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Emic definitions of empowerment for just development: learnings from Kenya
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140718
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This mixed-methods study examines how men and women of different ages engaged in agriculture in Kilifi and Kiambu counties in Kenya define empowerment and describe empowerment pathways, and how empowered people are perceived by their families and communities. It also examines how emic understandings of empowerment—definitions which originate from within a given cultural context—compare to quantitative empowerment…
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A comparison of spectral preprocessing methods and their effects on nutritional traits in cowpea germplasm
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155311
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ABSTRACT Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata L. (Walp)) is a multipurpose legume, which has good nutritional properties. Nutritional parameters assessed conventionally can be labour intensive, costly and time taking for germplasm screening. Near‐infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) is a rapid and nondestructive method, which can facilitate high‐throughput germplasm screening. In our study…
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Glued forever: incomplete dispersion hampers POM-MAOM fractionation in soils with high SOC and metal (hydr)oxide content
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181844
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• Soil dispersion with sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) was effective for most soils. • Soil organic carbon and metal (hydr)oxides hamper soil dispersion in SHMP. • Soil texture influenced completeness of dispersion. • Residual moisture content of 40 °C dried soils can indicate incomplete dispersion. • Incomplete dispersion was poorly predicted in sodium and/or magnesium…
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A methodological approach for prioritization and rationalization of field genebank accessions of coffee genetic resources: A case study of CATIE International coffee collection, Costa Rica
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117437
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Good management of coffee collections is important because they ensure long-term availability of germplasm to guarantee the sustainability of coffee value chain. The conservation of coffee genetic resources is essential to provide the raw materials for breeding and improvement of the crop. Many genetic…
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Development of DNA markers for assisted selection of cassava resistant to cassava mosaic disease CMD
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174313
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Cassava is an important staple crop in tropical and subtropical regions. Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) is one
of the most dangerous diseases affecting cassava production in Africa. Since the first reported in Southeast Asia in 2015, the CMD prevalence has become a concern in Southeast Asia. To combat it, CMD resistance has been introduced from African cassava into Asian elite cultivars.…
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Enhancing genomic prediction ability of blast resistance using genome-wide association study-derived marker weights in two rice (Oryza sativa L.) populations
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181490
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Leaf and panicle blast resistances were moderately correlated and controlled by several genes, including Pi2/Pi9 and Pi33. GWAS-based marker weighting increased GBLUP predictive ability by up to 37% across two rice populations. Breeding for blast resistance remains a high priority in rice (Oryza sativa L.) improvement, yet the genetic…
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Consumer traits of common beans: a global and regional perspective on seed coat darkening, cooking time, protein, and mineral content
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181225
Publication year
2025
Authors
Mbiu, Julius
Assefa, Teshale
Mukankusi, Clare
Rubyogo, Jean Claude
Philipo, Mashamba
Full Citation
Mbiu, J.; Assefa, T.; Mukankusi, C.; Rubyogo, J.C.;…
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Genome-wide association study of a Guinea grass (Megathyrsus maximus) diversity panel reveals the genetic basis of agronomic and nutritional traits
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179419
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Guinea grass ( Megathyrsus maximus ) is a common tropical forage crop valued for its high biomass yields, nutritional quality, and adaptability to diverse abiotic stresses. However, the genetic basis of its key agronomic traits remains poorly understood. In this study, we conducted genome-wide association studies (GWAS) using whole genome…
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Increased farmer willingness to pay for quality cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) planting materials: Evidence from experimental auctions in Cambodia and Lao PDR
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141974
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Varietal turnover is a major mechanism for farmer adaptation to rapidly changing environmental and market conditions. Understanding factors related to varietal turnover is critical for safeguarding food security in the face of increasingly rapid changes to production contexts. Preference elicitation methods like experimental…
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Mucuna pruriens, Crotalaria juncea, and chickpea (Cicer arietinum) have the potential for improving productivity of banana-based systems in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118443
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Intercropping banana and shorter annual crops in small holder systems is inevitable despite shade being a limitation. Current production is also limited to the wet seasons. Strategies to exploit the spaces under banana shade and drier seasons are crucial for optimal production of these systems. We determined the…
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Sustainable land management interventions lead to carbon sequestration in plant biomass and soil in a mixed crop-livestock system: The case of Geda watershed, central highlands of Ethiopia
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109238
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Sustainable land management interventions were introduced in Geda watershed in 2012 to reduce soil erosion, improve water infiltration, and increase plant-carbon inputs into the soil. This study explored the impact of the…
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A meta-analysis of the adoption of agricultural technology in Sub-Saharan Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/120051
Abstract
Both global poverty and hunger have increased in recent years, endangering progress towards accomplishing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2. The regression has been most pronounced in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Meeting the SDG targets requires achieving resilient farm productivity. Although many farm management technologies exist to improve yields, farmers in SSA largely have not adopted these…
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Transforming livestock through forages: Opportunities, barriers, and strategic priorities in sub‐Saharan Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181733
Publication year
2026
Authors
Burkart, Stefan
Mwendia, Solomon
Mugo, Peggy
Full Citation
Burkart, S.; Mwendia, S.; Mugo, P. (2026) Transforming livestock through forages: Opportunities, barriers, and strategic priorities in sub‐Saharan…
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Accumulation of cadmium in soils, litter and leaves in cacao farms in the North Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139303
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Cadmium (Cd) accumulation in Colombian cacao is a growing concern due to its potential health impacts and EU regulations on Cd content in chocolate products. Furthermore, cacao plays a significant role as an agricultural commodity and a tool for illegal crop replacement, yet our regional understanding of Cd dynamics in cacao cultivation in the north flank of the Sierra…
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Model‐based multi‐genotype characterization of drought stress target population of environments for the common bean in East Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169853
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Efforts toward the development of common bean varieties that can perform better under the drought conditions in Eastern Africa are constrained by significant genotype–environment–management (G × E × M) interactions. To address this, an attempt was made previously to assess drought stress for Eastern Africa using the Target Population of Environments (TPE)…
