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Climate-smart agricultural research center to partner with UN’s rural investment agency to increase food security in rural areas
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80009
Abstract
Rome, 13 February 2017 – A statement of intent between the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) promises to boost resilience to climate change and improve the livelihoods of thousands of smallholder farmers around…
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CIAT Research Data Management Strategy
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101631
Publication year
2019
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. (2019). Research Data Management Strategy. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). Cali.CO. 3 p.
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Assessing the importance of livestock water use in basins
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82700
Abstract
Recent concern over food prices has triggered a renewed interest in agricultural production systems. While attention is focused mainly on cropping, a complete analysis of food production systems should recognise the importance of livestock as major consumers of resources – in particular water – and as providers of food and other products and services. We propose…
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Leaf phosphate status and photosynthesis in vivo: Changes in sugar phosphates, adenylates and nicotinamide nucleotide during photosynthetic induction in sugar beet
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78180
Publication year
1994
Authors
Rao, Idupulapati M.
Terry, Norman
Full Citation
Rao, Idupulapati Madhusudana; Terry, Norman. 1994.…
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Exploring barriers to the agroecological transition in Nicaragua: A Technological Innovation Systems Approach
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101294
Abstract
Latin America has historically been a vanguard of agroecology. In Nicaragua, an agroecological transition is occurring, with three decades of building a groundswell based on the farmer-to-farmer movement and the recent institutionalization of agroecology in national law. Yet, problems remain with agroecology’s…
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Fruit set and plant regeneration in cassava following interspecific pollination with castor bean
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105509
Abstract
The increasing demand for cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) for food and non-food uses in the tropics necessitates that its breeding for increased root productivity be made faster. The characteristic long breeding cycle and heterozygous nature of this crop, pose a major obstacle to its rapid genetic improvement. This…
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An innovation perspective to climate change adaptation in coffee systems
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101330
Abstract
Climate change is expected to have strong implications for smallholder coffee farmers and implementing adaptation measures would lessen their vulnerabilities. Adaptation measures have been identified in literature, but how these can be implemented remains unclear. Current certification programmes have the potential to provide guidance on how…
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Root-zone hypoxia reduces growth of the tropical forage grass Urochloa humidicola in high-nutrient but not low-nutrient conditions
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/106600
Abstract
Abstract
Background and Aims
The perennial C4 grass Urochloa humidicola is widely planted on infertile acidic and waterlogging-prone soils of tropical America. Waterlogging results in soil anoxia, and O2 deficiency can reduce nutrient uptake by roots. Interestingly, both nutrient…
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State of the world’s plants and fungi 2020
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109709
Abstract
Kew’s State of the World’s Plants and Fungi project provides assessments of our current knowledge of the diversity of plants and fungi on Earth, the global threats that they face, and the policies to safeguard them. Produced in conjunction with an international scientific symposium, Kew’s State of the World’s Plants and Fungi sets an important international standard from which…
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Salinity tolerance in chickpea is associated with the ability to ‘exclude’ Na from leaf mesophyll cells
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105719
Abstract
Salinity tolerance is associated with Na ‘exclusion’ from, or ‘tissue tolerance’ in, leaves. We investigated whether two contrasting chickpea genotypes, salt-tolerant Genesis836 and salt-sensitive Rupali, differ in leaf tissue tolerance to NaCl. We used X-ray microanalysis to evaluate cellular Na, Cl, and K…
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Persistent myths about emergency seed aid
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/53004
Abstract
Seed interventions are the major agricultural response during emergency and recovery phases of humanitarian relief. They are implemented by diverse agencies, and widely promoted: for instance the FAO alone managed 400 such projects between 2003 and 2005. However, seed aid suffers from a lack of critical attention, perpetuating widespread myths among practitioners, policymakers…
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Indicadores de género y empoderamiento de la mujer en la agricultura: del concepto a la práctica
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110243
Abstract
Hoy en día, hay un gran interés por la incorporación de género en los proyectos de desarrollo en agricultura. Sin embargo, su incorporación no asegura la reducción de las desigualdades, puesto que las concepciones teóricas de género, empoderamiento e igualdad no siempre están definidas o articuladas con sus implementaciones…
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Assessing yield stability and adaptability of Andean common bean genotypes in the semi-arid environment of Botswana
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105695
Abstract
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a vital source of nutrients worldwide. It is one of the most consumed grain legume in Botswana. Fourteen Andean common bean genotypes were evaluated in four environments (two seasons and two diverse agro-ecologies) to determine the effect of genotype and environment…
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Rangeland Degradation: Causes, Consequences, Monitoring Techniques and Remedies
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102393
Abstract
Rangelands occupy 25% of the total land surface globally. In Africa, rangelands are estimated to cover 66% of the land surface, although there are variations from country to country. In Eastern Africa, for example, land surface coverage of rangeland areas varies from 44% in Uganda and 65% in Ethiopia to 74% in Tanzania and over 80% in…
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Agrobiodiversity: Integrating Knowledge for a Sustainable Future
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100749
Abstract
Experts discuss the challenges faced in agrobiodiversity and conservation, integrating disciplines that range from plant and biological sciences to economics and political science.
Wide-ranging environmental phenomena—including climate change, extreme weather events, and soil and water availability—combine with such socioeconomic factors as food policies…
