publication
A fuzzy logic slope-form system for predictive soil mapping of a landscape-scale area with strong relief conditions
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80475
Publication year
2017
Authors
Bui, Le Vinh
Stahr, Karl
Clemens, Gerhard
Full Citation
Bui, Le Vinh; Stahr, Karl; Clemens, Gerhard. 2017. A fuzzy logic slope-form…
publication
Estimating model prediction error: Should you treat predictions as fixed or random?
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76614
Publication year
2016
Authors
Wallach, Daniel
Thorburn, Peter J.
Asseng, Senthold
Challinor, Andrew J.
Ewert, Frank
Jones, James W.
Rötter, Reimund P.
Ruane, Alex C…
publication
Current warming will reduce yields unless maize breeding and seed systems adapt immediately
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/75770
Publication year
2016
Authors
Challinor, Andrew J.
Köhler, Ann-Kristin
Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando
Whitfield, Stephen
Das, B.
Full Citation
Challinor…
publication
Seven years resource-conserving agriculture effect on soil quality and crop productivity in the Ethiopian drylands
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/75569
Publication year
2016
Authors
Araya, Tesfay
Nyssen, Jan
Govaerts, Bram
Deckers, Jozef
Sommer, Rolf
Bauer, Hans
Gebrehiwot, Kindeya
Cornelis, Wim M…
publication
In situ conservation of plant genetic resources in home gardens of southern Vietnam: A report of home garden surveys in southern Vietnam, December 1996-May 1997
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104148
Abstract
This field study examined fundamental questions about the role of home gardens in conservation, namely how the dynamic nature and mutliple uses of home gardens affect the stability of this micro-system and its role as a viable conservation unit. The results…
publication
Root adaptations to soils with low fertility and aluminium toxicity
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/75628
Abstract
BACKGROUND Plants depend on their root systems to acquire the water and nutrients necessary for their survival in nature, and for their yield and nutritional quality in agriculture. Root systems are complex and a variety of root phenes have been identified as contributors to adaptation to soils with low fertility and aluminium (Al) toxicity. Phenotypic…
publication
Reducing losses but failing to sequester carbon in soils – the case of Conservation Agriculture and Integrated Soil Fertility Management in the humid tropical agro-ecosystem of Western Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89477
Publication year
2018
Authors
Sommer, Rolf
Paul, Birthe K.
Mukalama, John
Kihara, Job Maguta
Full Citation…
publication
Acceptance and adoption of biofortified crops in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89066
Abstract
Context: Biofortification of staple crops is a promising strategy for increasing the nutrient density of diets in order to improve human health. The willingness of consumers and producers to accept new crop varieties will determine whether biofortification can be successfully implemented. Objective: This review…
publication
Challenges and opportunities for smallholder livestock production in post-conflict South Kivu, eastern DR Congo
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Abstract
A survey on smallholder livestock production with emphasis on monogastric animals was conducted in 20 villages of seven so-called'groupements' of SouthKivu province in DR Congo, situated along a north to south-west axis with the town of Bukavu in the center. This land adjacent to Lake Kivu is located at elevations ranging around 900-1900 m asl, experiencing tropical…
publication
Timescales of transformational climate change adaptation in sub-Saharan African agriculture
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72509
Publication year
2016
Authors
Rippke U
Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando
Jarvis, Andy
Vermeulen, Sonja J.
Parker L
Mer F
Diekkrüger, B.
Challinor, Andrew J.
Howden, Mark…
publication
Simulating phosphorus responses in annual crops using APSIM: model evaluation on contrasting soil types
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Abstract
Crop simulation models have been used successfully to evaluate many systems and the impact of change on these systems, e.g. for climatic risk and the use of alternative management options, including the use of nitrogen fertilisers. However, for low input systems in tropical and subtropical regions where organic inputs rather than fertilisers are the predominant nutrient management option…
publication
Molecular characterisation of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) accessions from Southwestern Uganda reveal high levels of genetic diversity
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/79748
Abstract
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) was introduced to East Africa over 400 years ago and is today a fundamental part of food and income security of many smallholder farmers in the region. East Africa is among the top three bean producing and consuming regions of Africa with…
publication
Influence of multi-stakeholder innovation platform approach on smallholder farmers marketing decisions
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82671
Abstract
One of the very numerous decisions that smallholder farmers face world wide relates to market participation in agricultural markets and, consequently choosing the appropriate marketing channel for their agricultural produce. Such decisions impact on their incomes and subsequently on their welfare. The objective of…
publication
Effect of excessive and minimal soil moisture stress on agronomic performance of bush and climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/83334
Abstract
Water stress is a major crop production constraint for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L). The response of bush and climbing bean to excessive and minimal soil moisture at various plant growth stages was investigated under greenhouse for two growing periods; September-February 2016 and March-…
publication
On-farm diversity offsets environmental pressures in tropical agroecosystems: A synthetic review for cassava-based systems
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/88232
Publication year
2018
Authors
Delaquis, Erik
Haan, Stef de
Wyckhuys, Kris A.G.
Full Citation
Delaquis, Erik; De Haan, Stefan; Wyckhuys, Kris A.G.. 2017. On…
