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Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/90964
Abstract
A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 603 children ages 5 and under and 500 of their mothers from 510 households to examine the prevalence of undernutrition and chronic diseases among the Khasis of North-East India. Anthropometric measurements including Mid-Upper Arm Circumference, height, and…
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Genomic prediction in a multiploid crop: genotype by environment interaction and allele dosage effects on predictive ability in banana
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92577
Abstract
Improving the efficiency of selection in conventional crossbreeding is a major priority in banana (Musa spp.) breeding. Routine application of classical marker assisted selection (MAS) is lagging in banana due to limitations in MAS tools. Genomic selection (GS) based on genomic…
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Methodology for developing and evaluating food-based dietary guidelines and a Healthy Eating Index for Ethiopia: a study protocol
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102380
Abstract
Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are used to promote and maintain healthy eating in a population, by providing country-specific guidance. However, many African countries like Ethiopia do not have FBDGs. This paper describes the methodology for the development of Ethiopian FBDGs and for…
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Banana and plantain production systems in Benin: ethnobotanical investigation, varietal diversity, pests, and implications for better production
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99477
Abstract
The cultivated banana and plantain (Musa spp.) are valuable for nutritional and socio-economic security for millions of people worldwide. In Benin, banana and plantain are among the most produced, consumed, and traded commodities. Its production is mainly for local consumption…
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Molecular and cytogenetic study of east African highland banana
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98284
Abstract
East African highland bananas (EAHBs) are staple food crop in Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and other countries in the African Great Lakes region. Even though several morphologically different types exist, all EAHBs are triploid and display minimal genetic variation. To provide more insights into the genetic variation within EAHBs, genotyping using simple…
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Are patterns of fine-scale spatial genetic structure consistent between sites within tropical tree species?
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99004
Abstract
Documenting the scale and intensity of fine-scale spatial genetic structure (FSGS), and the processes that shape it, is relevant to the sustainable management of genetic resources in timber tree species, particularly where logging or fragmentation might disrupt gene flow. In this study we assessed patterns of FSGS…
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A gender perspective on pest and disease management from the cases of roots, tubers and bananas in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108785
Abstract
Considering gender in research on pests and diseases is increasingly important as it facilitates development of more efficient approaches to increasing the adoption of crop protection technologies and practices by women and men farmers according to their roles, knowledge, and capacities.…
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Payments for agrobiodiversity conservation services: An overview of Latin American experiences, lessons learned and upscaling challenges
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108507
Publication year
2020
Authors
Drucker, Adam G.
Ramírez, Marleni
Full Citation
Drucker, A.G.; Ramirez, M. (2020) Payments for agrobiodiversity conservation…
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Gendered differences in crop diversity choices: A case study from Papua New Guinea
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109514
Publication year
2021
Authors
Nordhagen, Stella
Pascual, Unai
Drucker, Adam G.
Full Citation
Nordhagen, S.; Pascual, U.; Drucker, A.G. (2020) Gendered differences in crop diversity choices: A…
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Ex-ante assessment of returns on research investments to address the impact of Fusarium Wilt tropical race 4 on global banana production
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110438
Abstract
The spread of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4), causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), has been projected to reach 17% of the global banana-growing area by 2040 equaling 36 million tons of production worth over US$10 billion. This potential loss has…
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Genome wide association study to identify the genetic base of smallholder farmer preferences of Durum wheat traits
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82830
Abstract
Smallholder agriculture involves millions of farmers worldwide. A methodical utilization of their traditional knowledge in modern breeding efforts may help the production of locally adapted varieties better addressing their needs.
In this study, a combination of participatory approaches, genomics, and…
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A risk-minimizing argument for traditional crop varietal diversity use to reduce pest and disease damage in agricultural ecosystem of Uganda
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/34628
Abstract
Much of the worlds' annual harvest loss to pests and diseases occurs as a consequence of crops grown in monocultures, or cultivated varieties with uniform resistance. This uniform resistance is met by the continuing evolution of new races of pests and pathogens that are able…
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Molecular and cytogenetic characterization of wild Musa species
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69461
Abstract
The production of bananas is threatened by rapid spreading of various diseases and adverse environmental conditions. The preservation and characterization of banana diversity is essential for the purposes of crop improvement. The world's largest banana germplasm collection maintained at the Bioversity International Transit Centre (ITC) in Belgium is…
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Using growth and transpiration phenotyping under controlled conditions to select water efficient banana genotypes
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101242
Abstract
Water deficit is one of the world’s major constraints in agriculture and will aggravate in the future. Banana (Musa spp.) is an important crop that needs vast amounts of water for optimal production. The International Transit Center of Bioversity International holds the world’s biggest collection of banana biodiversity (>1,500 accessions). The long-term aim of this research…
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Lessons for promotion of new agricultural technology: a case of Vijay wheat variety in Nepal
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100676
Abstract
It seems that the current production of Vijay’s breeder seed is more than enough to cultivate in total wheat area in Terai of Nepal if proper seed cycle is maintained. But this is not in reality. NARC should decentralized foundation seed to private actors such as private seed companies, national seed companies and community-…
