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Genome-Wide Association Analysis of Grain Size Traits in a Global Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Collection by Bouhlal, Outmane, Sanchez-Garcia, Miguel, Moulakat, Adil, Rachdad, Fatima Ezzahra, Hiddar, Houda, Kandil, Mostafa, Visioni, Andrea

“…Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grain size is a critical factor in determining storage capacity during grain filling. Grain size is a complex quantitative trait easily influenced by environmental factors and directly affects yield and malt quality. …”
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'They think we are delaying their outputs' - The challenges of interdisciplinary research: understanding power dynamics between social and biophysical scientists in international c... by Cullen, Beth, Snyder, Katherine A., Rubin, Deborah, Tufan, Hale Ann

“…The ILCI case study reveals the complex multi-dimensional dynamics that emerge within agricultural research teams and highlights structural limitations constraining efforts to build socially inclusive and gender-responsive crop improvement programmes. …”
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The political economy of land-water resource governance in the context of food security in Cambodia by Öjendal, J., Monin, N., Chanmony, S., Sidana, B. Z., Chanrith, N.

“…The versatile delta landscape and its livelihoods are a complex ecosystem; the driving factors include seasonal water flow variations, the construction of upper Mekong dams, climate change, and the minimal regulations of local resource governance. …”
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Gender differentiated adaptation strategies considering climate risk perceptions, impacts and socio-technical conditions in Senegal’s dry regions by Kumar, Shalander, Pramanik, Soumitra, Yessofou, Adjani Nourou-Dine, Das, Abhishek, Singaraju, Niyati, Puskur, Ranjitha, Gondwe, Therese, Worou, Omonlola Nadine, Huyer, Sophia

“…These insights and proposed pathways can help policymakers and practitioners to navigate the complex terrain of climate change effectively. Finally, these findings underscore the need for informed policy interventions, tailored strategies and appropriate institutional interventions to address cultural barriers and enhance women’s role in farming decision making and access to CIS and CSA.…”
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Maternal and paternal employment in agriculture and early childhood development: A cross-sectional analysis of demographic and health survey data by Bliznashka, Lilia, Jeong, Joshua, Jaacks, Lindsay M.

“…More research using more comprehensive exposure and outcome measures is needed to unpack these complex relationships and to inform interventions and policies to support working parents in the agricultural sector with young children.…”
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Opportunities and barriers for maternal nutrition behavior change: An in-depth qualitative analysis of pregnant women and their families in Uttar Pradesh, India by Jhaveri, Neha R., Poveda, Natalia E., Kachwaha, Shivani, Comeau, Dawn L., Nguyen, Phuong Hong, Young, Melissa F.

“…While evidence-based interventions exist, poor program implementation and limited uptake of behavior change interventions make addressing undernutrition complex. To address this challenge, Alive & Thrive implemented interventions to strengthen interpersonal counseling, micronutrient supplement provision, and community mobilization through the government antenatal care (ANC) platform in Uttar Pradesh, India. …”
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Exploring genetic diversity and variation of Ovar-DRB1 gene in Sudan Desert Sheep using targeted next-generation sequencing by Salim, B., Nakao, R., Chatanga, E., Marcuzzi, O., Eissawi, M.A., Almathen, A., Hanotte, Olivier H., Giovambattista, G.

“…Introduction The Ovar-DRB1 gene, a crucial element of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Class II region, initiates adaptive immunity by presenting antigens to T-cells. …”
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COVID-19, nutrition, and gender: An evidence-informed approach to gender-responsive policies and programs by Kalbarczyk, Anna, Aberman, Noora-Lisa, van Asperen, Bregje S. M., Morgan, Rosemary, Bhutta, Zulfiqar, Carducci, Bianca, Heidkamp, Rebecca, Osendarp, Saskia, Kumar, Neha, Lartey, Anna, Malapit, Hazel J., Quisumbing, Agnes R., Fabrizio, Cecilia

“…As data was identified to support the visualization of pathways, additions were made to codify the complex interrelations between the COVID-19 related crises and underlying gender relations. …”
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Combining approaches for systemic behaviour change in groundwater governance by Sanil, Richu, Falk, Thomas, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S., Priyadarshini, Pratiti

“…As groundwater is an ‘invisible’ and mobile common pool resource, sustainable governance of groundwater is complex, multifaceted, requiring coordination among various stakeholders at different scales. …”
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Assessment of digital tools for climate change mitigation and sustainable development by Vanegas Cubillos, Martha, Ngaiwi, Mary, Sylvester, Janelle

“…These tools address the complex and multidimensional nature of climate change and SDGs by providing sophisticated data processing and analysis capabilities. …”
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Getting ahead of the game: Experiential learning for groundwater governance in Ethiopia by ElDidi, Hagar, Zhang, Wei, Blackmore, Ivy, Gelaw, Fekadu, De Petris, Caterina, Teka, Natnael, Yimam, Seid, Mekonnen, Dawit Kelemework, Ringler, Claudia, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.

“…Groundwater management is highly complex, with many users sharing the same resource often with limited understanding of their interconnectedness. …”
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2016 Global Hunger Index: Africa edition by von Grebmer, Klaus, Bernstein, Jill, Nabarro, David, Prasai, Nilam, Amin, Shazia, Yohannes, Yisehac, Sonntag, Andrea, Patterson, Fraser, Towey, Olive, Thompson, Jennifer

“…The root causes of hunger are complex and require multi-sectoral and multilevel collaboration. …”
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Can unconditional cash transfers mitigate the impact of civil conflict on acute child malnutrition in Yemen?: Evidence from the national social protection monitoring survey by Ecker, Olivier, Maystadt, Jean-François, Guo, Zhe

“…Against this background, our analysis suggests that unconditional cash transfers can be an effective tool in situations of complex emergencies. Our estimation results show that cash transfers can mitigate the detrimental impact of lingering civil conflict on child nutritional status in Yemen on a large scale. …”
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Food systems, obesity, and gender in Latin America by Biermayr-Jenzano, Patricia

“…The region faces a triple burden of malnutrition, determined by undernutrition, micronutrient deficiency, and overweight and obesity. The topic is very complex, multisectoral, and must be studied from different viewpoints (Allen, de Brauw, and Gelli, 2016; FAO-PAHO, 2016; Gelli et al., 2015; HLPE, 2017; IPES-FOOD, 2016; Townsend, Jaffee, Hoberg, and Htenas, 2016). …”
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Gender and social norms in Agriculture: A review by Hillenbrand, Emily, Miruka, Maureen

“…Presenting some global evidence about what seems to work to support transformation of harmful norms, we conclude with reflections on the complexities, precautions, and ethical dimensions of integrating a social norms approach into women’s empowerment in agriculture programming.…”
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Economic benefits of high value medicinal plants to Pakistani communities: An analysis of current practice and potential by Sher, Hassan, Aldosari, Ali, Ali, Ahmad, de Boer, Hugo J.

“…After that, the trade pattern is complex and heterogeneous, involving many players.Pakistan exports of high value plants generate over US$10.5 million annually in 2012, with a substantial percentage of the supply coming from Swat District, but its market share has been declining. …”
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Surface water area dynamics of the major lakes of Ethiopia (1985–2023): A spatio-temporal analysis by Getaneh, Yonas, Abera, Wuletawu, Abegaz, Assefa, Tamene, Lulseged D.

“…Random Forest (RF) outperformed MNDWI across many lakes, especially when water body spectral characteristics became complex. A comparison of the results with the Joint Research Center (JRC) Global Surface Water Mapping Layers showed a good agreement. …”
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Who is more water insecure? Gendered evidence from urban Pakistan by Khalid, Sidra, Hafeez, Mohsin, Aqib, S.

“…These findings underscore the complex interplay of individual, social, and structural dynamics shaping water security experiences, emphasizing the need for gender-responsive and intersectional approaches to water interventions in urban Pakistan and beyond. …”
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The imperative of policy research for scaling improved forages in the tropics by Burkart, Stefan, Sandoval, Danny

“…However, realising the full potential of tropical forages requires a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between ecological, socio-economic, and policy factors. …”
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Assessing realized genetic gains in biofortified cassava breeding for over a decade: Enhanced nutritional value and agronomic performance by Delgado, Luis Fernando, Moreta, Danilo E., Morante, Nelson, Lenis, Jorge Ivan, Aparicio, Johan Steven, Londoño, Luis Fernando, Salazar, Sandra Milena, Tran, Thierry, Ospina, Maria Alejandra, Luna-Melendez, Jorge Luis, Alzate, Jhon Larry Moreno, Vargas, Hernan Camilo, Pino-Duran, Lizbeth, Alpala, Elvia Amparo Rosero, Zhang, Xiaofei

“…This research showed significant genetic gains and navigated the complexities of biofortified cassava development, providing breeding insights to enhance nutritional value while optimizing agronomic performance.…”
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