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Earthworm impacts on soil organic matter and fertilizer dynamics in tropical hillside agroecosystems of Honduras
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Abstract
Earthworms are important processors of soil organic matter (SOM) and nutrient turnover in terrestrial ecosystems. In agroecosystems, they are often seen as beneficial organisms to crop growth and are actively promoted by farmers and extension agents, yet their contribution to agroecosystem services is uncertain and depends largely on management. The Quesungual slash-and-mulch…
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Fine-scale spatial and temporal variation in earthworm surface casting activity in agroforestry fields, western Honduras
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Abstract
Quantification of the spatial and temporal distribution patterns of soil fauna is a relatively new area of research, and has been proposed as the key to understanding the high diversity typical of soil fauna communities. Field research on the relationships among the spatial distribution patterns of trees, litter and earthworm surface casting was carried out in two…
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Understanding farmers’ indicators in climate-smart agriculture prioritization in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT).
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72826
Abstract
In order to increase the uptake of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies, it is important to understand the contexts in which farmers operate. Farmers use different indicators to decide whether or not to implement, what to implement, and where to implement specific…
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Evaluating Land Management Options (ELMO): a participatory tool for assessing farmers’ sustainable land management decision preferences and trade-offs
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68989
Abstract
This document provides guidance on applying the ELMO tool. It is primarily targeted at researchers seeking to collect information about the social and economic drivers of land use decisions, and wishing to investigate farmers’ sustainable land management preferences and…
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Enhancing forage integration and access for smallholder livestock production
CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/65075
Publication year
2015
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 2015. Enhancing forage integration and access for smallholder livestock production. Eco-efficient agriculture for improved livelihoods…
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Livestockplus: Supporting low emissions development in the Latin American cattle sector
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103662
Abstract
The livestock sector in the LAC region is facing different problems of: (i) low productivity (ii) soil erosion, and (iii) low profitability due to inadequate insertion to markets. To address these issues, improved pastures with environmental traits along with adequate management practices might be one of the most promising options of the livestock…
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Soil macrofauna as indicators of soil quality in improved (silvo) pastoral systems in the tropics
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/90704
Abstract
Silvopastoral systems are environmentally and economically beneficial alternative to cattle pastures formed by single grass species. The incorporation of trees, especially legumes, in pastures has several positive effects on soil properties and nutrient cycling while creating more favorable microclimate for the animals and…
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Decision Support Project BP-2: Spatial and Economic Analysis for Policy and Decision Support in Agriculture and Environment: Summary, Annual Report 2006
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68964
Abstract
Our goal is to improve the targeting of investments in agricultural and NRM research and development
through economic and geographic analysis. Our objective is to develop and provide analysis, information and tools to improve decisions about where, when and how…
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Evaluation and improvement of agronomic practices. On-farm research
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82387
Abstract
On-farm research activities in 1986 continued in the areas of training, network establishment, methodology adaptation, technology development on-farm, and technology adaptation to specific areas. One early result is a better understanding of the variability in the adaptation of the newly adopted var. Gloriabamba in different parts of Cajamarca, Peru.…
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White gold in Ethiopia: Sowing the seeds
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68465
Publication year
2015
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 2015. White gold in Ethiopia: Sowing the seeds. Cali, Colombia: Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT).
Publication Type…
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Evidence of epigenetic mechanisms affecting carotenoids
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76363
Publication year
2016
Authors
Arango, Jacobo
Beltrán, Jesús A.
Nuñez, Jonathan
Chavarriaga Aguirre, Paul
Full Citation
Arango, Jacobo; Beltrán, Jesús; Nuñez, Jonathan; Chavarriaga, Paul. 2016. Evidence of…
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Soil carbon and agricultural productivity: perspectives from Sub-Saharan Africa
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/51764
Publication year
2014
Authors
Bationo, B. André
Waswa, Boaz Shaban
Kihara, Job Maguta
Full Citation
Bationo, André; Waswa, Boaz S.; Kihara, Job. 2014. Soil carbon and agricultural productivity: perspectives from Sub-Saharan…
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Tropical forage-based systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55611
Publication year
2012
Authors
Peters, Michael
Rao, Idupulapati M.
Fisher, Myles J.
Subbaraoa, Guntur V.
Martens, S.
Herrero, G.
Tiemann, Tassilo T.
Ayarza, Miguel Angel
Hyman, Glenn G…
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Genetic improvement of common beans and the challenges of climate change
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77763
Publication year
2011
Authors
Beebe, Stephen E.
Ramírez, Julián
Jarvis, Andy
Rao, Idupulapati M.
Mosquera Cifuentes, Gloria Maria
Bueno, Juan Miguel
Blair, Matthew W…
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Uganda: dreams of starting a company
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/55575
Publication year
2011
Authors
Mele, P. van
Ugen, Michael Adrogu
Wanyama, D
Anyang, R
Rubyogo, Jean-Claude
Sperling, L.
Full Citation
Van Mele, Paul; Ugen, Michael; Wanyama, David; Anyang, Robert; Rubyogo, Jean Claude;…
