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The Cacao Market System in Guatemala: Opportunities for Supporting Renovation and Rehabilitation
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108114
Abstract
The Maximizing Opportunities in Coffee and Cacao in the Americas (MOCCA) project is a five-year initiative funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and implemented by a consortium led by TechnoServe, in collaboration with Lutheran World Relief, the Initiative for Smallholder Finance, and World Coffee…
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Latin American and Caribbean population database
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110293
Abstract
The population of Latin America and the Caribbean increased from 175 million in 1950 to 515 million in 2000. Where did this growth occur? What is the magnitude of change in different places? How can we visualize the geographic dimensions of population change in Latin America and the Caribbean? We compiled census and other public domain information to analyze both temporal and geographic changes in population in the region. Our database…
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Variability of nutrients in Parkia biglobosa kernels from three geographical regions in Burkina Faso
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109760
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the nutritional composition of the kernels of the African locust bean,
Parkia biglobosa, collected in three populations (Louda, Nobéré and Péni) representative of different
environmental conditions, from more arid in the northern population (Louda) to wetter in the most
southern population…
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Sistemas de mercado de Café y Cacao en las Américas: Oportunidades para apoyar la renovación y la rehabilitación
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108109
Abstract
El proyecto Maximizando las Oportunidades en Café y Cacao en las Américas (MOCCA) es una iniciativa del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) e implementado por el consorcio liderado por TechnoServe, en colaboración con Lutheran World Relief, Initiative for Smallholder Finance, y World…
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Bean production areas in sub-Saharan Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108911
Abstract
176 bean production areas were identified and reviewed using a form of the Delphi method of consensus building among experts from almost all bean producing countries of sub-Saharan Africa. Data were collected for: bean production, cropping systems and producers; seed systems; bean use and marketing; bean grain types and varieties; and abiotic and biotic constraints to bean production and storage. Data on harvested area and production were…
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Socio-economic baseline survey of selected households for Climate-Smart Dairy systems (CSD) in East Africa through improved forages and feeding strategies project
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108556
Abstract
IFAD CSD baseline dataset contains detailed information about household composition, production systems and activities, land and labour allocation, income from on-farm and off-farm activities, household consumption of food, and assets, land ownership and allocation of activities, with an emphasis on livestock production…
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The Cacao Market System in Nicaragua: Opportunities for Supporting Renovation and Rehabilitation
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108120
Abstract
The Maximizing Opportunities in Coffee and Cacao in the Americas (MOCCA) project is a five-year initiative funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and implemented by a consortium led by TechnoServe, in collaboration with Lutheran World Relief, the Initiative for Smallholder Finance, and World Coffee…
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What is in a tomato? Mapping the building blocks of food
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131526
Abstract
When you bite into a tomato, what exactly are you eating? Join us for a tour of tomatoes, as we learn about the building blocks of food, known as biomolecules. Our tour explores the thousands of biomolecules in food, many of which play important roles in nutrition and health. An examination of tomatoes from various farms tells us that not all tomatoes have the same biomolecules. Lots of things affect the amounts and types of…
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P02-005-23 Factors Influencing the Consumption of Neglected and Underutilized Species by Households in Atacora, Northern Benin
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137988
Abstract
Objectives: Evaluate the factors that influence the consump tion of Adansonia digitata, Ocimum gratissimum, Vigna radiata, and Moringa oleifera by households in northern Benin.
Methods: A 7-day recall was conducted to describe household eating habits. Moms were asked to name, list, and recall all foods in the past 7 days while specifying their consumption…
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Prospects of snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production and commercialization in Benin
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130979
Abstract
Background Vegetables and fruits are highly recommended in diets because of their nutritional importance. Among those, leguminous vegetables are more important, for low-income countries, because of their protein, mineral contents and potential to increase food security and income. In Benin, snap beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris L. ) are the most consumed leguminous vegetables; however, their production is…
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The carbon footprint of beef transport in Colombia: Market connections and distribution networks
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155071
Abstract
Beef production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and has therefore been placed at the center of global policy and research agendas on climate change mitigation and adaptation. However, detailed quantification of the intensity of beef’s contribution to emissions has mostly focused on the farm level. This research uses the calculation of a food miles emissions indicator to…
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Breeding for plant‐based proteins in pulse and legume crops: Perspectives, challenges and opportunities
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179054
Abstract
Abstract The consumption of plant proteins is increasing worldwide as a viable alternative to animal‐derived proteins in the marketplace. The projected increase in global population to at least 10 billion by 2050 is placing greater pressure on the food supply, particularly due to the rising demand for large‐scale protein production. This protein transition is caused by macro‐drivers such…
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Revealing the role of the AGO4 gene against rice hoja blanca virus: From transformation to protein structure
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174109
Abstract
Rice hoja blanca virus (RHBV), transmitted by the insect vector Tagosodes orizicolus, poses a significant threat to rice cultivation. Here, we use CRISPR/ Cas9 technology to produce specific mutations in the AGO4 gene of Oryza sativa, using the Fedearroz 2000 variety, with the aim of elucidating the participation of the gene in resistance to RHBV. We obtained 14 edited plants that…
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Decommodifying cacao: matchmaking between producers and buyers of fine flavour cacao from Peru
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177987
Publication year
2025
Authors
Thomas, Evert
Villar, Gesabel
Zavaleta, Diego
Ceccarelli, Viviana
Yovera, Fredy
Blare, Trent
Ramirez, Marleni
Oberlack, Christoph
Atkinson, Rachel
Full…
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Women at the forefront: raising awareness of climate-resilient varieties to transform the informal seed trade in Tanzania
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177403
Abstract
Access to and utilization of quality seeds have been significant challenges facing Tanzania’s agricultural sector, especially for open-pollinated crops such as common beans, sorghum, and groundnuts. Marketplace traders purchase grains for sale from farmers who often rely on traditional varieties, which may have lost their effectiveness in combating emerging challenges…
