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Wild vanilla and pollinators at risk of spatial mismatch in a changing climate
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176722
Abstract
Climate change is expected to drive substantial shifts in species’ geographic ranges. Species-specific responses of interacting species, such as plants and their pollinators, may lead to a spatial mismatch in their future distributions, disrupting these interspecific interactions. The crop wild relatives (CWRs) of the tropical cash crop vanilla hold valuable genetic resources for use in crop breeding, but their…
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Beyond yields: A systems approach is essential for reconciling agriculture and biodiversity
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176214
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Balmford et al. advocate land sparing and high yields as the primary strategy to address biodiversity loss and ensure food security. We challenge the notion that managing agricultural land solely to optimize yields can halt or reverse the decline of biodiversity. Decades of yield-centric agriculture, divorced from ecological and social concerns, have proven inadequate.…
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Current policies for promoting neglected and underutilized crop species in Burkina Faso and Niger
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175124
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Greater use of agrobiodiversity and especially neglected and underutilized species (NUS) like amaranth, Bambara groundnut, cassava, fabirama, okra, moringa, Guinea sorrel, or sweet potato can tackle climate change and food insecurity, and build food sovereignty. The role of NUS in policies and strategies in Burkina Faso and Niger has not been studied earlier. This study uses a mixed method…
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Trees and their seed networks: The social dynamics of urban fruit trees and implications for genetic diversity
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113105
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Trees are a traditional component of urban spaces where they provide ecosystem services critical to urban wellbeing. In the Tropics, urban trees’ seed origins have rarely been characterized. Yet, understanding the social dynamics linked to tree planting is critical given their influence on the distribution of associated genetic diversity. This study examines elements of these…
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ThIRST: Targeted IRrigation Support Tool for sustainable coffee production
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/134463
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The Central Highlands of Vietnam is an important Robusta coffee growing region. However, the region is facing climate change impacts from rising temperatures and irregular rainfall, while Vietnamese coffee farmers predominantly rely on irrigation from heavily depleted aquifers. To continue productive and sustainable growth, this system requires an innovative approach to meet this hydrological challenge. Here we…
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Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174459
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Accurate and cost-effective soil bulk density (BD) measurements are crucial for robust climate mitigation and adaptation strategies by ensuring reliable estimation of key soil properties, such as soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the power probe method compared to the traditional core metal ring method (…
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Limiting factors of rice yield in Colombia. Final Report on the MADR - CIAT Agreement
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107425
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The International Center for Tropical Agriculture and the Colombian Rice Association (Federación Nacional de Arroceros, FEDEARROZ) conducted a project-oriented to strength the adaptation capabilities of facing weather variability and climate change for the rice sector. One of the main objectives of this project was to improve the…
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Multi-stakeholder platforms for value chain analysis and upgrading. The case of Cocoa in the Colombian Northern Amazon
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109112
Abstract
The Colombian government is implementing a post conflict agenda that includes rural reforms, focused on areas previously under the FARC guerrilla’s control. Simultaneously and connectedly, the country is experiencing increasing rates of deforestation. To align efforts against deforestation and the…
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Carbon footprint and climate risk of most consumed food products in Cali, Colombia Methodological development of a decision support tool
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107768
Abstract
Cali, home to nearly 2 million of inhabitants, is growing, and with it the impacts of its urban population on the environment through the high demand and use of food , water, and energy. Changing climate is also
threatening the provision of food and the food systems in general. In…
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Improvements in Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) for large-scale production of transgenic plants
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/65948
Publication year
2015
Authors
Chauhan, Raj Deepika
Beyene, Getu
Kalyaeva, Marina
Fauquet, Claude M.
Taylor, Nigel J.
Full…
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The usefulness of ecological concepts: patterns among practitioners
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101296
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A survey was distributed to members of the Ecological Society of America in 2014, which asked respondents to rate the usefulness of 131 of the most common, current ecological concepts. As part of the survey, key demographic and professional information was requested from respondents, including age, gender, education level, sector of employment, and…
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Crop pests and predators exhibit inconsistent responses to surrounding landscape composition
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97431
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The idea that noncrop habitat enhances pest control and represents a win–win opportunity to conserve biodiversity and bolster yields has emerged as an agroecological paradigm. However, while noncrop habitat in landscapes surrounding farms sometimes benefits pest predators, natural enemy responses remain heterogeneous across…
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Farm-level and community aggregate economic impacts of adopting climate smart agricultural practices in three mega environments
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98274
Abstract
Recent studies highlight a growing concern over the limited adoption of climate smart agricultural (CSA) practices despite their potential benefits on adaptation, mitigation and productivity. Literature indicates several factors behind the lack of adoption including socio-demographic and…
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The potential and limits of farmers’ groups as catalysts of women leaders
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/83344
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The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index revealed weak leadership and influence of women in the community as indicators of women’s political disempowerment. Collective action through farmer groups can be an important strategy for women members to strengthen their political power. The study horns in to analyze the potential group…
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Resequencing of common bean identifies regions of inter- gene pool introgression and provides comprehensive resources for molecular breeding
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92030
Abstract
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important grain legume for human consumption and is a major nutrition source in the tropics. Because bean production is reduced by both abiotic and biotic constraints, current breeding efforts are focused on the development of…
