Search Results - "complexity"

Pathogenic variability of Pyricularia grisea from the high- and mid-elevation zones of Bhutan by Thinlay, Zeigler, R.S., Finckh, M.R.

“…The results suggest that selection has yielded landraces with more complete and complex resistance in the more disease-conducive mid-elevation environment. …”
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Low-cost sensors and multitemporal remote sensing for operational turbidity monitoring in an East African wetland environment by Steinbach, S., Rienow, A., Chege, M. W., Dedring, N., Kipkemboi, W., Thiong’o, B. K., Zwart, Sander J., Nelson, A.

“…The models using the C2RCC C2X-COMPLEX (C2XC) neural nets with turbidimeter measurements (R2 =0.83) and with low-cost measurements (R2 = 0.62) performed better than the turbidimeter-based C2X model. …”
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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.

“…Peri-urban environments, characterized by dense human populations, cohabiting livestock, and complex food systems, serve as hotspots for food contamination and infectious diseases. …”
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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

“…These conclusions underscore the complex interactions between landscape variables, insect populations, pollinators, and natural pest control services in agricultural landscapes. …”
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Regional High-Level Multi-stakeholder Policy Dialogue by Whitfield, Stephen, Mavuso, Terrence, Sarku, Rebecca, Nkanyani, Shiluva Chauke

“…The 2024 FANRPAN Regional High-Level Multi-stakeholder Policy Dialogue, held in Lilongwe, Malawi, aimed to address the complex challenges facing Africa's agriculture and food systems. …”
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Facilitation tools to enhance the alignment of scientific technical assistance with agribusinesses and create buy-in among key stakeholders: Mutual interview protocol by Peterson, Nathanial

“…First, top-tier scientists often lack an understanding of the specific business challenges faced by companies, particularly in complex, high-risk contexts like sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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How are we doing? A tool to reflect on the process, progress and priorities of your multi-stakeholder forum by Sarmiento Barletti, Juan Pablo, Larson, Anne M., Cisneros, Natalia, Heise, Nicole, Liswanti, Nining, Mariño, Harlem, Tamara, Ade

“…MSFs have gained much attention around the world because of their potential to improve collaboration between different actors, sectors and governance levels to address complex challenges, which cannot be resolved by one actor alone. …”
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Famine and food insecurity in Ethiopia by von Braun, Joachim, Olofinbiyi, Tolulope

“…Each time a food crisis occurs, there is a complex interaction of supply, distribution, and demand factors. …”
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Scenarios of seed purchase versus free sourcing and motivations for seed source choice. The case of sweetpotato in Uganda by Namirumi, J., Kilwinger, F., Ynte van, D., Rajendran, S.

“…Their decisions on sourcing and purchasing of sweetpotato planting materials are influenced by a complex interplay of factors that are important in the designing of effective seed system interventions. …”
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Selection increases mitonuclear DNA discordance but reconciles incompatibility in African cattle by Shi, X., Ma, C., Chen, N., Xu, M.-M., Kambal, S., Cai, Z.-F., Yang, Q., Adeola, A.C., Liu, L.-S., Wang, J., Lu, W.-F., Li, Y., Msalya, G.M., Lei, C., Mwacharo, J.M., Han Jianlin, Hanotte, Olivier H., Zhang, Y.-P., Peng, M.-S.

“…Our study provides further support and new evidence showing that the successful settlement of cattle across the continent was a complex mechanism involving adaptive introgression, mtDNA-CN variation, regulation of gene expression, and selection of ancestral mitochondria-related genes.…”
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A Six-step Approach for scaling low-emission food systems: Evidence and guidelines by Amahnui, George Amenchwi, Sylvester, Janelle Marie, Vanegas Cubillos, Martha, Castro Nunez, Augusto

“…In many low- and middle-income countries, scaling innovations for climate-change mitigation requires identifying the right incentives, as well as navigating complex realities such as policies, regulations, and value chainrelated barriers. …”
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Honey bee colony losses and causes during the active beekeeping season 2022/2023 in nine sub- Saharan African countries by Nganso, B.T., Ayalew, W., Wubie, A.J., Assefa, F., Belayhun, L., Ndungu, N.N., Toroitich, D., Otieno-Ayayo, Z.N., Wambua, M.B., Oyieyo, Y.O., Elie, N., Sikirou, R., Idrissou, S.B., Mwiza, W., Turner, S., Bobadoye, B.O., Fameni, S.T., Gaboe, S., Agbodzavu, M.K., Mafwila, P., Tasse Taboue, G.C., Emily, K., Henri, T.Z.E., Niassey, S., Fonkou, S.N., Pirk, C.W.W., Gray, A., Brodschneider, R., Soroker, V., Subramanian, S.

“…Overall, this comprehensive survey sheds light on the complexities and challenges beekeepers faced in Sub-Saharan Africa, pointing to the need for targeted interventions and sustained research to support the resilience and growth of the apicultural sector.…”
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Conservation agriculture can enhance maize productivity in high-rainfall regions: Nine-year evidence from Northern Zambia by Mhlanga, Blessing, Kalala, Kelvin, Thierfelder, Christian

“…Yearly precipitation showed significant interannual variability, influencing maize grain yield in a complex cubic response pattern, highlighting nonlinear interactions between cropping systems and rainfall. …”
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Enzymatic pretreatment optimizes rice husk decomposition by black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae by Dzepe, D., Ndindeng, S.A., Ogbon, E.A., Riggi, L., Lalander, C., Djouaka, R.F.

“…Black soldier fly larvae (BSFLs) offer a promising solution for organic waste management by converting waste into valuable biomass and nutrient-rich frass. However, the complex lignocellulosic structure of rice husk limits its digestibility by BSFL, necessitating effective pretreatment methods. …”
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Comprehensive One Health education: A facilitator's guide for promoting integrated health in Somalia schools by Mumin, Farah I., Hared, Y.A., Mohamed, S.A.

“…This manual aims to equip students in Somalia with the knowledge and skills to understand and address these complex health challenges through a One Health lens. …”
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Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp by Sunvittayakul, Pongsakorn, Wonnapinij, Passorn, Wannitikul, Pitchaporn, Phanthanong, Phongnapha, Changwitchukarn, Kanokpoo, Suttangkakul, Anongpat, Utthiya, Supanut, Phraemuang, Apimon, Kongsil, Pasajee, Prommarit, Kamonchat, Ceballos, Hernan, Gomez, Leonardo D., Kittipadakul, Piya, Vuttipongchaikij, Supachai

“…Among 33 traits examined, 128 significant SNPs were associated with 23 biomass traits, highlighting a complex genetic architecture. Saccharification potential varied from 39 to 95 nmol Glu mg−1 h−1, with high broad-sense heritability for saccharification and several monosaccharide traits, indicating a strong genetic control. …”
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Fast and accurate imputation of genotypes from noisy low-coverage sequencing data in bi-parental populations by Triay, Cecile, Boizet, Alice, Fragoso, Christopher, Gkanogiannis, Anestis, Rami, Jean Francois, Lorieux, Mathias

“…Here, we present a new algorithm for imputation of LC-NGS data that eliminates the need of complex pre-filtering of noisy data, accurately types heterozygous chromosomal regions, precisely estimates crossover positions, corrects erroneous data, and imputes missing data. …”
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Physiological and molecular insights into adaptive responses of Vigna marina to drought stress by Liu, Yiming, Wang, Zhibo, Liu, Guodao, Shen, Wenhao, Lohani, Neeta, Wang, Peng, Ye, Xiuxu, Atieno, Mary, Dao Thi, Hang, Nghia, Nguyen Khoi, Hu, An, Yan, Linling, Huan, Hengfu

“…These genes encode transcription factors, kinases, and antioxidant enzymes, with some involved in the ABA and GA signaling pathways, highlighting the complex mechanisms by which Vm adapts to drought stress. …”
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Between challenges and opportunities: Traceability as a key to sustainable livestock farming in Colombia by Sandoval, Danny, Díaz, Manuel, Burkart, Stefan

“…It also underscores the importance of continuous research to adjust strategies and strengthen decision-making processes in contexts where coordinating sustainability criteria among diverse actors remains particularly complex.…”
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Genome-wide association study identifies novel genes for plant architecture and yield traits in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) by Olayinka, A.F., Dzidzienyo, D.K., Mbanjo, E., Offei, S., Tongoona, P.B., Danquah, E.Y., Egesi, C., Rabbi, I. Y.

“…Plant architecture is a complex trait controlled by environmental and genetics factors. …”
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