Chinese Agricultural Mission introduces cantaloupe on the Portsmouth Agricultural Station [linked to Record ID#56148]

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Dominica
Country	Dominica
Start Date	Jan 01, 2017
End Date	Feb 03, 2027
Duration	3,685 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`56191`

Grant Description

The Chinese Agricultural Technical Mission successfully Introduced four varieties of cantaloupe to Dominica on the Portsmouth Agricultural Station.

Cantaloupes refer to a variety of the Cucumis melo species in the Cucurbitaceae family ranging in weight from 0.5 to 5 kilograms. They are typically melons with a hard scaly or warty rind, usually grown in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Now, these cantaloupe varieties have been successfully cultivated and harvested in Dominica.

📋 Staff Comments

The project is linked to Project #56148 as part of an umbrella project.

📚 Sources & References

The Chinese Agricultural Technical Mission Introduced Cantaloupe Successfully on the Portsmouth Agricultural Station Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.