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Integration of physical and genetic maps of common bean through BAC-derived microsatellite markers
Integration of physical and genetic maps of common bean through BAC-derived microsatellite markers Department for International Development (DFID) Abstract Background Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important legume for direct human consumption and the goal of this study was to integrate a recently constructed physical map for the species with a microsatellite based genetic map using a BAC library from the genotype G19833 and the recombinant inbred line population DOR364 Ã? G19833. Results We searched for simple… - publication
Race structure within the Mesoamerican gene pool of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as determined by microsatellite markers
Race structure within the Mesoamerican gene pool of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as determined by microsatellite markers Department for International Development (DFID) Abstract Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars are distinguished morphologically, agronomically and ecologically into specific races within each of the two gene pools found for the species (Andean and Mesoamerican). The objective of this study was to describe the race structure of the Mesoamerican gene pool using microsatellite markers. A total of 60… - publication
Genetic mapping of the bean golden yellow mosaic geminivirus resistance gene bgm-1 and linkage with potyvirus resistance in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Genetic mapping of the bean golden yellow mosaic geminivirus resistance gene bgm-1 and linkage with potyvirus resistance in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Department for International Development (DFID) Abstract Bean golden yellow mosaic virus (BGYMV) is a whitefly-transmitted geminivirus of the Begomovirus family that causes important yield losses to common beans grown in tropical and sub-tropical countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. A major resistance gene that has been widely deployed in this region is the recessive… - publication
Selection Mapping of Loci for Quantitative Disease Resistance in a Diverse Maize Population
Selection Mapping of Loci for Quantitative Disease Resistance in a Diverse Maize Population Department for International Development (DFID) Abstract The selection response of a complex maize population improved primarily for quantitative disease resistance to northern leaf blight (NLB) and secondarily for common rust resistance and agronomic phenotypes was investigated at the molecular genetic level. A tiered marker analysis with 151 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers in 90 individuals of the population indicated that on average… - publication
Provitamin A Accumulation in Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Roots Driven by a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in a Phytoene Synthase Gene
Provitamin A Accumulation in Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Roots Driven by a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in a Phytoene Synthase Gene Department for International Development (DFID) Abstract Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important staple crop, especially in the arid tropics. Because roots of commercial cassava cultivars contain a limited amount of provitamin A carotenoids, both conventional breeding and genetic modification are being applied to increase their production and accumulation to fight vitamin A deficiency disorders. We… - publication
Iron and ferritin accumulate in separate cellular locations in Phaseolus seeds
Iron and ferritin accumulate in separate cellular locations in Phaseolus seeds Department for International Development (DFID) Abstract Background: Iron is an important micronutrient for all living organisms. Almost 25% of the world population is affected by iron deficiency, a leading cause of anemia. In plants, iron deficiency leads to chlorosis and reduced yield. Both animals and plants may suffer from iron deficiency when their diet or environment lacks bioavailable iron. A sustainable way to reduce iron malnutrition in humans is… - publication
Variation and inheritance of iron reductase activity in the roots of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and association with seed iron accumulation QTL
Variation and inheritance of iron reductase activity in the roots of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and association with seed iron accumulation QTL Department for International Development (DFID) Abstract Background: Iron deficiency anemia is a global problem which often affects women and children of developing countries. Strategy I plants, such as common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) take up iron through a process that involves an iron reduction mechanism in their roots; this reduction is required to convert ferric iron to… - publication
Substantial N 2 O emissions from peat decomposition and N fertilization in an oil palm plantation exacerbated by hotspots
Substantial N 2 O emissions from peat decomposition and N fertilization in an oil palm plantation exacerbated by hotspots Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Abstract It is unclear to what extent emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) from drained histosols in the tropics may contribute to the atmospheric burden of greenhouse gases. In particular, there is a critical need to elucidate their magnitude in oil palm plantations on these soils. We examined spatio-temporal variations of N2O emissions from peat decomposition and… - publication
Spatial variability of soil N2O and CO2fluxes in different topographic positions in a tropical montane forest in Kenya
Spatial variability of soil N2O and CO2fluxes in different topographic positions in a tropical montane forest in Kenya Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Abstract Quantifying and understanding the small-scale variability of nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission are essential for reporting accurate ecosystem greenhouse gas budgets. The objective of this study was to evaluate the spatial pattern of soil CO2 and N2O emissions and their relation to topography in a tropical montane forest. We measured… - publication
Uncovering spatial patterns in the natural and human history of Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) across the Amazon Basin
Uncovering spatial patterns in the natural and human history of Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) across the Amazon Basin Bioversity International (Bioversity International) https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70957 Abstract Our goal was to test the hypothesis that ancient humans substantially contributed to shaping the current distribution of Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa), an Amazonian tree species that has been important for human livelihoods since pre‐Columbian times. We scrutinized the putative association… - publication
Market?led options to scale up legume seeds in developing countries: Experiences from the Tropical Legumes Project
Market?led options to scale up legume seeds in developing countries: Experiences from the Tropical Legumes Project International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Abstract There are several hurdles to ensure sustainable seed production and consistent flow of improved legume varieties in sub?Saharan Africa (SSA) and South Asia (SA). The unreliable demand, autogamous nature of most of the grain legumes, and slow variety replacement rate by smallholder farmers do not provide strong incentive for private seed companies to invest… - publication
CIAT’s Partnership with the United States: Agricultural Research for Resilient Communities
CIAT’s Partnership with the United States: Agricultural Research for Resilient Communities International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80810 Publication year 2017 Authors International Center for Tropical Agriculture Full Citation CIAT. 2017. CIAT’s Partnership with the United States: Agricultural Research for Resilient Communities. International Center… - publication
CIAT’s Partnership with Germany: Reducing hunger and poverty through sustainable and climate-smart agriculture
CIAT’s Partnership with Germany: Reducing hunger and poverty through sustainable and climate-smart agriculture International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80811 Publication year 2017 Authors International Center for Tropical Agriculture Full Citation CIAT. 2017. CIAT’s Partnership with Germany: Reducing hunger and poverty through sustainable and climate-… - publication
CIAT’s Partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): Guided by a shared vision for rural transformation
CIAT’s Partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): Guided by a shared vision for rural transformation International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80079 Publication year 2017 Authors International Center for Tropical Agriculture Full Citation CIAT. 2017. CIAT’s Partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural… - publication
CIAT’s partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): guided by a shared vision
CIAT’s partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): guided by a shared vision International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66639 Publication year 2013 Authors International Center for Tropical Agriculture Full Citation CIAT. 2013. CIAT’s partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): guided by a…