Search Results - "Agroecology"

Farmers’ perceptions on characteristics of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) varieties used for chips production in rural areas in Benin, West Africa by Gnonlonfin, G.J.B., Koudande, O.D., Sanni, A., Brimer, L.

“…A survey aimed at collecting information about cassava varieties/cultivars and farmers’ perceptions concerning cassava and chemical food safety was conducted in 10 villages located in two agroecological zones in Benin. A structured questionnaire to interview farmers was employed. …”
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Genotype x environment interaction studies with cassava by Otoo, J., Dixon, A., Asiedu, Robert, Okeke, J., Maroya, N., Tougnon, K., Okoli, O., Tetteh, J., Hahn, S.

“…Multilocational trials were conducted in several agroecological zones in West Africa to assess the magnitude of genotype x environment (G x E) interaction and to identify stable varieties which could be used in breeding programs in the region. …”
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The role of institutions in natural resource management in the context of agroecosystems sustainability : cases from peri-urban Masaka, Uganda by Denker, Pernilla

“…The results were analyzed using theories on resource governance and management, institutions, agroecosystems sustainability and agroecological systems. Several institutions were identified as playing a more or less important role: family; the law; national, parastatal and government organizations and the informal economy. …”

Geographic prioritization of agricultural investments by Maruyama, Eduardo, Scollard, Phoebe

“…We can then extrapolate these results at the regional level for the whole country and combine them with GIS data on local agroecological conditions, water availability, topography, and road infrastructure to construct our typology. …”
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Genotype x environment interaction and optimum resource allocation for yield and yield components of cassava by Dixon, Alfred G.O., Nukenine, EN

“…Therefore, to facilitate selection, zonation of cassava growing agroecologies into homogenous ecosystems using multivariate statistical approach should be done to minimise the influence of the G x E interaction. …”
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The 2016 Global Strategy for the conservation and use of Musa genetic resources - key strategic elements by Langhe, E. de, Laliberte, B., Chase, R., Domaingue, R., Horry, J.P., Karamura, D., Rouard, M., Ruas, M., Sardos, J., Thomas, J., Bergh, Inge van den, Houwe, Ines van den, Roux, N.

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Recovering banana production in bunchy top-affected areas in Sub-Saharan Africa: developing gender-responsive approaches by Ajambo, S., Rietveld, Anne M., Nkengla, L.W., Niyongere, C., Dhed'a, D.B., Olaosebikan, D.O., Nitunga, E., Toengaho, J., Kumar, P. Lava, Hanna, R., Sufo Kankeu, R., Omondi, Bonaventure Aman Oduor

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An Ecoregional Approach to Research in the CGIAR by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…In that paper, TAC recommended increased research focused on agroecological zones defined by region, and coined the term "ecoregional".In this document, TAC reviews the needs for research on resource management, and proposes a new multidisciplinary approach, based on the need integrate resource management and productivity research, and to link policy formulation to technological development. …”
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CGIAR Task Force on Sub-Saharan Africa: Progress Report by CGIAR Task Force on Sub-Saharan Africa

“…Members accepted the action program suggested at the Task Force's June 1986 preparatory meeting, which involved selecting an agroecologically defined sub region in which to set up a pilot coordinating mechanism. …”
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International Agricultural Research Centers: Achievements and Potential. Parts I and II by CGIAR Secretariat

“…The determination of priorities and methods of assessing the impact of research in the CGIAR are also addressed.Part II concerns the work and range of activities of CGIAR centers (or IARCs), the commodities or agroecological regions on which they work, their commodity and regional objectives, and in general, the scope of their respective mandates. …”
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Modeling seed dormancy release and germination for predicting Avena fatua L. field emergence: A genetic algorithm approach by Blanco, Anibal Manuel, Chantre Balacca, Guillermo Ruben, Lodovichi, Mariela Victoria, Bandoni, Jose Alberto, Lopez, Ricardo Luis, Vigna, Mario Raul, Gigon, Ramon, Sabbatini, Mario Ricardo

“…Previously developed models for the same agroecological system based on Non-Linear Regression techniques (NLR) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) were either unable to accurately predict field emergence or lacked explanatory power. …”
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Scaling climate resilience in Ghana's savannah maize belt: Leveraging smart production, soil technologies, and capacity strengthening by Amankwaa-Yeboah, Patricia, Ofosu-ampong, Kingsley, Masoud, Jalaludeen, Akpatsu, Isaac Boatey, Yeboah, Stephen, Jizorkuwie, Abdul-latif Baamonyor, Kyerematen, A.A, Abera, Wuletawu

“…Accounting for 50-60% of the country's cereal production, maize is extensively cultivated across all six agroecological zones, standing second only to cocoa in economic importance. …”
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La intermediación solidaria en el suministro de hortalizas agroecológicas en el contexto del COVID-19. by Cendon, Maria Laura, Bisso Castro, Victoria, Kemelmajer, Yael, Galeotti, Pablo José

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Relación del agroecosistema quinua con los medios de vida y seguridad alimentaria de pequeños productores de la zona andina colombiana by Higuera Mora, Nubia C.

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Una base agroecológica para el diseno de sistemas diversificados de cultivo en el trópico by Altieri, M.A., Nicholls, C.I.

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Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda by Kenis, M., Benelli, A., Biondi, A., Calatayud, Paul-André, Day, R., Desneux, N., Harrison, R.D., Kriticos, D.J., Rwomushana, I., Berg, J. van den, Verheggen, F., Zhang, Y., Agboyi, L.K., Ahissou, R.B., Ba, M.N., Bernal, J., Freitas Bueno, A. de, Carriere, Y., Carvalho, G.A., Chen, X.X., Cicero, L., du Plessis, H., Early, R., Fallet, P., Fiaboe, K., Firake, D.M., Goergen, Georg E., Groot, A.T., Guedes, R.N.C., Gupta, A., Hu, G., Huang, F.N., Jaber, L.R., Malo, E.A., McCarthy, C.B., Meagher Jr, R.L., Mohamed, S., Mota-Sanchez, D., Nagoshi, R.N., Negre, N., Niassy, S., Ota, N., Nyamukondiwa, C., Omoto, C., Palli, S.R., Pavela, R., Ramírez Romero, R., Rojas, J.C., Subramanian, S., Tabashnik, B.E., Tay, W.T., Virla, E.G., Wang, S., Williams, T., Zhang, L.S., Zhang, L., Wu, K.

“…In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of FAW covering its (i) taxonomy, biology, ecology, genomics, and microbiome, (ii) worldwide status and geographic spread, (iii) potential for geographic expansion and quarantine measures in place, and (iv) management including monitoring, sampling, forecasting, biological control, biopesticides, agroecological strategies, chemical control, insecticide resistance, effects of insecticides on natural enemies, as well as conventional and transgenic resistant cultivars. …”
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Assessment of the severity and incidence of Septoria tritici blotch (Zymoseptoria tritici) of wheat in Northwestern Ethiopia by Kassie, Molla Mekonnen, Dejene, Tiegist, Desta, Ermias Abate, Andualem, Mequanint, Tadesse, Wuletaw

“…A field survey was conducted in twenty-four districts of Northwestern Ethiopia to figure out its distribution, inci dence, severity, and association with agronomic practices and agroecological factors. Logistic regression models were used to figure out associations of the disease intensity with independent variables. …”
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Potato breeding Network for Africa by Mendes, T., Retta, A., Nduwumuremyi, A., Egesi, C., Milic, D., Kigwinya, K., Namugg, P., Otieno, S.

“…Finally, potatoes are important for climate resilience in the region, with their drought and heat tolerance and ability to thrive in diverse agroecological zones. Breeding programs can improve potato varieties, enhancing yields, resistance to pests and diseases, and nutritional content, ultimately supporting the well-being and livelihoods of the people in East Africa.…”
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Ghana's rice market by Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana, International Food Policy Research Institute, Amewu, Sena, Arhin, Eunice, Danso, Jane, Doughan, Roland Ato, Nafrah, Christiana, Owusu, Ivy, Pauw, Karl

“…Rice is an important staple in Ghana and is cultivated across all agroecological zones. Paddy rice output grew at around 10 percent per annum between 2008 and 2019, with an especially sharp increase of 25 percent in 2019. …”
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Polder Tidings by Yadav, Sudhir, Mondal, Manoranjan K., Batas, Mary Ann, Jagadish, S.V. Krishna, Mandal, M. A. Sattar, Ali, Mohammad, Sarker, Mou Rani, Singaraju, Niyati, Parvin, Rokhsana, Sarker, Shilpi Rani, Bhattacharya, Jayanta

“…The issue discusses the agroecological potential of coastal Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for innovative water management and irrigation technologies to enhance crop yields and agricultural productivity. …”
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