Cocoa agroforestry is perceived as potential adaptation strategy to sub-optimal or adverse environmental conditions such as drought. We tested this strategy over wet, dry and extremely dry periods comparing cocoa in full sun with agroforestry systems: shaded by (i) a leguminous tree species, Albi...
Abdulai, I.
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Vaast, Philippe
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Hoffmann, M.P.
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Asare, R.
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Rotter, Reimund P.
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Graefe, S.
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[Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun]
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Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun
We investigated the relationship between characteristics of coffee shade systems and coffee pest infestation by the black coffee twig borer Xylosandrus compactus Eichhoff. The pest deprives Uganda of $40 millions annually, yet its control remains inadequate.
The present study considered three ra...
Bukomeko, Hannington
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Kagezi H., Godfrey
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Mukasa, David
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Vaast, Philippe
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[Influence of shaded systems on Xylosandrus compactus infestation in Robusta coffee along a rainfall gradient in Uganda]
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Influence of shaded systems on Xylosandrus compactus infestation in Robusta coffee along a rainfall gradient in Uganda
Coffee agroforestry systems deliver ecosystem services (ES) critical for rural livelihoods like food but also disservices that constrain livelihoods like fostering coffee-pests. Since such ES are tree-based, maximizing ES and limiting constraints requires knowledge on optimizing on-farm tree comp...
Bukomeko, Hannington
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Tumwebaze, Susan Balaba
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Eilu, Gerald
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Vaast, Philippe
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[Integrating local knowledge with tree diversity analyses to optimize on-farm tree species composition for ecosystem service delivery in coffee agroforestry systems of Uganda]
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Integrating local knowledge with tree diversity analyses to optimize on-farm tree species composition for ecosystem service delivery in coffee agroforestry systems of Uganda
Expectations that gender‐mainstreaming efforts would effectively advance gender equality have been disappointed in contemporary sub‐Saharan Africa. Examining this apparent disconnect, we focus on the narratives through which policy‐makers relate to, and dis/engage with, gender issues. Using in‐de...
Acosta, Mariola
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Wessel, Margit van
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Bommel, Severine van
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Ampaire, Edidah L.
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Feindt, Peter
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[The power of narratives: Explaining inaction on gender mainstreaming in Uganda's climate change policy]
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The power of narratives: Explaining inaction on gender mainstreaming in Uganda's climate change policy
Stomatal regulation is a key process in the physiology of Coffea arabica (C. arabica). Intrinsically linked to photosynthesis and water relations, it provides insights into the plant's adaptive capacity, survival and growth. The ability to rapidly quantify this parameter for C. arabica under diff...
Craparo, A.C.W.
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Steppe, K.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Läderach, Peter
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Grab, S.W.
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[Application of thermography for monitoring stomatal conductance of Coffea arabica under different shading systems]
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Application of thermography for monitoring stomatal conductance of Coffea arabica under different shading systems
The scientific community has recognized the importance of integrating farmer’s perceptions and knowledge (FPK) for the development of sustainable pest and disease management strategies. However, the knowledge gap between indigenous and scientific knowledge still contributes to misidentification o...
Liebig, Teresa Ines
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Rahn, Eric
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Läderach, Peter
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Poehling, Hans-Michael
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Kucel, Patrick
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Avelino, Jacques
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[Towards a collaborative research: a case study on linking science to farmers’ perceptions and knowledge on Arabica coffee pests and diseases and its management]
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Towards a collaborative research: a case study on linking science to farmers’ perceptions and knowledge on Arabica coffee pests and diseases and its management
The African coffee white stem borer (CWSB) Monochamus leuconotus is a destructive pest of Arabica coffee in Africa. Documentation on outbreaks, spatiotemporal development and the relationship with different environmental conditions and coffee production system is limited.
To underpin effective co...
Liebig, Teresa Ines
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Babin, Régis
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Ribeyre, Fabienne
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Läderach, Peter
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Poehling, Hans-Michael
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Cilas, Christian
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Avelino, Jacques
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[Local and regional drivers of the African coffee white stem borer (Monochamus leuconotus) in Uganda]
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Local and regional drivers of the African coffee white stem borer (Monochamus leuconotus) in Uganda
Craparo, A.C.W.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Läderach, Peter
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Grab, SW
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[Coffea arabica yields decline in Tanzania due to climate change: global implications]
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Coffea arabica yields decline in Tanzania due to climate change: global implications
Reduced climatic suitability due to climate change in cocoa growing regions of Ghana is expected in the coming decades. This threatens farmers’ livelihood and the cocoa sector. Climate change adaptation requires an improved understanding of existing cocoa production systems and farmers’ coping st...
Abdulai, Issaka
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Graefe, Sophie
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Asare, Richard
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Läderach, Peter
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Vaast, Philippe
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[Characterization of cocoa production, income diversification and shade tree management along a climate gradient in Ghana]
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Characterization of cocoa production, income diversification and shade tree management along a climate gradient in Ghana
Agricultural households face collective action dilemmas when making decisions about investments in their common household farm and the allocation of resources and benefits derived from it. We relate intrahousehold decisions, as measured in a lab-in-the-field experiment conducted with spouses in a...
Lecoutere, Els
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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[Fairness and Efficiency in Smallholder Farming: The Relation with Intrahousehold Decision-Making]
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Fairness and Efficiency in Smallholder Farming: The Relation with Intrahousehold Decision-Making