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Widespread occurrence of cassava torradovirus 2 and cassava frogskin associated oryzavirus characterized the 2020–2023 outbreak of severe cassava frogskin disease in the Orinoquia region of Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182023
Abstract
Severe root symptoms of Cassava Frogskin Disease (CFSD) remerged in Colombia during 2020–2023 significantly impacting cassava yield in Orinoquia, one of the main cassava producing regions. Using a finite population sampling strategy (ca. 136 fields with ~30 observations per field = 4620…
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Maximizing genetic representation in seed collections from populations of self and cross-pollinated banana wild relatives
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114971
Abstract
Background: Conservation of plant genetic resources, including the wild relatives of crops, plays an important and well recognised role in addressing some of the key challenges faced by humanity and the planet including ending hunger and biodiversity loss. However, the genetic diversity and representativeness of ex situ collections, especially that contained in seed…
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Food insecurity among university students at a German university: Impact on health, academic performance, and lifestyle during COVID-19
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159489
Abstract
Studies show that university students, especially food insecure students, were often negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For Germany, no data covers this time period, differentiating between food security statuses. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey (n = 562) between November and December 2021 at the Justus Liebig University Giessen,…
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Onerice breeding framework: An end-to-end system to develop better varieties faster
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175946
Abstract
Breeding in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) system is an intricate process that integrates the contributions of market research, pre-breeding, breeding, breeding operations, and seed systems. Therefore, a well-defined framework is critical for the effective and efficient operation of a breeding program. The OneRice Breeding Framework developed at the International Rice…
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Heat stress promotes the accumulation of tomato yellow leaf curl virus in its insect vector by activating heat shock factor
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176088
Abstract
High temperature tends to be a contributing factor to the spread of vector-borne viral diseases by enhancing vector
competence. However, the underlying mechanisms of the increased virus transmission capacity of vectors under heat
stress are still largely unknown. Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is one of the most devastating plant DNA
viruses worldwide and is…
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Agro-morphological characterization of lentil germplasm of Indian National Genebank and Development of a core set for efficient utilization in lentil improvement programs
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/128716
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Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) is one of the major cool-season pulse crops worldwide. Its increasing demand as a staple pulse has led to the unlocking of diverse germplasm collections conserved in the genebanks to develop its superior varieties. The Indian National Genebank, housed at the Indian Council of Agricultural…
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Genome sequence of SARS-CoV-2 isolate Cali-01, from Colombia, obtained using Oxford Nanopore MinION Sequencing
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108705
Abstract
We report the genome sequence of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) isolate obtained from a patient with symptoms of
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who was infected in Cali, Colombia. The patient
had no recent travel record and did not require hospitalization. The virus genome…
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The impact of local agrobiodiversity and food interventions on cost, nutritional adequacy, and affordability of women and children's diet in northern Kenya: a modeling exercise
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109759
Abstract
Wild plant species are often excellent sources of micronutrients and have the potential to promote healthy living, yet they are under-exploited. Distribution of micronutrient powders as diet supplements can play an effective role in…
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Effect of socio-technical innovation bundles on male and female smallholder farmers’ empowerment in selected counties in Kenya
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180957
Abstract
Smallholder farmers’ vulnerability to systemic barriers, weather variability and climate change has resulted in low farm productivity, derailing farmers’ chances for empowerment. Existing interventions aimed at enhancing smallholder farmers’ empowerment are largely technocentric. They focus on technical and technological innovations, assuming a one-size-fits all…
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Delineating investment opportunities for stakeholders in sorghum seed systems: a logit model perspective
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118019
Abstract
Seed systems are considered as a vehicle through which the sustainable agricultural intensification can be achieved. However, most sub-Saharan African countries have been ineffective to provide sufficient incentives for stakeholders to consistently invest in the seed systems specifically for crops like sorghum. This study was therefore conducted to uncover investment opportunities for…
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Invisible women: barriers for women professionals in the water, energy, food, and environment sectors in Nepal
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132069
Abstract
Despite evidence of women’s roles and expertise in the management of water, energy, food, and the environment (WEFE), the WEFE literature is almost silent on gender issues. In the context of climate change, achieving more inclusive management of natural resources is vital; yet women continue to be underrepresented as professionals in WEFE sectors, and largely absent in leadership…
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Trends in Varietal Diversity of Main Staple Crops in Asia and Africa and Implications for Sustainable Food Systems
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111547
Abstract
Crop species and varietal diversity on farm have the potential to trigger multiple
regulating and provisioning ecosystem services. The latter is commonly assessed
through targeted studies covering a select number of geographies and crop species,
precluding comparisons across crops and at scale. This study…
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Diversity under threat: Connecting genetic diversity and threat mapping to set conservation priorities for Juglans regia L. populations in Central Asia
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108277
Abstract
Central Asia is an important center of diversity for common walnut (Juglans regia L.). We characterized the genetic diversity of 21 wild and cultivated populations across Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. A complete threat assessment was performed evaluating the…
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Spatiotemporal analysis of rainfall and temperature variability and trends for a mixed crop-livestock production system: its implications for developing adaptation strategies
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173527
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the seasonal spatiotemporal climate variability in the Borena zone of Ethiopia and its effects on agriculture and livestock production. By examining these climate variables in relation to global sea surface temperatures (SST) and atmospheric pressure systems, the study seeks to…
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The interaction between Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 and soil properties in banana plantations in Southwest China
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173545
Publication year
2024
Authors
Zhang, Wenlong
Bai, Tingting
Jamil, Arslan
Fan, Huacai
Li, Xundong
Zheng, Sijun
Xu, Shengtao
Full Citation
Zhang, W.; Bai, T…
