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Due to increased population pressure and limited availability of fertile land, farmers on desert fringes increasingly rely on marginal land for agricultural production, which they have learned to rehabilitate with different technologies for soils and water conservation. One such method is the ind...


Fatondji, D.Martius, C.Bielders, Charles L.Vlek, Paul L.G.Bationo, B. AndréGerard, Bruno G.[Effect of planting technique and amendment type on pearl millet yield, nutrient uptake, and water use on degraded land in Niger]Effect of planting technique and amendment type on pearl millet yield, nutrient uptake, and water use on degraded land in Niger

We have presented a tree-planting technology that may allow reclaiming Imperata cylindrica grassland and at the same time increase incomes for local swidden agriculturist in West Kalimantan. It is expected that this technology allows us to draw some general conclusions about what should be consid...


Utama, R.Rantan, D.Jong, W. deBudhi, G.S.[Income generation through rehabilitation of imperata grasslands: production of vitex pubescens as a source of charcoal]Income generation through rehabilitation of imperata grasslands: production of vitex pubescens as a source of charcoal

This report details the results of a consultancy that aimed to: (i) identify tree planting activities currently prominent in Indonesia; (ii) seek reasons for their ascendancy; (iii) monitor perceptions of local and transmigrant populations regarding the opportunities and constraints associated wi...


Potter, L.Lee, J.[Tree planting in Indonesia: trends, impacts and directions]Tree planting in Indonesia: trends, impacts and directions

Australian acaias are planted in over 70 countries and cover about 2 million ha. This area is dominated by Acacia mearnsii, A saligna and A. mangium. In the past five years there has been a massive increase in the area of A. mangium plantations in Indonesia for pulpwood, and modest increases in C...


Turnbull, J.W.Midgley, S. J.Cossalter, C.[Tropical acacias planted in Asia: an overview]Tropical acacias planted in Asia: an overview

This paper reports on action research that evaluated local perceptions and knowledge of indigenous tree planting and management in the Romwe catchment, Chivi district, southern of Zimbabwe. The species tested were the overexploited Afzelia quanzensis, important for timber and carvings of sculptur...


Gerhardt, K.Nemarundwe, N.[Participatory planting and management of indigenous trees: lessons from Chivi district, Zimbabwe]Participatory planting and management of indigenous trees: lessons from Chivi district, Zimbabwe

The 1300 species of the genus Acacia extend around the globe, from Australia through Asia to Africa and the Americas. These nitrogen-fixing trees and shrubs grow in a range of environments and fill an important niche in natural ecosystems. They have also been planted as exotics in over 70 countri...


Turnbull, J.W.Crompton, H.R.Pinyopusarerk, K.[Recent developments in acacia planting: proceedings of an international workshop held in Hanoi, Vietnam, 27-30 October 1997]Recent developments in acacia planting: proceedings of an international workshop held in Hanoi, Vietnam, 27-30 October 1997

Cassava green mite [CGM, Mononychellus tanajoa (Bondar)] is a dry-season pest that usually feeds on the underside of young leaves causing leaf chlorosis, stunted growth, and root yield reduction by 80%. Since cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaves and roots serve as a primary staple food sourc...


Ezenwaka, L.C.Carpio, D.P. delJannink, Jean-LucRabbi, Ismail Y.Danquah, E.Y.Asante, I.Danquah, A.Blay, E.Egesi, Chiedozie N.[Genome-wide association study of resistance to cassava green mite pest and related traits in cassava]Genome-wide association study of resistance to cassava green mite pest and related traits in cassava
Hulet, H.[Possibilites d'amelioration de l'association culturale mil-niebe en zone semi-aride au Mali]Possibilites d'amelioration de l'association culturale mil-niebe en zone semi-aride au Mali

Examines ILCA's research on forage legumes in the past few years; discusses the potential role of forage legumes in increasing crop-livestock productivity in sub-Saharan Africa; and outlines priorities for future research.


Nnadi, L.A.Haque, I.[Les legumineuses fourrageres dans les systemes Africains d'agriculture mixte]Les legumineuses fourrageres dans les systemes Africains d'agriculture mixte

Based on research results, the advantages of cassava over other crops, the use of improved cv. for different ecosystems, good management practices, crop protection, and soil fertility requirements are discussed in detail. (CIAT)


Cock, James H.[Some factors in successful cropping. 9. Cassava]Some factors in successful cropping. 9. Cassava

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