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Climate security in Central America
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132689
Abstract
This report provides an in-depth investigation into climate security risks in the Central American region. It examines the interlinkages between climate change, human security
and conflict, looking at how the impacts of climate change can exacerbate security risks for individuals, communities and states. The report first provides a detailed overview of the climate context in the Central American region examining both current climate trends and future…
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Webinar Summary Report: Targeting Tools: Providing climate risk maps to the livestock community
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132675
Abstract
On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the One CGIAR initiative on Livestock and Climate conducted a webinar on Microsoft Teams with the purpose of creating awareness about using the Targeting Tools as way to provide climate risk layers to the livestock community. The primary focus was to demonstrate the capabilities of the Targeting Tools, guide attendees in navigating the web application, and provide…
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Análisis y priorización de alternativas de producción sostenible para las comunidades de Alto Wangki Bocay (AWB), Nicaragua
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132691
Abstract
Este informe hace parte de los productos del proyecto EU DeSIRA: “Cinco Grandes Bosques de Mesoamérica: Una iniciativa regional para el clima, la biodiversidad y las personas”, liderado por Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). En él, se presentan los hallazgos de un ejercicio de análisis y priorización de alternativas productivas sostenibles a ser fortalecidas con las…
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Enhancing the nutritional value and agronomic performance of tuber crops: Making genetic gains in biofortified cassava over a decade at CIAT
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132698
Publication year
2023
Authors
Delgado, Luis Fernando
Zhang, Xiaofei
Morante, Nelson
Londoño Hernandez, Luis Fernando
Moreta, Danilo
Full Citation
Delgado, L.F.; Zhang, X.; Morante…
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Honduras food system profile: Better understanding food systems at country level
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132695
Abstract
Country profiles are more than a simple compilation of national indicators. They are constructed and designed around a common framework and methodology to identify hotspots of unsustainability in the food systems and prioritize interventions at multiple scales to address these through targeted actions and investments.
An important feature of the country profiles is that they are co-produced with key public and…
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Ultra-processed food environments: Aligning policy beliefs from the state, market, and civil society
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132790
Abstract
Why is finding solutions to combat the increasing access to affordable ultra-processed foods so controversial and what strategies are necessary for policy change? Beyond the existing rational choice answers to this question, this chapter applies a political economy analysis of coalitions and policy beliefs in the ultra-processed food environment in a developing economy context. By combining…
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Climate security observatory: Guatemala summary for policymakers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132782
Abstract
Guatemala is considered to be one of the most exposed and vulnerable countries in Latin America to climate variability and extreme weather events, as well as non-climatic natural events. It is also a primary hotspot for climate change, as it is highly exposed to extreme weather events like tropical storms and droughts and has low capacity to cope with these impacts. While Guatemala is an upper-middle income country, poverty…
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The banana industry in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru faces a looming threat Fusarium Tropical Race 4
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132783
Publication year
2023
Authors
Álvarez Caro, Diego Alejandro
Mosquera, Leslie E
Ritter, Thea
Mockshell, Jonathan
Dita, Miguel
Full Citation
Alvarez Caro, D.A.; Mosquera, L.E.; Ritter, T.; Mockshell, J.; Dita, M. (2023)…
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Phytosanitary evaluation of the in vitro cassava collection (Manihot esculenta Crantz): Collection history and phytosanitary evaluation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132762
Publication year
2023
Authors
Cuervo Ibáñez, Maritza
Niño Jimenez, Diana Patricia
Aranzales Rondón, Ericson
Velez, Mónica
Martínez Vivas, Angélica María
Wenzl, Peter
Full Citation…
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Implementation of real-time PCR for quantitative diagnosis of Cassava common mosaic virus in cassava germplasm (Manihot sculenta Crantz)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132763
Publication year
2023
Authors
Niño-Jimenez, Diana Patricia
López, Karina
Gutiérrez Echavarria, Alejandro
Cuervo Ibáñez, Maritza
Full Citation
Niño-Jimenez, D.P.; López, K.; Gutiérrez-Echavarria, A…
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Identification, conservation and formation of a bank of strains quarantine fungi Isolated from beans seeds and tropical forages, from the germplasm bank "Future Seeds"
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132764
Publication year
2023
Authors
Ramírez Pretelt, Julio César
Niño-Jimenez, Diana Patricia
Dorado-Escobar, Edwin Fabián
Muñoz Molina, Christian
Cuervo Ibáñez, Maritza…
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Agronomic biofortification: Uncovering the evidence. A seminar organized by the Excellence in Agronomy Agronomic Initiative
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132789
Abstract
Human Zn and Fe deficiencies can be reduced through agronomic biofortification, but information on factors influencing maize grain-Zn and -Fe levels remains scant.
Publication year
2023
Authors
Maguta, Job Kihara
Gudeta, W Sileshi
Bolo, Peter Omondi…
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Assessment of cassava diversity by DNA fingerprinting: Breeding tool to conserve diversity and reduce redundancy in germplasm collections
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132784
Publication year
2023
Authors
Gimode, Winnie
Gomez Martinez, Luz
Bohorquez Chaux, Adriana
Barrera Enriquez, Vianey Paola
Bedoya, Alejandra
Delaquis, Erik
Becerra Lopez Lavalle, Luis…
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Sustainability contributions to the first Seminar of the Dairy Chain in Caquetá
Anny I. Yedra Cubillos
The department of Caquetá witnessed a significant event for the region's dairy industry with the 1st Dairy Chain Seminar. Organized by the PDET Routes Program and financed by the European Fund for Peace, this seminar was attended by close to 220 key players in the Caquetá dairy production chain, marking a…
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Introducing Three New Bean Varieties to Enhance Food Security for Colombian Coffee-growing Families
These new materials exhibit high iron and zinc content, along with tolerance to drought, pests, and diseases, while also delivering superior yields compared to traditional beans.
The benefits of bean…
