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Water and aquatic foods in revised principles of agroecology can accelerate food systems transformation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174242
Abstract
The interaction between climate change and agricultural intensification contributes to biodiversity loss, while widespread degradation of land and water undermine food system productivity. Agroecological principles aim to guide food systems transformation but rarely refer to water or aquatic foods, which are critical elements of nutritious, sustainable and equitable food systems. Here we…
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Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase 2 regulates secondary metabolism and confers manganese tolerance in Stylosanthes guianensis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174941
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Stylo (Stylosanthes guianensis) is a tropical legume that exhibits considerable tolerance to manganese (Mn) toxicity, which severely constrains plant growth in acidic soils. To elucidate the Mn detoxification mechanisms in stylo, this study investigated the excess Mn-regulated metabolic profile of stylo roots and examined the role of metabolic enzymes in Mn tolerance.…
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Ecosystem restoration centered in people
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174968
Abstract
Ecosystem restoration is primarily led by biodiversity and climate change imperatives, often disregarding associated yet complex social, cultural, political, economic, institutional, and behavioral aspects. Ultimately, it is people who take decisions on, carry out, and are impacted by restoration. The sociopolitical contexts in which ecosystem restoration takes place, stakeholders' decisions leading to degradation or motivations to restore,…
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Untargeted and targeted metabolomics approaches to characterise, select and advance cassava pre‐breeding populations with enhanced whitefly tolerance
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174962
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SUMMARY Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) provides food security for over 500 million people in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) is a pest in this region that results in ca. 50% crop yield losses. Thus, it is important to develop approaches that will generate new varieties tolerant to this pest to advance food security in…
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Land use alternatives for the humid and subhumid tropics of Latin America
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72341
Publication year
1975
Authors
Spain, James M.
Full Citation
SPAIN, J.M. 1975. Land use alternatives for the humid and subhumid tropics of Latin America. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. 18 p…
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A novel integrated computational approach for agroecological similarity
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174963
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Assessing agroecological similarity is crucial for shaping sustainable agricultural practices and resource allocation, especially in regions undergoing rapid environmental changes. Current evaluation methods face challenges such as managing large datasets, adjusting for temporal variations across locations, and the need for accessible, comprehensive analytical tools. Addressing these challenges, this paper presents the…
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Spent Pleurotus ostreatus substrate has potential for controlling the plant-parasitic nematode, Radopholus similis in bananas
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174917
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Spent mushroom substrate (SMS), a waste product from mushroom cultivation, in addition to being rich in essential nutrients for crop growth, contains actively growing mushroom mycelia and metabolites that suppress some plant pathogens and pests. SMS thus has potential for fostering the suppressiveness of soil-borne pathogens of farms. This study determined the…
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Integration of national Ag-Data Hubs with advisory platforms expands reach and services for over 250,000 farmers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174913
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Through technical expertise and partnership, national climate and agricultural data hubs (Ag-Data Hubs) have been launched in 6 sub-Saharan countries. These hubs have been subsequently integrated with agro-advisory platforms and processes in Kenya and Senegal, expanding reach of forecasts at scale, and spurring new and bundled services for more than 250,000 farmers to support…
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Final Report: Conservation Agriculture Capacity Needs Assessment in Western Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80761
Publication year
2017
Authors
Lange, Dirk
Kuria, Peter
Mukalama, John
Nyaga, Phineas
Full Citation
Lange, D.; Kuria, P.; Mukalama, J.; Nyaga, P. (2017). Final Report: Conservation…
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PABRA and Rwanda’s Agriculture Ministry chart new path for bean value chain transformation at ACAT Conference
Yohane Chideya, Yvonne Munyangeri, Eliud Birachi, Justice Munthali, Justin Mabeya, Justus Ochieng, Agnes Manthi, Warren Arinaitwe, Ayuka Fombong (icipe), Jean Claude Rubyogo
PABRA and Rwanda’s Agriculture Ministry met on June 12, 2025, in Kigali during the…
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Taste of progress: High-iron bean nutritional formulation draws international acclaim
Napoleon Kajunju, Blanche Murera, Eliud Birachi, Warren Arinaitwe, Justice Munthali, Jean Claude Rubyogo
In Rwanda, Rainbow Healthy Food Ltd’s fortified bean flour, developed in collaboration with PABRA, has gained international acclaim after being nominated for the Fortify Forward Challenge for its impact…
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Mini-ministers, big impact: Empowering children to defend forgotten foods
Teresa Borelli
In Niger, children aged 9–12 became 'mini-ministers' in a school government promoting forgotten foods. Led by Forge Arts in 2025, this creative approach empowers youth to protect biodiversity and lead change in their communities.
The student government model for…
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Planting with precision: How weather and climate information is changing bean farming in Rwanda
Evelyne Irahoza Niyigena, Desire M. Kagabo, Marie Médiatrice Rutwaza, Angelique Mudasumbwa, Patrick Mvuyibwami, Livingstone Byandaga, Joseline Kiogora
Lead farmers in Rusiga Sector, Rulindo District, received climate training from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, RAB and…
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ShambaShield Playbook: A guide to creating a data intelligent climate financing tool for farmers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175417
Publication year
2025
Authors
Vyas, Shalika
Bhagat, Julita
Chilambe, Pedro
Full Citation
Vyas, S.; Bhagat, J.; Chilambe, P. (2025) ShambaShield Playbook: A guide to creating a data intelligent climate financing tool for farmers. Presented in May 2025.…
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Scaling strategy for ShambaShield: Inclusive bundled finance for smallholders
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175416
Publication year
2025
Authors
Vyas, Shalika
Mundia, Carolyne
Chilambe, Pedro
Ewell, Hanna
Engdaw, Mastawesha
Timu, Anne G.
Sartas, Murat
Full Citation
Vyas, S.; Mundia, C.; Chilambe, P.; Ewell, H.; Engdaw, M.;…
