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Drought Tolerance in Wild Plant Populations: The Case of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28988
Abstract
Reliable estimations of drought tolerance in wild plant populations have proved to be challenging and more accessible alternatives are desirable. With that in mind, an ecological diversity study was conducted based on the geographical origin of 104 wild common bean accessions to estimate drought tolerance in their natural habitats. Our wild population sample covered a range of mesic to very dry…
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Earthworms and litter management contributions to ecosystem services in a tropical agroforestry system
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/21827
Publication year
2010
Authors
Fonte, Steven J.
Six, Johan
Full Citation
Fonte, S.J. and Six, J. 2010. Earthworms and litter management contributions to ecosystem services in a tropical…
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Identificación de caracteres de preferencia en variedades de yuca por parte de usuarios de la cadena producción-consumo en la región Caribe colombiana
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/44338
Abstract
The incorporation of end-user criteria in different links of the production-consumption chain has been broadly documented in the first link and with relation to plant breeding. However incorporating concepts in the research process from other links could guarantee a…
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Biofortification: A new tool to reduce micronutrient malnutrition
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/43224
Publication year
2011
Authors
Bouis, Howarth E.
Hotz, C
McClafferty, Bonnie F.
Meenakshi, J.V.
Pfeiffer, Wolfgang H.
Full Citation
Bouis, Howarth E.; Hotz, C.; McClafferty, Bonnie F.; Meenakshi, J.V.; and…
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Biofortification of staple food crops
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/43223
Abstract
Deficiencies of vitamin A, iron, and zinc affect over one-half of the world's population. Progress has been made to control micronutrient deficiencies through supplementation and food fortification, but new approaches are needed, especially to reach the rural poor. Biofortification (enriching the nutrition contribution of staple crops through plant breeding) is one option. Scientific evidence shows this is technically feasible without compromising…
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Comparing soil microbial diversity in smallholder plantain backyard gardens and main farms in Western and Central Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176552
Abstract
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), plantains (Musa spp.) are a staple crop and a vital source of income for smallholder farmers. Despite their importance, the microbial diversity of soils in plantain-growing agroecologies remains poorly understood-particularly how it may influence plant performance and resilience through soil-plant interactions. In this study, we used Illumina…
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A just world on a safe planet: A Lancet Planetary Health–Earth Commission report on Earth-System boundaries, translations, and transformations
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159997
Abstract
The health of the planet and its people are at risk. The deterioration of the global commons—ie, the natural systems that support life on Earth—is exacerbating energy, food, and water insecurity, and increasing the risk of disease, disaster, displacement, and conflict. In this Commission, we quantify safe and just Earth-system boundaries (ESBs) and…
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Retail Diversity for Diet Diversity - Shopping Practices Household Survey
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108560
Abstract
Households within the field sites were randomly selected and administered a survey to capture data on their food shopping practices and preferences and how that related to food safety concerns and practices.
Publication year
2020
Authors
Wertheim-Heck, Sigrid C.O.
Raneri, Jessica Evelyn…
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Agro-nutrition baseline survey data of 20 villages in the Kitui district (Kenya), in 2008
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108513
Abstract
This is a baseline survey data that was collected within the project ‘Managing agricultural biodiversity for better nutrition and health, improved livelihoods and more sustainable production systems in sub-Saharan Africa’ implemented by Bioversity International. The survey was conducted in Kitui District in Eastern Province of Kenya in September 2008. The area was chosen for best testing the research…
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The impact of El Niño Southern Oscillation on cropping season rainfall variability across Central Brazil
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108999
Abstract
Local‐level understanding of within‐season rainfall variability and its relationship with the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) can shed light on crop yield variations and establish appropriate cropping calendars in rainfed systems. This requires information on the growing season, including its length, the total…
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Who bears the burden of climate variability? A comparative analysis of the impact of weather conditions on inequality in Vietnam and Indonesia
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109665
Abstract
Is climate variability regressive?
One argument could be as
follows: People living in areas
with high risk of climate
hazards usually correspond
to the most disadvantaged
populations. Due to existing
structural inequalities, they
have limited opportunities to
cope with climate…
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The Cacao Market System in Honduras: Opportunities for Supporting Renovation and Rehabilitation
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108110
Abstract
The Maximizing Opportunities in Coffee and Cacao in the Americas (MOCCA) project is a five-year initiative funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and implemented by a consortium led by TechnoServe, in collaboration with Lutheran World Relief, the Initiative for Smallholder Finance, and World Coffee…
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Impact of NPK fertilization on upland rice yield, Nicaragua
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108896
Abstract
This dataset contains information of experiments carried out upland rice in two regions of Nicaragua (Caribbean and Pacific Region), as well as a compilation of soils data from different regions in Nicaragua collected during 2019 in seed banks of rice and beans. The experiments were designed to explore the effects of N, P and K in the yield of upland rice. The experiments were carried out on farmer’s field during the 2019…
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El Sistema de Mercado de Café en El Salvador: Oportunidades para apoyar la renovación y la rehabilitación
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108187
Abstract
El proyecto Maximizando las Oportunidades en Café y Cacao en las Américas (MOCCA) es una iniciativa del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) e implementado por el consorcio liderado por TechnoServe, en colaboración con Lutheran World Relief, Initiative for Smallholder Finance, y World Coffee…
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El Sistema de Mercado de Café en Perú: Oportunidades para apoyar la renovación y la rehabilitación
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108186
Abstract
El proyecto Maximizando las Oportunidades en Café y Cacao en las Américas (MOCCA) es una iniciativa del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) e implementado por el consorcio liderado por TechnoServe, en colaboración con Lutheran World Relief, Initiative for Smallholder Finance, y World Coffee Research.…
