Orphan crops play an important role in global food and nutrition security, and may have potential to contribute to sustainable food systems under climate change. Owing to reports of their potential under water scarcity, there is an argument to promote them to sustainably address challenges such a...
Mabhaudhi, T.
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Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Hlahla, S.
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Massawe, F.
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Mayes, S.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Modi, A.T.
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[Prospects of orphan crops in climate change]
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Prospects of orphan crops in climate change
World agriculture is currently based on very limited numbers of crops, representing a significant risk to food supplies, particularly in the face of climate change which is expected to increase the frequency of extreme events. Minor and underutilised crops can help to develop a more resilient and...
Mayes, S.
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Ho, W.K.
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Chai, H.H.
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Gao, X.
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Kundy, A.C.
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Mateva, K.I.
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Zahrulakmal, M.
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Hahiree, M.K.
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Kendabie, P.
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Licea, L.C.S.
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Massawe, F.
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Mabhaudhi, T.
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Modi, A.T.
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Berchie, J.N.
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Amoah, S.
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Faloye, B.
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Abberton, M.
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Oyatomi, O.
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Azam-Ali, S.N.
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[Bambara groundnut: an exemplar underutilised legume for resilience under climate change]
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Bambara groundnut: an exemplar underutilised legume for resilience under climate change
Increasing agricultural productivity has always been a prominent feature on the regional agenda due to a high incidence of food and nutrition insecurity. This review assessed the current status of irrigated agriculture in southern Africa from a water–energy–food (WEF) nexus perspective. Gaps and ...
Mabhaudhi, T.
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Mpandeli, S.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Nhemachena, Charles
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Senzanje, A.
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Naidoo, D.
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Modi, A.T.
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[Prospects for improving irrigated agriculture in Southern Africa: linking water, energy and food]
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Prospects for improving irrigated agriculture in Southern Africa: linking water, energy and food
About 60% of southern Africa’s population lives in rural areas with limited access to basic services and amenities such as clean and safe water, affordable and clean energy, and balanced and nutritious diets. Resource scarcity has direct and indirect impacts on nutrition, human health, and well-b...
Mabhaudhi, T.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Mpandeli, S.
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Nhemachena, Charles
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Senzanje, A.
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Sobratee, N.
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Chivenge, P.P.
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Slotow, R.
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Naidoo, D.
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Liphadzi, S.
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Modi, A.T.
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[The water–energy–food nexus as a tool to transform rural livelihoods and well-being in southern Africa]
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The water–energy–food nexus as a tool to transform rural livelihoods and well-being in southern Africa
The Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) water and energy sectors are under increasing pressure due to population growth and agricultural and industrial development. Climate change is also negatively impacting on the region’s water and energy resources. As the majority of SADC’s popula...
Mabhaudhi, T.
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Mpandeli, S.
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Madhlopa, A.
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Modi, A.T.
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Backeberg, G.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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[Southern Africa’s water-energy nexus: towards regional integration and development]
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Southern Africa’s water-energy nexus: towards regional integration and development
Southern Africa is highly vulnerable to drought because of its dependence on climate-sensitive sectors of agriculture, hydroenergy and fisheries. Recurring droughts continue to impact rural livelihoods and degrade the environment. Drought severity in southern Africa is exacerbated by poor levels ...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Mabhaudhi, T.
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Modi, A.T.
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[Preparedness or repeated short-term relief aid?: building drought resilience through early warning in southern Africa]
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Preparedness or repeated short-term relief aid?: building drought resilience through early warning in southern Africa
Climate change is a complex and cross-cutting problem that needs an integrated and transformative systems approach to respond to the challenge. Current sectoral approaches to climate change adaptation initiatives often create imbalances and retard sustainable development. Regional and internation...
Mpandeli, S.
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Naidoo, D.
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Mabhaudhi, T.
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Nhemachena, Charles
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Liphadzi, S.
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Hlahla, S.
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Modi, A.T.
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[Climate change adaptation through the water-energy-food nexus in southern Africa]
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Climate change adaptation through the water-energy-food nexus in southern Africa
South Africa is ranked among the thirty driest countries in the world, a challenge that is negatively affecting agricultural production. Other challenges such as population growth, rural-urban migration, changing food preferences and drought exacerbate pressure on agricultural water productivity....
Mabhaudhi, T.
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Mpandeli, S.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Senzanje, A.
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Chimonyo, V. G. P.
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Modi, A.T.
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[Options for improving agricultural water productivity under increasing water scarcity in South Africa]
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Options for improving agricultural water productivity under increasing water scarcity in South Africa