Dr. Issoufou Kapran is a West African seed systems expert known for his work on millet and sorghum seed development. He has worked with ICRISAT-Mali and is associated with strengthening seed systems for dryland crops across Africa. His contributions support the development and delivery of improved millet varieties to farmers in drought-prone regions. By improving access to quality seeds, his work helps increase productivity, resilience, and food security. Dr. Kapran is an important scientist for millet-based agricultural development in West Africa.

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