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Evaluación fenotípica de poblaciones de Urochloa humidicola e interespecíficos (BH22, BR19) frente al ataque de las especies de salivazo Aeneolamia varia y Zulia carbonaria (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) en estado ninfal
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180061
Abstract
El complejo de salivazos (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) constituye una de las principales plagas y limitantes fitosanitarias de las gramíneas forrajeras tropicales en América Latina, generando pérdidas significativas en la productividad ganadera. En este estudio se evaluó la respuesta…
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Climate dashboard prototype: System setup and development documentation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180062
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This documentation outlines the initial setup and development steps for a prototype climate dashboard backend and frontend. The system leverages various tools like Docker, PostGIS, GeoServer, and Django for managing and serving climate hazard data. This dashboard allows users to interact with geospatial data layers and view climate risk visualizations.
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2025…
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Diversity and diversification in banana: How in silico chromosome painting opens new perspectives for the conservation of an iconic fruit
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180085
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With the rise of genomics, the characterization of crop genetic resources has entered a new era. Here, we present how the SNP-based characterization of ancestry along chromosomes – the in silico chromosome painting approach - is game changing for the conservation and the use of banana genetic resources. Banana is a vegetatively propagated crop presumably…
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Current workflows in forage breeding scheme
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180086
Abstract
The RS-SCA scheme, adapted from Miles (2007), is applied to forage species such as Urochloa and Megathyrsus. The process begins with interspecific crosses between Urochloa ruziziensis (sexual) and apomictic species like U. brizantha and U. decumbens. The goal is to introduce genetic variability and combine desirable traits. From these crosses, a synthetic population of sexual clones is formed and selected based on testcross progeny performance…
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Presentations on progress updates in common bean crop improvement within the Central American Cooperative Program for Crop and Animal Improvement (PCCMCA).
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180100
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This research addresses two key challenges for common bean: adaptation to high temperatures and improvement of grain nutritional value, specifically iron content, without negatively affecting crop yield.
Regarding heat stress, a wide range of bean materials from different origins were evaluated under field conditions and controlled…
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Agroforestry in the Netherlands and China: A comparative review for identifying collaboration towards shared opportunities
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179387
Publication year
2025
Authors
Song, Chun
Choden, Tshering
Vernooy, Ronnie
Gaisberger, Hannes
Petsakos, Athanasios
Ng'ethe, Regina
Bai, Keyu
Full Citation
Song, C.; Choden, T.; Vernooy, R.;…
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Gender report: Training of trainers of socio-technical innovation bundles in agriculture and livestock. Building equitable climate-resilient African bean and insect sectors
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180083
Abstract
As part of the BRAINS Project in Cameroon, a series of participatory workshops was held in September 2025 to co
design and strengthen the implementation of socio-technical innovation bundles (STIBs) to improve agricultural
productivity, sustainability, and inclusiveness. The workshops brought together 100 diverse…
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Megathyrsus breeding program: Multi-trait Factor-Analytic Analysis of a Stage 2 Hybrid Trial
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180068
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In 2024, a new population of Megathyrsus maximus hybrids (designated PM24) was developed by crossing the sexual population PMSX23 with the apomictic tester CIAT_ (cv. Mombasa). This population was evaluated during 2024 and 2025 across three locations: Palmira, Llanos, and Quilichao. The data were first analyzed using spatial mixed models to calculate Best Linear Unbiased Estimates (BLUEs) and…
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The brains project reflection and intervention alignment workshop: Gender and social inclusion report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180093
Abstract
The BRAINS Project Reflection and Intervention Alignment Workshop, held from August 10–14, 2025, in Kampala,
brought together representatives from 14 participating countries, including teams from the Alliance of Bioversity
International and CIAT/PABRA, ICIPE, and Gender and National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) legume
coordinators. The workshop’s central theme - Strengthening…
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Common beans on-site quality testing tool: Guide for bean practitioners
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179810
Abstract
This innovation manual describes a practical, field-ready system for on-site quality testing of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) grain. Designed for trained technicians working with farmer associations, NGOs, traders, and research teams, the tool combines a standardized sampling protocol, a KoboCollect XLSForm for offline data capture, and automated calculations to estimate weight discounts and potential income…
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TR4 and agro-ecology: Lessons learned and tools developed
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180110
Publication year
2025
Authors
Carpentier, Sebastien
Full Citation
Carpentier, S. (2025) TR4 and agro-ecology: Lessons learned and tools developed. 21 sl.
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Presentation
Agrobiodiversity
Bananas…
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Catálogo de datos - Guatemala
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180107
Abstract
El sistema de catálogo de datos (Data Catalogue) para Guatemala fue diseñado como una plataforma centralizada para la gestión y publicación de metadatos de bases de datos relacionadas con el clima y la producción agrícola. Este sistema marca un avance hacia la creación de un Data Hub nacional, facilitando el intercambio eficiente de datos entre diversas instituciones del país. Esta presentación da a conocer la importancia de este proyecto, considerando que…
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¿Cómo los conflictos sociales afectan la capacidad de adaptación al cambio climático?: Mecanismos, interrelaciones y evidencia desde el caso colombiano
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179885
Publication year
2026
Authors
Ross-Hernandez, Raquel
Penel, Charlotte
Higuera-Florez, Julian
Full Citation
Ross-Hernandez, R.; Penel, C.; Higuera-Florez, J. (2026) ¿Cómo los conflictos sociales…
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Low-methane forages project work package 2. Breeding grasses program 2024-2025
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180075
Abstract
Globally, ruminant livestock populations surpass one billion, relying largely on approximately 100 million hectares of Urochloa (syn. Brachiaria) and Megathyrsus (syn. Panicum) forages across tropical regions. These forages are vital to livestock production systems but are also responsible for more than 16% of total anthropogenic methane (CHâ‚„) emissions (Mwendia et al., 2021). At CIAT, the Forage Breeding…
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Uso de fenotipado para optimizar el manejo en finca y combatir los retos del cambio climático y las enfermedades
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180092
Publication year
2025
Authors
Carpentier, Sebastien
Full Citation
Carpentier, S. (2025) Uso de fenotipado para optimizar el manejo en finca y combatir los retos del cambio climático y las enfermedades. 51 sl.
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