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Lifting the buzz out of provisioning pollination services- A review on role of forest management practices on pollination services
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177050
Abstract
Most flowering plants, including food crops and wild species, depend on animal pollinators, making them vital for maintaining biodiversity and continued food production. Pollinators thrive in diverse natural habitats that offer forage and nesting opportunities, particularly when plant production systems are limited. Effective landscape and forest management…
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Mitigating the agricultural drivers of nature loss through nature-positive agriculture: A synthesis report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179391
Publication year
2025
Authors
Kettle, Christopher J.
De Falcis, Eleonora
Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.
Davis, Kristin E.
Zhang, Wei
Nehring, Ryan
Beilloun, Damien
De Haan, Stefan
Gaisberger, Hannes
Jones, Sarah K…
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Sub-national food systems transformation decision supporting process to accelerate local food systems transformation implementation: Lessons from Dong Thap and Son La Provinces
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180689
Abstract
This learning note summarizes the Food Systems Transformation Decision Supporting (FSDS) Process piloted in Vietnam's Dong Thap and Son La provinces. Key achievements include establishing Provincial Inter-sectoral Working Groups to break down departmental silos and creating practical guidelines and profiles for…
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Revisiting the relationship between stomatal size and speed across species – a meta‐analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179478
Abstract
The rate of stomatal opening and closure in response to changes in light affects leaf photosynthesis and water use. However, it is unclear how strongly stomatal size ( SS ) and density ( SD ) influence stomatal conductance ( g s ) kinetics, and whether variation arises from methodological differences, guard cell type or degree of amphistomaty. We divided published records combining stomatal…
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Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173395
Abstract
The present study aimed to provide data on what extend of organic management (OF) improve soil health compared to conventional farms (CF). In this study, a total of 24 top soil samples (0–30 cm) were collected from Mo Cay Nam and Mo Cay Bac, Ben Tre, Vietnam, representing organic vs conventional farm soils, respectively to analyze farming systems in terms of the chemical, physical, and biological soil…
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Advancing multivariate time series similarity assessment: an integrated computational approach
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175842
Abstract
Data mining, particularly multivariate time series data analysis, is crucial in extracting insights from complex systems and supporting informed decision-making across diverse domains. However, assessing the similarity of multivariate time series data presents several challenges, including dealing with large datasets, addressing temporal misalignments, and necessitating efficient and…
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Co-diseño de GTA en torno al agroturismo indigena para Cumbal, Nariño (Colombia)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180127
Abstract
Este documento informa sobre las actividades realizadas en el marco del proyecto B-REAL (Biodiversity for Resilient Ecosystems in Agricultural Landscapes), cuyo objetivo es conservar y restaurar la biodiversidad en regiones de Kenia, Perú y Colombia sometidas a una agricultura intensiva y a condiciones climáticas adversas y que se desarrollará a lo largo de los años 2025 y 2026. Particularmente, se centra en…
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Scaling readiness of biofortified root, tuber, and banana crops for Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119307
Abstract
This chapter describes the degree of readiness and use of biofortified root, tuber, and banana (RT&B) crops: sweetpotato, cassava, banana (cooking and dessert types), and potato. Efforts to develop and utilize orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP), yellow cassava (VAC), and vitamin A banana/plantain (VAB) have been focused heavily in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where 48% of the children under 5 years of age are…
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Agricultural research approaches for crops that nourish by improving nutrition, soil health, resilience and prosperity
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179529
Publication year
2025
Authors
Schneider Lecy, Kate
Alarcón Gonzalez, Francisco
Becker-Reshef, Inbal
Chabala, Lydia Mumbi
Cheboi, Juliana J.
Chimonyo, Vimbayi Grace Petrova
Danquah, Eric Y.
Demo, Riley
Eleblu, John…
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Gender and food security: How displacement can disrupt traditional roles in agriculture-dependent communities
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176656
Publication year
2025
Authors
Maviza, Gracsious
Takaindisa, Joyce
Maphosa, Mandlendlenkosi
Synnestvedt, Thea
Full Citation
Maviza, G.; Takaindisa, J.; Maphosa, M.; Synnestvedt, T. (2025) Gender and food security: How displacement can disrupt traditional…
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Why economists and doctors are monitoring local news: A reflection on the New(s) Knowledge Symposium
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177641
Publication year
2025
Authors
Robinson, C.J.
Carneiro, Bia
Full Citation
Robinson, C.; Carneiro, B. (2025) Why economists and doctors are monitoring local news: A reflection on the New(s) Knowledge Symposium. Columbia Journalism Review, October 28, 2025 URL: https://www.cjr.org/tow_center/…
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Catalogue of tools for testing and scaling integrated regenerative agriculture portfolios in Kenya’s Central Highlands
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181737
Publication year
2025
Authors
Kinyua, Michael
Notenbaert, An
Maguta, Job
Full Citation
Kinyua, M.; Notenbaert, A.; Maguta, J. (2025) Catalogue of tools for testing and scaling integrated regenerative agriculture portfolios in Kenya…
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¿Puede la agroecología alimentar al mundo? Una historia de narrativas, matices y el camino a seguir
José Luis Urrea-Benítez, Jonathan Mockshell, Marcela Quintero
Una revisión sistemática reciente de la literatura explora las diferentes narrativas en torno a este debate en curso. En lugar de ofrecer una única respuesta, la investigación nos invita a entablar una conversación más profunda, informada y…
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El número que empezó a cambiarlo todo
Camilo Beltrán Jacdedt
Este artículo abre una serie sobre el trabajo de Clima-LoCa en Perú, Ecuador y Colombia, donde un número —el cadmio— empezó a redefinir el futuro del cacao. A través de ciencia en territorio y datos en manos de productores, el proyecto transformó una barrera invisible en decisiones reales para seguir en el mercado…
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Honduras
Nuestra misión en Honduras
Por casi 30 años hemos trabajado en Honduras contribuyendo a la transformación de los sistemas alimentarios, mejorando la productividad y resiliencia climática de los pequeños agricultores.
Nuestras innovaciones en Honduras van desde el desarrollo de plataformas inclusivas…