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Two rapid assays for cyanogens in cassava: their evaluation, modification, and comparison
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54847
Publication year
1996
Authors
O'Brien, G.M.
Wheatley, Christopher C.
Full Citation
O`Brien, Gerard M.; Wheatley, Christopher C. 1996. Two rapid assays for cyanogens in cassava: Their evaluation, modification, and comparison.…
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Regional experience with Brachiaria: tropical America-savannas
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54888
Abstract
Brachiaria species have become important components of sown pastures in the humid lowlands of tropical America. This ecosystem occupies about 50 of Brazil; 60 of the area encompassed by Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador; 14 of Mexico; and significant areas in other countries of the region. The cultivars most Comment* evaluated across sites are R decumbens cv.…
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Comportamiento de Arachis pintoi solo y asociado con especies de Brachiaria en pasturas invadidas por Ratana
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54836
Publication year
1996
Authors
Argel M., Pedro J.
Villarreal Castro, M
Valerio, A.
Monge, LF
Full Citation
Argel M., Pedro J.; Villarreal Castro, Milton; Valerio, Alfredo; Monge, L.F…
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Seed production: Perspective from the Brazilian private sector
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82031
Abstract
Brachiaria cultivars developed by forage research programs are delivered to commercial livestock producers through the vehicle of seed. Over the past 15-20 years, a large, dynamic industry has developed in Brazil for the production of Brachiaria seed. This paper describes the history of this industry, its magnitude and projections for the future. The see…
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Forrajeras promisorias
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54857
Publication year
1995
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
Forrajeras promisorias. 1995. In: Escobar, Carlos; Lotero Contreras, Javier Ignacio; Soto García, Luis Alejandro. Capacitación en tecnología de producción de pastos. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali…
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Results and achievements
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54820
Publication year
1995
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
Results and achievements. 1995. In: Charting a new course: CIAT`s initiative in resource management research for Latin America and the Caribbean: A review and status report, 1991 through 1994. Centro Internacional de…
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The use of cassava roots and silage from leaves for pig: Feeding in Yunnan Province of China
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82449
Abstract
Since 1990 we have undertaken a large number of experiments and conducted research on the development and use of cassava roots and leaves as animal feed resources, in order to explore the possibility of substituting cassava-based feeds for those of grain, thus saving grain for human consumption that was previously used for…
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Global cassava starch markets current situation and outlook
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82456
Abstract
Current global starch production is approximating 50 million tonnes. While the starch production growth rate steadily continues to surpass average population growth figures, the make-up by starch source and production regions have been changing. The world share of cassava-based starches may range between 4-6%. While Southeast Asia continues to lead as the…
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The role of improved cassava cultivars in generating income for better farm management
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82421
Abstract
Cassava has been changing its role from a traditional fresh human food to an efficient crop for animal feed and starch production. Nearly all cassava is grown by small farmers. Harvested roots are sold to animal feed or starch factories, or are used for on-farm feeding of pigs to be sold at the market. Thus, cassava is an important…
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Participatory varietal selection in high-potential production systems
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81870
Abstract
This paper reviews some of the participatory research in high-potential production systems on participatory varietal selection in high-potential production systems. This collaborative research is conducted by the Centre for Arid Zone Studies, UK; Local Initiatives in Biodiversity Research and Development (U-BIRD), Nepal; the Gramin Vikas Trust, India…
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A framework for scaling sustainable land management options
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97603
Abstract
Improvements in land use and management are needed at a global scale to tackle interconnected global challenges of population growth, poverty, migration, climate change, biodiversity loss, and degrading land and water resources. There are hundreds of technical options for improving the sustainability of land management and preventing or reversing degradation,…
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Listening to farmers' perceptions through participatory rice varietal selection: A case study in villages in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81888
Abstract
This paper presents a case study based on the findings in two villages in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India, part of a project started in 1997 to develop, test, and refine methodologies of participatory research and gender analysis as they apply to the development of new technologies…
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The development context
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54765
Publication year
1991
Authors
Cock, James H.
Full Citation
Cock, James H. 1991. The development context. In: Pérez Crespo, Carlos A. (ed.). Integrated cassava projects. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 4-16. (Working document no. 78)
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Regeneración de plantas en el cultivo de tejidos: embriogénesis somática y organogénesis
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54689
Publication year
1991
Authors
Litz, RE
Jarret, Robert L.
Full Citation
Litz, Richard E.; Jarret, R.L. 1991. Regeneración de plantas en el cultivo de tejidos: Embriogénesis somática y organogénesis. In: Roca, William M.; Mroginski,…
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Arroz-pastos - Investigacion en Carimagua
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55047
Publication year
1991
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
Arroz-pastos - Investigacion en Carimagua. 1991. In: Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical. Programa de Pastos Tropicales: Informe Anual 1990. CIAT, Cali, CO. p. 22-1-22-27. (Documento de trabajo…
