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Monitoring of the mangrove ecosystem in the province of Guayas-Ecuador during the period 2018-2022.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130721
Abstract
Mangroves are highly productive ecosystems that provide important ecosystem services, are strategic allies in carbon capture and storage, conserve different plant and wildlife species, are producers of aquatic species such as crabs and shrimp, and local communities have developed strong economic, cultural and identity ties. Despite their great ecological, economic, and social importance,…
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Banana bunchy top disease in Africa – Predicting continent‐wide disease risks by combining survey data and expert knowledge
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130727
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Across Africa, banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) severely impacts banana production and livelihoods of millions of small-holder farmers. Mapping vulnerability of landscapes to monitor BBTD establishment and spread is crucial for proactive measures of disease exclusion. To highlight current and future risks of BBTD in Africa, using logistic regression, the relationship…
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Progress in BNI research on Brachiaria-based production systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/125805
Publication year
2022
Authors
Arango, Jacobo
Villegas, Daniel Mauricio
Prado Murcia, Madyan Vanessa
Arévalo, Ashly
Rao, Idupulapati M.
Subbarao, Guntur V.
Ishitani, Manabu
Peters, Michael
Full Citation
Arango, J…
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Trade-off analyses of food loss and waste reduction and greenhouse gas emissions in food supply chains
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130715
Abstract
Food losses and waste (FLW) reduction and mitigating climate impact in food chains are priorities in achieving sustainable development goals. However, many FLW-reducing interventions induce additional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, for example, from energy, fuel, or packaging. The net effect of such interventions (expressed in GHG emissions per unit of food available for consumption) is…
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Safe and just Earth system boundaries
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130739
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The stability and resilience of the Earth system and human well-being are inseparably linked1-3, yet their interdependencies are generally under-recognized; consequently, they are often treated independently4,5. Here, we use modelling and literature assessment to quantify safe and just Earth system boundaries (ESBs) for climate, the biosphere, water and nutrient cycles, and aerosols at global and subglobal scales. We propose ESBs for maintaining the…
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Cassava Witches’ Broom Disease in Southeast Asia: A review of its distribution and associated symptoms
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130732
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Cassava witches' broom disease (CWBD) is one of the main diseases of cassava in Southeast Asia (SEA). Affected cassava plants show reduced internodal length and proliferation of leaves (phyllody) in the middle and top part of the plant, which results in reduced root yields of 50% or more. It is thought to be caused by phytoplasma; however, despite its widespread distribution in SEA…
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BRIEF 1 – Assessing the impact of Heifer Nepal programming on the use of climate-smart agriculture practices in smallholder goat farming systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129140
Abstract
This brief provides insight into the different farming systems of the three study regions and their application of CSA practices, comparing uptake between Heifer supported cooperatives and non-Heifer supported cooperatives, using evidence from a Rural Household Multi-Indicator Survey (RHoMIS).
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BRIEF 4 – Economic analysis of climate-smart agriculture interventions for goat farming households in Nepal and their marginal costs of abatement
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129145
Abstract
This brief conducts benefit-cost analysis for key climate-smart practices to support agenda setting for the attainment of National mitigation targets under Nepal’s updated NDC and Net-Zero strategy.
Publication year
2023
Authors
Giles, James Edward
Mwema,…
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Summary Brief: Heifer study on climate-smart agriculture adoption rates amongst goat farming households in three districts of Nepal and the impact on key environmental and economic indicators
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130731
Abstract
This info brief provides an executive overview of the research methods and key finding of a series of information briefs. The briefs were developed to assess the role of Heifer Nepal programming in supporting the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices amongst Heifer supported goat…
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BRIEF 2 – Comparative analysis of goat farming systems in Nepal and their mitigation potential: Comparing results from Heifer and non-Heifer supported cooperatives
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129143
Abstract
This brief presents the results of a modelling analysis of goat farming systems from three study sites in Nepal, shedding light on the potential greenhouse gas mitigation potential of improved goat production systems as promoted by Heifer Nepal.
Publication year
2023…
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BRIEF 3 – Assessing the soil health of three goat farming districts in Nepal: Insights for improved farm management
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129144
Abstract
This brief identifies promising soil management practices based on the soil characteristics and current management practices of cooperatives in three goat farming districts in Nepal.
Publication year
2023
Authors
Giles, James Edward
Otieno, Mary Atieno
Caulfield, Mark E…
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Public policies for the development of a sustainable, forage based cattle sector in Latam: A comparative analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130734
Publication year
2023
Authors
Burkart, Stefan
Lerma Moreno, Leonardo
Díaz Baca, Manuel F.
Full Citation
Burkart, S.; Lerma Moreno, L.; Diaz, M.F. (2023) Public policies for the development of a sustainable, forage based cattle sector in…
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Manejo agronómico del cultivo de la yuca y semilla
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130746
Publication year
2023
Authors
Salazar, Sandra Milena
Full Citation
Salazar, S.M. (2023) Manejo agronómico del cultivo de la yuca y semilla. 83 slides
Publication Type
Presentation
Crops for nutrition and health
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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) disrupt food systems to deliver healthy diets to urban consumers: Twiga case study, Nairobi, Kenya
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130733
Abstract
Micro Small and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs) in many developing countries play an important role in the agri-food systems. They provide employment opportunities as well as source of foods for urban consumers. In Kenya, the MSMEs provide an interesting disruption in the rapidly growing traditional markets. Efficient sourcing of foodstuffs is one of the…
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New technologies provide innovative opportunities to enhance understanding of major virus diseases threatening global food security
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130754
Abstract
Plant viruses pose a continuous and serious threat to crop production worldwide, while globalization and climate change are exacerbating the establishment and rapid spread of new viruses. Simultaneously, developments in genome sequencing technology, nucleic acid amplification methods, and epidemiological modeling are providing plant health specialists with…
