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Wilmer Cuellar
Senior Scientist
Wilmer is a Senior Scientist focused on the study of microbiomes and plant diseases that impact food security, livelihoods and the environment in the tropics. He has pioneered the application of our knowledge of the plant immune system for virus discovery and the use of nanotechnology and microbiome information for the rapid identification of resistance-breaking pathogens. His research extends to identify factors that drive the emergence of transboundary diseases affecting clonally…
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Growing resilience from the ground up: Kisumu launches Pap Kadundo Integrated Community Seedbank
Gloria Otieno, Rachel Kibui
Special thanks to Carlo Fadda and Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and its partners continue to play a critical role in shaping sustainable agri-food systems across Africa and beyond. Through the CGIAR Multifunctional…
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Kisumu County and the Alliance join forces to advance resilient food systems and multi-functional landscapes
Gloria Otieno
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and the County Government of Kisumu have formalized a strategic partnership to advance climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable food systems, and biodiversity conservation in Kenya. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on scaling…
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Uniting Tanzania’s seed sector: Accelerating demand-driven transformation through public -private partnerships
Maria Michieka (CIMMYT), Yohane Chideya (Alliance/PABRA), Gerald Usiri (TARI)
Tanzania’s ACCELERATE Initiative is transforming the seed sector by linking research, markets, and farmers through public–private partnerships, boosting improved seed adoption, strengthening systems, and driving demand…
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Sillus Oduor
Research Associate - Agronomy and Laboratory Services
Sillus Otieno Oduor is a Soil Scientist and Research Associate in Agronomy and Laboratory Services at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Kenya. He holds a Master of Science in Soil Science from Egerton University and a Bachelor of Science in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition with Information Technology from Maseno University.
He has extensive experience in soil and plant analysis, laboratory management, field experimentation, and…
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Getachew Tegegne
Research Project Coordinator - Climate Change and Water Resources Management
Dr. Getachew Tegegne serves as a Research Project Coordinator in Climate Change and Water Resources Management at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Climate Action Lever, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He coordinates multidisciplinary research and development initiatives focused on climate resilience, climate services, water resources management, and agricultural adaptation across Africa. Dr. Getachew…
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Biodiversidad del suelo
Rachel Kibui, Manoj Kaushal
Preguntas y respuestas con el Dr. Manoj Kaushal: Científico del Suelo en la Alianza de Bioversity International y el CIAT
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El Dr. Manoj Kaushal durante la entrevista en Nairobi…
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Danny Hunter
Principal Scientist, Convener for the Pacific
Danny has more than 25 years’ experience in over 30 countries - including 12 years living and working in Asia and the Pacific - leading and managing multidisciplinary teams working on environment and food, diets, and nutrition. He has been team leader of multiple global projects funded by the European Union, ACIAR, AusAid, NZAID, Global Environment Facility and others. As a researcher and practitioner, he is passionate about improving the provision of…
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Ana María Hurtado Vélez
Communications Intern
Communications intern, with an emphasis on organizational communication, strategic planning, and project management. She has experience in the design and implementation of communication strategies, content management, and strengthening institutional awareness.
Currently is conducting a postgraduate course in Strategic Communication, where she deepens her skills in the design, implementation, and evaluation of communication strategies applied to projects with…
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Un nuevo sitio para la investigación relacionada con el banano
Rachel Chase
El sitio web MusaNet, administrado por la Alianza, recopila y comparte recursos mundiales sobre el banano (Musa) en toda la cadena de valor, desde la colecta de germoplasma hasta las cualidades poscosecha.
El género Musa, que incluye más de 70 especies y unos 1.000 cultivares de…
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La Alianza en Macfrut 2025: Rímini
La Alianza se complace en anunciar su participación en el próximo Macfrut Fruit & Veg Professional Show, que tendrá lugar del 6 al 8 de mayo en el Centro de Exposiciones de Rímini (Italia). Como plataforma internacional líder para el sector hortofrutícola, Macfrut atrae a más de 55.000 visitantes al año, reuniendo a los líderes de la industria del sector hortofrutícola para mostrar las últimas…
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Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Bioeconomy: A comprehensive DEA analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181900
Abstract
Purpose: The research focuses on analyzing the technical efficiency of a sample of 612 rice (Oryza sativa L.) producers in Ecuador during the year 2019. The objective is to explore productivity and efficiency gaps to guide decision-making and sustainable policies in the rice sector.
Design/methodology/approach: By employing Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)- a non-parametric method used to measure productive performance- this…
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Securing the future of Colombian cacao: projected suitability changes and adaptation strategies under climate change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182167
Publication year
2026
Authors
Fremout, Tobias
González-Orozco, Carlos E.
Ceccarelli, Viviana
Ramirez-Siniva, Erika K.
Thomas, Evert
Full Citation
Fremout, T.; González-Orozco, C.E.; Ceccarelli, V.;…
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The Conflict Sensitivity Wheel: A framework and tool to evaluate climate adaptation policies
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181902
Publication year
2026
Authors
Medina, Leonardo
Schapendonk, Frans
Jaskolski, Martina
Jebiwott, Alice
Osumba, Joab
Singh, Radhika
Pacillo, Grazia
Sieber, Stefan
Bonatti, Michelle
Full Citation…
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El papel del Tricot en la agricultura sostenible y en la mejora de los cultivos
A medida que la población mundial aumenta constantemente —se espera que alcance los 9.800 millones de personas en 2050— y los efectos del cambio climático se intensifican, la agricultura sostenible se ha convertido tanto en una necesidad como en un reto. La necesidad de desarrollar variedades de cultivos resilientes, de alto rendimiento y respetuosas…
