Similar to humans, plants are populated with different sets of microorganisms with potential roles on host and ecosystem functions. Endophytic microorganisms colonize root tissues inter- and/or intracellularly producing a wide range of compounds useful for plants growth as well as for protection ...
Dita, M.
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Schilly, A.
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Vargas, J.
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Chaves, N.
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Guzman, M.
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Sandoval, J.
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Staver, C.
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[Endophyte microbiome of banana roots reveals high diversity and potential for agricultural uses]
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Endophyte microbiome of banana roots reveals high diversity and potential for agricultural uses
Root necrosis similar to those of the cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) were observed on cassava in western provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR.Congo) in the early 2000’s. However molecular laboratory diagnosis were not able to detect any causative agent responsible for the attack...
Bakelana, Z.
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Magembe, E.
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Laura, M.B.
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Macharia, M.
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Mahungu, N.
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Tata-Hangy, W.
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Lutete, D.
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Monde, G.
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Harvey, J.
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Ndunguru, J.
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Kayuki, C.
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Pita, J.
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Lema, K.M.
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Kanana, T.
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[Attempts to identify Cassava Brown Streak Virus in western Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Attempts to identify Cassava Brown Streak Virus in western Democratic Republic of Congo
Raneri, Jessica E.
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Vogliano, C.
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[Using nutrition as an entry point to identify crops for sustainable intensification strategies. A Solomon Islands case study]
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Using nutrition as an entry point to identify crops for sustainable intensification strategies. A Solomon Islands case study
Cassava roots contain cyanogenic glucosides. Malawian farmers classify cultivars into two groups based on the perceived danger of eating raw roots that they associate with bitterness. In the vernacular, cultivars that produce roots with bitter taste are called vyakubaba (bitter), whereas those yi...
Chiwona-Karltun, L.
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Brimer, L.
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Kalenga Saka, J.D.
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Mhone, A.R.
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Mkumbira, J.
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Johansson, L.
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Bokanga, M.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Rosling, H.
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[Bitter taste in cassava roots correlates with cyanogenic glucoside levels]
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Bitter taste in cassava roots correlates with cyanogenic glucoside levels
The damage potential of the plant-parasitic nematodes Pratylenchus coffeae, Helicotylenchus multicinctus and Meloidogyne javanica, was assessed on plantain (Musa spp., AAB-group) cv. Apantu-pa in microplots in Ghana. Hot water treated suckers, planted in 3 l plastic bags containing sterilised soi...
Brentu, C.F.
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Speijer, P.R.
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Green, K.R.
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Hemeng, B.M.
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De Waele, D.
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Coyne, D.L.
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[Microplot evaluation of the yield reduction potential of Pratylenchus coffeae, Helicotylenchus multicinctus, and Meloidogyne javanica on plantain cv. Apantupa (Musa spp., AABgroup) in Ghana]
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Microplot evaluation of the yield reduction potential of Pratylenchus coffeae, Helicotylenchus multicinctus, and Meloidogyne javanica on plantain cv. Apantupa (Musa spp., AABgroup) in Ghana
BACKGROUND Plants depend on their root systems to acquire the water and nutrients necessary for their survival in nature, and for their yield and nutritional quality in agriculture. Root systems are complex and a variety of root phenes have been identified as contributors to adaptation to soils w...
Rao, Idupulapati M.
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Miles, John W.
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Beebe, Stephen E.
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Horst, Walter J.
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[Root adaptations to soils with low fertility and aluminium toxicity]
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Root adaptations to soils with low fertility and aluminium toxicity
Latin America has historically been a vanguard of agroecology. In Nicaragua, an agroecological transition is occurring, with three decades of building a groundswell based on the farmer-to-farmer movement and the recent institutionalization of agroecology in national law. Yet, problems remain with...
Schiller, Katharina J.F.
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Klerkx, Laurens
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Poortvliet, P. Marijn
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Godek, Wendy
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[Exploring barriers to the agroecological transition in Nicaragua: A Technological Innovation Systems Approach]
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Exploring barriers to the agroecological transition in Nicaragua: A Technological Innovation Systems Approach
Mamo, T.
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Haque, I.
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[Response of lucerne (Medicago sativa) to phosphate fertilization and inoculation with vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus in a P-deficient Vertisol]
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Response of lucerne (Medicago sativa) to phosphate fertilization and inoculation with vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus in a P-deficient Vertisol
Adeoye, K.B.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Comparison of effects of some tillage methods on soil physical properties and yield of maize and stylo in a degraded ferruginous tropical soil]
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Comparison of effects of some tillage methods on soil physical properties and yield of maize and stylo in a degraded ferruginous tropical soil
People in vast areas of the tropics suffer from vitamin A deficiency, resulting in progressive eye damage and eventually leading to blindness. Improving the content of vitamin A precursors in staple crops could alleviate or solve such a problem. The objective of this work was to study the range o...
Iglesias, C.A.
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Mayer, Jorge Edgard
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Chavez, L.
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Calle, F
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[Genetic potential and stability of carotene content in cassava roots]
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Genetic potential and stability of carotene content in cassava roots