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Current and projected eco-geographic adaptation and phenotypic diversity of Ethiopian teff (Eragrostis teff) across its cultivation range
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108345
Publication year
2020
Authors
Woldeyohannes, Aemiro Bezabih
Accotto, Caterina
Desta, Ermias Abate
Kidane, Yosef Gebrehawaryat
Fadda, Carlo
Pè, Mario Enrico…
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Agronomic and socio-economic drivers of fertilizer use and crop productivity in smallholder wheat production systems in Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159919
Abstract
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is crucial for global food security and a staple crop in Ethiopia, yet farmer yields remain low, averaging 2.7 t ha⁻1 compared to over 5 t ha⁻1 at research stations. This study investigates the impact of socio-economic
factors, local agronomic practices, and site-specific fertilizer management on wheat production in Goba, Lemu,…
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Ontologies for increasing the FAIRness of plant research data
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135742
Abstract
The importance of improving the FAIRness (findability, accessibility, interoperability, reusability) of research data is undeniable, especially in the face of large, complex datasets currently being produced by omics technologies. Facilitating the integration of a dataset with other types of data increases the likelihood of reuse, and the potential of answering novel research questions. Ontologies are a useful tool for…
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Comparative analysis of the nutritional profiles of selected Solanum species grown in Sri Lanka
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111552
Publication year
2021
Authors
Nadeeshani, Harshani
Samarasinghe, Gamini W.L.
Wimalasiri, Swarna
Silva, Renuka
Hunter, Danny
Madhujith, Terence
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Road transport and urban mobility greenhouse gas emissions factor for air pollution modeling in Burkina Faso
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178916
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The road transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to fossil fuel consumption, while the energy sector being the greatest consumer overall. Urban growth increases transport and mobility demands to meet human needs. Few studies exist on greenhouse gas emission factors in developing countries. This study assessed and modeled greenhouse gas emissions factors with fossil…
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In vitro propagation from nodal segments of Lippia origanoides (chemotype A)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/128769
Abstract
This research described an efficient micropropagation protocol for Lippia origanoides (Verbenaceae). Sterile seeds were used to obtain germinated seedlings in Murashige and Skoog medium (MS) supplemented with sucrose and agar. The nodal segments obtained from seedlings were grown on MS medium supplemented with different concentrations of gibberellic acid (GA), benzylaminopurine (BAP) and 1-naphthalenacetic acid (…
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Integrated disease management components for Fusarium wilt of banana in India: Effects of organic amendments, flooding, and paddy rotation on disease severity
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181920
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The banana Fusarium wilt pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), is a major threat to banana production globally. In India, Foc race 1 and tropical race 4 (TR4) are reported from multiple banana-growing states where it causes severe yield losses. To develop integrated approaches, in the present study the effect of organic…
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Multivariate analysis in the dissection of phenotypic variation of Ethiopian cultivated barley (Hordeum vulgare ssp Vulgare L.) genotypes
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/126740
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Efficient conservation and subsequent utilization of genetic resources are primarily dependent on the strength in the assessment of variation among genotypes. An experiment was carried out aiming at determining the extent of phenotypic variability present in a panel of 320 barley genotypes and identifying candidate lines for further evaluation in…
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Comparative analysis of youth transition in bean production systems in Ghana and Cameroon
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139096
Abstract
Youth transition in the common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) value chain remains low in Ghana and Cameroon despite the potential of the bean sub-sector in reducing poverty, unemployment, and undernutrition. This study compared youth transition in the bean value chain in Ghana and Cameroon. It investigated how intersectional elements, including age, influence the uptake of bean production among the…
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Understanding factors influencing wheat productivity in Ethiopian highlands
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118130
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Increasing yields in farmer fields is a priority to address increasing food demands. The study was conducted within four wheat-growing areas in Ethiopia: Debre Birhan, Hosaina, Sinana and Maychew. The objectives were to identify (1) best-bet soil fertility management options based on agronomic performance and economic evaluation and (2) key yield-reducing factors in farmer fields based on an agronomic survey among…
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Rooting Forest Landscape Restoration in Consumer Markets—A Review of Existing Marketing-Based Funding Initiatives
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113080
Abstract
Forest landscape restoration (FLR) is globally important to mitigate a wide range of social and environmental problems driven by landscape degradation and deforestation. Despite widespread recognition of the urgent need to restore biodiversity and ecological functioning across many forest landscapes, there is an apparent mismatch between political commitments and direct actions…
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Sustainable beef labeling in Latin America and the Caribbean: Initiatives, developments, and bottlenecks
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130034
Abstract
Scientific research is increasingly conclusive regarding the responsibility of food production in environmental issues, a situation that contrasts with greater consumer awareness. In this context, sustainability labels for meat have emerged, which offer a guarantee that production is based on principles of animal welfare, and carbon neutrality, among others. Since research on this…
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Mapping past human land use using archaeological data : A new classification for global land use synthesis and data harmonization
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113852
Abstract
In the 12,000 years preceding the Industrial Revolution, human activities led to significant changes in land cover, plant and animal distributions, surface hydrology, and biochemical cycles. Earth system models suggest that this anthropogenic land cover change influenced regional and global climate. However, the representation of past land use in earth system…
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Breaking ground: Transformative partnerships for inclusive bean breeding in Zimbabwe
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141479
Abstract
Common bean is often considered a woman’s crop because they play important roles from production to marketing. However, breeding programs often focus on farmers without adequate attention to the interconnectedness between gender and other socioeconomic variables and how they influence varietal and trait preferences of other value chain actors. This study analyzed gendered differences in bean production and…
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Examining linkages among multiple sustainable development outcomes: Does the productive safety net program increase on‑farm agrobiodiversity?
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130204
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play a key role in building smallholders’ resilience. However, the impact of PSNP on on-
farm agrobiodiversity is not yet well investigated. In this paper, we develop an analytical
framework that links PSNP participation to on-farm agrobiodiversity. Both diverse farm-
ing systems and PSNP require labour inputs while providing income stabilization,…
