This paper focuses on the role of the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species in the promotion and facilitation of the sustainable deployment of underutilized plant species to increase the security of food and nutrition and alleviate poverty among poor rural and urban communities.
Hoeschle-Zeledon, Irmgard
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[Lessonslearntand perspectives from a global effort to support the deployment of underutilized species, with special reference to documentation of knowledge and information]
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Lessonslearntand perspectives from a global effort to support the deployment of underutilized species, with special reference to documentation of knowledge and information
Adolwa, Ivan S.
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Okoth, Peter F.
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Mulwa, Richard M.
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Esilaba, Anthony O.
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Mairura, Franklin S.
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Nambiro, Elizabeth
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[Analysis of communication and dissemination channels influencing the adoption of integrated soil fertility management in western Kenya]
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Analysis of communication and dissemination channels influencing the adoption of integrated soil fertility management in western Kenya
Cowpea is a major food and cash crop in northern Nigeria, providing nutritious grain and a less expensive source of protein for both the rural poor and urban consumers. A number of improved varieties have been developed combining diverse plant type, and different maturity periods, with resistance...
Kamara, A.Y.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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Ewansiha, S.U.
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[Improving the productivity of cowpea in the savannas of northeast Nigeria through participatory evaluation and dissemination of improved varieties]
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Improving the productivity of cowpea in the savannas of northeast Nigeria through participatory evaluation and dissemination of improved varieties
Yusuf, A.
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[Quality and yield: supporting smallholder farmers’ decisions on top quality commercial products]
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Quality and yield: supporting smallholder farmers’ decisions on top quality commercial products
Etyang, T.B.
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Okello, J.J.
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Zingore, Shamie
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Okth, P.F.
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Mairura, Franklin S.
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Mureith, A.
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Waswa, Boaz S.
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[Exploring relevance of agro input dealers in disseminating and communicating of soil fertility management knowledge: The case of Siaya and Trans Nzoia counties, Kenya.]
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Exploring relevance of agro input dealers in disseminating and communicating of soil fertility management knowledge: The case of Siaya and Trans Nzoia counties, Kenya.
African Agricultural Technology Foundation
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Masso, C.
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[Quality and yield: supporting smallholder farmers’ decisions on top quality commercial products]
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Quality and yield: supporting smallholder farmers’ decisions on top quality commercial products
Regional plant genetic resources (PGR) networks can be very effective mechanisms for strengthening National Programmes, promoting exchange of germplasm, helping to set common agenda and priorities on conservation and use of PGR, formulating consistent policies, and in conveying regional views. Mo...
Mal, B.
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Mathur, P.N.
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Ramanatha Rao, V.
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[South Asia Network on Plant Genetic Resources (SANPGR): Proceedings of Fourth Meeting, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1-3 September 1998]
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South Asia Network on Plant Genetic Resources (SANPGR): Proceedings of Fourth Meeting, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1-3 September 1998
Mudashir, I.
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Tarus, D.
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Mensah, A.
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Masso, C.
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Watiti, J.
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Nang’ayo, F.
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[Instituitionalising effective regulation of bio-fertilizer and bio-pesticide in Nigeria]
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Instituitionalising effective regulation of bio-fertilizer and bio-pesticide in Nigeria
Tarus, D.
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Kabole, M.
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Masso, C.
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Watiti, J.
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Nang’ayo, F.
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[Bio-fertilizer regulation in Kenya: legal frameworks, institutional and capacity limitations]
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Bio-fertilizer regulation in Kenya: legal frameworks, institutional and capacity limitations
In our work as researchers and development workers, we are tasked with producing more and more information, even though we complain about information overload. Collaboration is increasingly complex but is fundamental to achieving our goal of reducing poverty and hunger through high-quality intern...
Staiger-Rivas, Simone
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Shelton, P.
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Kosina, Petr
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White, N.
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[Working in virtual environments: Three practical collaborative web tools]
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Working in virtual environments: Three practical collaborative web tools