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Economics of AnGR conservation and sustainable use: Theory, practice and implications by Drucker, Adam G.

“…Animal genetic resource (AnGR) diversity contributes in many ways to human survival and well-being. However, 32% of livestock breeds are threatened. …”
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Genetic mapping and validation of quantitative trait loci (QTL) for the grain appearance and quality traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by using recombinant inbred line (RIL) populat... by Bazrkar-Khatibani, Leila, Fakheri, Barat-Ali, Hosseini-Chaleshtori, Maryam, Mahender, Anumalla, Mahdinejad, Nafiseh, Ali, Jauhar

“…The additive effect of all the QTLs was positively contributed by Ali-Kazemi allele, except one QTL on chromosome 6 (qBGL_6) that showed a negative additive effect being contributed by the Kadous allele. The study also validated the identified QTLs with the polymorphic SSR markers that were previously reported. …”
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Conservation agriculture for rice-based intensive cropping by smallholders in the Eastern Gangetic Plain by Bell, Richard W., Haque, Md. Enamul, Jahiruddin, M., Rahman, Md. Moshiur, Begum, Mahfuza, Miah, M. A. Monayem, Islam, Md. Ariful, Hossen, Md. Anwar, Salahin, Nazmus, Zahan, Taslima, Hossain, Mohammad Mobarak, Alam, Md. Khairul, Mahmud, Mir Nurul Hasan

“…We review the recent development of Conservation Agriculture (CA) for rice-based smallholder farms in the Eastern Gangetic Plain (EGP) and the underpinning research on agronomy, weed control, soil properties and greenhouse gas emissions being tested to accelerate its adoption in Bangladesh. …”
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The intensification of milk production and the quality of dairy marketing by Teufel, Nils, Duncan, Alan J., Singh, V.K., Mekonnen, Kindu

“…However, the proportion of cross-bred cattle being kept shows the greatest variation by marketing quality amongst all considered indicators. …”
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Weed management strategies to reduce herbicide use in zero-till rice-wheat cropping systems of the Indo-Gangetic Plains by Kumar, Virender, Singh, Samar, Chhokar, Rajender S., Malik, Ram K., Brainard, Daniel C., Ladha, Jagdish K.

“…In the rice–wheat (RW) systems of the Indo-Gangetic Plains of South Asia, conservation tillage practices, including zero-tillage (ZT), are being promoted to address emerging problems such as (1) shortages of labor and water, (2) declining factor productivity, (3) deterioration of soil health, and (4) climate change. …”
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Overexpression of OsMYB48-1, a novel MYB-related transcription factor, enhances drought and salinity tolerance in rice by Xiong, Haiyan, Li, Jinjie, Liu, Pengli, Duan, Junzhi, Zhao, Yan, Guo, Xiao, Li, Yang, Zhang, Hongliang, Ali, Jauhar, Li, Zichao

“…Expression of OsMYB48-1 was strongly induced by polyethylene glycol (PEG), abscisic acid (ABA), H2O2, and dehydration, while being slightly induced by high salinity and cold treatment. …”
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Adaptation to flooding during emergence and seedling growth in rice and weeds, and implications for crop establishment by Ismail, Abdelbagi M., Johnson, David E., Ella, Evangelina S., Vergara, Georgina V., Baltazar, Aurora M.

“…Direct seeding of rice is being adopted in rainfed and irrigated lowland ecosystems because it reduces labour costs in addition to other benefits. …”
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A summing up: Synthesis 2007: Changing the way we manage water for food, livelihoods, health and the environment by Harrington, Larry W., Humphreys, E., Huber-Lee, Annette, Nguyen-Khoa, Sophie, Cook, Simon E., Gichuki, Francis N., Johnson, Nancy L., Ringler, Claudia, Geheb, Kim, Woolley, Jonathan N.

“…The CPWF conducts its research on water and food in nine ‘benchmark’ river basins, organized around five different themes. This work is being implemented through competitive-call projects, Basin Focal Projects (BFPs), small grant projects and synthesis research. …”
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Trait preferences of sorghum and pearl millet value chain actors in Mali and Burkina Faso: a case for gender- responsive and demand-driven breeding by Yila, Jummai Othniel, Sylla, Almamy, Traoré, Sékou, Sawadogo-Compaoré, Eveline

“…All major stakeholders should co-develop product profiles for the variety being developed to enable co-ownership, increase adoption, and improve gender equity in agricultural technology development and deployment.…”
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Water Insecurity in Coastal Bangladesh: A Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Perspective by Joshi, Deepa, Sarker, Mou Rani, Basnet, Sahara

“…While women’s water challenges are often framed as being limited to domestic use, and productive water use is typically attributed to men, this assumption generalizes the issue. …”
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Feminist approaches to situated knowledge production: Urban flood management in Can Tho City, Vietnam by Ly Quoc Dang, Kawarazuka, Nozomi

“…These women have a risk of being further marginalized through increasing climate-induced disasters. …”
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Epidemiology of antimicrobial resistant diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes from children, livestock and food in Dagoretti South, Nairobi Kenya by Okumu, Noah O., Muloi, Dishon M., Moodley, Arshnee, Ochieng, Linnet, Watson, J., Kiarie, Alice, Ngeranwa, J.J.N., Cumming, O., Cook, Elizabeth A.J.

“…Children aged 6-24 months are particularly vulnerable as they often encounter contaminated food and water, increasing their risk of food-borne disease, with diarrhea being a common symptom. We investigated the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> from 6-24 months-old children, their food, and cohabiting livestock, in Dagoretti South subcounty in Nairobi, Kenya. …”
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Ethiopian National Red Meat Development Strategy ( 2025-2031) by Berhie, Asmelash, Guangul, Solomon, Alemu, Tesfaye, Galmessa, Ulfina, Lema, Tesfaye, Asefa, Melake, Urga, Kebeki, Fufa, Leta, Getachew, Tesfaye, Belay, Berhanu, Tolera, Adugna, Yeheyis, Likawent, Admasu, Berhanu, Kassahun, Amare, Legesse, Getachew, Dolebo, Asrat, Mekasha, Yoseph, Haile, Aynalem

“…Selective breeding is identified as the primary approach for breed improvement, with crossbreeding being strategically employed in delineated and suitable areas. …”
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Agrifood trade in Tajikistan by Khakimov, Parviz, Ashurov, Timur, Aliev, Jovidon, Goibov, Manuchehr

“…Despite being an agrarian economy, Tajikistan heavily relies on agrifood imports. …”
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Effect of farm and landscape variables on insect biodiversity and biotic interactions in homestead gardens by Palatty Allesh, Sinu, Krishnan, Abhiram, Baby, Ashly, Hariraveendra, M., Viswan, Gopika, Jose, Thomas, Malaiappan, Sudharsan, Pawar, Manohar, Acharya, Pradyumna, Krishnan, Smitha

“…Predation services by farmland predators are influenced by landscape composition, with forest cover and cropland area being significant drivers. These conclusions underscore the complex interactions between landscape variables, insect populations, pollinators, and natural pest control services in agricultural landscapes. …”
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The bacterial and pathogenic landscape of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) whole blood and serum from Kenya by Nyamota, Richard, Middlebrook, E.A., Abkallo, Hussein M., Akoko, James M., Gakuya, F., Wambua, Lillian, Ronoh, B., Lekolool, I., Mwatondo, Athman, Muturi, Mathew, Bett, Bernard K., Fair, J.M., Bartlow, A.W.

“…However, considerations for the question being asked for the blood microbiome in wildlife will impact the choice for using whole blood or serum for sequencing.…”
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Africa agriculture transformation scorecard: performance and lessons by Matchaya, Greenwell C., Kasoma-Pele, Winnie, Samikwa, D.

“…This is also the time to strengthen M&E systems as post-Malabo strategies are being developed. To guarantee seamless monitoring, the SADC Member States should ensure that all key BR indicators are featured in their future NAIPs.…”
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What adults in rural South Asia eat and when they eat it: Evidence from Bangladesh, India, and Nepal by Scott, Samuel P., Patwardhan, Sharvari, Ruel, Marie T., Chakrabarti, Suman, Neupane, Sumanta, Manohar, Swetha, Moursi, Mourad, Menon, Purnima

“…Over 90% of adults had levels of GQDS scores associated with moderate/high risk for diet-related NCDs, with the proportion at high risk in Bangladesh being 2-3x higher than other countries. Across sites, intake of refined grains (white rice), sweets (sugar, biscuits), and white tubers (potatoes) was common. …”
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Building capacities of African agribusinesses on impact measurement. A Knowledge, Awareness, Skills, and Practice (KASP) Study by Nowak, Andreea C.

“…Furthermore, the program successfully transitioned participants from being passive receivers of information to active users of the knowledge and tools gained. …”
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Gender disparities in the downstream nodes of the rice value chain in Eastern Uganda: Roles, labour, time allocation, and empowerment by Oloo, Augustine

“…Developing country governments and development organizations have labored to integrate both men and women in post-production value chains as a strategy for poverty alleviation, economic growth, employment generation, gender equality, and improved well-being. Despite the rapid mainstreaming of inclusiveness in policy discourse, remarkably little literature sheds light on the changes over time in post-production agricultural value chains. …”
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