Descubre y comparte nuestro conocimiento público

Se han encontrado 57 recursos

Resultados de búsqueda

Gamarra, H.Carhuapoma, P.Kreuze, J.F.Kroschel, J.[Sweet potato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) biotype B.]Sweet potato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) biotype B.
Emetole, J.M.Ojimelukwe, P.C.Omodamiro, R.M.Ukom, A.N.Iheomamere, N.O.Onuigbo, E.O.Alamu, E.O.[Effect of periodic vine pruning on the carotenoid profile of Umuspo 3 orange-fleshed sweet potato variety]Effect of periodic vine pruning on the carotenoid profile of Umuspo 3 orange-fleshed sweet potato variety
Rodríguez Delfin, A.Posadas, A.León Velarde, C.Mares, V.Quiróz, R.[International Conference and Exhibition on Soilless Culture - ICESC2010. Singapore (Singapore). 8-13 Mar 2010.][Nutrient uptake and yields of four sweet potato cultivars grown in soilless culture at three N, P and K different levels]Nutrient uptake and yields of four sweet potato cultivars grown in soilless culture at three N, P and K different levels

High population growth and consequent pressure for food is driving agriculture towards greater intensification in West Africa. However, due to inadequate use/availability of farm manure and fertilisers, there is a continuous decline in soil fertility and overall crop productivity. This trend must...


Singh, B.B.Larbi, AsamoahTabo, RamadjitaDixon, Alfred G.O.[Trends in development of crop varieties for improved crop-livestock systems in West Africa]Trends in development of crop varieties for improved crop-livestock systems in West Africa

The current fight against Vitamin A deficiency has focused on promoting biofortified staples that are rich in beta carotene, such as Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP). These efforts usually entail providing quality planting materials to vulnerable households accompanied by sensitization about the...


Mwiti, F.K.Okello, J.J.Munei, K.Low, J.W.[Assessment of farmer willingness to pay for quality planting materials of biofortified and non-biofortified varieties of sweetpotato.]Assessment of farmer willingness to pay for quality planting materials of biofortified and non-biofortified varieties of sweetpotato.

This paper combines Just-About-Right (JAR) sensory evaluation and means-end chain (MEC) analysis to examine consumer evaluation of the sensory attributes of conventionally bred biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP). It specifically examined the role of information on biofortification pro...


Okello, J.J.Lagerkvist, C.J.Muoki, P.Heck, S.Prain, G.[Combining sensory evaluation and mental models in the assessment of consumer preferences for and choice of healthy products: experience from a field experiment in Kenya.]Combining sensory evaluation and mental models in the assessment of consumer preferences for and choice of healthy products: experience from a field experiment in Kenya.

In sub-Saharan Africa region, most sweetpotato are produced from diverse landraces that have constant turnover. The preference for high dry matter is between 28 to 35%. CIP breeding strategy for the past 15 years has been to collect, characterize, and conserve farmers' varieties; evaluate and dis...


Kapinga, R.Zhang, D.Lemaga, B.Andrade, M.I.Mwanga, R.O.M.Laurie, S.Ndoho, P.Kanju, E.[Sweetpotato crop improvement in sub-Saharan Africa and future challenges]Sweetpotato crop improvement in sub-Saharan Africa and future challenges

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) are key food crops in Tanzania in general and in the lake zone in particular. Cassava and sweetpotato are household food security crops in addition to being a source of household income. Availability of the new improved varietie...


Jeremiah, S.C.Kulembeka, H.P.Kanju, E.Chirimi, B.Amour, R.[The role of community based organisations' NGOs and farmers in technology transfer]The role of community based organisations' NGOs and farmers in technology transfer
Rodríguez Delfin, A.Posadas, A.León Velarde, C.Mares, V.Quiróz, R.[International Symposium on Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. Puebla (Mexico). 15-19 May 2011][Effect of salt and water stress on the proline and total chlorophyll content and nutrients uptake on two sweet potato cultivars grown on soilless culture.]Effect of salt and water stress on the proline and total chlorophyll content and nutrients uptake on two sweet potato cultivars grown on soilless culture.

A recent ex ante impact assessment indicates that orangefleshed sweetpotatoes can make a major contribution to alleviating vitamin A malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa. Replacing the white-fleshed varieties now grown by farmers with new high ß-carotene cultivars that meet local preferences would ...


Low, J.W.Walker, T.Hijmans R.J.[The potential impact of orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes on vitamin A intake in Sub-Saharan Africa.]The potential impact of orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes on vitamin A intake in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Selecciona los documentos para visualizarlos

Nombre del archivo Ver recurso