1. Cassava Needs ProjectUrgentOther needs Biotic stressGenotypingDecision and support tools Implementing MARS - cassava Management of genotyping data Field data management Decision and support tools CoPManagement of genotyping data Pedigree management

2. Cassava needs Best model for analysis to minimize heterogeneity in non-uniform stress differences – correcting for sources of variation Tracking most efficient haplotype combinations

3. Rice CI need for IBP Genotype at least two MARS populations through IBP Expand the use of handheld Train researchers on SNP data analysis Make MARS decision support tools available through training Train researchers on analysis and decision support tools Make softwares related to analytical and decision support tools available to project members through training

4.  Analysis & Decision Support tools Cross prediction and selection methodology Decision support tools  Logistics and data management Pedigree Information Management Transition to LIMS, Bar coding  Preparing NARS scientists for using these tools  Pilot MARS data available now  Main MARS phenotypic data in Nov. Most Urgent Needs for cowpea ISMAB - ICRISAT/GCP-IBP

5. What help do we need from IBP (or anyone else)? 1.R-based tools for routine breeding analysis in Fieldbook-IMIS We need to make sure that the 5-6 most important breeding analyses are bundled in the fieldbook using R, and run well on small laptops. Easy retrospective analysis of long-term trial databases, link to environmental data. We need good interfaces and graphics 2.Support for migration from spreadsheets to a breeding informatics system 3.Pipeline for sequence -> called alleles for GBS. 4.Geo-referenced estimation of plot residuals for local error control!!

6. Rice STRASA Future needs High throughput, automated and cheaper genotyping services Enough information and support to apply new breeding methodologies Large scale drought screening facilities in wet season Enough support to disseminate the newly released varieties

7. IBP needs for wheat CI Genotyping – need cost effective SNP access now for both Indian & Chinese MARS materials Data management in India using ICIS has begun. Limited in China due to Chinese script and no history of usage.

8. Urgent Needs from IBP Finalisation of integration of FIELDBOOK Finalisation of integration of FIELDBOOK Training on R in FIELDBOOK Training on R in FIELDBOOK Access to Marker Services Access to Marker Services Assistance in establishment of DNA extraction facilities Assistance in establishment of DNA extraction facilities Provision of consultancy to enhance uptake of novel technologies? Provision of consultancy to enhance uptake of novel technologies?