Understanding the nature and extent of association between yield and yield related traits is the prerequisite study for any underutilized crop improvements of sustainable genetic enhancement. However, there is a lack of sufficient information on seed yield and related trait correlation and path c...
Walle, T.
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Mekbib, F.
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Amsalu, B.
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Gedil, M.
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[Correlation and path coefficient analyses of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) landraces in Ethiopia]
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Correlation and path coefficient analyses of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) landraces in Ethiopia
Maize, the main dietary staple in Kenya, is one of the crops most susceptible to contamination by aflatoxin. To understand sources of aflatoxin contamination for home grown maize, we collected 789 maize samples from smallholder farmers’ fields in Eastern and South Western, two regions in Kenya re...
Mahuku, George S.
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Nzioki, H.S.
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Mutegi, C.
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Kanampiu, F.
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Narrod, C.
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Makumbi, Dan
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[Pre-harvest management is a critical practice for minimizing aflatoxin contamination of maize]
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Pre-harvest management is a critical practice for minimizing aflatoxin contamination of maize
The data included in this study were collected as a part of 'situation analysis' based on landscape characteristics and condition. The data were collected in four Africa RISING sites—Basona, Michew, Jawe, and Sinana—across four regions simultaneously with the soil sampling exercise.
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
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International Livestock Research Institute
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Mekelle University
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[Land Degradation Surveillance Framework Based Data]
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Land Degradation Surveillance Framework Based Data
Mechanization is currently experiencing a revival in agricultural research and development, with a new emphasis on equity and sustainability. This study evaluates the introduction of forage chopper machines in seven villages in northern Tanzania from a farmer's perspective. Data collected through...
Fischer, Gundula
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Wittich, S.
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Malima, G.
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Sikumba, Gregory N.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Ngunga, D.
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Rugalabam, J.
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[Gender and mechanization: exploring the sustainability of mechanized forage chopping in Tanzania]
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Gender and mechanization: exploring the sustainability of mechanized forage chopping in Tanzania
The data included in this study were collected to assess the health of the soil at four Africa RISING sites: Basona, Michew, Jawe, and Sinana. The data were collected following land degradation surveillance framework (LDSF) whereby within a 10km by 10km sites, we considered 16 clusters of 1km by ...
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
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[Soil Property Data for Four Africa RISING Sites in Ethiopia]
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Soil Property Data for Four Africa RISING Sites in Ethiopia
Sigatoka leaf diseases are a major constraint to banana production. A survey was conducted in Tanzania and Uganda to assess the distribution of Pseudocercospora species and severity of Sigatoka leaf diseases. Pseudocercospora species were identified using species‐specific primers. Sigatoka‐like l...
Kimunye, J.N.
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Were, E.
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Mussa, F.
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Tazuba, A.
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Jomanga, K.
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Viljoen, A.
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Swennen, R.
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Muthoni, F.K.
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Mahuku, G.
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[Distribution of Pseudocercospora species causing Sigatoka leaf diseases of banana in Uganda and Tanzania]
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Distribution of Pseudocercospora species causing Sigatoka leaf diseases of banana in Uganda and Tanzania
Termite-induced injuries to maize and baby corn were evaluated in on-going comparison experiments on organic and conventional farming systems at two trial sites in the Central Highlands of Kenya (Chuka and Thika). The farming systems were established in 2007 at two input levels: Low input level, ...
Anyango, J.J.
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Bautze, D.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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Lagat, Z.O.
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Muriuki, A.W.
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Stöckli, S.
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Onyambu, G.K.
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Musyoka, M.W.
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Karanja, E.N.
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Adamtey, N.
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[Termite-induced injuries to maize and baby corn under organic and conventional farming systems in the Central Highlands of Kenya]
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Termite-induced injuries to maize and baby corn under organic and conventional farming systems in the Central Highlands of Kenya
Farmers in East Africa are experiencing increasing livelihood challenges attributed to increasing scarcity of agricultural land, steep rises in food prices, deteriorating soil fertility and associated declining crop yields, poor market access and, in some cases unclear land tenure systems (Yamano...
Radeny, Maren A.O.
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Ogada, Maurice J
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Recha, John W.M.
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Rao, Elizaphan J
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Solomon, Dawit
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[Uptake and impact of climate-smart agriculture on food security, incomes and assets in East Africa: Findings from Nyando Climate-Smart Villages in Western Kenya]
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Uptake and impact of climate-smart agriculture on food security, incomes and assets in East Africa: Findings from Nyando Climate-Smart Villages in Western Kenya
Increased legume productivity contributes to nutritional security as they are a source of cheap proteins. However, there is limited access to information on improved legume technologies among smallholder farmers in resource poor countries such as Tanzania. This chapter is aimed at assessing the e...
Lugamara, C.B.
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Urassa, J.K.
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Nguezet, P.M.D.
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Masso, C.
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[Effectiveness of communication channels on level of awareness and determinants of adoption of improved common bean technologies among smallholder farmers in Tanzania]
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Effectiveness of communication channels on level of awareness and determinants of adoption of improved common bean technologies among smallholder farmers in Tanzania
Here, we report a method to clean cassava plants from viral infections that cause cassava mosaic and brown streak diseases in Africa. Infected plants of resistant or tolerant varieties from Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were cleaned in the UK using a combination of tissue culture...
Maruthi, M.N.
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Whitfield, E.C.
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Otti, G.
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Tumwegamire, Silver
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Kanju, E.
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Legg, J.P.
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Mkamilo, G.
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Kawuki, R.
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Benesi, I.
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Zacarias, A.
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Munga, T.
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Mwatuni, F.
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Mbugua, E.
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[A method for generating virus-free cassava plants to combat viral disease epidemics in Africa]
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A method for generating virus-free cassava plants to combat viral disease epidemics in Africa