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Wilmer Cuellar
Senior Scientist
Wilmer is a Senior Scientist focused on the study of microbiomes and plant diseases that impact food security, livelihoods and the environment in the tropics. He has pioneered the application of our knowledge of the plant immune system for virus discovery and the use of nanotechnology and microbiome information for the rapid identification of resistance-breaking pathogens. His research extends to identify factors that drive the emergence of transboundary diseases affecting clonally…
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Growing resilience from the ground up: Kisumu launches Pap Kadundo Integrated Community Seedbank
Gloria Otieno, Rachel Kibui
Special thanks to Carlo Fadda and Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and its partners continue to play a critical role in shaping sustainable agri-food systems across Africa and beyond. Through the CGIAR Multifunctional…
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Kisumu County and the Alliance join forces to advance resilient food systems and multi-functional landscapes
Gloria Otieno
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and the County Government of Kisumu have formalized a strategic partnership to advance climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable food systems, and biodiversity conservation in Kenya. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on scaling…
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Uniting Tanzania’s seed sector: Accelerating demand-driven transformation through public -private partnerships
Maria Michieka (CIMMYT), Yohane Chideya (Alliance/PABRA), Gerald Usiri (TARI)
Tanzania’s ACCELERATE Initiative is transforming the seed sector by linking research, markets, and farmers through public–private partnerships, boosting improved seed adoption, strengthening systems, and driving demand…
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Sillus Oduor
Research Associate - Agronomy and Laboratory Services
Sillus Otieno Oduor is a Soil Scientist and Research Associate in Agronomy and Laboratory Services at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Kenya. He holds a Master of Science in Soil Science from Egerton University and a Bachelor of Science in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition with Information Technology from Maseno University.
He has extensive experience in soil and plant analysis, laboratory management, field experimentation, and…
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Getachew Tegegne
Research Project Coordinator - Climate Change and Water Resources Management
Dr. Getachew Tegegne serves as a Research Project Coordinator in Climate Change and Water Resources Management at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Climate Action Lever, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He coordinates multidisciplinary research and development initiatives focused on climate resilience, climate services, water resources management, and agricultural adaptation across Africa. Dr. Getachew…
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Understanding soil biodiversity
Rachel Kibui, Manoj Kaushal
Q&A with Dr. Manoj Kaushal: Soil Scientist at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
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Dr. Manoj Kaushal during the interview in Nairobi…
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Danny Hunter
Principal Scientist, Convener for the Pacific
Danny has more than 25 years’ experience in over 30 countries - including 12 years living and working in Asia and the Pacific - leading and managing multidisciplinary teams working on environment and food, diets, and nutrition. He has been team leader of multiple global projects funded by the European Union, ACIAR, AusAid, NZAID, Global Environment Facility and others. As a researcher and practitioner, he is passionate about improving the provision of…
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Ana María Hurtado Vélez
Communications Intern
Communications intern, with an emphasis on organizational communication, strategic planning, and project management. She has experience in the design and implementation of communication strategies, content management, and strengthening institutional awareness.
Currently is conducting a postgraduate course in Strategic Communication, where she deepens her skills in the design, implementation, and evaluation of communication strategies applied to projects with…
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A new site for banana-related research
Rachel Chase
The Alliance-managed website MusaNet collects and shares global resources on banana (Musa) across the whole value chain – from collecting germplasm to post-harvest qualities.
The Musa genus, which includes over 70 species and around 1,000 cultivars of bananas, represents a globally important source of food…
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The Alliance at Macfrut 2025: Rimini
The Alliance is pleased to announce its participation at the upcoming Macfrut Fruit & Veg Professional Show, taking place from May 6-8 at the Rimini Expo Centre (Italy). As a leading international platform for the fruit and vegetable sector, Macfrut attracts more than 55,000 visitors annually, bringing together industry leaders in the fruit and vegetable sector to showcase the latest…
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Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Bioeconomy: A comprehensive DEA analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181900
Abstract
Purpose: The research focuses on analyzing the technical efficiency of a sample of 612 rice (Oryza sativa L.) producers in Ecuador during the year 2019. The objective is to explore productivity and efficiency gaps to guide decision-making and sustainable policies in the rice sector.
Design/methodology/approach: By employing Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)- a non-parametric method used to measure productive performance- this…
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Securing the future of Colombian cacao: projected suitability changes and adaptation strategies under climate change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182167
Publication year
2026
Authors
Fremout, Tobias
González-Orozco, Carlos E.
Ceccarelli, Viviana
Ramirez-Siniva, Erika K.
Thomas, Evert
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Fremout, T.; González-Orozco, C.E.; Ceccarelli, V.;…
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The Conflict Sensitivity Wheel: A framework and tool to evaluate climate adaptation policies
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181902
Publication year
2026
Authors
Medina, Leonardo
Schapendonk, Frans
Jaskolski, Martina
Jebiwott, Alice
Osumba, Joab
Singh, Radhika
Pacillo, Grazia
Sieber, Stefan
Bonatti, Michelle
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Tricot's role in sustainable agriculture and crop improvement
As the global population steadily increases – expecting to reach 9.8 billion people by 2050 - and the effects of climate change intensify, sustainable agriculture has become both a necessity and a challenge. The need to develop resilient, high-yield, and environmentally friendly crop varieties is more urgent than ever. Participatory approaches agricultural research…
