Weed abundance in cereal-based systems has increased in recent years across sub-Saharan Africa for smallholder farmers (cultivating less than two hectares). Smallholders can employ numerous practices to control weeds such as intercropping cereal crops with legumes. We conducted a review to identi...
Silberg, R.T.
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Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Renner, K.
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[Legume diversification and weed management in African cereal-based systems]
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Legume diversification and weed management in African cereal-based systems
The sustainable intensification of African agriculture is gaining momentum with the compelling need to increase food and agricultural production. In Southern Africa, smallholder farming systems are predominately maize-based and subject to erratic climatic conditions. Farmer crop and soil manageme...
Mungai, L.M.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Messina, J.P.
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Chikowo, R.
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Smith, A.
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Anders, E.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Li, G.
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[Smallholder farms and the potential for sustainable intensification]
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Smallholder farms and the potential for sustainable intensification
Adoption rates of leguminous crops remain low in sub-Saharan Africa despite their potential role in improving nutrition, soil health, and food security. In this study we explored Malawian farmers’ perceptions of various legume attributes and assessed how these perceptions affected allocation of l...
Waldman, K.B.
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Ortega, D.L.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Clay, D.C.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi]
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Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi
Sustainable intensification (SI) has been regarded as the basis for environmentally sound and equitable agricultural development. Field based assessment of technologies needs to move beyond production and economic performance to include environment, social and human condition. In this study we sy...
Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Grabowski, Philip
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Chikowo, Regis
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Smith, A.
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Anders, E.
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Sirrine, D.
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Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Maize yield and profitability tradeoffs with social, human and environmental performance: is sustainable intensification feasible?]
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Maize yield and profitability tradeoffs with social, human and environmental performance: is sustainable intensification feasible?
Rojas, Marcela
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Beebe, Stephen E.
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Pedraza García, Fabio
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Muñoz Arboleda, Fernando
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Beeck, Douglas P.
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Lynch, Jonathan P.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Tohme, Joseph M.
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[Mapping of genes for root characters in common bean]
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Mapping of genes for root characters in common bean
An emerging area of science is ‘Sustainable Intensification', with a focus on efficient use of resources for agriculture, with attention to equity and environmental services. Our multidisciplinary team is assessing the view of practioners using sustainable intensification indicators framework for...
Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Grabowski, Philip
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Musumba, M.
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Palm, C.
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Chikowo, Regis
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Development of a sustainable intensification indicators framework: Reports from the frontline in Mali and Malawi]
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Development of a sustainable intensification indicators framework: Reports from the frontline in Mali and Malawi
Chikowo, Regis
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Mhango, W.
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Mzumara, E.
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Gwenambira, C.
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Chirwa, Rowland
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Intensification of maize-legume systems in Malawi]
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Intensification of maize-legume systems in Malawi
Smallholder farmers in Malawi must cope with small farm size, low soil fertility and production risks associated with rainfed agriculture. Integration of legumes into maize-based cropping systems is advocated as a means to increase production of diverse nutrient-dense grains and improve soil fert...
Smith, A.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Dimes, John P.
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Chikowo, Regis
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[Doubled-up legume rotations improve soil fertility and maintain productivity under variable conditions in maize-based cropping systems in Malawi]
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Doubled-up legume rotations improve soil fertility and maintain productivity under variable conditions in maize-based cropping systems in Malawi
Sustainable intensification (SI) is at the forefront of food security discussions as a means to meet the growing demand for agricultural production while conserving land and other resources. A broader definition of SI is emerging that takes into account the human condition, nutrition and social e...
Smith, A.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Chikowo, Regis
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Glover, Jerry
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[Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review]
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Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review