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Autor: Abidin, E.

This protocol is part of the project framework and represents one of the outputs / outcomes of the CIP-led project “Jumpstarting orange-fleshed sweetpotato in West Africa through diversified markets.” Tested and executed in 2016, the protocol can be used for anybody who intends to commercialize t...


Abidin, E.[Quality declared planting material (QDPM): Standards and inspection procedures, Nigeria.]Quality declared planting material (QDPM): Standards and inspection procedures, Nigeria.
Autor: Abidin, E.

This protocol is part of the project framework and represents one of the outputs / outcomes of the CIP-led project “Jumpstarting orange-fleshed sweetpotato in West Africa through diversified markets.” Tested and executed in 2016, the protocol can be used for anybody who intends to commercialize t...


Abidin, E.[Quality declared planting material (QDPM): Standards and inspection procedures, Ghana.]Quality declared planting material (QDPM): Standards and inspection procedures, Ghana.

Drought has negative effects on sweetpotato production. Two experiments with two watering treatments (irrigated and water-stressed) were conducted at Umbeluzi Research Station in 2015. The objectives were to (i) determine response of 48 sweetpotato germplasms to mid-season drought, (ii) determine...


Makunde, G.S.Andrade, M.I.Ricardo, J.Alvaro, A.Menomussanga, J.Gruneberg, W.J.[Adaptation to mid-season drought in a sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) germplasm collection grown in Mozambique]Adaptation to mid-season drought in a sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) germplasm collection grown in Mozambique

Food insecurity has become a key issue in the field of development in recent years with major inadequate intake of vitamin A-rich foods. Specifically, vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a major health problem among poor developing-country households, especially in Africa. Efforts to combat VAD cu...


Okello, J.J.Sindi, K.Shikuku, K.McEwan, M.Low, J.W.[A study of household food security and adoption of biofortified crop varieties in Tanzania: the case of orange-fleshed sweetpotato]A study of household food security and adoption of biofortified crop varieties in Tanzania: the case of orange-fleshed sweetpotato

The objective of this study is to evaluate the use of lowland areas for vine conservation to improve the availability and access of planting material during the main planting period and subsequently improve access to Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) roots for consumption and income. The study wa...


Rakotoarisoa, B.E.Francisco, E.A.Jaisse, M.Naico, A.Makunde, G.S.Andrade, M.I.Muzhingi, T.[Access to lowland areas for vine conservation: a key determinant of increased utilization of orange-fleshed sweetpotato in Niassa province, Mozambique]Access to lowland areas for vine conservation: a key determinant of increased utilization of orange-fleshed sweetpotato in Niassa province, Mozambique

Studies suggest that consumer' acceptance of edible insects can be enhanced by processing and blending them with familiar food products. This is however, expected to result in changes in some sensory attributes. In this study, we investigated how consumers evaluate the appropriateness of sensory ...


Pambo, K.O.Okello, J.J.Mbeche, R.M.Kinyuru, J.N.Alemu, M.H.[The role of product information on consumer sensory evaluation, expectations, experiences and emotions of cricket-flour-containing buns]The role of product information on consumer sensory evaluation, expectations, experiences and emotions of cricket-flour-containing buns
Autor: Wilkins, K.

Recognizing the potential of RTCs in increasing the resilience of smallholder farmers against climate change impacts in Vietnam, this research was done with the goal of determining potential gaps in farmer knowledge about climate smart practices for cassava and sweetpotato production. It also aim...


Wilkins, K.[Cassava and sweetpotato cropping practices and farmer communication networks in Quan Binh Province, Vietnam.]Cassava and sweetpotato cropping practices and farmer communication networks in Quan Binh Province, Vietnam.

Background: Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) improves vitamin A (VA) status of young children; research with pregnant and lactating women is limited. Objective: We examined the effectiveness of the Mama SASHA (Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa) program to improve nutrition kn...


Girard, Amy W.Grant, F.Watkinson, M.Okuku, H.S.Wanjala, R.Cole, D.Levin, C.Low, J.W.[Promotion of orange-fleshed sweet potato increased Vitamin A intakes and reduced the odds of low retinol-binding protein among postpartum Kenyan women]Promotion of orange-fleshed sweet potato increased Vitamin A intakes and reduced the odds of low retinol-binding protein among postpartum Kenyan women
Autor: Low, J.W.

The Mama SASHA project was implemented in select health facilities across Busia and Bungoma districts of Western Province, Kenya. The project was implemented within the existing USAID/Kenya AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance Program (APHIA Plus). The aim of the project was to provi...


Low, J.W.[Integrating health and agriculture to maximize the nutritional impact of orange-fleshed sweetpotato: Results from the Mama SASHA]Integrating health and agriculture to maximize the nutritional impact of orange-fleshed sweetpotato: Results from the Mama SASHA
Autor: Muzhingi, T.

This flyer outlines the progress made by the new Food and Nutrition Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL) since its inception in 2014 until July 2015. The laboratory was set up to increase regional capacity to carry out food science and nutrition analysis. It is a regional reference laboratory for assess...


Muzhingi, T.[The role of the new Food and Nutrition Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL) in developing shelf-storable orange-fleshed sweetpotato purée]The role of the new Food and Nutrition Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL) in developing shelf-storable orange-fleshed sweetpotato purée

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