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Priorities and Strategies for Soil and Water Aspects of Natural Resources Management Research in the CGIAR by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee, Gregersen, Hans, Henzell, Ted

“…The centers should play an active but limited role in generating information on the condition of the natural environment, and the impact of humans on that environment. The CGIAR needed an integrated framework for NRM research, and within that framework to focus on specific subject matter. …”
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High diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in natural and anthropized sites of a Brazilian tropical dry forest (Caatinga) by Marinho, F., Oehl, F., Silva, I.R. da, Coyne, D., Nóbrega Veras, J.S. da, Maia, L.C.

“…We characterized AMF communities in soil samples (n = 108), based on morphological taxonomy, at three sampling occasions and from six areas (typical Caatinga, extremely sandy Caatinga, stony Caatinga, rocky Caatinga, and two typical Caatinga areas that had been modified by human activities), at the National Park of Catimbau, Northeast Brazil. …”
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Responsible agricultural mechanization innovation for the sustainable development of Nepal’s hillside farming system by Devkota, Rachana, Pant, Laxmi Prasad, Gartaula, Hom Nath, Patel, Kirit, Gauchan, Devendra, Hambly Odame, Helen, Thapa, Balaram, Raizada, Manish N.

“…Although both pathways can potentially reduce human and animal drudgery, the body of literature that assesses the sustainability impacts of these mechanization pathways in the local ecological, socio-economic, cultural, and historical contexts of hillside farms is either nonexistent or under-theorized. …”
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Seeds of good anthropocenes: developing sustainability scenarios for Northern Europe by Raudsepp-Hearne, Ciara, Peterson, Garry D, Bennett, Elena M., Biggs, Reinette, Norström, Albert V., Pereira, Laura, Vervoort, Joost M., Iwaniec, David M, McPhearson, Timon, Olsson, Philip, Hichert, Tanja, Falardeau, Marianne, Jiménez Aceituno, Amanda

“…Scenario development helps people think about a broad variety of possible futures; however, the global environmental change community has thus far developed few positive scenarios for the future of the planet and humanity. Those that have been developed tend to focus on the role of a few common, large-scale external drivers, such as technology or environmental policy, even though pathways of positive change are often driven by surprising or bottom-up initiatives that most scenarios assume are unchanging. …”
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Rapid Climate Risk Assessment for the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Region by Quinn, Claire, Carrie, Rachel, Chapman, Sarah, Jennings, Stewart, Jensen, Paul, Smith, Harriet, Whitfield, Stephen

“…Ten social and biophysical vulnerability indicators are identified from across the capital assets (human, physical, social, financial, natural), using data from the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), to develop a vulnerability index. …”
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Identification of a newly conserved SLA-II epitope in a structural protein of swine influenza virus by Baratelli, M., Morgan, S., Hemmink, Johanneke D., Reid, E., Carr, B.V., Lefevre, E., Montaner-Tarbes, S., Charleston, B., Fraile, L., Tchilian, E., Montoya, M.

“…Despite the role of pigs as a source of new Influenza A Virus viruses (IAV) potentially capable of initiating human pandemics, immune responses to swine influenza virus (SwIV) in pigs are not fully understood. …”
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Assessment of long-term hydrogeological changes and plausible solutions to manage hydrological extremes in the transnational Ganga River Basin by Surinaidu, L., Amarasinghe, Upali, Maheswaran, R., Nandan, M.J.

“…The river system is highly dynamic and regularly floods in all three countries due to abundant rainfall in a short period of only four months each year that causes tremendous loss of both property and human life. In this study, we have done a synoptic review to synthesize the hydrology, hydrogeology, and modeling studies that have analyzed hydrological changes and their impacts in the Ganga basin. …”
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Three functional mutation sites affect the immune response of pigs through altering the expression pattern and IgV domain of the CD4 protein by Zhang, Weiya, Ni, Juan, Zhang, Jie, Zhang, Lu, Zhou, Huanhuan, Zhao, Changzhi, Zhu, Mengjin, Wang, Haiyan, Han Jianlin, Li, Xinyun, Zhao, Shuhong

“…The CD4 protein is an important surface marker of T lymphocytes, which can mediate the antigen presentation process by interacting with MHC II and TCR molecules in human and mouse.In this study, two haplotypes (A and B) of the CD4 gene were found within Chinese indigenous and Western commercial pig breeds. …”
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Solar for all: A framework to deliver inclusive and environmentally sustainable solar irrigation for smallholder agriculture by Lefore, Nicole, Closas, Alvar, Schmitter, Petra S.

“…Worldwide, off-grid solar photovoltaic irrigation is currently being developed with the expectation that it will help secure water access to increase food production, reduce fuel-based carbon emissions and energy costs, and increase human resilience to climate change. In developing countries across the Middle East and North Africa, South East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, the adoption of solar technology in agriculture to lift groundwater is rapidly expanding, following decreases in pump costs, economic incentives, and development partner initiatives. …”
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Livelihood assets’ influence on Ugandan farmers’ control practices for Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) by Pagnani, Tiziana, Gotor, Elisabetta, Kikulwe, Enoch Mutebi, Caracciolo, Francesco

“…Results indicate that the vulnerability context and the human, social, natural, and physical capitals are the factors that drive farmers to adopt the identified strategy. …”
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Forage-fed insects as food and feed source: Opportunities and constraints of edible insects in the tropics by Espitia, Paula A., Hernández, Luis Miguel, Burkart, Stefan, Palmer, Neil, Cardoso Arango, Juan Andrés

“…Farmed insects can provide an alternative protein source for humans, livestock, and fish, while supporting adaptation to climate change, generating income for smallholder farmers, and reducing the negative impacts of conventional food production, especially in the tropics. …”
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Nutritional, organoleptic, and physical properties of biscuits made with cassava flour: effects of eggs substitution with kidney bean milk (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Mbassi, Josiane Emilie Germaine, Ngatchou, Alban, Zing Zing, Bertrand, Akhobakoh, Mikhail, Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh

“…Common bean forms a significant part of the diet in Africa and hence plays a critical role in human nutrition. In order to promote it, this study was designed to investigate the effects of fully substituting eggs with bean milk on the physical, nutritional and organoleptic properties of biscuits made with cassava flour. …”
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Diversity and diversification: ecosystem services derived from underutilized crops and their co-benefits for sustainable agricultural landscapes and resilient food systems in Afric... by Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe, Hlahla, S., Chimonyo, Vimbayi Grace Petrova, Henriksson, R., Chibarabada, T. P., Murugani, V. G., Groner, V. P., Tadele, Z., Sobratee, N., Slotow, R., Modi, Albert Thembinkosi, Baudron, Frederic, Chivenge, Pauline P.

“…There are growing calls to adopt more sustainable forms of agriculture that balance the need to increase production with environmental, human health, and wellbeing concerns. Part of this conversation has included a debate on promoting and mainstreaming neglected and underutilized crop species (NUS) because they represent a more ecologically friendly type of agriculture. …”
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A cautionary note for forest landscape restoration in drylands: cattle production systems in northwest Madagascar’s dry forests by Randrianasolo, R., Ranjatson, P., McLain, R., Nomenjanahary, A.R.F., Manasoa, C.G.O.

“…Our analysis reveals the presence of four distinct cattle raising strategies in the study area but suggests that cattle raisers are transitioning away from extensive cattle production toward semi-extensive and intensive alternatives in response to high risk of cattle theft and expanding human settlement. Although our study focuses on Madagascar, the issues we raise are relevant to ongoing efforts throughout sub-Saharan Africa to engage agropastoralists in dry forest restoration and support their livelihoods.…”
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Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion by Cookey, P. E., Cofie, Olufunke O., Koottatep, T., Polprasert, C.

“…In Haiti and Kenya, enterprises like SOIL and Sanergy convert human waste into compost, while providing safe, affordable sanitation. …”
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Matches and mismatches between the global distribution of major food crops and climate suitability by Mahaut, Lucie, Pironon, Samuel, Barnagaud, Jan-Yves, Bretagnolle, Francois, Khoury, Colin K., Mehrabi, Zia, Milla, Ruben, Philipps, Charlotte, Rieseberg, Loren H., Violle, Cyrille, Renard, Delphine

“…Over the course of history, humans have moved crops from their regions of origin to new locations across the world. …”
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A New Paradigm for Plant Nutrition by Dobermann, Achim, Bruulsema, Tom, Cakmak, Ismail, Gerard, Bruno G., Majumdar, Kaushik, McLaughlin, Michael, Reidsma, Pytrik, Vanlauwe, Bernard, Wollenberg, Eva Karoline, Fusuo Zhang, Xin Zhang

“…Nutrient inputs play a critical role in raising crops and livestock for food security, human nutrition and other uses in the bioeconomy. …”
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Water security and spring conservation in the Himalaya by Kumar, Manish, Rathod, R., Mukherji, Aditi

“…We recommend integrating scientific knowledge with social analysis on the governance aspects for improving spring recharge, better management and postulating potential responses of natural and human systems against future climate change impacts in the Himalaya.…”
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Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA): Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Pilot of Climate Smart Agricultural Innovations and Climate In... by International Livestock Research Institute

“…The purpose of this ESMP is to consider and develop proper measures to decrease the possibility of environmental degradation during all phases of the project, and to provide clearly defined action plans and emergency response procedures to account for human and environmental health and safety in accordance with the requirements of Ethiopian laws and the objectives of the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) : ESS-1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts ESS-2: Labor and Working Conditions ESS-3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management ESS-4: Community Health and Safety ESS-6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources. …”
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Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA): Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Pilot of Climate Smart Agricultural Innovations and Climate In... by International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

“…The purpose of this ESMP is to consider and develop proper measures to decrease the possibility of environmental degradation during all phases of the project, and to provide clearly defined action plans and emergency response procedures to account for human and environmental health and safety in accordance with the requirements of Ghanaian laws and the objectives of the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) : ESS-1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts ESS-2: Labor and Working Conditions ESS-3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management ESS-4: Community Health and Safety ESS-6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources. …”
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