Farmer participatory research (FPR) approaches are now considered mainstream and are especially applicable for developing appropriate technology options in complex, diverse and risk-prone regions, where local adaptations are crucial. Although the advantages of using farmer knowledge to guide scie...
Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Kaaria, Susan K.
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Fermont, AM
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Delve, Robert J.
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[Challenges and lessons when using farmer knowledge in agricultural search and development projects in Africa]
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Challenges and lessons when using farmer knowledge in agricultural search and development projects in Africa
This review presents an overview of the importance, constraints, and prospects on different aspects of cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) breeding for enhanced micronutrient level, including carotenoids (precursors for provitamin-A) and especially beta-carotene. Early cassava-breeding efforts con...
Njoku, DN
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Vernon, G
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Egesi, Chiedozie N.
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Asante, I.K.
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Offei, SK
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Okogbenin, Emmanuel
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Kulakow, P.A.
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Eke-Okoro, O.N.
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Ceballos, H.
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[Breeding for enhanced ß-Carotene content in cassava: constraints and accomplishments]
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Breeding for enhanced ß-Carotene content in cassava: constraints and accomplishments
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) pose threats to conservation and public health. Here, we apply the definition of EIDs used in the medical and veterinary fields to botany and highlight a series of emerging plant diseases. We include EIDs of cultivated and wild plants, some of which are of sign...
While dietary energy supply has improved, diets in Ethiopia remain low in diversity and provide insufficient amounts of protein, vitamin A, and zinc. Poor dietary quality contributes to the multiple burden of malnutrition in the country, with 38% stunting among children under five years and 24% a...
Gebru, M.
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Remans, R.
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Brouwer, Inge D.
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Baye, K.
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Melesse, M.B.
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Covic, N.
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Habtamu, F.
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Abay, A.H.
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Hailu, T.
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Hirvonen, K.
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Kassaye, T.
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Kennedy, G.
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Lachat, C.
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Lemma, F.
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McDermott, J.
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Minten, B.
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Moges, T.
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Reta, F.
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Tadesse, E.
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Taye, T.
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Truebswasser, U.
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Vandenberg, M.
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[Food systems for healthier diets in Ethiopia: Toward a research agenda]
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Food systems for healthier diets in Ethiopia: Toward a research agenda
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture
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[BIG DATA Ontologies Community of Practice – Work Plan 2017]
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BIG DATA Ontologies Community of Practice – Work Plan 2017
In order to facilitate a scientific assessment of the viability of the IAR4D concept, this paper analyzed the factors affecting adoption of agricultural technologies as well as determined the profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria. Data were obtained from the baselin...
Ayanwale, A.B.
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Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Kamara, A.
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Adekunle, A.A.
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Fatunbi, O.
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Ayedun, B.
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Akinola, Adebayo A.
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[Determinants of adoption of agricultural innovations and profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria]
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Determinants of adoption of agricultural innovations and profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria
An ambitious project to help smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change has significantly reduced hunger at test sites in East Africa. In seven villages in Kenya, for example, the number of households that experience at least two months per year with one or no meals per day fell by roughly 60...
CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas
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[The science of scaling: enhancing the impact of agricultural innovations.]
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The science of scaling: enhancing the impact of agricultural innovations.
The Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) concept was proposed to respond to the failures of Agriculture Research and Development (ARD) systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. The key element of implementation and success of IAR4D was action sites called agricultural Innovation Platform...
Ngaboyisonga, C.M.
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Oduol, J.
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Mugabo, J.
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Tenywa, M.M.
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Nyamwaro, Sospeter S.
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Buruchara, Robin A.
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Fatunbi, A.O.
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Adekunle, A.A.
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[Partnerships in highlands of Rwanda under integrated agricultural research for development (IAR4D) arrangements]
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Partnerships in highlands of Rwanda under integrated agricultural research for development (IAR4D) arrangements