Cassava plays a major role in both household and national food security in Uganda. However, cassava production in Uganda has been threatened by cassava mosaic disease. The government has made concerted efforts to evaluate, multiply and distribute new cassava planting materials in most districts. ...
Bua, A.
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Acola, G.
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Adupa, R.L.
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Otim-Nape, G.W.
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Baguma, Yona K.
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Sserunkuma, D.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Coulibaly, O.
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[The economic impact of investments in cassava research in Uganda]
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The economic impact of investments in cassava research in Uganda
Laos has vast surface water resources. However, in areas located far away from surface water sources or those that are prone to surface water scarcity, groundwater is gaining recognition as a valuable source of water for agricultural development. Households in Ekxang village on the Vientiane Plai...
Clement, C.
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Vinckevleugel, J.
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Pavelic, Paul
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Xiong, K.
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Valee, L.
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Sotoukee, T.
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Shivakoti, B. R.
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Vongsathien, K.
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[Community-managed groundwater irrigation on the Vientiane Plain of Lao PDR: planning, implementation and findings from a pilot trial]
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Community-managed groundwater irrigation on the Vientiane Plain of Lao PDR: planning, implementation and findings from a pilot trial
Cassava agronomy research, conducted by the Bogor and Malang Research Institutes for Food Crops and by Brawijaya University in Malang, as well as the status of cassava production in Indonesia are summarized. The annual growth of cassava production during the past seven years seems to keep pace wi...
Wargiono, J.
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Guritno, Bambang
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Sugito, Yogi
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Widodo, Yudi
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[Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in Indonesia]
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Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in Indonesia
Being easy to grow and drought tolerant, cassava is a popular crop among Thai farmers, particularly in the Northeast and East. The area planted annually is 1.28-1.60 million hectares. Because of drought and infertile soils in these areas, cassava yields average only 13-14 t/ha with about 18 perce...
Klakhaeng, Kaival I.
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Boonmark, Charungsri
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Chainuvat, Chavalvut
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[Cassava extension organization and activities in Thailand]
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Cassava extension organization and activities in Thailand
In Vietnam, extension activities are considered by the government as an urgent and longterm measure, that has a great influence on the production process of farmer commodity production. Among extension objectives, cassava production is given great importance in those areas where appropriate condi...
Hoang, Kim
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Tran, Van Son
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Nguyen, Van Thang
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Tran, Ngoc Quyen
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Ao, Van Thinh
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[On-farm research and transfer of technology for cassava production in Vietnam]
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On-farm research and transfer of technology for cassava production in Vietnam
Magrach, A.
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Champetier, A.
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Krishnan, S.
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Boreux, V.
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Ghazoul, J.
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[Uncertainties in the value and opportunity costs of pollination services]
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Uncertainties in the value and opportunity costs of pollination services
The survey data on costs-benefit analysis of livestock management practices in the lowlands of Ethiopia is systematically organized in Microsoft Excel tables. Each of the three land management practices, that is, rangeland improved, restoration of degraded land, and fodder cropping and poultry ex...
Ng’ang’a, Stanley Karanja
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Anyango Jalang'o, Dorcas
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Mwungu, Chris Miyinzi
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Nguru, Wilson Maina
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Girvetz, Evan H.
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Smith, Gordon
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[Survey data on the costs and benefits of livestock management practices in the lowlands of Ethiopia]
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Survey data on the costs and benefits of livestock management practices in the lowlands of Ethiopia
Pig production is one of the fastest growing livestock sectors. Development of this sector is hampered by rapidly increasing costs of fishmeal (FM), which is a common protein source in animal feeds. Here, we explored the potential of substituting FM with black soldier fly larval meal (BSFLM) on g...
Chia, S.Y.
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Tanga, C.M.
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Osuga, I.M.
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Alaru, A.O.
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Mwangi, D.M.
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Githinji, M.
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Subramanian, S.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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Ekesi, S.
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Loon, J.J.A. van
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Dicke, M.
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[Effect of dietary replacement of fishmeal by insect meal on growth performance, blood profiles and economics of growing pigs in Kenya]
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Effect of dietary replacement of fishmeal by insect meal on growth performance, blood profiles and economics of growing pigs in Kenya