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Earth observations for climate adaptation: tracking progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation through satellite-derived indicators
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180692
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As climate change intensifies, adaptation is essential. This Perspective explores how space-based Earth Observation (EO) data can support tracking progress under the Paris Agreement's Global Goal on Adaptation. Focusing on agriculture, biodiversity, extreme events, and health, it highlights EO’s strengths and challenges. The paper offers…
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Effect of drought and low P on yield and nutritional content in common bean
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127100
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Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in the tropics typically occurs in rainfed systems on marginal lands where yields are low, primarily as a consequence of drought and low phosphorus (P) availability in soil. This study aimed to investigate the physiological and chemical responses of 12 bush bean genotypes for adaptation to individual and combined stress factors of drought and low P availability. Water…
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Public policies for the development of a sustainable cattle sector in Colombia, Argentina, and Costa Rica: A comparative analysis (2010–2020)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118415
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Projected food demand increases highlight the importance of Latin America as one of the big global future food suppliers, due to its agricultural potential, in particular regarding cattle farming. Despite the importance of the cattle sector for the region, its negative environmental impacts are numerous and the shift toward sustainability is…
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Modeling growth, development and yield of cassava: A review
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117425
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Cassava is an important crop in the developing world. The goal of this study was to review published cassava models (18) for their capability to simulate storage root biomass and to categorize them into static and dynamic models. The majority (14) are dynamic and capture within season growth dynamics. Most (13) of the dynamic models consider environmental factors such as temperature, solar radiation, soil water and nutrient…
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Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130472
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Introduction Access to high-quality seeds remains a key constraint to the intensification of crop production in low-income countries. In this study, we analyzed maize seed production and distribution systems in Benin to identify leverage points for effective seed systems, a prerequisite for improving maize production. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 81 seed producers…
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Relationships between land tenure insecurity, agrobiodiversity, and dietary diversity of women of reproductive age: Evidence from Acholi and Teso subregions of Uganda
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110987
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Land tenure security is central to food security of rural agricultural-dependent communities, but there is limited evidence linking the state of agrobiodiversity to perception of land tenure security and access to and quality of food eaten. This study…
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Intensive short-duration rotational grazing is associated with improved soil quality within one year after establishment in Colombia
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111201
Publication year
2021
Authors
Teutscherova, Nikola
Vázquez, Eduardo
Sotelo, Mauricio E.
Villegas, Daniel Mauricio
Velásquez, Nelson
Baquero, Disney
Pulleman…
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Data sharing and ontology use among agricultural genetics, genomics, and breeding databases and resources of the Agbiodata Consortium
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/134717
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Over the last couple of decades, there has been a rapid growth in the number and scope of agricultural genetics, genomics and breeding databases and resources. The AgBioData Consortium (https://www.agbiodata.org/) currently represents 44 databases and resources (https://www.agbiodata.org/databases) covering model or crop plant and animal GGB data, ontologies…
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Methane mitigation potential of foliage of fodder trees mixed at two levels with a tropical grass
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117473
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Enteric methane (CH4) emitted by ruminant species is known as one of the main greenhouse gases produced by the agricultural sector. The objective of this study was to assess the potential the potential for CH4 mitigation and additionally the chemical composition, in vitro gas production, dry matter degradation (DMD), digestibility and CO2 production of five tropical tree species with novel…
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Targeted climate-smart irrigation advisory using integrated climate indicators
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182173
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Increasing rainfall variability and rising temperatures are intensifying irrigation demand across western Kenya, particularly in smallholder systems in the Lake Victoria Basin. Yet many existing tools rely on single-variable indicators, limiting their usefulness for integrated and anticipatory decision support. This report develops a Compound Irrigation Advisory Index (CIAI) to support Targeted Climate-Smart…
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Interactive workshops strengthen AICCRA researchers and partners’ capacity for designing and steering responsible scaling pathways
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182172
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Between 2024 and 2025, Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) Scaling Week workshops were conducted across six country clusters (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, and Zambia), strengthening the capacity of 200 researchers, government officials, and development- and private-sector partners in designing and guiding responsible…
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What's in a seed? - "Neglected and underutilized species make us live longer"
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182171
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From 2021-2025, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT coordinated action learning research in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe on activities related to the promotion, conservation and sustainable use of selected neglected and underutilized species (NUS). Benefits from producing, consuming, processing and selling NUS include improved health and nutrition, income generation,…
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Tricot Costing Template (Version 1) for Roots, Tubers, and Bananas (RTBs)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182170
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This tricot costing template helps in the estimation of the cost of implementing a tricot trial for a specific crop. It ensures cost transparency and consistency across projects, allowing for cross-country comparisons. It also helps in distributing resources, identifying high-cost centers, and noting unnecessary additional expenses. Breeding programs will employ the tool for calculating the cost of implementing…
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GALS for gender-transformative research (GALS4GTR): A tool in the CGIAR Gender Transformative Research Methodologies (GTRM) toolkit
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179793
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Tool 2 in the Gender Transformative Research Methodologies Toolkit.
Through structured steps, it addresses inequalities, shifts norms and attitudes, and supports communities in anticipating challenges and building networks. The information generated helps research practitioners to diagnose gender issues, co-design gender-transformative solutions, and support…
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Citizen science informs demand-driven breeding of opportunity crops
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174610
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Amid global challenges of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and climate change, neglected crops like amaranth are gaining renewed attention. We studied farmers' preferences for amaranth varieties across diverse geographical contexts to guide targeted breeding. Our results revealed significant variation in farmer preferences, emphasizing the need for context‐specific breeding strategies. These findings can support the…
