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Mapeo de Theobroma cacao usando sistemas de información geográfica, para optimizar la producción de cacao en Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117776
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Se colectó tejido vegetal de árboles de cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) cultivados en la región de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta en las ciudades de Santa Marta (Magdalena) y Dibulla (La Guajira). La coleta se realizó en el mes de marzo de 2019, como parte del proyecto "Mapeo usando sistemas de información geográfica para la producción optimizada de cacao en Colombia…
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Developing genomic prediction capabilities for underutilized tropical forage species maintained in the CGIAR genebanks
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159916
Publication year
2024
Authors
Muktar, Meki S.
Jauregui, R.N.
Gebremeskel, Haileslassie
Negawo, Alemayehu T.
Hernandez, L.M.
Habte, Ermias
Teshome, Abel
Jones, Christopher S.…
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Delivering climate change outcomes with agroecology in low- and middle-income countries: evidence and actions needed
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114993
Abstract
Food systems need to meet food security, nutrition and environmental goals, especially in a world with growing demand and a changing climate. There is now broad consensus on the need to transform current food systems towards more sustainable models. Agroecology is increasingly seen as a framework to transform food systems. A key question is: how far can agroecology meet the…
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The integration of shade-sensitive annual crops in Musa spp. plantations in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111767
Abstract
Small-holder banana fields are often intercropped with various annual crops to optimize land-use in East and Central Africa, a practice severely constrained by light availability under the banana canopy. Light availability is not a major constraint in newly established banana fields, giving a window of…
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MTA: transformando la vida de los agricultores de América Latina
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108780
Abstract
MTA (Mesas Técnicas Agroclimáticas) son espacios de diálogo entre una diversidad de actores locales incluyendo científicos, técnicos, representantes del sector público, privado y agricultores que busca comprender el posible comportamiento del clima en una localidad y generar recomendaciones para disminuir los riesgos asociados…
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Creando oportunidades para los jóvenes caficultores de Honduras en servicios climáticos
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114601
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Los jóvenes líderes en sus comunidades se apropiaron exitosamente de la implementación de PICSA como facilitadores en un proceso escalable, trabajando en una red con actores del café en un proceso de aprendizaje colaborativo. Los jóvenes pueden ser generadores de cambio en sus comunidades a través de la inclusión digital compartiendo información local para apoyar la toma de decisiones de los…
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Genetic and genomic resources for finger millet improvement: opportunities for advancing climate-smart agriculture
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110622
Abstract
Finger millet (FM; Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) is becoming increasingly vulnerable to various climate-induced stresses, because of which the genetic and genomic resources will be important for improving the crop in the 21st century. Currently, sizable-untapped genetic resources exists that offer…
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CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture - Inspire Challenge Review (2017-2020)
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113597
Abstract
This report provides evidence-based insights about the state of digital agricultural innovations through the eyes of the Inspire Challenge, which can help design and support future Digital Agricultural Innovation System (DAIS) in the One CGIAR. The results show that the first phase of the Inspire Challenge program was successful at…
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Adoption of improved bean varieties in Central America: Current status and challenges
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/125189
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The objective of this study is to estimate the economic impact of investments made by the former Legume Innovation Lab program, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and other organizations and universities on bean breeding. The evaluation focuses on the USA (i.e., Michigan), Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Haiti, but in this poster we present preliminary results to mid-2022 for…
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A new pathway for livelihood improvement and adaptation to climate change: growing vegetables in Hoima, Uganda. Final technical report.
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113686
Abstract
The crowdsourcing vegetable pilot project was implemented in Hoima, Uganda, from March 2019 to the beginning of 2021, by East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with the World Vegetable Centre and the National…
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CGIAR delivering scientific foundations for peace and security: CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security strategy
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113009
Abstract
The development of CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security has revealed CGIAR’s untapped potential in Peace and Security. Much of CGIAR’s research contributes to improving the prospects of peace. Taking stock of a CGIAR portfolio analyses and collaborative, high-level webinars - CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security has identified four…
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Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 3 - Upandaji kutoka kwa Vishina au vipande
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116058
Publication year
2021
Authors
Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. (2021) Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 3 - Upandaji kutoka kwa Vishina au…
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Ukama Ustawi: Diversification for resilient agribusiness ecosystems in East and Southern Africa - Proposal
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/121120
Publication year
2021
Authors
Jacobs-Mata, Inga
Girvetz, Evan Hartunian
Full Citation
Jacobs-Mata, I. and Girvetz, E. 2022. Ukama Ustawi: Diversification for resilient agribusiness ecosystems in East and Southern Africa. Proposal. Montpellier, France: CGIAR…
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The hidden costs of climate adaptation in the Mekong Delta
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181139
Abstract
This carousel examines how climate adaptation efforts in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta can unintentionally create new risks. While measures like shrimp-rice farming and water infrastructure offer short-term resilience, they often generate social, economic, and ecological vulnerabilities, especially for smallholder and marginalized communities. The analysis shows how exclusion from decision-making leads to maladaptation, conflict, and…
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CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator Entrepreneur Spotlight: Transforming Communities through Nutritious Food: The Yellow Star Produce and Food Processors Journey
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132244
Abstract
A blog profiling the Yellow Star Produce and Food Processors who is one of the agribusinesses that the CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator (CFSA) is supporting to scale climate-smart innovations that address food system challenges.
Publication year
2023
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