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Data from: Science-graphic art partnerships to increase research impact
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103227
Abstract
Graphics are becoming increasingly important for scientists to effectively communicate their findings to broad audiences, but most researchers lack expertise in visual media. We suggest collaboration between scientists and graphic designers as a way forward and discuss the results of a pilot project to test this type of collaboration.
Publication year
2019…
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The Role of Respondents’ Market Participation in Consumer Acceptance of Seeds and Grains of an Iron-Enriched Bean Variety in Guatemala
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98293
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This study introduces respondent’s market participation on the analysis of the consumer acceptance of biofortified beans. Biofortification is a complementary strategy to fight iron deficiencies mainly in populations who usually produce and consume their own beans. As most of…
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Advances on Genome Edition of Cassava at CIAT
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98291
Publication year
2018
Authors
Chavarriaga Aguirre, Paul
Brand, Alejandro
Full Citation
Chavarriaga-Aguirre, Paul; Brand, Alejandro. (2018). Advances on Genome Edition of Cassava at CIAT. In: 2018 In Vitro Biology Meeting Abstract Issue. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal. Plant Symposia and…
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Identification of multiple interacting alleles conferring low glycerol and high ethanol yield in Saccharomyces cerevisiae ethanolic fermentation
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/51456
Abstract
Genetic engineering of industrial microorganisms often suffers from undesirable side effects on essential functions. Reverse engineering is an alternative strategy to improve multifactorial traits like low glycerol/high ethanol yield in yeast fermentation. Previous rational…
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Weather indices for designing micro-insurance products for small-holder farmer in the tropics
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/34954
Abstract
Agriculture is inherently risky. Drought is a particularly troublesome hazard that has a documented adverse impact on agricultural development. A long history of decision-support tools have been developed to try and help farmers or policy makers manage risk. We offer site-specific drought insurance methodology as a significant…
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Colombia a Source of Cacao Genetic Diversity As Revealed by the Population Structure Analysis of Germplasm Bank of Theobroma cacao L.
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89502
Abstract
Beans of the species Theobroma cacao L., also known as cacao, are the raw material to produce chocolate. Colombian cacao has been classified as a fine flavor cacao that represents the 5% of cacao world’s production. Colombian genetic resources from this species are conserved in ex situ…
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Long-term effects of integrated soil fertility management practices on soil chemical properties in the Sahel
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107278
Publication year
2020
Authors
Adams, Alexis M.
Gillespie, Adam W.
Dhillon, Gurbir S.
Kar, Gourango
Minielly, Colin
Koala, Saidou
Ouattara, Badiori
Kimaro, Anthony A…
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Soil health and ecosystem services: Lessons from sub-Sahara Africa (SSA)
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107930
Abstract
Management practices to improve soil health influence several ecosystem services including regulation of water flows, changes in soil biodiversity and greenhouse gases that are important at local, regional and global levels. Unfortunately, the primary focus in soil health management over the years has been increasing crop productivity and to some…
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Conservation Agriculture Enhances Soil Fauna Richness and Abundance in Low Input Systems: Examples From Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102468
Abstract
Conservation agriculture (CA) (zero tillage + organic inputs as surface residue) is believed to improve soil nutrient status, soil structure, control soil erosion, and also enhance soil fauna diversity. Despite the widespread interest in CA, empirical evidence of the benefits of CA on soil fauna diversity is…
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Cassava genome from a wild ancestor to cultivated varieties
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/51712
Abstract
Cassava is a major tropical food crop in the Euphorbiaceae family that has high carbohydrate production potential and adaptability to diverse environments. Here we present the draft genome sequences of a wild ancestor and a domesticated variety of cassava and comparative analyses with a partial inbred line. We identify 1,584 and 1,678 gene models specific to…
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Role of fixing nitrogen in common bean growth under water deficit conditions
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102495
Abstract
In common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L), limited information is available if potential of nodulation and symbiotic nitrogen fixation is associated with the expression of traits that confer better adaptation to drought conditions. Adaptive traits were therefore measured in N‐fixing bean lines BAT 477, DOR 364, and PAN 185 and in nonnodulating…
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Survey data on income, food security, and dietary behavior among women and children from households of differing socio-economic status in urban and peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110367
Abstract
This article describes data collected to analyze consumer behaviors in vulnerable populations by examining key access constraints to nutritious foods among households of differing socio-economic status in urban and peri‑urban areas of…
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Expression of the Aeluropus littoralis AlSAP Gene Enhances Rice Yield under Field Drought at the Reproductive Stage
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81532
Abstract
We evaluated the yields of Oryza sativa L. ‘Nipponbare’ rice lines expressing a gene encoding an A20/AN1 domain stress-associated protein, AlSAP, from the halophyte grass Aeluropus littoralis under the control of different promoters. Three independent field trials were conducted, with drought imposed at…
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CGIAR genebank viability data reveal inconsistencies in seed collection management
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114360
Abstract
Genebanks underpin global food security, conserving and distributing agrobiodiversity for use in research and breeding. The CGIAR collections include >700,000 seed accessions, held in trust as global public goods. However, the role of genebanks in contributing to global food security can only be realized if collections are effectively managed. Examination of the historical viability monitoring data from…
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Single strand conformation polymorphism based SNP and Indel markers for genetic mapping and synteny analysis of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/44104
Abstract
Expressed sequence tags (ESTs) are an important source of gene-based markers such as those based on insertion-deletions (Indels) or single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Several gel based methods have been reported for the detection of sequence variants, however they have…
