This training manual has been made possible through support and contribution from several institutions and individuals.
AFNETA would like to thank the directors general of IITA, ILCA and ICRAF, who made it possible for their institutions to be involved in the development and production of this manual. We would also like to acknowledge the support and input of Drs. Jim Gulley (IITA), Esther Zulberti (ICRAF), Bansh Tripathi (ILCA) and Michael Smalley (ILCA).
Several scientists from IITA, ILCA and ICRAF prepared technical papers for this manual, and we are grateful to all of them. Our thanks also go to the secretaries and other technical and support staff who contributed in various ways towards the development of this manual. A full list of contributors is given on the following page.
