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High-throughput phenotyping reveals differential transpiration behaviour within the banana wild relatives highlighting diversity in drought tolerance
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119248
Abstract
Crop wild relatives, the closely related species of crops, may harbour potentiallyimportant sources of new allelic diversity for (a)biotic tolerance or resistance.However, to date, wild diversity is only poorly characterized and evaluated.Banana has a large wild diversity but only a narrow proportion is currently usedin breeding programmes.…
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Mapping and engaging university partners on gender in food, land and water systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176699
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Addressing gender inequalities in food, land and water systems (FLWS) is crucial because these inequalities have a tangible effect on food security, economic development and social equity. The CGIAR Gender Equality and Social Inclusion leads strategic, innovative research to advance gender equality, opportunities for youth, and social inclusion within FLWS. It works with CGIAR Science Programs and…
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Enhancing access to genetic resources for climate change adaptation in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania: Seed catalogue of best performing varieties of beans and finger millet in Hoima Uganda
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111212
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In Uganda, climate change, homogenization of agriculture to single crops or varieties coupled with the associated loss of biodiversity has decreased the resilience of resource-poor farmers and affected their food and nutrition security…
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Prosperous futures inspired by prosperous pasts: Fostering imagination of radical food system alternatives in Guatemala
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173688
Abstract
Transformations imply the need for radical alternatives to current realities. This requires a fundamental reimagination of current systems. Different future-oriented practices specifically designed for the imagination of transformations have emerged in recent years, including the Disruptive Seeds approach (DS). DS focuses on innovative bottom-up initiatives (seeds), that…
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Trait Dictionary Quality Control Tool version 1.0 and Documentation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114769
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The Crop Ontology Guidelines provides recommendations about formats for Traits, Methods and Scales. The tool is an Excel-file which contains a number of macros to run tests on a Crop Ontology Trait Dictionary before upload in CO site. A description of the structure of the Excel-file and how to use it is provided in the “READ ME – Instructions”-sheet of the tool itself. A one-page user instructions if provided to support…
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Delivering climate change outcomes with agroecology in low- and middle-income countries: Evidence and actions needed
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/126687
Publication year
2023
Authors
Snapp, Sieglinde S.
Kebede, Yodit
Wollenberg, Eva Karoline
Dittmer, Kyle M.
Brickman, Sarah
Egler, Cecelia
Shelton, Sadie W.
Full Citation…
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Evaluación de la Estrategia Agricultura Sostenible Adaptada al Clima (EASAC) en la región del SICA
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119642
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La presentación adjunta sintetiza los resultados de la Evaluación de la Estrategia Agricultura Sostenible Adaptada al Clima (EASAC) en la región del SICA, que fue socializada en el marco de una reunión del Grupo Técnico de Cambio Climático y Gestión Integral del Riesgo (GTCC&GIR) del Consejo Agropecuario Centroamericano (CAC), el pasado 8 de abril del 2022 en Ciudad de Panamá…
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Monitoring landscape restoration efforts and associated livelihood benefits for smallholder farmers in the Upper Tana Basin of Kenya
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113048
Abstract
The Upper Tana Basin is an area that is very prone to soil erosion. In this study, we worked closely with 10 farmers in the Upper Tana Basin who were implementing a range of different land management options, specifically soil water conservation with terraces and forage grass strips. We…
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Recopilación de los Boletines Agroclimáticos de la Mesa Técnica Agroclimática de Chiapas, 2020
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111388
Abstract
El presente documento recopila los Boletines Técnicos Agroclimáticos generados en ejercicios participativos en las reuniones de la Mesa Técnica Agroclimática (MTA) de Chiapas, llevadas a cabo en 2020. Durante este periodo se establecieron esta nueva MTA en el territorio mexicano, la primera del país. Las MTA son realizadas es…
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¿Cómo una red de mujeres interétnicas colombianas fomenta la resiliencia al cambio climático y contribuye a la igualdad de género?
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140485
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A pesar de la creciente demanda para mejorar la integración de género en políticas agrícolas, la inclusión efectiva de consideraciones de género e interseccionalidad[1] (G&I) en los ciclos de políticas de cambio climático (CC) en América Latina ha sido pasada por alto (Howland & LeCoq, 2022). Las políticas climáticas y de género generalmente se formulan…
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Development of strategic activities for the integration of sustainable food systems in Colombian environmental policies
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139668
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In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable development, our recent webinar, titled “Development of Strategic Activities for the Integration of Sustainable Food Systems in Colombian Environmental Policies,” emerges as a pivotal exploration in shaping Colombia’s environmental trajectory. Hosted through a collaboration between WWF and the CGIAR’s Initiative on National…
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Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI): Research program
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/148678
Publication year
2024
Authors
American Heart Association
Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
American Heart Association; Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). (2024) Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI):…
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Recopilación de boletines agroclimáticos de las MTA de Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, El Progreso, Escuintla, Guatemala, Jalapa, Sacatepéquez, San Marcos, Sololá y Suroccidente - Guatemala, 2025
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179471
Abstract
El presente documento recopila los Boletines Técnicos Agroclimáticos que son generados en ejercicios participativos de las reuniones de las Mesas Técnicas Agroclimáticas (MTA) de Guatemala, llevadas a cabo en las 21 MTA existentes en Guatemala (Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Chimaltenango, Chiquimula, El…
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Africa Climate Mobility Academy (ACMA) 1 year anniversary 2025
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179960
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10 young African scholars arrived with ideas, questions, and a shared goal: to understand how climate shapes human movement across the continent. Through intensive workshops, 800+ mentorship hours, and field visits in Busia County, Kenya, these fellows turned ideas into actionable insights for policy.
Over the last year, 9 fellows have submitted to peer-reviewed journals, and 75% remain active in our growing alumni network. By…
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Bira: Bananas rich in pro-vitamin A carotenoids
CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108008
Publication year
2020
Authors
Nabuuma, Deborah
Ekesa, Beatrice
Full Citation
Nabuuma, D.; Ekesa, B. (2020) Bira: Bananas rich in pro-vitamin A carotenoids. Rome (Italy): The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT 2 p.…
