This roadmap describes the five-year strategy in five african countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) to target business investments in key areas along the seed potato value chain to increase the availability of high-quality seed potatoes and promote improved seed management. The...
Thiele, Graham
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Labarta, R.A.
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Schulte-Geldermann, Elmar
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Harrison, G.
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[Roadmap for investment in the seed potato value chain in Eastern Africa]
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Roadmap for investment in the seed potato value chain in Eastern Africa
This final report presents the performance of the project “Potato Production Support and Research to Improve Food Security in Khatlon, Tajikistan”, implemented by the International Potato Center (CIP) and funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2014 and 2016. The p...
International Potato Center
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[Potato production support and research to improve food security in Khatlon, Tajikistan. Final technical report]
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Potato production support and research to improve food security in Khatlon, Tajikistan. Final technical report
This study examines potato value chains and recommends the promotion of potato as a tool for
improving diets and decreasing child malnutrition. It is necessary to ensure that farmers have access to quality seed, fertilizers and pesticides, as well as light machinery, to improve seed potato produc...
International Potato Center
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[Research on local seed potato value chain gaps and bottlenecks in Tajikistan. Potato production support and research to improve food security in Khatlon, Tajikistan]
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Research on local seed potato value chain gaps and bottlenecks in Tajikistan. Potato production support and research to improve food security in Khatlon, Tajikistan
Harahagazwe, D.
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Cyamweshi, A.R.
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Gafaranga, J.
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Gakwavu, T.
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Mukamurezi, G.
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Ndacyayisenga, T
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Nshimiyimana, J.C.
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Nzeyimana, F.
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[Humidtropics cluster 4 project in Rwanda: Improving potato-based production systems to enhance productivity, nutrition, income, and gender equality: Training workshop on integrated potato crop management]
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Humidtropics cluster 4 project in Rwanda: Improving potato-based production systems to enhance productivity, nutrition, income, and gender equality: Training workshop on integrated potato crop management
As we initiate entomological research on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Uganda, there is need to understand farmers’ knowledge of existing insect pest problems and their management practices. Such information is important for designing a suitable intervention and successful integrated pest mana...
Okonya, J.
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Kroschel, J.
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[Farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of potato pests and their management in Uganda.]
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Farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of potato pests and their management in Uganda.
Saravia, D.
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Farfán Vignolo, E.
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Gutiérrez, R.
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Mendiburu, F. de
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Schafleitner, R.
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Bonierbale, Merideth W.
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Khan, M.A.
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[Yield and physiological response of potatoes indicate different strategies to cope with drought stress and nitrogen fertilization.]
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Yield and physiological response of potatoes indicate different strategies to cope with drought stress and nitrogen fertilization.
Paudel, K.
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Thapa, R.B.
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Giri, Y.P.
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Tiwari, S.
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Sporleder, M.
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Regmi, R.
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[Eco-friendly management of Phthorimaea operculella Zeller in farmers' potato store in Makwanpur, Nepal.]
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Eco-friendly management of Phthorimaea operculella Zeller in farmers' potato store in Makwanpur, Nepal.
Low radiation is one of the most important factors which limits potential yield in potato. Under humid conditions, the dominance of diffuse radiation not only imposes challenges for radiation use efficiency in crops but also limits the water status surveillance through non-invasive methods like i...
Rinza, J.
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Ramírez, D.
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García, J.
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Mendiburu, F. de
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Yactayo, W.
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Barreda, Carolina
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Velásquez, T.
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Mejia, A.
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Quiróz, R.
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[Infrared radiometry as a tool for early water deficit detection: insights into its use for establishing irrigation calendars for potatoes under humid conditions]
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Infrared radiometry as a tool for early water deficit detection: insights into its use for establishing irrigation calendars for potatoes under humid conditions
The report presents an ex‐ante evaluation of priority research options for potato carried out in the scope of the strategic assessment of research priorities for the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers, and Bananas (RTB). It contains the results from the economic surplus model used for the as...
Hareau, G.
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Kleinwechter, U.
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Pradel, W.
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Suarez, V.
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Okello, J.J.
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Vikraman, S.
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[Strategic assessment of research priorities for potato]
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Strategic assessment of research priorities for potato