Nigeria has substantial economic potential in its agricultural sector. However, despite the importance of agriculture in terms of employment creation, its potential for contributing to economic growth is far from being fully exploited. The sector's importance fluctuates with any rise and fall in ...
Ezedinma, C.I.
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Kormawa, P.M.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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[Challenges, opportunities and strategy for cassava subsector development in Nigeria]
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Challenges, opportunities and strategy for cassava subsector development in Nigeria
Cassava (Manihot spp.) improvement strategies at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) are discussed here in relation to the main constraints, target ecologies and utilization of exotic germplasm. Germplasm generated from IITA populations and from other African or non-African...
Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Hahn, S.K.
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[Cassava germplasm enhancement at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)]
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Cassava germplasm enhancement at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
High population growth and consequent pressure for food is driving agriculture towards greater intensification in West Africa. However, due to inadequate use/availability of farm manure and fertilisers, there is a continuous decline in soil fertility and overall crop productivity. This trend must...
Singh, B.B.
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Larbi, Asamoah
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Tabo, Ramadjita
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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[Trends in development of crop varieties for improved crop-livestock systems in West Africa]
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Trends in development of crop varieties for improved crop-livestock systems in West Africa
Fregene, Martin A.
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Suárez, M
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Mkumbira, J.
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Kulembeka, H.P.
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Ndedya, E
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Kulaya, A
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Mitchel, S
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Gullberg, U
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Rosling, H.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Kresovich, S
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[Genetic differentiation in cassava (Manihot esculenta) land races as assessed by simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers]
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Genetic differentiation in cassava (Manihot esculenta) land races as assessed by simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers
Fregene, Martin A.
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Matsumura, H
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Akano, A.O.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Terauchi, R.
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[Progress towards cloning the single dominant gene conferring immunity to cassava mosaic disease (CMD)]
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Progress towards cloning the single dominant gene conferring immunity to cassava mosaic disease (CMD)
Akano, A.O.
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Fregene, Martin A.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Taylor, Nigel J.
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Fauquet, Claude M.
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[Light as a crucial factor for the induction of somatic embryogenesis in Latin American and African cassava cultivars]
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Light as a crucial factor for the induction of somatic embryogenesis in Latin American and African cassava cultivars
Wydra, K.
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Ahohuendo, B.C.
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Banito, A
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Cooper, R.M.C.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Kemp, RB
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Kpémoua, KE
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Rudolph, K
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Witt, F
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Verdier, Valérie
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Zinsou, V
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[Adaptation and implementation of integrated control measures of cassava bacterial blight through collaborative research between european partners, IITA and NARS in Africa]
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Adaptation and implementation of integrated control measures of cassava bacterial blight through collaborative research between european partners, IITA and NARS in Africa
Larbi, Asamoah
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Smith, Jimmy W.
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[Feed from root and tuber crops for ruminants: Forage yield and nutritive value of seed potato cultivars]
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Feed from root and tuber crops for ruminants: Forage yield and nutritive value of seed potato cultivars
Though cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple for many poor people in Africa, it has major nutritional disadvantages. The tuberous root has very low levels of essential nutrients. Consequently, malnutrition is widespread among the people who depend on as a staple in their diet. Breeding c...
Ssemakula, G.N.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
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[Towards improving the nutritional quality of cassava: progress in the genetic enhancement of carotenoids, iron, zinc, and protein levels]
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Towards improving the nutritional quality of cassava: progress in the genetic enhancement of carotenoids, iron, zinc, and protein levels
The critical role that agricultural inputs play in the modernization and competitiveness of the agriculture sector cannot be overemphasized. Inputs that have been identified as critical to commercial cassava enterprise include fertilizer, tractor hiring services, fabricators of various equipment ...
Asumugha, G.N.
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Tarawali, G.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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[Farmers access to agricultural inputs and services in Nigeria: panacea to competitive and sustainable cassava production and agro-enterprise development]
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Farmers access to agricultural inputs and services in Nigeria: panacea to competitive and sustainable cassava production and agro-enterprise development