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Unlocking Dolichos bean diversity in the National Genebank: Morphological characterization and core set development to optimize its conservation and utilization
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177282
Abstract
Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus, L. Sweet.) is a popularly cultivated legume in Asia and Africa for grain, vegetables, and fodder. Although considered a minor or orphan crop, it holds promise in enriching the protein basket of the less privileged across the continents. It has great scope in food and cosmetic, pharmaceutical,…
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Towards gender-transformative metrics in seed system performance measurement: Insights for policy and practice in Sub-Sahara Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155532
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Food insecurity in Sub-Sahara Africa hinges on addressing salient gender inequities within the seed system. While efficient seed system promises reduced systemic inefficiencies to fast-track seed delivery to the smallholder farmers, a dearth of standardized industry metrices to understand the intersectionality of seed system and gender issues exist.…
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From VCM to Article 6: Leveraging carbon markets to scale agricultural payments for ecosystem services
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182554
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This policy brief explores how PES can be leveraged through the VCM and aligned with Article 6 to scale agriculture projects, with agroforestry7 in Ethiopia serving as an illustrative example. Drawing on global best practices, it highlights opportunities, challenges, and policy recommendations to align finance, governance, and equity considerations in building sustainable carbon market…
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Phagotrophic protist-mediated control of polymyxa graminis in the wheat rhizosphere
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138865
Abstract
Uncovering potential biocontrol agents that suppress soil-borne pathogens is an important step toward developing sustainable management strategies for disease control and to maintain plant health. Plant cultivars influence rhizosphere microorganism mediated soil-borne disease control. However, the disease-resistance mechanisms and microbial taxa involved in the control of soil-borne mosaic virus are largely…
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De la adopción al escalamiento: Resultados ambientales y económicos de las intervenciones de ganadería sostenible de Heifer en Olancho, Honduras
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181810
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Este informe sintetiza las implicaciones ambientales y económicas de las intervenciones de ganadería sostenible promovidas por Heifer en Olancho, Honduras. Utilizando un enfoque basado en tipologías de finca y análisis a nivel de paisaje, el estudio evalúa cómo las intervenciones afectan la productividad, el uso de recursos, las emisiones de gases…
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Many Partners, Big Numbers? Estimating the Reach of CGIAR – Supported Innovations in East and Southern Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182504
Abstract
As resource envelopes to fund research for development activities become tighter, demonstrating value for money is key. This is difficult for various reasons, chief among these being the failure to embed evaluation frameworks in project design. The multiplicity of scaling partners and their interests, and levels of involvement makes it even more complicated to ensure consistent…
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Climate vulnerability assessment of the Espeletia Complex on Páramo Sky Islands in the Northern Andes
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114756
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Evaluation of the climate-anthropic effects on paramos ecosystem in northern andes region (Colombia). (2021-08)
Publication year
2021
Authors
Valencia Garcia, Jhon Brayan
Full Citation
Valencia, J., (2021) Climate vulnerability sssessment of…
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From adoption to scale: Environmental and economic results of Heifer’s Sustainable Livestock Interventions in Olancho, Honduras
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181809
Abstract
This report synthesizes the environmental and economic implications of sustainable livestock interventions promoted by Heifer in Olancho, Honduras. Using a farm typology and landscape-based approach, the analysis evaluates how interventions affect productivity, resource use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, carbon sequestration, and the cost–benefit ratio of…
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Water supply‒demand status and management strategies on the Mongolian Plateau
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182507
Abstract
Arid and semi‒arid areas are facing serious water challenges, yet a comprehensive understanding of current and future water supply–demand dynamics remains limited, particularly under climate change and intensified human activities. Based on InVEST and statistical models that include various human activities, we analyzed the patterns and variations of water supply and demand on the Mongolian Plateau for the…
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Strengthening defences: A path forward for bacterial leaf blight management in East and Southern African rice production
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182544
Publication year
2026
Authors
Onaga, Geoffrey
Eyokia, Maurine
Adanve, Jean‐Fabrice
Agnimonhan, Raoul
Akohoue, Felicien
Tugume, Joab
Wasukira, Arthur
Tella, Hamidatou Euridice
Negussie, Zenna…
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Screenhouse-based shade-tolerance assessments of coffee and bean varieties, and cover crops, to optimize multi-strata intercropping in African smallholder systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182545
Abstract
Intercropping annuals with perennials like banana, coffee, and trees is common in East and Central Africa, where farms are small and fragmented, but shade often limits crop productivity. This study screened bean varieties, Arabica coffee, and cover crops under different light levels (70%, 50%, 35%, and 10% of full sunlight).…
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Field-deployable coffee yield estimation from mobile phone images using branch segmentation and occlusion correction
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182547
Abstract
Accurate coffee yield estimation is critical for crop management, labor and financial planning, and value-chain transparency, including compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation. However, manual cherry counting remains labor-intensive, error-prone, and unreliable as worker fatigue sets in, highlighting the need for automated, scalable alternatives. This study…
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Global cropland connectivity: A risk factor for invasion and saturation by emerging pathogens and pests
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108950
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The geographic pattern of cropland is an important risk factor for invasion and saturation by crop-specific pathogens and arthropods. Understanding cropland networks supports smart pest sampling and mitigation strategies. We evaluate global networks of cropland connectivity for key vegetatively propagated crops (…
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Shaping the future of bananas: Advancing genetic trait regulation and breeding in the post-genomics era
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174280
Abstract
Bananas (Musa spp.) are among the top-produced food crops, serving as a primary source of food for millions of people. Cultivated bananas originated primarily from the wild diploid species Musa acuminata (A genome) and Musa balbisiana (B genome) through intra- and interspecific hybridization and selections via somatic variation. Following the publication of complete A- and B-genome…
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Revisiting the relationship between stomatal size and speed across species – a meta‐analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179478
Abstract
The rate of stomatal opening and closure in response to changes in light affects leaf photosynthesis and water use. However, it is unclear how strongly stomatal size ( SS ) and density ( SD ) influence stomatal conductance ( g s ) kinetics, and whether variation arises from methodological differences, guard cell type or degree of amphistomaty. We divided published records combining stomatal…
