To assess farmers’ perception and criteria for cassava variety preference prior to the dissemination of improved varieties in Cameroon, field visits were organized at the Mbalmayo research farm of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA ) during the vegetative and harvest periods, a...
Njukwe, E.
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Hanna, R.
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Kirscht, H.
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Araki, S.
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[Farmers perception and criteria for cassava variety preference in Cameroon]
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Farmers perception and criteria for cassava variety preference in Cameroon
In order to understand product flows of cassava and actors along its value chain, a study was conducted in three out of the five antennas of National Program for Roots and Tuber Development (PNDRT); South and Centre, West and North West and East regions in Cameroon with the aid of structured ques...
Njukwe, E.
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Hanna, R.
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Sarr, S.
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Shigeru, A.
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Kirscht, H.
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Mbairanodji, A.
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Ngue-Bissa, T.
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Tenkouano, A.
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[Cassava value chain development through partnership and stakeholders platform in Cameroon]
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Cassava value chain development through partnership and stakeholders platform in Cameroon
Nigeria is the world’s largest cassava producer, hosting a diverse array of cassava farmers and processors. Cassava breeding programs prioritize “common denominator” traits in setting breeding agendas, to impact the largest possible number of people through improved varieties. This approach has b...
Teeken, B.
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Olaosebikan, O.
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Haleegoah, J.
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Oladejo, E.
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Madu, T.
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Bello, A.
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Parkes, E.
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Egesi, Chiedozie N.
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Kulakow, P.
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Kirscht, H.
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Tufan, Hale Ann
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[Cassava trait preferences of men and women farmers in Nigeria: implications for breeding]
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Cassava trait preferences of men and women farmers in Nigeria: implications for breeding
Teeken, B.
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Olaosebikan, O.
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Haleegoah, J.
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Oladejo, E.
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Madu, T.
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Bello, A.
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Parkes, E.
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Egesi, Chiedozie N.
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Okoro, M.
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Onwuka, S.
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Aina, O.O.
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Kulakow, P.A.
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Kirscht, H.
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Tufan, Hale Ann
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[Towards a gender responsive cassava breeding program in Nigeria]
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Towards a gender responsive cassava breeding program in Nigeria
The study was conducted in three regions (Southwest and Littoral, South and Centre, West and Northwest) of Cameroon to document cassava processed products andtoassess processing constraints among small-holder farmers. A total of twelve small-scale processing units and five marketer...
Njukwe, E.
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Onadipe, O.
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Amadou Thierno, D.
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Hanna, R.
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Kirscht, H.
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Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
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Araki, S.
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Ngue-Bissa, T.
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[Cassava processing among smallholder farmers in Cameroon: opportunities and challenges]
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Cassava processing among smallholder farmers in Cameroon: opportunities and challenges
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the main starchy staple in many parts of Cameroon, with 80% of rural and urban households consuming cassava and cassava derived products on a daily basis. Cassava products are commercialized mostly to supply household consumer markets with a total estimated e...
Njukwe, E.
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Duindam, J.
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Hauser, S.
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Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
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Amadou Thierno, D.
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Onadipe, O.
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Mbairanodji, A.
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Ngue-Bissa, T.
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Kirscht, H.
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Hanna, R.
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[Development and dissemination of a manual cassava chipper in Cameroon]
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Development and dissemination of a manual cassava chipper in Cameroon
The resources available for implementing the CGIAR Research Program Roots, Tubers, and Bananas (CRP-RTB) are limited and have an opportunity cost in terms of foregone alternatives.There are many alternative research options that can be pursued to improve food security and incomes for resource-poo...
Rusike, J.
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Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Kleinwechter, U.
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Creamer, Bernardo
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Pemsl, D.
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Kirscht, H.
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Hareau, G.
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[Priorities for a global cassava research program to improve food security and incomes in developing countries: A survey of experts.]
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Priorities for a global cassava research program to improve food security and incomes in developing countries: A survey of experts.
Parkes, E.Y.
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Steiner-Asiedu, M.
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Saalia, K.
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Acquatey-Mensah, A.
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Aina, O.O.
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Kulakow, P.
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Hanna, R.
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Iluebbey, P.O.
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Zhenchuk, A.
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Schweigert, F.J.
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Meyer, S.
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Dingelstaedt, Y.
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Hurtienne, A.
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Kirscht, H.
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[Training manual for the analysis of Fe and Zn in fresh cassava roots and products]
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Training manual for the analysis of Fe and Zn in fresh cassava roots and products