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Changes in climate will modify the geography of crop suitability: agricultural biodiversity can help with adaptation by Lane, A, Jarvis, Andy

“…These regions have the greatest capacity to manage climate change impacts. To minimize the impacts of these climate and other environmental changes, it will be crucial to breed new varieties for improved resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses is. …”
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The Role of Policy in Facilitating Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Uganda by Ampaire, Edidah L., Happy, Providence, Asten, Piet J.A. van, Radeny, Maren A.O.

“…Various reasons constrain enforcement; policies are formulated through top–down approaches, NGOs and local governments are minimally involved while local communities are largely excluded. …”
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Soil organic matter: A review of research results by Kirkby, Roger A., Georges, K

“…The different interactions of soil management practices with soil OM, such as the implications of seasonal effects on decomposition, nutrient cycling in cereal- legume crops, minimization of losses of OM and nutrients, sources of OM, and management of crop residues, are also indicated. …”
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A multicriteria GIS site selection for sustainable cocoa development in West Africa: a case study of Nigeria by Alabi, Tunrayo, Sonder, Kai, Oduwole, O., Okafor, C.

“…There is need to optimize the farming system, minimize the environmental impact of technologies, and improve socio-economic dynamics. …”
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Gendered perspectives on smallholder cattle production and health management in three sites in Tanzania by Galiè, Alessandra, Distefano, F., Kangogo, Daniel, Mattioli, R.C., Wieland, Barbara, Baltenweck, Isabelle

“…The article concludes by suggesting possible ways of minimizing gender disparities in animal health management.…”
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From self-subsistence farm production to khat: driving forces of change in Ethiopian agroforestry homegardens by Gebrehiwot, M., Elbakidze, M., Lidestav, G., Sandewal, M., Angelstam, P., Kassa, H.

“…The proximate causes included better financial income for households, smaller sizes of farms due to farm land redistribution, favourable market conditions for khat, access to irrigation, decrease in governmental subsidies to buy fertilizer and quality seeds for food crop production, a positive experience of other farmers in khat production, and minimizing risks of theft and wildlife damage. Khat production challenges the implementation of national policies towards eradication of poverty and hunger.…”
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Cowpea in traditional cropping systems by Mortimore, M., Singh, B., Harris, F., Blade, S.

“…Cowpea plays an important role in nutrient cycling (N) in the high-intensity system of the Kano close settled zone in northern Nigeria, while genetic diversity is exploited to minimize risk in the drier areas. Research and extension agencies should recognize the systemic linkages of cowpea in maintaining sustainable farming systems, and the need to support diversity and indigenous technology.…”
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African traditional leafy vegetables and the urban and periurban poor by Gockowski, J., Mbazo'o, J., Mbah, G., Moulende, T.

“…Urban consumption of Brassica exotics, which have replaced TLVs in other parts of Africa, was minimal. Price analysis revealed a decline in supply during the dry season, which is a food security concern for the very poor. …”
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Controlled in vivo infestation of mandarin fruit with Ceratitis capitata for development of quarantine treatments by Jaques, Josep A., Palou, Lluís, Beitia, Francisco J., del Rio, F. A.

“…However, it requires previous studies to determine the optimal fruit:fly ratio to minimize the number of decayed fruit and to maximize the number of flies per fruit obtained. …”
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Gatekeepers of Fulufjället National Park : nature interpreters’ perspectives on communication & human-nature relationships by de Bakker, Rianne

“…However, the challenges of passive communication, limited feedback and minimal resources are difficult for them to manage and hinder their impact on visitors. …”

What happens during breakdown and repair of the suspensory ligament and what are different treatments aimed at? by Granswed, Izabella

“…Existing treatments aim at minimizing the acute inflammation that occurs directly after the injury and then ease the process of regaining the structure of the ligament tissue. …”
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Equine metabolic syndrome by Lindbäck, Michaela

“…There are different methods to measure insulin sensitivity and effectiveness of glucose uptake in the cells. The "Minimal model" is a unique method that gives the most detailed assessment of glucose and insulin dynamics. …”
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Third External Program and Management Review of ILRAD, 1991-1992 by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee, CGIAR Secretariat

“…It agreed with the pursuit of a vaccine for theileriosis in view of the likelihood for success, and minimal attention to treatment for this disease. A five year horizon was suggested, after which there could be a reassessment if a vaccine was not achieved. …”
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Capítulo 8 - Aprovechamiento de subproductos frutihortícolas como alternativa para la prevención de PDA by Polenta, Gustavo Alberto

“…Based on these data, the need to reinforce clearly emerges investment in research and development on this topic, so as to allow the food industry to innovate in technologies that guarantee safety, extend the useful life of products, minimize waste, Extend product development with minimal processing and increase the efficiency of the chain through the recovery of compounds of interest from effluents and processing waste.…”
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Corneaulcus på häst by Andersson, Daniela

“…The cytology should be combined with microbial culture to minimize the risk of not detecting a potentially complicating infection and to provide a better basis for decision making regarding further antimicrobial treatment.…”
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The East African Highland cooking bananas ‘Matooke’ preferences of farmers and traders: Implications for variety development by Akankwasa, Kenneth, Marimo, Pricilla, Tumuhimbise, Robooni, Asasira, Moreen, Khakasa, Elizabeth, Mpirirwe, Innocent, Kleih, Uli K., Forsythe, Lora, Fliedel, Geneviève, Dufour, Dominique, Nowakunda, Kephas

“…The main characteristics that were found to drive variety preferences were agronomic (big bunch, big fruits) and quality (soft texture, good taste, good aroma, yellow food). There were minimal geographical and gender differences for trait preferences. …”
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Data sharing in transboundary waters: current extent, future potential and practical recommendations by International Water Management Institute

“…Indeed, evidence suggests that data exchange needs which are more directly felt enhance exchange, e.g., the direct need to minimize flood impacts or manage transboundary infrastructure. …”
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Long-term evidence for ecological intensification as a pathway to sustainable agriculture by MacLaren, C., Mead, A., Balen, D. van, Claessens, Lieven, Etana, A., Haan, J. de, Haagsma, W., Jack, O., Keller, T., Labuschagne, J., Myrbeck, A., Necpalova, M., Nziguheba, G., Six, Johan, Strauss, J., Swanepoel, P.A., Thierfelder, Christian L., Topp, C., Tshuma, F., Verstegen, H., Walker, R., Watson, C., Wesselink, M., Storkey, J.

“…However, we show that EI practices have a largely substitutive interaction with N fertilizer, so that EI practices substantially increase yield at low N fertilizer doses but have minimal or no effect on yield at high N fertilizer doses. …”
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Digital map of chemical fertility of soils of continental Ecuador by Martin López, Javier Mauricio, Jimenez, Wilmer, Calahorrano, Oscar, Caicedo Flaker, Juan D., Silva, Mayesse Aparecida da

“…The maps permit addressing site-specific strategies needed by fertile and healthy soils to minimize the impacts of land use change, increase productivity without generating degradation and deforestation, and to deal with climate challenges.. …”
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Impact of adoption of heat-stress tolerant maize hybrid on yield and profitability : evidence from Terai region of Nepal by Kulkarni, Atul Prabhakar, Tripathi, Mahendra Prasad, Gautam, Damodar, Koirala, Keshab Babu, Kandel, Manoj, Regmi, Dhruba, Sapkota, Sudha, Zaidi, Pervez Haider

“…Hence a conducive environment must be created for scaling up heat-tolerant maize varieties to increase productivity, minimize risk, and transform of the maize sector.…”
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