Search Results - "Chang’an"

Clonal diploid and autopolyploid breeding strategies to harness heterosis: insights from stochastic simulation by Labroo, Marlee R., Endelman, Jeffrey B., Gemenet, Dorcus C., Werner, Christian R., Gaynor, Robert Chris, Covarrubias Pazaran, Giovanny Eduardo

“…Breeding can change the dominance as well as additive genetic value of populations, thus utilizing heterosis. …”
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Genotypic variation in rice root system distribution and activity in response to short-term soil drought by Kameoka, Emi, Mitsuya, Shiro, Suralta, Roel R., Yamauchi, Akira, Henry, Amelia

“…Swarna, KDML105, and FR13A showed significant reductions in RSAD at 0-30 cm depth under drought in the field compared to the control, while Rexmont and IRAT109 showed no significant changes. In addition, Rexmont and Swarna both maintained higher bleeding rates than the other genotypes. …”
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Global Food Policy Report 2018 by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…Drawing on recent research, IFPRI researchers and other distinguished food policy experts consider a range of timely topics: ■ How can the global food system deliver food security for all in the face of the radical changes taking place today? ■ What is the role of trade in improving food security, nutrition, and sustainability? …”
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Herder-related violence, agricultural work, and the informal sector as a safety net by Bloem, Jeffrey R., Damon, Amy, Francis, David C., Mitchell, Harrison

“…Violent conflict between nomadic herders and settled—mostly agricultural—communities in Nigeria occurs as both groups clash over the use of land and resources, in part, due to a changing climate. This paper uses panel data from 2010 through 2019 to study the labor responses of individuals to exposure to herder-related violence during the post-planting and post-harvest seasons. …”
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Mixed Farming Systems in the tropics, a CGIAR Initiative in 5 countries. Challenges and Collaboration in Laos by Mienmany, Soytavanh

“…Moreover, some forests have been cleared for cassava. These changes bring along challenges and tradeoffs related to food security, poverty reduction and environmental conservation. …”
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Reforestation, livelihoods and income equality: Lessons learned from China's Conversion of Cropland to Forest Program by Moioli, C., Shrestha, A., Roeser, D., Wang, G., Sunderland, T.C.H., Zerriffi, H.

“…Our results suggested a shift in the overall households' economic structure, with the main changes being a decrease in farming activities (−44 pp) and a sharp increase in out-migration (+44 pp), with the most significant variation within the lowest income groups (−57 pp and + 75 pp, respectively). …”
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Deriving emission factors for mangrove blue carbon ecosystem in Indonesia by Murdiyarso, D., Krisnawati, H., Adinugroho, W.C., Sasmito, S.D.

“…Here we systematically reviewed 736 data across 249 sites (published 2003–2020) to derive emission factors associated with land-use change in Indonesian mangroves blue carbon ecosystems. …”
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Global observation gaps of peatland greenhouse gas balances: needs and obstacles by Zhao, J., Weldon, S., Barthelmes, A., Swails, E., Hergoualc'h, Kristell, Mander, Ü., Qiu, C., Connolly, J., Silver, W.L., Campbell, D.I.

“…Greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions from peatlands contribute significantly to ongoing climate change because of human land use. To develop reliable and comprehensive estimates and predictions of GHG emissions from peatlands, it is necessary to have GHG observations, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), that cover different peatland types globally. …”
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Climate variability and extremes impacts on seasonality of occurrence and risk probability of dengue prevalence in Sri Lanka [Abstract only] by Jampani, Mahesh, Amarnath, Giriraj, Alahacoon, Niranga

“…Many studies reported a strong correlation between climate change and dengue prevalence, but evaluating the underlying causing factors is often complex. …”
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Conflicts between Farmers and Livestock Breeders in Mali: A Review of Dynamics and Issues in the Mopti Region by Ba, Baba

“…In light of this review, it becomes apparent that conflicts between farmers and herders are fueled by various factors, such as climate change, evolving governance modes, and ongoing transformations in agricultural production systems within the delta. …”
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COAXIM, an innovative protocol for mass clonal propagation of coconuts by Panis, Bart, Wilms, Hannes, Liao, Yu-chun, Moreira, Suzana

“…Currently, coconut production is falling short of world demand, and as more of the world’s coconut palm population becomes senile, and is threatened by pests, diseases and climate change, the greater will be the shortfall in coconut supply. …”
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Advancing women’s nutrition by leveraging women’s groups and movements in South Asia: Potential opportunities by Shrivastav, Monica, Desai, Sapna, Hazra, Avishek

“…Working with women’s groups and movements can ensure justice and equity in nutrition agendas, where women are at the forefront of deciding their priorities, demanding their rights and services, and through collective action, acting and pushing for social change and accountability.…”
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Stunting and undernutrition among adolescent girls of indigenous communities in Telangana, India: A cross sectional study by Ravula, Padmaja, Kasala, Kavitha, Pramanik, Soumitra, Selvaraj, Aravazhi

“…The study concludes the need for concerted policies, programs, nutrition education sessions and behavior change campaigns aimed at adolescent girls’ nutrition among the indigenous communities.…”
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What is the added value of applying a gender-transformative approach within a livelihoods intervention, in terms of accelerating lasting transformations in gender equality, food se... by Mohanraj, Pranati

“…Additionally, the evidence suggests that the ‘gender light’ approach initiated some important community discussions, but the GT approach catalyzed more sustainable and far-reaching gender-norm changes alongside significant achievements in improving household food security and economic well-being. …”
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Women power! Gender-related inequality in agricultural income generation: Empirical evidence from eight African countries by Heesemann, Esther, Kluth, Jessika, Nico, Gianluigi, Cavatassi, Romina, Sitko, Nicholas, Azzarri, Carlo

“…Gender disparities in climate change vulnerability not only reflect preexisting gender inequalities, but they also reinforce them. …”
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Women’s Empowerment in Agri-food Systems Governance (WEAGov): A new assessment framework by Kyle, Jordan, Ragasa, Catherine

“…All too often, women’s voices are missing from the agri-food policy process, even when women are disproportionately employed in the sector and disproportionately affected by shocks and climate change. WEAGov provides a way to identify gaps and opportunities to raise women’s voice and agency at different stages of the policy cycle, as well as a basis for monitoring progress in women’s empowerment in agri-food systems governance within and across countries over time. …”
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Comparative analysis of women-led and agrarian reform beneficiaries cooperatives in Davao City: Cocoa value chain using a gender lens in the face of vulnerability by Lopez, Mitchiko Ariola, Lapitan, Aileen V., Aranas, Mia Barbara D., Faylon, Rassel P., Anastacio, Nico Jayson C., Predo, Canesio D., Flores, Emmanuel

“…Recommendations leading to desired transformative change in agri-food systems in this part of the world are also discussed in the paper.…”
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Designing gender-transformative interventions in the commercialized cassava seed system in Tanzania by Liani, Millicent L., Cole, Steven M., Hillenbrand, Emily, Mtunda, Kiddo, Egesi, Chiedozie, Tufan, Hale Ann

“…Our study offers valuable insights for transforming cassava seed systems through community-led processes that aim to foster critical reflections about gender-based constraints, while establishing spaces and avenues for positive change.…”
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Engaging men as allies for a journey of gender transformation and improved nutrition by Verma, Avani, Bader, Nadine, Milcher, Susanne

“…Through qualitative and quantitative social behavior change barrier and enabler analysis, SENU found that gender roles with respect to childcare and nutrition are hampering positive nutrition outcomes. …”
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Four key enablers of youth empowerment to achieve more sustainable agri-food systems by Panday, Dinesh

“…We explored that youth, including diverse groups such as rural youth, indigenous youth, young women, etc., are better positioned as drivers and agents of change by advancing four key enablers (education, technology, science and policy) especially given their willingness to take risks and adopt new ideas. …”
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