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Banana diseases and pests: field guide for diagnostics and data collection por Viljoen, Altus, Mahuku, George S., Massawe, C., Tendo Ssali, R., Kimunye, J.N., Mostert, G., Ndayihanzamaso, P., Coyne, Danny L.

“…In particular, the project will strengthen the banana breeding programs in the two countries, towards developing new high-yielding and disease-resistant hybrid banana varieties, primarily focusing on the two most popular cooking bananas in the region: East Africa highland banana (EAHB), also known as Matooke, and on Mchare.…”
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Behaviors of household in pork consumption in Hung Yen province por Nguyen Thi Duong Nga

“…Several potential implications are drawn for upgrading the pig value chains, focusing on both production organization and macro policy in short run.…”
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Secteur semencier au Burkina Faso : Recommandations pour une meilleure integration des producteurs por Djamen, Patrice, Outtara, Souleymane

“…This report presents the results of an analysis of the seed sector in Burkina Faso focusing on the issues that affect smallholder farmers' abilities to participate in such sector and benefit from it. …”
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Integrated crop management for cassava cultivation in Asia por Maung Aye, Tin, Howeler, Reinhardt H.

“…This chapter describes good agricultural practices (GAP) in cassava cultivation, focusing on pre- and post-harvesting practices and measures to manage crop health, including ensuring soil fertility and weed, disease and pest control. …”
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International Water Management Institute por Clarke, James, McCartney, Matthew P.

“…The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-pro t, scienti c research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. …”
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Trapping efficiency and retention ability of four pontoon trap entrance types for use in coastal cod fishing, a fishing gear development field trial in the Baltic sea por Nyquist, Nils

“…There is a need for further research focusing on entrance types for pontoon traps in order to develop seal safe gear with increased catch efficiency.…”

A user guide to Mali Africa research in sustainable intensification for the next generation (Africa RISING) baseline evaluation survey data por Azzarri, Carlo, Haile, Beliyou, Howard, Patrice, Roberts, Cleophelia, Initiative for the Development of Africa, Enkhbayar, Sundui, Signorelli, Sara

“…As part of the program, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) leads a sustainable intensification effort focusing on the cereal-based farming systems in the Guinea Savannah Zone of West Africa (Ghana and Mali) and East and Southern Africa (Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia) while the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) leads the research activities focusing on the crop-livestock systems of the Ethiopian highlands. …”
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The Digitalisation of African Agriculture Report 2018-2019 por Tsan, Michael, Totapally, Swetha, Hailu, Michael, Addom, Benjamin K.

“…At CTA we staked a claim on this power of digitalisation to more systematically transform agriculture early on. Digitalisation, focusing on not individual ICTs but the application of these technologies to entire value chains, is a theme that cuts across all of our work. …”
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Determinants of dietary diversity among women of reproductive age in two different agro-ecological zones of Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru, Kenya por Gitagia, M.W., Rose Chepchirchir Ramkat, D.M.M., Termote, Céline, Covic, Namukolo M., Cheserek, M.J.

“…Nutrition interventions focusing on improving dietary quality of women should therefore pay special attention to developing region-specific interventions instead of generalizing interventions.…”
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Creating markets for orphan crops: Bioversity International supports marketing link in food value chain por Bioversity International

“…The initiative is not just focusing on saving the seeds of these crops; it is encouraging farmers to grow them in their fields. …”
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Organic/environmentally friendly banana production: Proceedings of a workshop held at EARTH, Guacimo, Costa Rica, 27 - 29 July 1998 por Rosales, F.E., Tripon, S.C., Cerna, J., International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain

“…This 265-page book gathers together 16 scientific articles presented during a meeting held in Costa Rica in July 1998 focusing on the production of environmentally sustainable and economically profitable banana and plantain. …”
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Multi-dimensional crop improvement by ILRI and partners: Drivers, approaches, achievements and impact por Blümmel, Michael, Samireddypalle, Anandan, Zaidi, Perez H., Vadez, Vincent, Reddy, Ramana, Janila, Pasupuleti

“…This chapter reviews the findings, outputs and outcomes of research on multidimensional crops in the tropics, focusing mainly on cereals and grain legumes. Specifically, the chapter addresses the: (i) establishment of crop residues (CRs) as traded commodities and their changing valuation as the impetus for multidimensional crop improvement; (ii) trait identification and development of infrastructure for quick and affordable phenotyping for CR fodder quality; (iii) exploitation of existing cultivar-dependent variations in CR fodder quality; (iv) targeted genetic enhancement for multitrait food-feed-fodder cultivars; (v) trade-offs between CR fodder traits and primary traits, notably grain and pod or straw yields; and (vi) outcomes of multidimensional crop improvement and future work.…”
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Irrigators’ willingness to pay for the adoption of soil moisture monitoring tools in South-Eastern Africa por Abebe, F., Zuo, A., Ann Wheeler, S., Bjornlund, Henning, Rooyen, Andre F. van, Pittock, J., Mdemu, M., Chilundo, M.

“…The result suggests that although focusing on economic incentives and promoting farmer learning by those using the tools may promote greater adoption, there is likely to still be a need for co-investment by other bodies.…”
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Multidimensional crop improvement by ILRI and partners: Drivers, approaches, achievements, and impact por Blümmel, Michael, Samireddypalle, Anandan, Zaidi, Pervez Haider, Vadez, Vincent, Ramana Reddy, Y., Janila, Pasupuleti

“…This chapter reviews the findings, outputs and outcomes of research on multidimensional crops in the tropics, focusing mainly on cereals and grain legumes. Specifically, the chapter addresses the: (i) establishment of crop residues (CRs) as traded commodities and their changing valuation as the impetus for multidimensional crop improvement; (ii) trait identification and development of infrastructure for quick and affordable phenotyping for CR fodder quality; (iii) exploitation of existing cultivar-dependent variations in CR fodder quality; (iv) targeted genetic enhancement for multitrait food-feed-fodder cultivars; (v) trade-offs between CR fodder traits and primary traits, notably grain and pod or straw yields; and (vi) outcomes of multidimensional crop improvement and future work.…”
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Inclusive participatory approaches: A facilitator’s guide por Zaremba, Haley, Elias, Marlène, Devi, J. Tulasi, Priyadarshini, Pratiti

“…Although it refers to processes related to natural resource management, the guide is also applicable to the facilitation of participatory processes focusing on other issues or fields of significance to communities.…”
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A Historical Perspective on Land Tenure Security por Sunderlin, W.D., Holland, M.B.

“…In this chapter, we explore the forces that have shaped the current challenge of securing land tenure for those with little voice, power, and means. Focusing on the Global South, we identify trends in the ebb and flow of land tenure security and insecurity, distinguishing between those tied to agricultural-based societies and forest-dependent populations where relevant. …”
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Polycentric governance for small water supply systems: A case study in Kajiado, Kenya por Amarnath, Giriraj, Pahlke, Klaus Dieter, Barbara Schreiner, Emilian Mans, van Koppen, Barbara

“…The Water Integrity Network (WIN) conducted a study focusing on credible evidence on the impact of the Integrity Management Toolbox on Small Water Supply Systems at two levels, principally at the service delivery, governance and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. …”
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A stocktaking of knowledge products on peatlands, fires and haze in Southeast Asia, 1990 to 2020 por Dermawan, A., Brady, M.A., Muchlish, U., Okarda, B., Purnomo, H., Andrianto, A., Komarudin, H., Liswanti, N., Silviana, S.H.

“…It also classified knowledge products based on geographical location, focusing on the country and regional levels. Moreover, the study categorises the knowledge products based on the elements of integrated fire management, from prevention, preparedness, suppression, and recovery. …”
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Agriculture & Food Systems to 2050 - Global Trends, Challenges and Opportunities por Serraj, R., Pingali, Prabhu L.

“…The overarching aim is to help readers understand the context, by analyzing global trends and anticipating change for better planning and constructing pathways from the present to the future by focusing on the right questions and problems. The book contextualizes the role of international agricultural research in addressing the complex challenges posed by UN 2030 Agenda and beyond, and identifies the decisions that scientific leaders, donors and policy makers need to take today, and in the years ahead, to ensure that a global population rising to nine billion or more combined with rising incomes and changing diets can be fed sustainably and equitably, in the face of the growing climate threats.…”
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Strengthening the Science-Policy Interface: Collaborating with Kenya's Stakeholders and Policymakers to Inform Agricultural Policy Formulation and Operationalize Recommendations fr... por Kirui, Leonard, Maru, Joyce, Saika, Sheewa

“…This collaborative effort is geared towards informing agricultural policy formulation and operationalizing those recommendations, focusing on six key areas: Cross-cutting issues, health, productivity, resilience, inclusion, and sustainability.…”
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