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Quantitative detection of cassava common mosaic virus for health certification of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm using qPCR analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141463
Abstract
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crop of global economic and food safety importance, used for human consumption and in various industrial applications. The genebank of the Genetic Resources Program of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT currently holds the world's largest cassava collection, with 5965 <i>in vitro…
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Prices, profit margins and intermediary market power: evidence from the matooke value chain in Uganda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141478
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There is widespread belief that intermediaries in African agri-food value chains have disproportionate market power. In this paper, the authors examine this belief by uncovering the purchasing and selling prices, costs and profit margins by farmers, intermediaries and retailers in the matooke (cooking banana) value chain in Uganda, and by analysing the prevailing value chain and market…
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Geographic-scale coffee cherry counting with smartphones and deep learning
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141476
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Deep learning and computer vision, using remote sensing and drones, are 2 promising nondestructive methods for plant monitoring and phenotyping. However, their applications are infeasible for many crop systems under tree canopies, such as coffee crops, making it challenging to perform plant monitoring and phenotyping at a large spatial scale at a low cost. This study aims…
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CIAT informe anual 1970
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/65065
Publication year
1970
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 1970. CIAT informe anual. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Cali, CO.
Publication Type
Annual Report…
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Market participation of small-scale rice farmers in Eastern Bolivia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141477
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Using a double-hurdle approach, we assess factors associated with the extent of participation in the rice market with data for small-scale farmers drawn from a nationally representative dataset. The results suggest that larger endowments and assets, animal farming and commercialization, and alternative off-farm income make farmers less likely to participate. Conversely, having access to credit, larger farm sizes, and being…
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Prioritizing partners and products for the sustainability of the EU’s agri-food trade
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141487
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Global agri-food systems couple sustainability challenges in producing countries to consumption behavior and regulations in destination markets. We assume that trade relations can be prioritized according to (1) the relevance (share of imports) and (2) leverage (share of domestic production for destination market). This study analyzes the relevance and leverage of the EU’s crop imports in monetary values…
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Nutrition and behaviour change communication strategies for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141462
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Nutrition and Behaviour Change Communication strategies were participatorily developed to guide nutrition interventions and communication that enhances community awareness and capacity to increase access to and consumption of healthy diets in Tanna, Vanuatu and Malaita, Solomon Islands. The strategies focused on access to, utilisation and consumption of healthy sustainable diets from diverse locally…
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Cryopreservation activities in Belgium
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141489
Abstract
1st Meeting of the ECPGR Cryopreservation Working Group
Concept for development of a rational and efficient way to collaboratively conserve under cryopreservation the relevant European plant genetic resources
3-4 May 2023
Crop Research Institute, Prague, Czech Republic
Publication year
2023
Authors
Panis, Bart
Full Citation
Panis, B…
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A paradigm shift towards low-nitrifying systems: The role of biological nitrification inhibition (BNI)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35020
Abstract
Background: Agriculture is the single largest geo-engineering initiative that humans have initiated on planet Earth, largely through the introduction of unprecedented amounts of reactive nitrogen (N) into ecosystems. A major portion of this reactive N applied as fertilizer leaks into the environment in massive amounts, with cascading negative effects on ecosystem health and function.…
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Diversity of Rhizoctonia spp. causing Foliar Blight on Brachiaria in Colombia and Evaluation of Brachiaria Genotypes for Foliar Blight Resistance
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/33523
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Up to 50% of Brachiaria production in the tropics is affected by foliar blight caused by Rhizoctonia spp. Monothallic isolates of Rhizoctonia (n = 147) were cultured from different Brachiaria genotypes in Colombia and morphologically characterized and evaluated in pathogenicity trials in the greenhouse. Based on restriction fragment length…
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TSBF Institute: Program ISFM-Based crop production systems for major impact zones in the tropics
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78983
Publication year
2009
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 2009. TSBF Institute: Program ISFM-Based crop production systems for major impact zones in the tropics.…
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Strengthening climate resilience in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Ethiopia through advisory and climate information services
The recurring drought in Ethiopia has devastated pastoral and agro-pastoral communities, affecting 63% of the country's landmass. Millions of people face starvation, and approximately seven million livestock animals have perished. To address this urgent issue, the Alliance of Bioversity International…
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Nurturing Africa’s soil health: Towards zero soil loss and runoff
Michael Kinyua, Job Kihara
By uniting efforts to restore soil nutrients, we can ensure that farmers benefit from nurturing the land’s full potential. Approaching the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, Alliance scientists weigh in on best practices to boost soil fertility across the region…
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Heifer International and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Agree to Strengthen Collaboration, Empowering Smallholder Farmers
Heifer International and the Alliance have agreed to further their shared goals of empowering rural communities, alleviating hunger and poverty, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
The two organizations have worked together since 2014…
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Zambia Launches National Crop Monitor to Enhance Agricultural Resilience Amidst Drought Crisis
The Zambia Crop Monitor was launched at a recent workshop held in Lusaka, Zambia to empower farmers using Earth observation and remote sensing technology. This initiative aims to improve crop condition assessment, benefiting agriculture across the country.
By: Joseline Kiogora
Contributors: Anirudha Ghosh, Anastasia Wahome, Gamoyo…
