Liberacion de Andropogon gayanus y evidencia inicial de su adopcion e impacto en America tropical
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55003
Publication year
1989
Authors
Seré Rabé, Carlos
Ferguson, John E.
Full Citation
SERE R., C.; FERGUSON, J.E. 1989. Liberacion de Andropogon gayanus y evidencia inicial de su adopcion e impacto en America tropical. In: Toledo…
Fairtrade, Cocoa of Excellence Launch Income Improvement Partnership for Cocoa Farmers
Fairtrade International and the Cocoa of Excellence Programme are joining forces in an effort to boost cocoa farmer production of superior quality cocoa, access to new market opportunities and offer greater income potential and sustainable impacts for Fairtrade certified cocoa producers, the two organizations have confirmed. Superior quality…
Seleccion de progenitores y planificacion de cruzamientos
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82118
Abstract
Criteria to select parents within a breeding program involving local or introduced var. are given. Every yr. the CIAT Bean Program publishes the results of international trials, highlighting the importance of desirable crop characteristics for each national program. Parental selection can be directed toward the improvement of var. or of one character, e.g.,…
Pasto Agrosavia Caporal (Urochloa brizantha CIAT 26124): Gramínea forrajera de buena calidad nutritiva para los sistemas ganaderos de la Orinoquia colombiana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119572
Abstract
Con el propósito de ofrecer nuevas opciones forrajeras a los ganaderos de las zonas bien drenadas de la Orinoquia, se presenta al pasto Agrosavia Caporal, una gramínea que pasó por un proceso intensivo de selección y que cumplió con las normas establecidas por el Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA). Mediante La Alianza de…
Common bacterial blight
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81824
Abstract
Common bacterial blight (Xanthomonas campestris pv. phaseoli) is the major bacterial disease of beans. The organism is present in numerous bean production regions of the world. High temp. and RH are favorable conditions for the development of the disease. The infection by the bacteria produces water-soaked spots on the leaves, stems, pods, and seeds. The disease can be controlled by cultural…
How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 2 of 3) [Nuer version]
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117467
Abstract
Nuer edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Gupta, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (…
FTA Highlight No.5 – Food Security and Nutrition
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116727
Abstract
FTA’s research provides strong evidence of how forests, agroforestry systems and other multifunctional landscapes contribute to food security and nutrition. They contribute a diversity of nutritious foods, ecosystem services that support agriculture, and income to smallholders. Evidence shows that greater tree cover is associated with greater dietary diversity. Wild and planted trees provide important foods, and forests are key habitats for…
Root rots
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81819
Abstract
Beans are attacked by different pathogens. Rhizoctonia root rot results in seed rot, damping-off, stem canker, and root and pod rot. Fungicide applications are suggested as control measures. Fusarium root rot appears as reddish lesions or streaks on the hypocotyl and primary root. Fusarium yellows occurs on the roots and hypocotyls, usually at wound sites. Initial symptoms appear on lower leaves, which…
Socioecological interactions amid global change
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103737
Publication year
2019
Authors
Almekinders, Conny J.M.
Stone, G.D.
Baranski, M.
Carney, J.A.
Hanspach, J.
Krishna, V.V.
Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando
Etten, Jacob van
Zimmerer, Karl S.…