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Available technologies to replenish soil fertility in East Africa by Okalebo, JR, Othieno, CO, Woomer, P.L., Karanja, NKN, Semoka, JMR, Bekunda, Mateete A., Mugendi, DN, Muasya, RM, Bationo, B. André, Mukhwana, EJ

“…Low inherent soil fertility in the highly weathered and leached soils largely accounts for low and unsustained crop yields in most African countries. But in particular, the major nutrients, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), are commonly deficient in these soils. …”
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The coffee rust crises in Colombia and Central America (2008–2013): impacts, plausible causes and proposed solutions by Avelino, Jacques, Cristancho, Marco, Georgiou, Selena, Imbach, Pablo, Aguilar, Lorena, Bornemann, Gustavo, Läderach, Peter R.D., Anzueto, Francisco, Hruska, Allan J, Morales, Carmen

“…Coffee rust epidemics, with intensities higher than previously observed, have affected a number of countries including: Colombia, from 2008 to 2011; Central America and Mexico, in 2012–13; and Peru and Ecuador in 2013. …”
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Utilization and transfer of forest genetic resources: a global review by Koskela, Jaarko, Vinceti, B., Dvorak, W., Bush, D., Dawson, Ian K., Loo, J., Dahl Kjaer, E., Navarro, C., Padolina, C., Bordacs, S., Jamnadass, Ramni H., Graudal, Lars, Ramamonjisoa, L.

“…The implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing (ABS) may significantly change current transfer practices in the forestry sector by increasing transaction costs and the time needed to lawfully obtain forest genetic resources for R&D purposes. Many countries are likely to struggle to establish a well-functioning ABS regulatory system, slowing down the process of obtaining the necessary documentation for exchange. …”
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Formulation of a granulovirus-based biopesticide for managing the potato tuber moth in stored potatoes in Nepal. by Aryal, S., Sporleder, M., Giri, Y.P., Kroschel, Jürgen

“…The granulovirus infecting P. operculella (PhopGV) has been used as a dust-formulation for protecting stored potatoes in several South American and North African countries. In 2008, a PhopGV was also isolated in Nepal and in vivo multiplied at NARC for further propagation as a biopesticide. …”
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Annual population dynamics of mango fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in West Africa: socioeconomic aspects, host phenology and implications for management by Vayssières, Jean-François, Sinzogan, A.A.C., Adandonon, A., Rey, J., Dieng, E. O., Camara, K., Sangare, A., Ouédraogo, S., Hala, N., Sidibé, A., Keita, Y., Gogovor, G., Korie, S., Coulibaly, O., Kikissagbe, Cinthia, Tossou, Alliance, Billah, M., Biney, K., Nobime, O., Diatta, P., N'Depo, O. Robert, Noussourou, M., Traoré, L., Saizonou, S., Tamo, Manuele

“…In 2009, weekly monitoring of adult fruit fly species of economic significance was carried out in eight West African countries at 12 sites across five agro-ecological zones: (i) Humid Forest, (ii) Guinean savanna, (iii) Southern Sudan, (iv) Northern Sudan, and (v) Sahelian. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices among customers at pork butcheries in Kampala, Uganda by Heilmann, Martin, Roesel, Kristina, Clausen, Peter-Henning, Grace, Delia

“…Of all East African countries, Uganda boasts the highest pork consumption at 3.4 kg per capita per year (2011). …”
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A novel approach to estimate direct and indirect water withdrawals from satellite measurements: a case study from the Incomati basin by Eekelen, M.W. van, Bastiaanssen, Wim G.M., Jarmain, C., Jackson, B., Ferreira, F., Zaag, P. van der, Okello, A.S., Bosch, J., Dye, P., Bastidas-Obando, E., Dost, R.J.J., Luxemburg, W.M.J.

“…Afforested areas in the whole basin was responsible for an indirect withdrawal of 1241 Mm3/yr during an average rainfall year while the tripartite agreement among the riparian countries specifies a permitted total withdrawal of 546 Mm3/yr. …”
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Prosperity prospects in contested forest areas: evidence from community forestry development in Guatemala and Nicaragua by Stoian, D., Rodas, A., Arguello, J.

“…Enterprise assets varied widely, both within and across countries. CFEs were well endowed with natural capital (7,000–54,000 ha of broadleaf forests) but highly dependent on precious woods, such as mahogany ( Swietenia macropylla ) or andiroba ( Carapa guianensis ). …”
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National level indicators for gender, poverty, food security, nutrition and health in Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) activities by Duffy, Colm, Murray, Una, Nowak, Andreea C., Girvetz, Evan Hartunian, Corner-Dolloff, Caitlin, Twyman, Jennifer, Huyer, Sophia, Jarvis, Andy, Spillane, Charles

“…The CSA CPs are being developed as an instrument to open dialogues on the baseline situation, identifying opportunities, and challenges for CSA in various countries. The CPs are generated by the CGIAR CCAFS program with national partners, especially those involved in CSA related planning processes, to feed into analytical multi-stakeholder processes to prioritize CSA investment portfolios for scale-up and scale out. …”
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Breeding early and extra-early maize for resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses in sub-Saharan Africa by Badu-Apraku, Baffour, Fakorede, M.A.B.

“…The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in collaboration with member countries of the West and Central Africa Collaborative Maize Network (WECAMAN), has developed early and extraearly maturing germplasm with tolerance or resistance to Striga, drought, and low soil N. tolerance/resistance to the stresses have been increased in the germplasm through population improvement and effective screening methods. …”
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The broiler meat system in Nairobi, Kenya: Using a value chain framework to understand animal and product flows, governance and sanitary risks by Carron, M., Alarcón, Pablo, Karani, M., Muinde, P., Akoko, James M., Onono, J., Fèvre, Eric M., Häsler, Barbara, Rushton, Jonathan

“…Livestock food systems play key subsistence and income generation roles in low to middle income countries and are important networks for zoonotic disease transmission. …”
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A review of research on the effects of drought and temperature stress and increased CO2 on Theobroma cacao L., and the role of genetic diversity to address climate change by Medina, V., Laliberte, B.

“…Over a 100 scientists from 50 institutes across 29 countries participated. Additional information was gathered from personal communications, surveys carried out in collaboration with WCF and its USAID-supported Feed the Future Partnership for the Climate-Smart Cocoa Program, the Global Network for Cacao Genetic Resources (CacaoNet), the International Network for Cacao Genetic Improvement (INGENIC), the Regional Breeders Working Groups, and the research team on cacao and climate change at the University of Reading, UK. …”
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Effects of poultry manure and bunch pruning management on fruit size, shelf life and pulp colour of PITA 24 and MbiEgome plantains (Musa sp. AAB group) by Baiyeri, K., Aba, S.C., Faturoti, B., Tenkouano, A.

“…Bunch pruning and appropriate soil fertility management are measures adopted to improve the fruit size of Musacrops in many countries. This study investigated the combined effects of poultry manure and bunch pruning intensity on fruit metric traits, shelf life and pulp colour of ‘PITA 24’ (a plantain hybrid) and ‘Mbi-Egome’ (a plantain landrace). …”
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Determinants of diarrhoeal morbidity: The case of children under five years of age among agricultural and agro-pastoralist community of southern Ethiopia by Beyene, Hunachew, Deressa, Wakgari, Kumie, Abera, Grace, Delia

“…Background: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the under-five children in low-income countries. Despite improvements in water and sanitation coverage, studies show that diarrhoea is still a major public health problem in Ethiopia. …”
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State of the Knowledge for Gender in Breeding: Case Studies for Practitioners by Tufan, Hale Ann, Grando, Stefania, Meola, Catherine

“…Without convincing evidence—exemplified by case studies across commodities and countries—our arguments for gender-responsive research fall on deaf ears. …”
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Advances in multi-stage planning and implementing managed aquifer recharge for integrated water management by Dillon, P., Pavelic, Paul, Nava, A.P., Weiping, W.

“…Given this context, the next five papers explore the implementation and evaluation of pilot projects in three countries. These papers address issues ranging from hydrogeological characterization, evaluating impacts on groundwater-dependent ecosystems to community participation. …”
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Trade-offs related to agricultural use of antimicrobials and synergies emanating from efforts to mitigate antimicrobial resistance by Wieland, Barbara, Grace, Delia, McDermott, John J., Magnusson, Ulf, Waage, Jeff, Fèvre, Eric M., Chadag, Vishnumurthy Mohan, Schillinger, Dieter

“…The situation is particularly complex in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), where excessive use in intensifying systems and limited access to drugs in some areas are a problem. …”
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Comprehensiveness of conservation of useful wild plants: An operational indicator for biodiversity and sustainable development targets by Khoury, Colin K., Amariles, Daniel, Soto, Jonatan Stivens, Díaz, Maria Victoria, Sotelo, Steven, Sosa, Chrystian C., Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando, Achicanoy Estrella, Harold Armando, Velásquez Tibatá, Jorge, Guarino, Luigi, León, Blanca, Navarro Racines, Carlos Eduardo, Castañeda Álvarez, Nora P., Dempewolf, Hannes, Wiersema, John H., Jarvis, Andy

“…Indicator results at the national and regional scales as well as by species use type varied, although virtually all countries, regions, and use categories were found to require further conservation action, particularly with regard to ex situ conservation. …”
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Raising the Stakes: Cassava Seed Networks at Multiple Scales in Cambodia and Vietnam by Delaquis, Erik, Andersen, Kelsey F., Minato, Nami, Thuy, Cu Thi Le, Karssenberg, Maria Eleanor, Sok, Sophearith, Wyckhuys, Kris A.G., Newby, Jonathan Craig, Burra, Dharani Dhar, Srean, Pao, Phirun, Iv, Le, Niem Duc, Pham, Nhan Thi, Garrett, Karen A., Almekinders, Conny J.M., Struik, Paul C., Haan, Stef de

“…Sales of planting material were important means of both acquiring and providing seed in both countries, and commercial sale was more prevalent in high-intensity than in low-intensity production sites. …”
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Assessment of Current Drying Practices for South American Pepper Varieties ( Capsicum spp ) with Respect to Final Product Quality by Halle, Christian, Nagle, Marcus, Argyropoulos, Dimitrios, Serrano, E., Peña Pineda, Karla Mónica, Martínez, C. B., Jäger, Matthias, Mueller, Joachin

“…Carotenoids have an important role in human nutrition as they are metabolised to vitamin A after ingestion. In many developing countries vitamin A deficiency causes severe health problems and losses of up to 53 % of the initial carotenoid content during drying have been reported due to sensitivity to heat and UV radiation. …”
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