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Literature review on the integration of ecosystem services in agricultural economic models
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68442
Abstract
Most analytic tools used in assessing gains from investments in agricultural research either fail to take into consideration environmental impacts or, if they do, it is at a very limited level. The CGIAR Research Programs adopt a systems approach and require a fully integrated consideration of biodiversity and ecosystems services…
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Evaluating the impact of the Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Programme
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/74284
Abstract
The Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Programme awards two fellowships annually to young scientists from developing countries, to enable them to carry out innovative research on the conservation and use of plant genetic resources (PGR). Since 1994, 39 scientists from 24 countries have taken part in the programme. An evaluation of the impact of the Vavilov-…
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Options for national governments to support smallholder farmer seed systems: The cases of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80762
Abstract
This brief examines how current seed policies and laws in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda affect smallholder farmers’ practices in terms of seed selection, saving, and storage; replanting or multiplication; sharing; improvement; and marketing. The examination is based on three measures: the degree of…
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Toxicidad de Cry1Ac en el complejo de barrenadores del tallo de la caña de azúcar, Diatraea spp. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115959
Abstract
En caña de azúcar las plagas más importantes a nivel americano están representadas por el complejo de barrenadores del tallo Diatraea spp. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) siendo en Colombia las de mayor distribución D. saccharalis, D. indigenella, D. busckella y D. tabernella. Actualmente se ha observado una disminución de la efectividad de algunos controladores biológicos…
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Caso 1: Impacto de semilla de variedades mejoradasde algodon en Malawi y Mozambique [Presentation]
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119262
Abstract
El proyecto de algodón comenzó en 2014 en Malawi y Mozambique, mediante una cooperación Sur Sur, terminando en 2019.
El objetivo principal es aumentar la competitividad del sector algodonero, y la evaluacion busca validar y difundir tecnologías, entrenamiento de actores en el sector algodonero, fortalecimiento de infraestructura, y fortalecimiento del sistema de semillas…
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The CLEANED approach for flagging and addressing environmental issues
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115681
Publication year
2021
Authors
Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
Paul, Birthe K.
Hoek, Rein van der
Mukiri, Jessica
Full Citation
Notenbaert, A.; Paul, B.; Van der Hoek, R.; Mukiri, J. (2021) The CLEANED approach for flagging and addressing environmental issues. Poster…
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SGRP annual report 2004/2005: Of the CGIAR System-wide Genetic Resources Programme
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104535
Abstract
SGRP seeks to improve the effectiveness of the CGIAR System in managing genetic resources as global public goods, including the delivery of research, knowledge and capacity-development. The Programme harnesses the expertise, experience, existing efforts and common areas of interest of centres and their partners, for coherent System-wide…
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Helpers, employees or owners: Opportunities for women's empowerment in agricultural value chains
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114698
Abstract
The main objective of this study is to explore women's empowerment in cashew and dairy value chains (of the Gulf of Fonseca in Honduras) in order to identify opportunities and barriers that women face to be involved as employees, owners, and/or managers in the production and processing nodes. What is the relative performance of different agricultural value chains in terms of women’s…
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Exploring the Banana & Cassava Seed Systems: A case study of Luwero district in Central Uganda. RTB Seed System Toolbox Course: 25, 27, 28 Oct 2021
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116508
Publication year
2021
Authors
Mulugo, L.
Mugonola, B.
Ngolobe, E.
Nakhokho, E.
Kalimunjaye, S.
Kikulwe, Enoch Mutebi
Full Citation
Mulugo, L.; Mugonola,…
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Performance of rotational grazing of Urochloa hybrid cv Cayman in the Caribbean region of Costa Rica
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115682
Publication year
2021
Authors
Hoek, Rein van der
Arango, Jacobo
Hernández-Chaves, M
Abarca-Monge, S
Soto-Blanco, R
Full Citation
Hernández-Chaves, M.; van der Hoek, R.; Abarca-Monge, S.; Soto-Blanco R.; Arango, J. (2021…
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The power of the seasonal calendar method
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115736
Publication year
2021
Authors
Marimo, Pricilla
Caron, Cynthia M.
Full Citation
Marimo, P.; Caron, C. (2021) The power of the seasonal calendar method. Kampala (Uganda): Bioversity International. 1 p.
Publication Type
Infographic
Tanzania…
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Multi-location trial of Brachiaria hybrids… and its analysis in light of GxE and TPE
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115947
Publication year
2021
Authors
Aparicio, Johan Steven
Florian, David
Mora, Brayan
Mazabel, Johanna
Hernández, Luis Miguel
Sandoval, Karol
Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando
Cardoso, Juan Andrés
Castiblanco, Valheria…
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Inventarios de Gases de Efecto Invernadero y la contribución del sector agropecuario al cambio climático
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116244
Publication year
2021
Authors
Arango, Jacobo
Marín Gómez, Alejandra
Torres, Carlos Felipe
Ruden, Alejandro
Full Citation
Arango, J.; Marín Gómez, A.; Torres, C.F.; Ruden, A. (2021) Inventarios de gases de efecto invernadero y la…
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Networking banana and plantain: INIBAP annual report 2001
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105288
Abstract
Summary French and Spanish
Publication year
2002
Authors
International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain
Full Citation
International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain (2002) Networking banana and plantain. 72…
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Los efectos del COVID 19 en las preferencias y creencias de consumidores de carne de res en Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116006
Abstract
La pandemia del COVID-19 ha provocado diversas implicaciones sociales, económicas y sanitarias. Uno de los puntos que consideramos centrales son los cambios en los sistemas alimentarios y en su resiliencia y sustentabilidad. La FAO y CELAC (2020) plantean que en el marco de la pandemia (y antes de ella) ha aumentado el hambre y se ha visto comprometida la seguridad alimentaria. Por su parte…
