Data are given on seed characteristics and nutritive value for 6 accessions of 4 wild Vigna taxa (V. vexillata, V. oblongifolia, V. gracilis and V. unguiculata subsp. dekindtiana) and 27 cultivated V. unguiculata varieties. The 100-seed weight ranged from 2 to 6 g among wild and from 6 to 24 g in...
Marconi, E.
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Lomardi-Boccia, G.
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Carnovale, E.
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Ng, N.Q.
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[Nutritional evaluation of wild and cultivated species of cowpea]
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Nutritional evaluation of wild and cultivated species of cowpea
In Italy cowpeas are grown primarily for green pod production. During 1986-88, 3 collecting missions covering the regions of Campania, Basilicata, Apulia and Calabria were mounted by the Germplasm Institute, Bari. A total of 177 seed samples were collected (147 of cowpeas and 30 of asparagus bean...
Laghetti, G.
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Padulosi, S.
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Hammer, K.
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Cifarelli, S.
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Perrino, P.
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[Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) germplasm collection in southern Italy and preliminary evaluation]
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Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) germplasm collection in southern Italy and preliminary evaluation
Smith, A.H.
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Odenyo, A.A.
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Osuji, P.O.
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Wallig, M.A.
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Mackie, R.I.
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[Evaluation of palatability and toxicity of Acacia angustssima using a rat bioassay]
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Evaluation of palatability and toxicity of Acacia angustssima using a rat bioassay
Discusses the potential of IDEAS - ILCA's Data entry and Analysis system, key for success including accuracy, rapidity & simplicity, and examines the impact of IDEAS in Africa.
Wissocq, N.M.
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Bell, R.J.
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Durkin, J.W.
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Gettinby, G.
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Light, D.
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[IDEAS: A tool for improved evaluation and utilization of animal genetic resources]
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IDEAS: A tool for improved evaluation and utilization of animal genetic resources
Examines the quantity of past research work and its value in determining the comparative performance of breeds in Africa using cattle as an example. Describes ILCA resources available for analysis and interpretation of field data.
Trail, J.C.M.
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Durkin, J.W.
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[Evaluation of breed productivity in Africa and ILCA resources for data analysis]
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Evaluation of breed productivity in Africa and ILCA resources for data analysis
Magboo, E
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Faylon, P
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Gabunada Junior, FA
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[The FSP in the Philippines: where does it fit and what can it achieve?]
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The FSP in the Philippines: where does it fit and what can it achieve?
Bioversity International held a Roundtable on the “Metrics of Sustainable Diets and Food Systems” in Madrid, Spain on 27 November 2012 for the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation which supports research and programs on sustainable diets. Over 30 academics, scientists, policy makers and others came...
Bioversity International
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[Presentations and notes from a Roundtable on the metrics of sustainable diets and food systems: 27th November, 2012, Madrid, Spain]
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Presentations and notes from a Roundtable on the metrics of sustainable diets and food systems: 27th November, 2012, Madrid, Spain
Castaño Gálvez, J
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Janssen, W.
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Ashby, J.A.
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[Uso del conjoint analysis para evaluar preferencias varietales en frijol a nivel del pequeño agricultor colombiano]
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Uso del conjoint analysis para evaluar preferencias varietales en frijol a nivel del pequeño agricultor colombiano
Gaona R, J.S.
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Janssen, W.
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[Estudio de aceptación de la línea de frijol PVA 476, tipo arbustivo, en la zona cafetera de Antioquia]
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Estudio de aceptación de la línea de frijol PVA 476, tipo arbustivo, en la zona cafetera de Antioquia
The evaluation of Stylosanthes species has featured prominently in ILCA's forage evaluation programme in the subhumid zone of Nigeria. The evaluation of over 200 accessions within the genus using a series of evaluation stages ranging from small plot observation trials through to full-scale grazin...
Tarawali, Shirley A.
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Peters, Michael
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Jama, A.A.
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[Species screening and multi-locational testing of Stylosanthes species in West Africa]
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Species screening and multi-locational testing of Stylosanthes species in West Africa