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REDD sticks and carrots in the Brazilian Amazon: assessing costs and livelihood implications
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Abstract
Despite recent reductions, Brazil remains among the top deforesting countries in the world, and is thus one of the countries where Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) initiatives could potentially have the most tangible returns for climate change mitigation. Economic incentives, such as payments for environmental services (PES) represent one option…
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Conclusiones
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Abstract
Se describen brevemente los objetivos logrados en el proyecto de multiplicacion de semillas de especies forrajeras tropicales en la selva peruana. Se destacan el establecimiento y consolidacion de 2 nucleos semillistas (en Tarapoto y Pucallpa), la produccion de volumenes significativos de semilla exptl. y basica, su distribucion entre investigadores y ganaderos interesados y la documentacion sobre practicas de manejo a nivel semicomercial de especies como…
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Navigating complexity, diversity and dynamism: reflections on research for natural resource management
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Abstract
This chapter seeks to address the apparent tensions that have arisen between traditional and participatory research approaches in natural resource management research. It does so not only by exploring the relative strengths and weaknesses of these approaches, but also by underscoring the complexity and dynamism inherent in human and natural systems that NRM research…
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Earthworms, soil fertility and aggregate-associated soil organic matter dynamics in the Quesungual agroforestry system
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Abstract
Issues of food security, environmental degradation and global climate change underscore the need for the improved understanding of sustainable agricultural systems around the globe. The Quesungual slash-and-mulch agroforestry system (QSMAS) of western Honduras offers a promising alternative to traditional slash-and-burn (SB) agriculture for the mountainous tropical dry…
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Got forages? Understanding potential returns on investment in Brachiaria spp. for dairy producers in Eastern Africa
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97555
Abstract
Production of livestock and dairy products in Sub-Saharan Africa struggles to keep pace with growing demand. The potential exists to close this gap in a climate-friendly way through the introduction of improved forage varieties of the Brachiaria genus. We assess the potential economic impact of the…
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Genomics, genetics and breeding of common bean in Africa: A review of tropical legume project
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92822
Abstract
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important legume crop worldwide. The International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and its national partners in Africa aim to overcome production constraints of common bean and address the food, nutrition needs and market demands through development of multitrait bean varieties…
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An empirical evaluation of policy options for inclusive dairy value chain development in Nicaragua: A system dynamics approach
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92825
Publication year
2018
Authors
Lie, Helene
Rich, Karl M.
Hoek, Rein van der
Dizyee, Kanar
Full Citation
Lie, Helene, Rich, Karl M., van…
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Salinity tolerance of Passiflora tarminiana Coppens & Barney
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92524
Abstract
*Passiflora tarminiana* is a climbing glycophyte, native to the Andean region that has tolerance to salinity and moderate water stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate its capacity for sodium excretion as a possible strategy for salinity tolerance and the drought. Salt excretion and excreted ion concentrations were evaluated in plants grown for…
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Determination of optimal rotation period for management of lumbering forests in Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92041
Publication year
2018
Authors
Nyakundi, Fridah Nyabate
Mulwa, Richard
Kabubo-Mariara, Jane
Full Citation
Nyakundi, F., Mulwa, R. and Kabubo-Mariara, J. (2018) Determination of optimal rotation…
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Report of an extraordinary meeting of the ECP/GR Working Group on Brassica: 22 September 1997, Rennes, France
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104123
Publication year
1999
Authors
Maggioni, L.
European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources
Full Citation
European Cooperative Programme for Crop Genetic Resources Networks…
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Micro-Mineral Retention and Anti-Nutritional Compounds Degradation during Bean Cooking Process
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99113
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of soaking, boiling and frying on retention of micro-minerals as well as degradation of polyphenols and phytic acids. Soaking of the beans did not significantly (p > 0.05) decrease mineral, total polyphenol and phytic acid content of beans. While boiling of beans…
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Provitamin A Maize Biofortification in Sub-Saharan Africa
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99330
Abstract
Maize (Zea mays L.) has a great potential of combating food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa because of its wide production and consumption in this region. However, its role in curbing nutrition insecurity is limited due to lack of key micronutrients such as vitamin A. This negates its capacity to be a suitable solution for both food and nutrition insecurities…
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Determinants of participation in cavy marketing: Evidence from the Democratic Republic of Congo
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89673
Abstract
Smallholder supply chain participation remains low despite the potential welfare gains that would result from choosing a market-oriented production. Yet, studies on determinants of market participation for commodities with underdeveloped value chains are scanty. Employing a double-hurdle model, this paper examines factors…
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Earthworm communities in arable fields and restored field margins, as related to management practices and surrounding landscape diversity
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82871
Publication year
2017
Authors
Frazão, Joana
Goede, Ron G.M. de
Brussaard, Lijbert
Faber, Jack H.
Groot, Jeroen C.J.
Pulleman, Mirjam Margreet…
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Residual effect of BNI by Brachiaria humidicola pasture on nitrogen recovery and grain yield of subsequent maize
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/83523
Abstract
Background and Aims: The forage grass Brachiaria humidicola (Bh) has been shown to reduce soil microbial nitrification. However, it is not known if biological nitrification inhibition (BNI) also has an effect on nitrogen (N) cycling during cultivation of subsequent crops. Therefore, the objective of this…
