publication
Sustainable agricultural value chains in the Colombian Amazon - An evaluation of the most frequently promoted models
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96234
Abstract
The Colombian Amazon is currently in the spotlight of post-conflict derived commitments, anti-deforestation and conservation projects, illicit crop substitution and private sector interests. Several organizations are promoting various productive models to achieve sustainable rural development and a few…
publication
Barriers to Participating in a Payment for Ecosystem Services Project in Githambara Micro Catchment, Upper-Tana, Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92461
Abstract
International Non-Governmental Organizations have popularized payment for ecosystem services (PES) because of their potential to simultaneously achieve rural development and ecological conservation goals (GEF Secretariat 2014). Despite their rapid diffusion, there is insufficient assessment of their…
publication
50 años de crecimiento en el CIAT: Hitos y momentos memorables
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81481
Publication year
2017
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 2017. 50 años de crecimiento en el CIAT: Hitos y momentos memorables. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). 1p.…
publication
Post mortem Management and Microbiological Presence as Quality Factors along the Beef Value Chain in Colombia
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/90709
Publication year
2017
Authors
Noguera, Amanda
Quiñones, Stefanny
Mosquera, Silvio Andrés
Vivas Quila, Nelson José
Morales Velasco, Sandra
Muñoz Quiceno, Jhon Jairo
Burkart, Stefan…
publication
Multi-dimensional impacts of tropical forage technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa: A meta-analysis
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77860
Publication year
2016
Authors
Koge, Jessica
Mwendia, Solomon W.
Maass, Brigitte L.
Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
Paul, Birthe K.
Full Citation
Koge,…
publication
La Quinua a la conquista del mundo: La quinua en Colombia en el año 2020
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71232
Publication year
2015
Authors
Jager, Matthias
Full Citation
Jäger, Matthias. 2015. La Quinua a la conquista del mundo : La quinua en Colombia en el año 2020 . Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT); Corporación Colombiana…
publication
Biofortified Bean Genotypes under Integrated Soil Fertility Soil Management in the humid mid-highlands of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/93057
Abstract
Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) is an important crop for more than 20 millions people in Eastern, Southern and Western D.R. Congo, where its consumption can supply 60 % of dietary protein for rural and urban people with an estimated consumption of 60 kg per year and per person. It is…
publication
Adaptive genetic diversity of trees for forest conservation in a future climate: a case study on Norway spruce in Austria
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35520
Publication year
2013
Authors
Schueler, S.
Kapeller, S.
Konrad, H.
Geburek, T.
Mengl, M.
Bozzano, M.
Koskela, Jaarko
Lefèvre, F.
Hubert, J…
publication
Virus miscelaneos del frijol
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81688
Abstract
Bean crops are attacked by several viruses transmitted by insects among which are: (1) the alfalfa mosaic virus (aphids); susceptibility is correlated with plant age; (2) curly top (Circulifer tenellus); the best control measure is the utitilization of resistant var.; (3) bean summer death (Orosius argentatus); (4) tomato spotted wilt virus, which is transmitted mechanically and by various…
publication
Influencia del ecosistema en las estrategias del mejoramiento genético de la yuca
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81710
Abstract
Aspects related to breeding programs in cassava, the impact of past strategies and exptl results related to them are discussed. Even though sources of resistance have been identified for the majority of the diseases and pests, in addition to tolerance to adverse edaphic and climatic factors, it is difficult to combine these characters in…
publication
Metodo para determinacion de contenidos de materia seca y almidon en la yuca por el sistema de gravedad especifica
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81711
Abstract
A rapid method of determining the percentage of DM and starch in cassava by the use of the specific root density is discussed, and a table, tested under Colombian conditions, is included for var. harvested from 10-12 mo. (CIAT)
Publication year
1979…
publication
Análisis de sistemas de la empresa ganadera
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82117
Abstract
Tradicionalmente, la investigación en producción animal ha tenido como objetivo un sistema biológico compuesto por el animal y el ambiente en donde vive y crece. Más recientemente, se ha reconocido que se trata de un sistema bioeconómico, con importantes interrelaciones entre los aspectos biológicos y los económicos, y que los mismos se deben estudiar conjuntamente respetando…
publication
The dichotomy between state- and market-oriented agricultural development narratives: Beyond the rational choice explanation?
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98460
Abstract
While there is renewed interest to promote agricultural development, there is a lively policy debate on the appropriate instruments to achieve this goal. While some actors argue that agricultural development requires strong government support and input subsidies, others criticize those state-…
publication
Climate-smart Brachiaria for improving livestock production in East Africa: Emerging opportunities
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69364
Publication year
2015
Authors
Ghimire, Sita R.
Njarui, Donald M.G.
Mutimura, Mupenzi
Cardoso Arango, Juan Andrés
Johnson, Linda
Gichangi, Elias M.
Teasdale, Suliana
Odokonyero…
publication
Sustaining cassava farmers and our earth: background of the Nippon Foundation project in Asia
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/56118
Publication year
2007
Authors
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
Full Citation
Howeler, Reinhardt H. 2007. Sustaining cassava farmers and our earth : Background of the Nippon Foundation project in Asia. In: Howeler, Reinhardt H…
