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Response of maize yield to nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur rates on Andosols and Nitisols in Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/126359
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The use of fertilizers in balanced and adequate amounts is a prerequisite for increasing crop productivity and production. Unbalanced plant nutrient management continues to be a major factor contributing to low maize (Zea mays L.) yields due to lack of information on the dose–responses to macronutrients on different soil types in Ethiopia. This study was carried out to quantify…
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Modeling the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon and carbon stocks in the Casanare flooded savannas of the Colombian Llanos
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131986
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Abstract Flooded savannas are valuable and extensive ecosystems in South America, but not widely studied. In this study, we quantify the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) content and stocks in the Casanare flooded savannas. We sampled 80 sites at two soil-depth intervals (0-10 and 10-30 cm), where SOC values ranged from 0.41% in the surface and…
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Agroforestry systems in the Colombian Amazon improve the provision of soil ecosystem services
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118136
Publication year
2021
Authors
Rodríguez, Leonardo
Suárez, Juan Carlos
Pulleman, Mirjam Margreet
Guaca, Lised
Rico, Adrian
Romero Sánchez, Miguel Antonio
Quintero, Marcela
Lavelle, Patrick M.
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Balanced fertilization increases wheat yield response on different soils and agroecological zones in Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/120933
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The response of wheat to the application of different rates of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sulfur (S) under balanced fertilization on different soil types and agroecologies has not been well studied in Ethiopia. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to (1) determine soil-specific responses of wheat to N, P, K, and S under balanced fertilization; (2)…
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Dissecting the genetic and phenotypic basis of salinity tolerance in mungbean: Insights from multi-stage phenotyping, GWAS and genomic prediction
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179339
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Mungbean is an important grain legume widely grown in rice-based farming systems of South and Southeast Asia. Salinity stress severely limits mungbean growth and yield, with cultivars differing widely in susceptibility. This study
evaluated phenotypic responses and genetic diversity for salinity tolerance in a mungbean mini-core germplasm…
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Sustainable intensification of wheat production under smallholder farming systems in Burera, Musanze and Nyamagabe districts of Rwanda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119929
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The productivity of wheat is low on smallholder farms in Rwanda. Although mineral fertiliser use is being promoted as a sustainable intensification (SI) pathway, little is known about the nutrient use efficiency and profitability of various fertiliser inputs in Burera, Musanze and Nyamagabe districts of Rwanda. The objective of this study was to assess the…
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Comparative plastome analysis of Musaceae and new insights into phylogenetic relationships
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118447
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Musaceae is an economically important family consisting of 70-80 species. Elucidation of the interspecific relationships of this family is essential for a more efficient conservation and utilization of genetic resources for banana improvement. However, the scarcity of herbarium specimens and quality molecular markers have limited our understanding of the phylogenetic relationships in wild species of…
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Tropical and subtropical Asia's valued tree species under threat
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118017
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Tree diversity in Asia's tropical and subtropical forests is central to nature-based solutions. Species vulnerability to multiple threats, which affects the provision of ecosystem services, is poorly understood. We conducted a region-wide, spatially explicit vulnerability assessment (including overexploitation, fire, overgrazing, habitat conversion, and climate change) of 63 socio-economically important tree species…
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Revisiting the adequacy of the economic policy narrative underpinning the Green Revolution
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119977
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The Green Revolution still exerts an important influence on agricultural policy as a technology-centred development strategy. A main policy narrative underpinning the Green Revolution was first expounded in Transforming Traditional Agriculture (TTA), a book published in 1964 by Nobel Prize-winning economist Ted Schultz. He famously argued that traditional farmers were ‘poor but efficient’. As farmers…
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Bioactive peptides from Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) cake: Extraction techniques and their antioxidant, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, and iron-chelating potential through in vitro and in silico analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179450
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This study evaluated the multifunctional properties of hydrolysates from Sacha Inchi (SI) protein extracted through conventional (SICPH) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (SIUSPH). Additionally, peptides were identified via LC-MS/MS following ultrafiltration and size exclusion…
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Prioritising non-native pest species to inform plant health biosecurity policy decisions and to safeguard agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and livelihoods in Uganda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176759
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In recent years, various invasive species have been introduced to sub-Saharan Africa, partly due to insufficient information about potential invasions, which has led countries to respond reactively rather than proactively. This information can be gathered through horizon scanning. Using the CABI Horizon Scanning Tool, 9,071…
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Who does technology serve? A critical analysis of sociocultural factors shaping opportunities, practices and barriers faced by a smallholders in south-western Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151579
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This article offers a critical approach towards adopting new technologies as a mitigation strategy. It provides a comprehensive analysis that helps illuminate the adoption process and the sociocultural factors intersecting and informing it. Using a capability approach lens and qualitative and participatory data collection…
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Range-wide differential adaptation and genomic vulnerability in critically endangered Asian rosewoods
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130659
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In the billion-dollar global illegal wildlife trade, rosewoods have been the world’s most trafficked wild product since 2005. Dalbergia cochinchinensis and D. oliveri are the most sought-after rosewoods in the Greater Mekong Subregion. They are exposed to significant genetic risks and the lack of knowledge on their adaptability limits the effectiveness of conservation efforts. Here we…
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Digital agro‑advisory tools in the global south: a behavioural analysis of impacts, and future directions
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173940
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Digital agro-advisory tools have emerged as a promising solution to address pressing challenges in agriculture, particuarly for smallholder farmers in the Global South. This study provides a comprehensive characterisation of these tools, examining their behavioural typologies and adoption rates. Our desk and contextual review identified several digital agro-advisory tools in Global…
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Introducing ‘Anthropocene Science’: A new international journal for addressing human impact on the resilience of planet earth
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114526
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Welcome to the new journal Anthropocene Science (eISSN 2731-3980), an exciting trans- and multidisciplinary international peer-reviewed journal for addressing human impact on the resilience of planet Earth, published by Springer Nature
Publication year
2022
Authors
Abhilash, Purushothaman C…
