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Genomic Selection Module 6.0b: Basic genomic selection and the training population Part 2 by Sneller, C.

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Characterization of MITF gene in crayfish and their possible role in innate immunity by Wen, Yaru

“…Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) is a tissue-specific transcription factor (TF), with a basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper (bHLH-LZ) domain, which binds to the canonical E-box sequence (5’-CANNTG-3’) in the promoter region of target genes. …”

Trade liberalization and poverty in the Middle East and North Africa by Minot, Nicholas, Chemingui, Mohamed Abdelbasset, Thomas, Marcelle, Dewina, Reno, Orden, David

“…First the report describes the basic characteristics related to agriculture, trade, and poverty for eight MENA countries and reviews previous studies examining the impact of trade liberalization on these countries. …”
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Review of methods for modelling systems evolution by Nicholson, Charles F.

“…To achieve this objective, this document reviews basic concepts in modelling and prediction; provides an evaluative review of the characteristics of two models designed to predict future global food production and consumption over the next 15 to 25 years; describes selected conceptual frameworks useful for thinking about systems evolution; and compares eight modelling approaches - both descriptive and quantitative - that may be used to provide insights about systems evolution and its relationship to technology and policy. …”
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Analysis of genetic diversity and sectional relationships in Musa using AFLP markers by Ude, G., Pillay, M., Nwakanma, D., Tenkouano, A.

“…Although both sections share the same basic chromosome number of x= 10these sections are genetically distinct.…”
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Population characteristics and tungro transmission by Nephotettix virescens (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) on selected resistant rice cultivars by Dahal, G., Hibino, H., Aguiero, V.M.

“…The populations were reared on IR64 for eight generations and tested on six cultivars, including susceptible TN1, moderately resistant IR26 and IR36, and resistant IR54, IR62, and IR64. …”
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Results-based monitoring and evaluation for organizations working in agricultural development: a guide for practitioners by Gebremedhin, Berhanu, Getachew, A., Amha, R.

“…It is assumed that users of the guide would have some basic knowledge of project/program/policy planning and implementation. …”
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On the heriability of wood density in Swietenia macrophylla by Chudnoff, M., Geary, T.F.

“…Add it up Basic wood density was determined in samples taken from seven to eight year old Swietenia macrophylla trees representing twelve progenies of heavy and light parent trees from Mexico and Central America. …”
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Barns utemiljöer i Hebron : gestaltningsverktyg för barnperspektiv implementerat på Al Ibrahimyye plats by Hagströmer, Elisabeth

“…The thesis aim is to investigate children’s basic needs and desires in their outdoor environment, and how these can be met in the design of a site in Hebron. …”

The future of extension: A network emergence perspective from the case of the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services by Davis, Kristin E., Dolly, David, Lamm, Alexa J., Lamm, Kevan W.

“…The use of a qualitative content analysis of the eight themes of the annual meeting of the network showed how the Forum changed in response to current events and regional needs. …”
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Inclusive innovation in agricultural value chains: lessons from use of a systems approach in diverse settings by Horton, D., Devaux, A., Bernet, T., Mayanja, S., Ordinola, M., Thiele, Graham

“…We assessed applications of the Participatory Market Chain Approach (PMCA), which combines elements of innovation system and value chain approaches, in eight cases in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. …”
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Would a simple attention-reminder in discrete choice experiments affect heuristics, preferences, and willingness to pay for livestock market facilities? by Kassie, Girma T., Zeleke, Fresenbet, Yitayih, Mulugeta, Scarpa, Riccardo

“…We report on an experiment which elicited preferences for livestock market facilities from 960 randomly selected farm households in Ethiopia. Basic diagnostic comparisons of the estimations showed that taste parameters are significantly different and the WTP values of two (out of eight) facilities are different betweenbeforeandafterthe reminder. …”
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Empowering women’s capacity for improved livelihoods in non-timber forest product trade in Cameroon by Awono, A., Ndoye, O., Preece, L.

“…An evaluation of the program took place in 2006 with thirty-eight traders out of seventy-two traders trained. …”
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Where artisanal mines and forest meet: socio-economic and environmental impacts in the Congo Basin by Ingram, V.J., Tieguhong, J.C., Schure, J., Nkamgnia, E.M., Tadjuidje, M. H.

“…Using structured questionnaires, consultations and observation, diamonds and gold were found to contribute directly to the livelihoods of at least 5% of the landscape’s population. Although up to eight income-generating strategies are used, mining contributes on average to 65% of total income and is used mainly to meet basic needs. …”
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Physiological studies on Xanthomonas axonopodis pv Manihotis (Xam) strains isolated in Nigeria by Ogunjobi, A., Fagade, O., Dixon, A.

“…The bacterial populations of Xanthomonas axonopodispvmanihotis (Xam)obtained as flora cassava leaves and stems, in Nigeria were characterized by their biochemical and thephysiological reactions with basic routine microbiological techniques which were subjected to cluster analysis.A total of 75 bacteria strains were studied, made up of sixty eight (68) Xanthomonas axonopodis pv manihotis(Xam), four (4)Xanthomonas axonopodispv cassavae (Xac) and three (3) unidentified species. …”
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Gap Assessment on Capacity Building in Climate Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana, Mali And Senegal by Agyare, Wilson Agyei, Amponsah, William, Bessah, Enoch, Diallo, Yacouba, Ndiaye, Mohamed BO, Koné, Daouda, Segnon, Alcade C., Zougmoré, Robert B.

“…The thematic analysis categorized the responses into eight (8) broad themes that were analyzed in details. …”
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The use of mobile phones and the heterogeneity of banana farmers in Rwanda by Kabirigi, M., Sekabira, H., Sun, Z., Hermans, F.

“…Using the principal component and cluster analysis, we analyzed 690 banana farming households across eight of the 10 major agro-ecological zones of Rwanda and developed a typology of banana farms. …”
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Emerging vector borne diseases as public health threats and diseases of trade. The case of Rift Valley fever: a threat to livestock trade and food security in the Horn of Africa by Tibbo, Markos, Workalemahu, A., Bonnet, P.

“…Food insecurity in the Horn of Africa is a longstanding problem while the recent ban was imposed on eight countries before recovering from the recent drought of 2000. …”
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Rift Valley fever - an emerging threat to livestock trade and food security in the Horn of Africa: A review by Bonnet, P., Tibbo, Markos, Workalemahu, A., Gau, M.

“…Though food insecurity in the Horn of Africa is a longstanding problem, the recent ban imposed on eight countries, which are not yet recovered from the effects of recent droughts has further exacerbated the situation. …”
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Rift Valley fever - an emerging threat to livestock trade and food security in the Horn of Africa: A review. Poster presentation by Tibbo, Markos, Workalemahu, A., Bonnet, P., Domenech, J.

“…Food insecurity in the Horn of Africa is a longstanding problem while the recent ban was imposed on eight countries before recovering from the recent drought. …”
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