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Cassava in Colombia and the world:New prospects for a millennial crop
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81841
Publication year
2012
Authors
Ceballos, H.
Full Citation
Ceballos, Hernán. 2012. Cassava in Colombia and the world : New prospects for a millennial crop . In: Ospina Patiño, Bernardo; Ceballos, Hernán (eds.). Cassava in the third…
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Arroz más nutritivo contra la desnutrición en América Latina
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82506
Abstract
More nutritive rice against malnutrition in Latin America Three topics are addressed briefly: (1) information available on the Fe and Zn contents of the grain of 11 rice cultivars; (2) factors affecting its contents; and (3) a plant breeding strategy proposed to increase the nutritional value of rice in Latin America. The data obtained are backed up by…
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Defining a research agenda on rural youth for Central America
35% of the population in Central America is under 35 years of age with little labor participation, significant social inequalities and a lack of access to formal and non-formal education. This population faces its own opportunities and challenges, often ignored by policymakers and research and development programs, particularly those of rural youth, who must navigate…
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Got Quinoa Milk? New products spur farmers’ efforts to save Peruvian grains
Eliot Gee
In quinoa’s ancestral homeland, farmers are revitalizing production of threatened varieties with small business partnerships and the support of local government. Our researchers report back with images from a field day in the Puno Region.
Quinoa diversity…
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Tolerancia del arroz a la temperatura baja
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82501
Abstract
Tolerance of rice to low temperatures The damages caused to rice crops by low temperatures and cold are reviewed, and crop symptoms are indicated. The results of genetic improvement efforts regarding cold tolerance in rice are also discussed. Low temperatures limit rice production in the tropical and subtropical upland areas of temperate zones. The effects of cold temperatures…
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El arroz y su medio ambiente
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82484
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Rice and its environment The different environmental factors that influence rice production are analyzed, including: temperature (high, critical low, water, and air); solar radiation; solar energy and photosynthesis; water; precipitation; transpiration; water/soil ratio; wind; and relative humidity. In brief, the response of the rice plant to diverse climatic factors and environmental…
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Malezas en los arrozales de América Latina
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82512
Abstract
Weeds affecting rice fields in Latin America A botanical description is given of the 25 most important weed species affecting rice fields in Latin America, as well as their geographical distribution. A typical rice field can present up to 30 species of weeds, distributed in four groups: dominant (high density); secondary (intermediate density); infrequent; and rare. In the…
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Manejo de las malezas del arroz en América Latina: problemas y soluciones
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82513
Abstract
Weed management in rice crops in Latin America: Problems and solutions Guidelines are proposed to manage weeds in rice crops in Latin America within a framework of sustainability and based on the principles of integrated weed management. Two aspects are emphasized: improved use of herbicides and how to avoid weeds from becoming resistant to the…
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Acción de los herbicidas en un arrozal: modo y mecanismos
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82516
Abstract
Action mode and mechanism of herbicides in rice fields The action mode and mechanism of herbicides in rice crops are described, specifically inhibitors of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC); acetolactate synthase (ALS); photosystem II; photosystem I electron acceptor (paraquat); protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO); carotenoid synthesis; EPSP synthase; microtubule…
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Crop yield response to climate change in East Africa: comparing highlands and lowlands
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55567
Publication year
2008
Authors
Thornton, Philip K.
Jones, Peter G.
Farrow, Andrew
Alagarswamy, G.
Andresen, J.
Full Citation
Thornton, P.K.; Jones, Peter; Farrow…
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Biophysical and socioeconomic processes understood, principles, concepts and methods developed for protecting and improving the health and fertility of soils: Output 1
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55527
Publication year
2005
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
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Biophysical and socioeconomic processes understood…
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Beans
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55101
Abstract
The main activities on Phaseolus beans (tissue culture, genotype identification by electrophoresis, and collaborative research) conducted in 1986 by CIAT`s Biotechnology Research Unit are summarized. (CIAT)
Publication year
1987
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation…
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World and Asian markets for cassava products
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82007
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This analysis of global and Asian markets looks at protectionism and substitution (decline in starch trade, rise in trade of cassava feedstuffs) and the Asian regional market for cassava feedstuffs. The degree of substitution between cassava and grains has increased measurably during the postwar period. Cassava's future in world markets depends on its ability to compete…
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Evaluacion de quince materiales de habichuela voluble (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) en cuatro localidades de Caldas
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82264
Abstract
Fourteen climbing snap bean materials and the check var. Blue Lake were evaluated for yield, plant cycle, days to flowering, strength, fiber content, pod length, efficiency as snap bean, and no. of grains/pod, in 4 sites in Caldas (La Selva, Tesorito, La Libertad, and Montelindo), Colombia. The highest yields…
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Mejoramiento genético y actividades relacionadas. Mejoramiento de características individuales. Resistencia a enfermedades virosas
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82314
Abstract
During 1986, research emphasis was shifted to BGMV while BCMV research focused on the incorporation of blackroot resistance in African germplasm and the backcrossing of I gene into Latin American var. The identification of alternate host plant species for BGMV is critical in the…
