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Assessing climate change impacts on surface water availability using the WEAP model: a case study of the Buffalo River Catchment, South Africa by Dlamini, N., Senzanje, A., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…With evapotranspiration and water abstractions averaging 4500 Mm3 /annum and 115 Mm3 /annum, respectively, surface runoff and SWA increased by 8 % and 10 %, yielding averages of 3265 Mm3 /annum and 287 Mm3 /annum, respectively. …”
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High-density DArTSeq SNP markers revealed wide genetic diversity and structured population in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm in Ethiopia by Gelaw, Yonas Moges, Eleblu, John S. Y., Ofori, Kwadwo, Fenta, Berhanu Amsalu, Mukankusi, Clare, Emam, Ermias Assefa, Offei, Samuel Kwame

“…Abstract Introduction Common bean is one of the widely consumed food security crop in Africa, Asia, and South America. …”
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Phenotypic characterization of goat populations of North Shoa and South Wollo zones in Amhara region by Belayhun, Teklewold, Getachew, Tesfaye, Mustefa, Amine, Engdawork, Aweke, Sinke, Seble, Melesse, Aberra

“…Abstract The study aimed to assess the phenotypic diversity of the local goat populations based on the measurement of qualitative and quantitative traits. …”
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Impact of gender targeting in ICT hubs: Cluster randomized controlled trial in Malawi by Ragasa, Catherine

“…A combination of digital agricultural extension services and facilitation of group learning 50 BOOK OF ABSTRACTS through ICT hubs is being piloted in Malawi under the Scaling Up Radio and ICTs for Enhanced Extension Delivery (SRIEED) II project. …”
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The Impact of Kitchen Gardening on the Social and Economic State of Rural Women: Bihar Sustainable Livelihood Development (BSLD) Project supported by Heifer International by Shukla, Karunesh, Kumar, Amit

“…The abstract highlights the transformative power of kitchen gardening in empowering smallholder women farmers, promoting gender equality, and ensuring nutrition, food security, and health within Bihar’s Sustainable Livelihood Development (BSLD) project. …”
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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

“…Sustainable, 40 BOOK OF ABSTRACTS climate-resilient policies and interventions on the labor market remain a key priority, alongside vulnerable group protection in planning and promoting agriculture- and job-related programs.…”
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Climate change adaptation strategies, food security and gender relations: A case of pastoralists in Kilosa District, Tanzania by Mushi, Venosa

“…Results show that 32 BOOK OF ABSTRACTS inequality in gender–power relations exists among the pastoralists in terms of ownership of resources and decision-making. …”
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Phenotyping, genetics and ‘-omics’ approaches to unravel and introgress enhanced resistance against apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) in apple cultivars (Malus x domestica) by Švara, Anže, De Storme, Nico, Carpentier, Sebastien, Keulemans, Wannes, De Coninck, Barbara

“…Abstract Apple scab disease, caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis, endangers commercial apple production globally. …”
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Definition of sensory and instrumental thresholds of acceptability for selection of cassava genotypes with improved boiling properties by Iragaba, Paula, Adinsi, Laurent, Delgado , Luis Fernando, Nanyonjo, Ann Ritah, Nuwamanya, Ephraim, Wembabazi, Enoch, Kanaabi, Michael, Honfozo, Laurenda, Hotegni, Francis, Djibril-Moussa, Imayath, Londoño Hernandez, Luis Fernando, Bugaud, Christophe, Dufour, Dominique, Kawuki, Robert Sezi, Akissoé, Noël, Tran, Thierry

“…Abstract Background Consumers of boiled cassava in Africa, Latin America and Asia use specific preference criteria to evaluate its cooking quality, in terms of texture, color and taste. …”
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Exploring the drivers of malnutrition in West Africa from health and social science perspectives: A comparative methodological review by Salm, Leah, Verstraeten, Roosmarijn, Nisbett, Nicholas, Booth, Andrew

“…Literature was screened against pre-determined eligibility criteria and extracted from abstracts. Studies published in English or French between January 2010 and April 2018 were considered for inclusion. …”
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Pigeonpea Productivity and Parameters by Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Agriculture Extension Services, Michigan State University

“…Project title: AfricaRISING - Sustainable Intensification of Maize-Legume-Livestock Integrated Farming Systems in East and Southern Africa Project abstract: The Malawi project has local theme 'Agro-ecological intensification in Malawi through action research with smallholder farmers' with a lot of emphasis on co-learning with farmers and other stakeholders.The purpose of the Africa RISING Malawi component is to enhance farmer knowledge and support sustainable intensification (SI) pathways for productivity gains in maize-legume diversified systems, that also integrates livestock-related enterprises such as improved fodder for intensified dairy production. …”
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Malawi: Phosphorus Fertilization in Legume Systems by World Agroforestry Centre, International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

“…Project title: AfricaRISING - Sustainable intensification of maize-legume-livestock integrated farming systems in East and Southern Africa. Project abstract: The Malawi project has local theme 'Agro-ecological intensification in Malawi through action research with smallholder farmers' with a lot of emphasis on co-learning with farmers and other stakeholders.The purpose of the Africa RISING Malawi component is to enhance farmer knowledge and support sustainable intensification (SI) pathways for productivity gains in maize-legume diversified systems, that also integrates livestock-related enterprises such as improved fodder for intensified dairy production. …”
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Potential impact of climate and socioeconomic changes on future agricultural land use in West Africa by Ahmed, K. F., Wang, G., You, Liangzhi, Yu, M.

“…Abstract. Agriculture is a key component of anthropogenic land use and land cover changes that influence regional climate. …”
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Women's empowerment and child nutritional status in South Asia: A synthesis of the literature by Cunningham, Kenda, Ruel, Marie T., Ferguson, Elaine, Uauy, Ricardo

“…We generated 1661 studies for abstract and title screening. We full‐text screened 44 of these, plus 10 additional studies the authors were aware of. …”
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Fish as food: projections to 2020 under different scenarios by Delgado, Christopher L., Rosegrant, Mark W., Wada, Nikolas, Meijer, Siet, Ahmed, Mahfuzuddin

“…Sensitivity analysis incorporating a very pessimistic view of capture fisheries leads to escalating food fish prices (+69% for high-value finfish) and soaring fishmeal prices (+134%), whereas an optimistic view of increased investment in aquaculture lowers real prices of low value food fish (-12%), and raises fishmeal prices (+42%). -- Authors' Abstract…”
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What affects organization and collective action for managing resources? evidence from canal irrigation systems in India by Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S., Raju, K. Vengama, Gulati, Ashok

“…Lobbying activities are not more likely where there are organizations, but organizations do increase the likelihood of collective maintenance work. -- Author' Abstract…”
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Title and TOC: Microlevel information and policy implications by von Braun, Joachim, Pandya-Lorch, Rajul

“…The poverty line (cutoff point) is defined here by calorie consumption being 80 percent of the recommended consumption for an active and healthy life. ― from authors' abstract…”
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Summary: Microlevel information and policy implications by von Braun, Joachim, Pandya-Lorch, Rajul

“…The poverty line (cutoff point) is defined here by calorie consumption being 80 percent of the recommended consumption for an active and healthy life. ― from authors' abstract…”
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Chapter 1: Microlevel information and policy implications by von Braun, Joachim, Pandya-Lorch, Rajul

“…The poverty line (cutoff point) is defined here by calorie consumption being 80 percent of the recommended consumption for an active and healthy life." from authors' abstract…”
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Chapter 2: Microlevel information and policy implications by von Braun, Joachim, Pandya-Lorch, Rajul

“…The poverty line (cutoff point) is defined here by calorie consumption being 80 percent of the recommended consumption for an active and healthy life." from authors' abstract…”
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