotechnology. Presentation given at the Biotechnology and Ecology Institute (BEI), Vientiane, Laos (December 8, 2017). Biotechnology Study tour to India for Stakeholders from Nigeria, Senegal, Zambia, and Ghana (February 26 - March 4, 2018). Intellectual Property and Global Food Security: Feeding the 9 Billion in 2050. Special Panel at MSU Law College Symposium, East Lansing, Michigan (June 19, 2018). International Short Courses in Agricultural Biotechnology and Biosafety; Biosafety/Food Safety; and Technology Transfer (August 5 - 17, 2018). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue follow-up on the Round-up Ready Soybean Technology that has been transferred to Mekerere University in Uganda; Facilitate transfer of this technology to additional countries including Nigeria and Indonesia. Develop an MoU and implementation plan for the technical training of research scientists from India and transfer of Wolabachia-based Biological control technology from MSU to India for Malaria vector control. Identification of potential partners and licensees for short-listed technologies with commercial potential in global markets. This list of commercialization partners will be shared and discussed with senior administrators at MSU.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? The World Technology Access (WorldTAP) Program Team continues to identify and facilitate international transfer of MSU AgBioResearch generated and other relevant technologies that have potential and need further in-depth research and market analysis for piloting, scaling-up and commercialization in emerging international markets for mutual benefits. These technologies include: DNA-based Rapid Plant Pathogen/Plant Disease Diagnostic Kits for Small-holder Farmers, Extension Services, Private Companies, Ports, and Health Departments - Dr. Brad Day and Dr. Dave Kramer Solar Powered Cooling Chambers for Storage of Perishable Food Products in Developing Countries (fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds and planting materials) - Dr. Randy Beaudry AFEX Technology - Use of Crop/Plant Residue for Animal Feed and Alternative Energy Source - MBI/MSU Technology - Dr. Bobby Bringi - MSU College of Engineering and Michigan Biotechnology Institute (MBI) Crop Varieties and germplasm developed by MSU Plant Breeders including Soybean and Potato Varieties - Dr. DeChun Wang, Dr. David Douches. Biological Control Technology for the control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria - Dr. Zhiyong Xi Four MSU technologies: Late Blight Resistant Potatoes, Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans, DNA-based diagnostic kits, and AFEX technology were showcased in the WorldTAP summer training course in August 2018 at MSU managed by Dr. Karim Maredia, Dr. Hashini Galhena, and Dr. Ruth Mbabazi. One of the Alumnus of this course, Dr. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa is collaborating with Dr. DeChun Wang (MSU Soybean Breeder) and is evaluating Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybean technology in Uganda and is in the process of backcrossing these lines with locally adapted elite varieties of soybeans in Uganda. In addition, scientists from the National Agricultural Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) in Nigeria have signed an MoU with MSU for accessing this technology for testing and deployment in Nigeria. Two elite lines of Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans will be transferred to Nigeria in Fall 2018 for testing and evaluation. Funding opportunities are being explored to facilitate transfer and commercialization of Dr. Brad Day's technology in India. Efforts are underway to identify a private sector partner based in India for commercializing this technology in India and in the South Asia region. With the assistance of WorldTAP Faculty member, Dr. Ruth Mbabazi, a new collaborative project on Biological Control Technology for the control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria is being designed with collaborators at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in India. Dr. Zhiyong Xi, Associate Professor at MSU has developed this technology and exploring deployment of this technology in India and other developing countries in Africa. A consultative workshop was held in New Delhi, India in December 2017 and a draft implementation plan has been developed for this collaborative project. The WorldTAP team has initiated a new collaborative program with the African Union's (AU) New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) agency focusing on regulation and deployment of emerging technologies in Africa. A proposal has been submitted to the AU/NEPAD Agency to develop Bioethics/Biosafety guidelines for gene-drive technology and a joint MSU-NEPAD platform for technology transfer for south-south and north-south collaborations in technology transfer and commercialization. Through WorldTAP Program, improved seed technologies and Aflatoxin resistant varieties have been identified from public and private sectors in India for testing and deployment in selected countries in Africa.

Publications

Progress 10/01/16 to 09/30/17

Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of this project are internatinoal collaborators in public and private sectors. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Follow-up on the Round-up Ready Soybean Technology that has been transferred to Mekerere University in Uganda; Facilitate transfer of this technology to additional countries including Nigeria, Indonesia, and Ethiopia. Design and implement a workshop in India to develop an implementation plan for field-testing of the Biological Control Technology in India for the control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria. Identification of potential partners and licensees for short-listed technologies with commercial potential in global markets. This list of commercialization partners will be shared and discussed with senior administrators at MSU.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? The World Technology Access (WorldTAP) Program Team continues to identify and facilitate international transfer of MSU AgBioResearch generated technologies that have potential and need further in-depth research and market analysis for piloting, scaling-up and commercialization in emerging international markets for mutual benefits.These technologies include: DNA-based Rapid Plant Pathogen/Plant Disease Diagnostic Kits for Small-holder Farmers, Extension Services, Private Companies, Ports, and Health Departments - Dr. Brad Day and Dr. Dave Kramer Solar Powered Cooling Chambers for Storage of Perishable Food Products in Developing Countries (fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds and planting materials) - Dr. Randy Beaudry AFEX Technology - Use of Crop/Plant Residue for Animal Feed and Alternative Energy Source - MBI/MSU Technology - Dr. Bobby Bringi - Gates Foundation Pilot project under review Crop Varieties and germplasm developed by MSU Plant Breeders including Soybean, Blue Berries, Strawberries and Potato Varieties - Dr. DeChun Wang, Dr. David Douches. Biological Control Technology for the control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria - Dr. Zhiyong Xi Three MSU technologies: Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans, DNA-based diagnostic kits, and AFEX technology were showcased in the WorldTAP summer training courses in August 2017 at MSU managed by Dr. Karim Maredia, Dr. Hashini Galhena, and Dr. Ruth Mbabazi. A participant of this course is collaborating with Dr. DeChun Wang to evaluate Round-up Ready Herbicide Tolerant Soybean technology in Uganda. Dr. Karim Maredia served as a Co-PI member for international research grant pursued by MSU team that involved Dr. Brad Day's DNA-based Rapid Plant Pathogen/Plant Disease Diagnostic Kit technology. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the AFEX Project.These projects involve research collaboration, knowledge and technology transfer and international capacity building with strategic public and private sector partners in India. Funding opportunities are being explored to facilitate transfer and commercialization of Dr. Brad Day's technology in India. A private sector partner based in Hyderabad, India (Amar Immunodiagnostics Pvt. Ltd.) has been identified for commercializing this technology in India. With the assistance of WorldTAP Faculty member Dr. Ruth Mbabazi, a new collaborative project on Biological Control Technology for the control of Malaria Vector using Wolbachia Bacteria is being designed with collaborators in India and Sudan. Dr. Zhiyong Xi at MSU has developed this technology.

Publications

Progress 02/01/16 to 09/30/16

Outputs
Target Audience:MSU administrators, MSU faculty with AgBioResearch appointments, international scholars and potential research and commercialization partners Changes/Problems:The project is being implemented as planned. There was personnel to the project. Dr. Jane G. Payumo has joined the Project Team. Dr. Payumo will provide assistance in the analysis of the policy, regulatory and business environment for technology transfer and commercialization, including identifying and seeking grants to follow up on the technology commercialization of identified Agbioresearch technologies. There were no problems encountered during the reporting period. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Continuing discussion and consultation about the AgBioResearch global concept are being held with MSU administrators (e.g. AgbioResearch's Associate Director) and collaborators in and out of MSU. A presentation is being prepared that will detail the strategic framework, practical approaches, including timelines, partners and financial support required for the project. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Design, pre-test and launch a comprehensive online survey of MSU faculty who have AgBioResearch appointments. One-on-one meetings with faculty who have identified technologies with global applications. Identification of potential partners and licensees for short-listed technologies with commercial potential in global markets. This list of commercialization partners will be shared and discussed with MSU-T and senior administrators at MSU.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Consultation meetings and discussion with MSU faculty members, MSU-Technology Transfer Office (MSU-T), and the Director of USAID GCFSI Project were held to present the goals and objectives of the project, specifically the need to do a comprehensive compilation of an inventory of AgBioResearch generated technologies that have potential for commercialization in emerging global markets. Initial technologies that have potential and need further in-depth research and market analysis for piloting, scaling-up and commercialization in emerging international markets: India and other emerging economies in Asia, Africa and Latin America were identified: a.DNA-based Rapid Plant Pathogen/Plant Disease Diagnostic Kits for Small-holder Farmers, Extension Services, Private Companies, Ports, and Health Departments -Dr. Brad Day and Dr. Dave Kramer b. Solar Powered Cooling Chambers for Storage of Perishable Food Products in Developing Countries (fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds and planting materials) -Dr. Randy Beaudry. c. AFEX Technology - Use of Crop/Plant Residue for Animal Feed and Alternative Energy Source - MBI/MSU Technology - Dr. Bobby Bringi - Gates Foundation Pilot project under review d. Crop Varieties and germplasm developed by MSU Plant Breeders including Soybean, Blue Berries, Strawberries and Potato Varieties All of these technologies are for presentation and further discussion with leadership of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, International Studies and Programs andEli Broad Business School Collaboration.These groups support coordinated and systematic efforts in bringing MSU technologies for the benefit of the world. Project Director (Dr. Karim Maredia) served as a Co-PI member for international research grants pursued by MSU team that involved Dr. Brad Day's technology. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the AFEX Project. These projects involve research collaboration, knowledge and technology transfer and international capacity building with strategic public and private sector partners in India. With the assistance of WorldTAP member (Dr. Jane Payumo), new funding opportunities are being explored to facilitate transfer and commercialization of identified MSU technologies (e.g. Dr. Brad Day's technology in India).

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