Prioritizing climate-smart agriculture practices in Western Kenya.
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82530
Abstract
A climate-smart agriculture (CSA) prioritization exercise in Western Kenya was carried out as part of the activities in the CIAT-led research project on ‘Climatesmart soil protection and rehabilitation in Western Kenya’, funded by GIZ. This project aims to encourage sustainable approaches to promote soil protection and rehabilitation of degraded soil in…
Report of a Working Group on Sunflower: Fourth meeting, 11-12 May 1991
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104456
Abstract
Current activities are reviewed and the following topics of the workplan are considered under the headings: (1) entry of further data into databases; (2) revision of sunflower descriptors; (3) use of a reference line; (4) collecting; (5) rationalization of collections; (6) safety duplication/base collections; (7) future framework for sunflower…
The use and potential of supplementing village pigs with Stylosanthes guianensis in Lao PDR
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/56101
Publication year
2006
Authors
Phengsavanh, P
Stür, Werner W.
Full Citation
Phengsavanh, Phonepaseuth; Stür, W.W. 2006. The use and potential of supplementing village pigs with Stylosanthes guianensis in Lao PDR. In: Preston, Reg…
Adding value to smallholder forage-based dual-purpose cattle value chains in Nicaragua, in the context of carbon insetting. Thesis (MSc. in Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics)
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72889
Abstract
The thesis explores the extent to which payment for the ecosystem service of carbon sequestration
provided in a value chain context, through an innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation
strategy known as 'carbon…
Conservation and movement of vegetatively propagated germplasm: In Vitro culture and disease aspects: Advisory committee on In Vitro storage: Report of a subcommittee meeting
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104264
Abstract
This report examines the problem and reviews the mid-1987 status of some major crops. It looks at the scope available for improvement, for example in in vitro transfer of germplasm and improved indexing, and makes recommendations for future action…
Flow chart of CIAT genebank operations
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/49631
Publication year
2009
Authors
Debouck, Daniel G.
Full Citation
Debouck, Daniel G. 2009. Flow chart of CIAT genebank operations. Palmira, Colombia: Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Genetic Resources Program. 12p.
Publication Type…
Report of a Working Group on Prunus (third meeting): Held at the ildungsstätte des deutschen Gartenbaues Grünberg, FRG, 24-26 November 1988
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105144
Abstract
A Report of the ECPGR Prunus Working Group meeting, third meeting, 24-26 November 1988, Grünberg, Germany
Publication year
1988
Authors
International Board for Plant Genetic Resources…
Gender Dynamics in the Adoption of Climate Adaptation Practices: A Case Study in the Cauca Department of Colombia
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68215
Abstract
The study concludes that the perceptions of men and women differ substantially, as to which CSA practices are considered more beneficial. In addition, the study identifies traditional gender roles in agricultural activities and considerable gender gaps in terms of ownership of resources. Furthermore, an…
Louis Verchot
Emeritus Scientists
Dr. Louis Verchot is a biogeochemist with over 35 years of experience leading research on tropical land use and land-use change, with a focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals across the US, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He has authored over 250 scientific and technical publications, including over 145 research papers. His work bridges science and policy, aiming to generate actionable, field-based data that informs climate mitigation strategies, sustainable…